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LEGACY ON THE ROCKS

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August 2025

Designed by architect Vikram Minhas, Moai in Hyderabad, is a sculptural, elemental space where raw textures, shadowplay, and monumental forms converge to evoke the mystique of ancient ritual and the intimacy of modern indulgence.

- Hetal Oswal

LEGACY ON THE ROCKS

Some destinations don't just serve meals; they serve meaning. Hyderabad's latest restobar, Moai, is one such immersive journey; a multi-sensory haven where nature, architecture, and gastronomy align with ancestral inspiration and modern refinement. Spanning 24,000 square feet in the heart of the Financial District, the restobar isn't merely a restaurant or a bar; it is a living narrative carved in stone, stirred with smoke, and plated with purpose.

Taking its name and spiritual inspiration from the monumental Moai statues of Easter Island, this 400-seater retreat is a tribute to legacy, guardianship, and transformation. Like the statues themselves, the space stands rooted in the past while gazing boldly into the future. Every inch of its elemental architecture, every sip of its boundary-pushing cocktails, and every bite of its flavour-packed menu seeks to awaken something timeless within the contemporary diner.

imageCrafted by renowned hospitality architect Vikram Singh Minhas, Moai dissolves the boundary between natural and built environments. Minhas, celebrated for never repeating a design concept across his pan-India portfolio, envisioned Moai as a seamless dialogue between earth and energy.

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