Tucked away inside the galleries of colonial hotspot 1881 Heritage in the heart of Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui (TST) district is Luma, the financial services company’s flagship culinary offering, the first of its kind in Asia-Pacific.
The 19th-century colonial house, 1881 Heritage, in the heart of Hong Kong's Tsim Sha Tsui district, will be home to Mastercard's latest culinary gem.
Opening exclusively to Mastercard cardholders come June 29, Luma is modeled closely on the experiential dining destinations the brand has built across the globe in New York, Brazil, Mexico and Italy.
The restaurant is launching in partnership with Hong Kong’s iconic F&B group Lubuds. The name Luma – an amalgamation of the words Lubuds and Mastercard – is at once uplifting and easy to pronounce by speakers of many languages.
A derivative of the word luminous, Luma evokes light, radiance, and illumination. An apt name for a venue designed to spotlight the mastery of Hong Kong’s homegrown culinary talents while it also welcomes the electric energy that guest chefs will contribute, starting with the Michelin-starred Bjoern Alexander in August 2023.
“At Mastercard, we strive to bring people closer to their passions – and each other,” said Raja Rajamannar, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, Mastercard. “Food transports us to new places, delivering unforgettable experiences as we explore different cultures and regions through taste. This is why we are thrilled to extend our culinary footprint with Luma in Hong Kong, bringing truly special experiences to cardholders from around the world.”
The Luma complex houses multiple spaces: an elegant, intimate dining room that seats up to 60 people, a cocktail bar, a dedicated art space, and a breezy balcony overlooking Hong Kong’s spectacular skyline.
