The rear wall of the main dining room features a mural by Malaysian chef and artist, Adu Amran. This whimsical and surreal piece is his interpretation of the natural beauty of Latin America, featuring plants, animals (some in unexpected places!) and even, perhaps, a smoking volcano. 

Several guests have noted influence from Frida Kahlo – an artist that Adu very much admires. The mural has been in situ since we opened in October 2017 and lends a colourful backdrop and an endless talking point!

Placement: Rear wall of the main Dining Room

The courtyard garden houses a four-piece installation on the south wall by London-based Chilean artist and sculptor, Tere Chad. This contemporary interpretation of ‘Nuestra Señora de la Caridad del Cobre’, (Our Lady of Charity) – the patron saint of Cuba – depicts the Cuban legend of “Los tres Juanes”.

The piece takes the form of a syncretic icon, on a turntable, representing on one side the Christian Virgin Mary and on the other, Òşhun, an orisha (goddess) from the African Yoruba culture. As is common in Afro-Latin “Santeria” culture (notably found in Cuba and Brazil), Christian saints and Yoruba orishas are syncretised, with particular saints becoming linked with particular orishas.

The sculpture was unveiled on Thursday 8th September 2022 – the Cuban feast day for Our Lady of Charity and Òşhun – in the presence of the Chilean Ambassador, Susana Herrera-Quezada.

Placement: On the South wall in the Garden

Mother Nature is a three-dimensional, mixed-media artwork by Colombian artist, Rafael Rosas-Marin, which was first displayed as the lead picture in his solo exhibition “Mujeres” held in Paladar in early 2023. This artwork was purchased by the restaurant as the inspiration for a commission for Rafael to create our Amazon Lounge.

The three-dimensional forest effect (incorporating both real plants and artificial leaves) envelopes the room while the low-lighting creates a warm romantic feel. Fauna including monkeys, birds, fish and a black panther along with indigenous faces from the Huaorani tribe lurk amongst the foliage.

This exotic cozy den is a multi-function space, with its own en-suite loos, and can be used as a private room for parties of up to 20 guests, with standing space for pre-dinner drinks and seating on two parallel tables of 10.

When not booked for private parties, the room is available as an extension of the general dining area. The Amazon Lounge can also be used for small business gatherings, private receptions, wine tastings and our “More than Just a Meal” experiences.

Placement: In the Amazon Lounge (the decoration of which is, itself a commissioned work by Rafael Rosas).