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2012-05-09
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Finally getting good bread in Hong Kong. Went for lunch because we tried the bread before, and just wanted to know if they can make regular food. The lunch special was very reasonable, but the choices were similar to other outfits: ANZ steak and three pasta choices, soup, coffee/tea and dessert. The prices are about 20% below other restaurants such as the El Cid / King Parrot Group restaurants, so it is good value. But the seating is more casual and tighter.We ordered the linguine with Parma
We ordered the linguine with Parma ham, peas in truffled olive oil, which was delicious and fashionably al dente, I will rate it a B+, compared to the Admiralty hotel Italian restaurants at A. The portion was about 2/3, suitable for lunch for the ladies, or a second course. We also tried a sandwich, but it came in Hong Kong style, i.e., bread flavored with whatever instead of the US style where the bread is just something to keep your fingers clean while you eat the meat. The soup was so so, typical Hong Kong pumpkin soup......watery and no character.
But we really came for the bread and we weren't disappointed. The epiphomous pumpernickel was spicy, flavorful of the yeast and rye, the crust was chewy as in old Eastern Europe. The whites were a bid soft, but the walnuts and hazelnuts stood out and make you notice their distinct flavours and textures. Again, the all important crust tells you that it is part of the bread not to be cut off and thrown away like feathers on a chicken.
The chocolate mouse/cake was good for the price, but it is so typically Hong Kong. But at least is not the cliche Tiramisu.
The service was efficient and polite, but the waitress seemed to be in a hurry as the plates were tossed with a bang on the tables and she just turned away without looking at us. We felt like filing bins instead of diners. Hope the manager take note of this.
Overall, it was a good lunch and we will definitely go back to try other dishes and buy bread there.
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