The Anyday Group’s bar, Los, is shaking up its menu with a bold new Mexican-Thai fusion concept, blending deep agave spirits with vibrant Southeast Asian flavors starting May 1.
The Anyday Group is wasting no time in its latest culinary evolution, announcing a major menu pivot for its green-hued bar, Los, located above the popular Thai eatery Same Same.. Starting this Friday, May 1, the venue will transition from its loosely Thai-inspired roots to a unique Mexican-Thai fusion concept, marking the group’s fourth major development in less than a year.
This shift reflects a desire to lean into the venue’s existing personality rather than forcing a change.. Co-founder Tyron Simon noted that the team has long envisioned Los as a vibrant “Mexican fiesta in the back of a tuktuk,” a vision that finally aligns with the bar’s extensive collection of tequila and mezcal.. By marrying these agave-forward spirits with the heat and acidity characteristic of Thai cuisine, the team hopes to create a more intentional and cohesive atmosphere for guests.
A Bold Culinary Experiment
The new menu is the result of a creative collaboration between head chef Arté Assavakavinvong and culinary director Ben Williamson.. By drawing inspiration from northern Mexican regional cuisines like Sonora and Chihuahua, the team has crafted dishes that prioritize depth and complexity.. A standout example is the pork jowl taco, a dish that bridges continents by combining the traditional Mexican street-food format with a quintessential Thai protein favorite.. When paired with corn ribs finished in a nahm jim butter, the menu promises an experience that is both familiar and strikingly new.
Beyond the food, the cocktail program is being overhauled to mirror the complexity of the kitchen.. With 360 bottles on the shelf, Los currently boasts one of the most formidable agave collections in Australia.. Bartenders are leaning into this strength, creating drinks like the ‘Holy Mole’—a cocktail that utilizes mole, agave, hibiscus, and chocolate to mirror the savory, umami-rich notes of the bar’s beef barbacoa taco.. This synchronization between plate and glass is designed to heighten the sensory experience, grounding the guest in the intersection of two distinct culinary traditions.
The Evolution of the Anyday Group
This move is emblematic of a broader trend in the hospitality industry, where established groups are increasingly moving away from rigid culinary boundaries.. By experimenting with fusion, venues are finding ways to keep their regular patrons engaged while offering something fresh enough to capture the curiosity of new diners.. It is a risky move, but one that aligns with the Anyday Group’s aggressive expansion strategy, which has recently seen them dominate the CBD scene with openings like The French Exit, Golden Avenue, and Le Royale.
For the regulars who have frequented Los since its inception, the change in food is only one part of the transformation.. The music program is also undergoing a refresh, shifting toward Latin roots while incorporating elements of the LA and European club scenes to match the high-energy, fiesta-inspired theme.. Whether this blend of Mexican street food and Thai aromatics will become a new city staple remains to be seen, but the intent is clear: Los is shedding its old skin to become a more kinetic, adventurous destination.