For first time visitors, Evoke is tucked away inside of the Le Meridien hotel, just behind the lobby. Atmosphere is very modern, not loud at all, but the restaurant is not that large. Therefore you still feel very much inside of a hotel lobby.
Their Peruvian Ceviche is a must try if you like ceviche. Very fresh with the right amount of spice from the habanero peppers, topped with crunchy shavings of sweet potatoes which adds great texture with a hint of sweetness.
The dish I anxiously wanted to try was the Squid Ink pasta since my first exposure to the dish was in Venice, Italy a few months ago. Other than black beans, it's very rare to see black colored food on our plates. So before trying this dish, there's a strong sense of curiosity since we eat with our eyes first! For those who have never tried this dish before, there is no need to worry about the pasta having a "fishy" taste. However, the pasta does have a slight brine/salty/sea like flavor, harmonizing beautifully with the small Bay scallops on this dish. My only disappointment with this dish was pasta seemed to have absorbed a lot of the sauce making it very stiff upon serving . This dish is not for everyone but certainly worth a try if you're a foodie or enjoy seafood. The flavors were very fresh and I would try this dish again next time I visit.