Awtar - Relaxed Mediterranean Lounge with Decent Munchies...
3 out of 5 Being true to the theme, Awtar succeeds in creating a very chilled out, relaxed ambiance ideal for spending a comfortable time. Coupled with quality Sheesha & decent Mediterranean food, you do not mind sitting here for hours. A new entrant on the restaurant scene in 2015, Awtar just looks like any small eatery in the SOHO area of Hong Kong where predominantly ''Customer Turnover'' gets the priority over "Customer Service''. Fortunately, the restaurant is very welcoming & the service is very attentive. They have decently priced quality Sheesha & the servers regularly maintain the Sheesha during your stay. Thankfully, good music is played at a decent decibel where shouting is not necessary to talk with your companions. Being more of a lounge, it still pays attention to the cuisine it offers. With a very vegetarian friendly menu, you are at a luxury to choose what you want to eat, and hence Awtar does not get monotonous on repeat trips. We had the Watermelon Salad with Halloumi, Feta Dip, Fried Doughs filled with Spinach,Peynir Rolls, Zattar & Cheese Pita, Falafel Balls, Hummus & Kompir. The Watermelon Salad with Halloumi is a MUST, and should not be missed. All the other dishes are decent fillers with Zattar Pita & Falafel balls being tasty & authentic. Only the Kompir was a big let down, which sounded good on paper, but completely lacked taste. The portions are decent sized enough for 4 people. The prices are consistent to prices of restaurants in SOHO, and not overtly expensive for the number of hours you end up relaxing here. If you are not in a rush, and looking forward to a place to spend more than a couple of hours over drinks, Sheesha & decent munchies, you can surely spend your money on Awtar.