Chi Lounge

The Look: Old Shanghai opium den meets English drawing room and makes wild passionate love. Think Chesterfields, Klimt prints, carved screens and brocade covered walls.
To drink: The decadent surrounds really call for cocktails. Choose from an extensive selection, including the lavender martini ($16) or embrace the Asian theme with sake or Suntory whisky.
To eat: Every night is yum cha night at Chi. Chow down on chew chow peanut dumplings ($7), pork buns ($6) or takoyaki (deep-fried octopus balls – $7). The latter is actually Japanese but clearly in keeping with the Tao of late-night nibbles.
Bar soundtrack: Downstairs it’s chilled beats or crooning courtesy of Dean Martin and Bobby Darin. Upstairs in the private karaoke suites, it’s pretty much whatever you like in any key you can manage.
The vibe: Languid. There’s the distinct feeling one could spend a very long time here.
Best for: Creating your own Chinatown sequel to Lost in Translation.