The vibe: Lilya offers a stylish modern take on Moroccan culture. Coming out of the lift feels like stepping into a scene from the Arabian Nights as you find yourself in a vestibule decked out with colourful traditional shoes and stained glass lanterns. Inside, classic references – low tables with sofa and pouffe seating, wooden latticework – are given a contemporary twist, just like the contemporary Maghrebi pop music played by the DJ. Service is warm and welcoming (if you want to practise your French or Arabic, this is your chance) and late in the evening when the music goes up and the lights go down, it’s a fun place to party.

The drinks: the list is divided into Moroccan Signature and Asian Creation cocktails and, as you’d expect, contain a lot of perfumed and spicy ingredients. The Ali Baba (HK$130, house-infused Jack Daniel’s popcorn caramelised with house-made peach mix) was essentially a peach Old Fashioned with a lovely rich, creamy texture. The Ultimate (HK$120, blended mix rum, Cointreau, Maraschino Luxardo, pineapple, passion fruit, almond milk) was equally delicious, with delicate, complex flavours and the garnish of half a passion fruit – sensibly served with a tiny wooden spoon so you could actually enjoy it. Both drinks were smooth, subtly potent and avoided being overly sweet.