Mumbai’s skyline has a new story to tell. At The St. Regis Mumbai, restaurant By The Mekong is entering a bold new phase with The Red Thread, a dining experience shaped by a new chef, a new menu, and a refreshed vision. Drawing inspiration from the Chinese legend of the Red Thread, an invisible connection that binds people by destiny, the restaurant explores how food, tradition, and innovation can come together to create meaningful connections.
In the legend, the red thread may stretch or tangle, but it never breaks. By The Mekong reimagines this belief not as fate between individuals, but as ties that link a chef to his craft, flavors to emotions, and diners to lasting memories. “Chef Li Qiang & Christine are just not stepping into By The Mekong. They are following the red thread that’s led them through decades of mastery, across continents and cultures, to now redefine Fate at The Best Address,” the team shares.
Chef Li Qiang leads the transformation with decades of experience in celebrated kitchens across Beijing, Doha, and beyond. He is recognized for combining authentic Chinese techniques with contemporary ideas, resulting in dishes that are both rooted in tradition and strikingly new. Supporting him is Christine, Associate Director of Food & Beverage, who brings warmth and attentiveness to the guest experience. Her role ensures that every visit to By The Mekong feels both personal and memorable.
The new menu is designed to engage today’s diners with layered flavors and thoughtful combinations. Signatures include Jade Green Dumpling, Steamed Mushroom Bun, and Crispy Shrimp Bao with Sriracha Mayo. Seafood dishes bring depth with Steamed Lobster with Glass Noodles and Garlic Sauce or Wok-Fried Lobster with Fermented Black Bean, Broccoli, and Carrot. Vegetarian options have equal focus, with Mapo Tofu enhanced by broccoli and shiitake mushroom, Clay Pot Bean Curd Tofu with Assorted Mushroom, and King Oyster and Shimeji Mushrooms in Chili Sauce. The meal concludes with Mango Sago Pudding with Pomelo Sauce, a dessert that balances freshness with texture.
Beyond the food, By The Mekong now introduces sky dining that pairs the menu with sweeping views of Mumbai’s cityscape. Guests dine against a backdrop of glittering lights, giving the restaurant an edge that goes beyond flavor alone.
