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2010-10-28
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I've been to The Drawing Room twice and enjoyed both experiences immensely. A friend was raving on about TDR's white truffle dishes so decided to go try them one night. As expected, the food did not disappoint! Upon arrival, Moo & I noticed how packed the restaurant was! Luckily there was a cancellation earlier, so we were able to sit on a nice table for 3.With our friend there, we were able to replace items on the 4 course menu ($660 hkd plus 10% service) from the 5 course menu ($830 plus servi
A friend was raving on about TDR's white truffle dishes so decided to go try them one night. As expected, the food did not disappoint!
Upon arrival, Moo & I noticed how packed the restaurant was! Luckily there was a cancellation earlier, so we were able to sit on a nice table for 3.
With our friend there, we were able to replace items on the 4 course menu ($660 hkd plus 10% service) from the 5 course menu ($830 plus service)... what joy!!
Three white truffle dishes were available: Yellow egg ravioli with white truffles / Homemade tagliolini with white truffles / Risotto with white truffles --- TDR uses white truffles from Alba - the best of the best!
I had my eyes on the ravioli so couldn't wait to try it *
To calm our excitement, our friend recommended TDR's bellinis ($80 hkd). To my surprise, they tasted EXACTLY like Cipriani's famous bellinis! Even the colour was the same.. to a point where I thought they used Cipriani's bellini mix. Turns out DTR's source puree fresh peaches, freeze them so they turn into a sorbet and mix it with champagne. LOVED IT.. I have FINALLY found a Bellini in HK that could give those at Cipriani a run for their money.
When the bread basket arrived, I was delighted to see a wide variety of bread in one basket. I've always remembered TDR's bread being fresh and warm, going perfectly well with the olive oil they served. I asked for some butter as well and was happy to savour the extremely creamy block of goodness at its finest. A must order for Bread & Butter lovers!
The amuse bouche of the day was a small cup of tomato soup, the semi-sour taste of the tomatoes was the perfect touch to kick start our appetite.
First course:
Pan Fried Quail and Fois Gras with Grapes and Hazelnut (Mine):
One of TDR's signature dishes, the quail was cooked to perfection - Tender and juicy. The fois gras was seared perfectly. I'd recommend you to have a bite of the quail with the fois gras AND the grapes! Seriously heavenly.
Tuna Belly Tartare with Slow cooked Egg, Sea Urchin and Cardoon (a type of vegetable) (Moo's):
Toro lovers would be happy to see this on the menu! Best to mix all components on the dish together and eat in one go.
Second course:
Burrata Cheese Ravioli with Duck Ragout and Chanterelle Mushrooms (Mine):
Six raviolis arrived on a long plate, covered in ragout and mushrooms. My friend advised me to eat them at once as the burrata continued to melt inside the ravioli. The cheese was very tasty. However, I try to avoid garlic when I'm dining out so I did not care for the chopped up raw garlic too much as it was sprinkled all over the ragout and mushrooms.
Yellow Egg Ravioli with White Truffles (Moo's):
The waiter took a whole tray of white truffles out so you could just smell the fantastic aroma. He then shaved a very generous amount of white truffles on to the ravioli. Very satisfying * (You can replace the courses on the menu with a truffle dish, just need to pay extra)
Third course:
Trio of Wagyu Short Rib, Wagyu Beef Tenderloin and Ox Tongue with Whipped potatoes and Red Wine Sauce (mine):
I had to order my all time favourite. The beef and mash went well with our red wine, along with super fresh french beans and a baby carrot. Delicious!
Roasted Iberian Suckling Pig with Apple Chutney and Romanesco (Moo's):
LOVED the presentation. A very warm and appetizing dish, great for Suckling pig lovers but if you prefer lighter dishes I would go for the seafood options.
Forth course:
Pear Tart with Vanilla Icecream (Mine):
I always thought TDR's desserts were exceptional and this pear tart is, in my opinion, probably one of the best in HK. If you like Sevva's pear tart, you would definitely LOVE this one. I would happily munch on its pastry on its own.
Pan Fried Brioche with Goat Cheese Icecream (Moo's):
For brioche lovers, this was a dish one could not miss. The brioche was delicious and not soggy at all. The icecream complimented it very well. *Do not be intimidated by the flavour of the icecream. My friend described it to taste like the Chinese white rabbit brand milk candy... and it was exactly like that! Amazing.
Our long and enjoyable meal ended with two glasses of Homemade lemoncello. Quite strong with an alcohol percentage of 36-38%(?). Great for digestion though! A generous amount of petite fours was also served. This consisted of chocolates, homemade marshmellows, lovely mini macaroons and madeleines in both original and chocolate flavours.
For the quality of food they serve, I think TDR is definitely good value. I was very impressed that all dishes were served in hot plates (except for the dessert courses of course). The service is excellent and the cozy, romantic ambience makes it a great place for special occasions *
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