Cuisine:

• Others
• Contemporary
• Asian
• Chinese

Asana Description:
In yoga, the Asana pose is intended to restore well-being and vitality. The Mandarin Oriental's Asana restaurant does much the same for diners. The room is a study in soothing bamboo; floor-to-ceiling windows offer a hushed view of bustling Boylston Street. The menu skips across Asia for inspiration; a smart lunch selection is the chef's bento box, featuring miso soup, green salad, and a curry of the day. At dinner, a slower pace ensues and adventurous eaters can experiment. Start with the green tea-dusted Long Island duck breast with braised rhubarb and then try the unusual miso black cod with sweet potato purée. The combinations work beautifully. During the day, harried business types crowd the banquettes; at night, a lively bar scene takes over. Gourmands will rejoice at the cheese cave, with selections changing daily. For added privacy, reserve the secluded Chef's Table, which seats eight and offers ringside seats to the kitchen. And don't miss the Floating Island Egg White, a fluffy cloud of meringue atop a banana milkshake, for dessert. Discriminating drinkers can choose from more than 300 bottles of wine from around the world. At the adjacent M Bar & Lounge, you can also pore over a lengthy cocktail list. Meanwhile, a Sunday afternoon tea, with gourmet sandwiches and a curry chicken salad, is a sophisticated way to close the weekend.


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