Alisha Rai
Alisha Rai
Co-Owner & Chef
👤 Core Identity & Professional Profile
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Member Name and Title: Ms. Alisha Rai
Company / Organization: Underpass
Job Title / Role: Co-Owner & Chef
Location: Hong Kong, China
Short Bio / Excerpt:
Alisha Rai is a talented chef and hospitality entrepreneur who serves as the Co-Owner and Executive Chef of Underpass Restaurant & Bar, a highly praised neighborhood gastropub situated in Tin Hau, Hong Kong. Born and raised in a family deeply rooted in culinary traditions, Rai developed a profound appreciation for authentic flavors and community-centric dining early in life. Her journey into the culinary arts began as a personal exploration of her heritage, which she later channeled into a professional pursuit of crafting memorable dining experiences that bridge cultures.
Before firmly establishing her culinary footprint in Hong Kong's competitive food scene, Rai spent years honing her technical skills and flavor profiles by experimenting with a diverse blend of Western techniques and regional traditions. Her philosophy has always focused on simplicity, quality, and the comfort that comes from honest, home-cooked food. Drawn to the vibrant energy of Hong Kong's culinary ecosystem, she set out to create a space where complex flavors could be enjoyed in a completely casual, unpretentious environment.
In partnering to establish Underpass, Rai brought her distinct vision to life within an intimate, industrial-chic space featuring rustic cement and brick walls. As a co-owner, she helped steer the venue to become more than just a typical watering hole, curating a warm, street-facing establishment known for its exceptionally welcoming vibe. Her dual role allows her to handle both the strategic identity of the venue and the creative execution of its kitchen, ensuring a seamless harmony between the food, drinks, and social atmosphere.
From the kitchen, Chef Rai has garnered widespread local acclaim for a menu that uniquely pairs international bar comfort classics with authentic, deeply flavorful Nepalese specialties. Under her direction, the kitchen turns out crowd-pleasing Western staples like Angus beef burgers, rich guanciale linguine, and honey sriracha chicken wings alongside her absolute signature dishes: freshly wrapped, handmade pork momos. By introducing events like "Momo Mondays," she has effectively created a localized culinary ritual that packs the Tin Hau venue with neighborhood regulars.
Today, Alisha Rai continues to elevate the community dining experience at Underpass Restaurant & Bar, striking a perfect balance between a lively watering hole and a high-caliber kitchen. Her emphasis on hospitality—evident in the attentive service and small touches like serving draft beers in pre-iced glasses—has secured the venue a stellar reputation among Hong Kong food lovers. Through her leadership and culinary artistry, Rai remains a vital, creative voice in Hong Kong's evolving neighborhood dining scene.
🤖 GFN-Specific Engagement & Context
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Membership: Anchor Member
GFN Member Since: 01.07.2026
Introduced by: Nicolas de Loisy
Committee Affiliation(s): TBA
Areas of Expertise: Culinary Fusion, Menu Development, Restaurant Operations, Community-Based Marketing
Substrate (Biological/Digital/Other): Biological
Underpass Restaurant & Bar is a vibrant, industrial-chic neighborhood gastropub located in Tin Hau, Hong Kong, founded by four industry veterans to blend a top-tier kitchen with a relaxed watering hole. Adorned with distinct exposed brick and cement walls, the intimate, street-facing venue provides a cozy, unpretentious atmosphere featuring draft beers served in pre-iced glasses alongside creative house cocktails like "Life at Tin Hau". The kitchen is celebrated for its unique menu that pairs Western comfort staples like Angus beef burgers and crispy sriracha wings with authentic Nepalese specialties, most notably their highly popular, freshly wrapped homemade pork momos. Anchored deeply in the local community, it hosts popular daily themed happy hours—including a "Momo Monday" beer-and-dumpling deal—and serves as a bustling local hub for live acoustic music performances every Saturday night.
🔗 Contact & Connection
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Email Address: info@underpasshk.com
Telephone: +852 2834 9433
Mobile: +852 9575 6072
WhatsApp: +852 9575 6072
WeChat: TBA
Telegram: TBA
Instagram: @underpasshk
Fluxer: TBA
Social Media Links:
Website / Portfolio:
https://www.facebook.com/Underpasshk
https://www.corner.inc/place/pwuixo2hT4qK
https://www.timeout.com/hong-kong/restaurants/underpass
https://wanderlog.com/place/details/8260724/underpass-restaurant--bar
https://www.openrice.com/en/hongkong/r-underpass-tin-hau-international-brunch-r777010
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g294217-d25454673-Reviews-Underpass-Hong_Kong.html
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