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Get Your

Mojjo On!
Mojjo On!

Indulge in an intoxicating night of tapas and cocktails as you ge in an intoxicating night of tapas and cocktails as you
Indul
experience shades of Mexico, Spain and South America in the newly
experience shades of Mexico, Spain and South America in the newly
Fiery chicken wings
Fiery chicken wings
opened Mojjo Lounge Bar at the Compass SkyView Hotel.
at the Compass SkyView Hotel.

BY KRISHNA MAWANI

The newly opened Mojjo Lounge Bar, on the 32nd fl oor at the Compass SkyView Hotel in
Sukhumvit Soi 24, screams colour and all things Latino. An expansive Persian green wall to the
side of the restaurant off ers a vibrant contrast to the dimly lit interior. The windows are covered
with shades of red, overlooking the breezy outdoor area. There, voguish sofas and breathtaking
city views provide the perfect spot to catch the sunset. Lively acoustic music playing in the
background sets the mood for an evening of relaxed revelry. Enjoy live music from 8.30pm till
late, from Thursdays to Saturdays.

Goats cheese tart Chocolate mousse tart
Try the Goats cheese tart (B325) for a fun combination of sweet and
savoury tastes. The tart is laced with sun-dried tomato vinaigrette and oozes
with cheese as it melts in your mouth. Dessert lovers must defi nitely order
the Chocolate mousse tart (B225). The chocolate tart with vanilla ice cream is
tastefully decorated with wild berry sauce and strawberries.

DRINKS
The extensive drinks list at Mojjo ensures a
Hummus spinach dip Spanish pork meatballs good night for all. The Mojjo Cuban Lounge
Menu is exciting, with a variety of cocktails
FOOD specially concocted by Head Mixologist Lee
Expect tapas galore, and a wide variety of Siew Foong, better known as Pil. The cocktail
international selections to please your every desire. list includes drinks that are sour, sweet,
From edamame to sashimi platters, mini blue cheese refreshing and zesty. But do bear in mind, none
burgers and spiced calamari, there is something for of the drinks are ordinary. The Mojjo’s Margarita
everyone, and every mood. (B380) is a unique creation with tequila, lime
Begin with the appetising Hummus-spinach dip juice, egg white, and tabasco. The paprika and
(B275), which comes with crispy parmesan pizza cinnamon add a feisty fl avour to the cocktail.
bread and three types of dip: hummus, spinach and Meanwhile, the Duchess of Bangkok (B320) is
oven-dried tomato salsa. The Tempura potato sticks sweeter in taste, with gin, Aperol, cucumber, Mojjo’s Margarita
(B175) is another great alternative for lighter fare. For raspberry, lime juice, egg white and red ruby
vegetarians, try the Pan fried vegetarian gyoza (B275). syrup brewed beautifully together.
The soft inside and crispy exterior of the gyoza make Vegetarian quesadilla This bar’s speciality lies in its impressive
each bite heavenly, while the accompanying soya collection of more than 30 diff erent labels of
glaze adds more zest. rums, whiskeys and bourbon. A bevy of beers,
Afterwards, dive into the Vegetarian quesadilla shots, cognacs and classic cocktails are also
(B295), a variation of the original Shrimp quesadilla available. Visit the adjacent Character Whisky
(B295) on the menu. The quesadillas, topped with & Cigar Bar for a fi ner collection of cigars
sour cream and tomato salsa, is cooked to perfection and whiskeys.
with delightful relishes. Each bite of the popular Fiery
chicken wings (B275) comes with a kick and leaves you MOJJO LOUNGE BAR
wanting more. These hot wings have layers of fl avour Sukhumvit Soi 24, Compass SkyView
with the added chilli glaze and blue cheese sauce. The Hotel, 32nd Floor
rich and spicy tomato sauce complements the juicy Open daily from 5pm to 2am
protein in the Spanish pork meatballs (B250). Each of www.compassskyviewhotel.com Duchess of Bangkok
the dishes is presented stylishly on wooden trays. Pan fried vegetarian gyoza
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