"When the team behind Singing Tiger began conceptualizing the pan-Asian restaurant and karaoke bar at Hotel Nell in Union Market, they turned to a pop star for inspiration on the vibe: Dua Lipa. "Some of the questions that we ask are high level: Is it wild, fierce, and bold? Does it enhance the rhythm of the night?," says Michael Vasquez, Corporate Food and Beverage Manager for Charlestowne Hotels, which operates Hotel Nell. "When we concepted the whole thing, Dua Lipa was an icon, you know, a chic European nightclub energy, old-school cool with modern day attitude.""
"Housed in a subterranean space accessed through the alley, the dimly lit red-accented dining room features an omikuji tree, inspired by the Japanese fortune slips found at temples and shrines, where guests can write down their own wishes and desires and hang them up. The Asian melting pot menu spans from dan dan noodles to banh mi buns to Korean fried chicken wings to marinated melon nigiri. Several dishes are presented with a bit of flare."
"Cocktails are also bait for TikTok. One spicy tequila drink called "Mango Inferno" starts with magic paper that lights on fire, revealing an orchid on the inside. The cocktail is then poured over it. "Smoke on the Watermelon"-combining Japanese vodka, apple soju, watermelon puree, and lemon-is served in a fish-shaped vessel with watermelon-infused boba pearls. It's topped with a smoke bubble."
Singing Tiger is a pan-Asian restaurant and karaoke bar located beneath Hotel Nell in Union Market, designed with a chic nightclub energy. The dimly lit, red-accented room features an omikuji tree for guests to hang wishes. The menu ranges from dan dan noodles and banh mi buns to Korean fried chicken wings and marinated melon nigiri, with theatrical touches like skewers presented over a vinyl record and tableside beef pho pours. Desserts include ube ice cream buns and halo-halo. Cocktails are crafted for visual impact, and the sake list emphasizes domestic and premium offerings alongside sake flights and playful service.
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