Located inside the Paradox Hotel, Karma Lounge is a sleek and contemporary spot for delicious Happy Hour eats and cocktails. The floor to ceiling windows let in plenty of light to the front of the lounge. However, if you’re looking for a more intimate seating area there are shaded lounge couches near the back. The menu at Karma Lounge showcases a delightful fusion of international flavors, combining traditional dishes with innovative twists. I came by last week with my friend to check out their Happy Hour menu, and it’s definitely a solid spot that I’ll put on my Happy Hour rotations. Check out my full review of Karma Lounge below.
Karma Lounge – Happy Hour Menu
Karma Lounge has Happy Hour from 2-5 PM every Monday to Friday. They have $7 highballs and draft beers and $11 glasses of wine and cocktails. Their food menu is small, but each dish is solidly executed. On our visit we got:
- Truffle Fries
- Chinois Prawns
- Maui Ribs
- Meatball Trio
- Karma Collins and Sangria
The Truffle Fries ($10.00) features parmesan, chives and truffle aioli. This was a solid truffle fries offering, with thick cut potatoes and a generous helping of truffle and parmesan. A solid portion size for the price.
The Chinois Prawns ($14.00) features housemade spicy aioli, candied walnuts, sesame seeds and scallions. The prawns were plump and the sauce was so yummy. This reminds me of the classic Honey Walnut Mayo Prawn dish at Chinese restaurants. This was a table favourite.
The Maui Ribs ($18.00) features soy glazed ribs, sesame seeds and charred lemon. The price is on the higher end for a Happy Hour menu, but the portion size is very generous. I was surprised by the mountain of ribs that came to our table. The glaze was sticky sweet, but in the best way. The ribs were reasonably tender and had good flavour. A bit messy given the dining environment, but nonetheless a tasty dish.
The Meatball Trio ($18.00) features Kobe style beef, San Marzano tomatoes and shaved Manchego. These were not what I expected, as they came out as sliders. The meatballs were juicy and tender and the slider buns were pillowy soft. A very delicious and homey bite.
For our drinks we went with a Karma Collins and Sangria. The The Karma Collins features tanqueray No. 10 gin, orange bitters, strawberry & sage. It was a nice refreshing drink for the hot Summer weather we have been having. The Sangria rotates, but this is probably the least fruit I have ever seen in a Sangria. I wouldn’t recommend ordering this.
Worth a Try?
Yes. Karma Lounge is a solid spot for good Happy Hour eats if you’re looking for a place with good ambiance and surprisingly large portions. The vibe is quite laid back and chill, and most people were just sitting around enjoying a cocktail and a couple bites.
Karma Lounge
Address: 1161 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6E 0B3
Website: https://karmalounge.ca/
