The antique kimono fabric displayed under glass on the walls at Silks says a lot about the ambience: classic and elegant. This is a spot for ladies who lunch, power brokers and guests of the luxe Mandarin Oriental hotel in which the restaurant is hidden. Gleaming silver, heavy linen, attentive service and a hushed atmosphere lay claim to tradition. But the Asian-inflected food dreamed up by executive chef Joshua Nudd is innovative: Curry-dusted scallops share a plate with cauliflower purée dotted with fried capers and raisins; yellowfin tuna is topped with feta cheese foam. After dinner, slink into the nearby MO bar for a nightcap or linger at the table over coffee and petite fours.

Silks Information:

• American menu. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Bar. Children’s menu. Business casual attire. Reservations recommended. Valet parking.