Drinks at Mekong Baby. Photo / Joanna Hunkin
Address: 262 Ponsonby Rd, Ponsonby
Rating:
First drinks: Took some time to decide on as the cocktail list is as extensive as it is enticing. We settled on a Ginger Fizz and a Spicy Lychee to begin with, both of which were delicious and delivered just what the label promised. A second round saw us venture
further into the Orient, with a Snow Kiss (mint, lychee, vodka, bubbles) and Inner City Dragon (infused vodka, ginger, orange rind, chilli), both of which delivered another taste sensation.
The vibe is: See and be seen. It would be pretentious if they didn't have the goods to back it up - but they really do. From mouthwatering food and drinks to impeccable service, everything about this place is top notch.
It smells of: Lemongrass, ginger and all things exotic. Deliciousness.
On the stereo: Apart from the distant thud of a baseline, it's really impossible to tell. Instead, we were serenaded by the buzz of Thursday-night gossip and clinking glasses. Note: this isn't a bad thing. I would much rather not hear the music than be left shouting over a stereo that's been turned up loud enough to drown out drunken chatter.
