Frommer's Review
Located on the top floor of The Peninsula's tower addition, this strikingly avant-garde restaurant comes as something of a shock in the otherwise staid and traditionally conservative hotel. But what else can you expect from a restaurant designed by Philippe Starck? Your first hint that Felix is not your ordinary dining experience begins with the elevator's wavy walls, which suggest a voyage to the world beyond, and continues inside the restaurant with its huge aluminum wall and two glass facades that curve seductively to reveal stunning views of Kowloon on one side and Hong Kong Island on the other. Two eye-catching zinc cylinders vaguely resemble gigantic snails and contain a cocoon-cozy wine bar and what may be one of the world's tiniest discos, complete with a heat-sensitive floor that illuminates dancers' movements. Atop one of the cocoons is the American Bar, with expansive views and signature cocktails.
The dining area itself is rather -- what can I say -- stark, and even the view from the windows tends to take second place in this self-conscious, people-watching setting (you, however, should reserve a window seat on the harbor side). The food, featuring Pacific Rim ingredients brought together in East-meets-West combinations, rarely disappoints. You might start with lobster, prawn and scallop potstickers, followed by the hibachi-grilled Saikyo-miso salmon or the Mongolian-style barbecued rack of lamb. Bargain hunters can save bundles by dining early (before 7pm) and opting for the early-bird, three-course fixed-price dinner for HK$388 (US$50/£28) including a glass of wine. You can also come just for a drink, though note that the dress is smart casual (no flip-flops or shorts allowed).
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