R66 has been famous among Lonely Planet readers, which has become as must-go dining place in one's Hong Kong trip. Just a few months after the closing of R66, the place has been renovated into a new Spanish restaurant View 62 by Paco Roncero, hosted by Paco Roncero, the student of Adria Ferran of El Bulli. Located on the 62nd floor of Hopewell centre which was once the highest commercial centre in Hong Kong, View 62 offers dining a unique experience above the clouds overseeing a magnificent panoramic view of Hong Kong while the revolving restaurant moves a round every hour.
spacious and grand interior design
spacious and grand interior design
Panoramic view when revolving
Panoramic view when revolving
Paco Roncero have not claimed his food style to be cuisine moleculaire but nouvelle Spanish gastronomy which surprises each of your taste bud. Even the Spanish friend of mine was surprised by how the chef transform some traditional homey dishes into something unconventional yet still keeping the traditional taste. My friend especially fancies the Russian Salad. A homey dish that every Spanish mother would know how to prepare. The chef has made a twist and put on top a foamy cheese sauce. The taste is so well matched to spread them on a piece of crunchy toast.
Russian Salad with Crunchy Toast
Russian Salad with Crunchy Toast
I have chosen Lobster Soup with Artichoke and Potato. I could not imagine how artichoke can go on well with lobster soup, but this dish really knock me out. The taste of lobster stretching out to every taste bud, while the potato balls and artichoke has given a balance. Love it~
Lobster Soup with Artichoke and Potato
Lobster Soup with Artichoke and Potato
Before the main dishes comes an interlude of one tapa, Cod Bud. My friend loves these traditional taste of croquettes and the sauce that comes with it, Alioli which is garlic mayonnaise sauce.
Cod Bud with Garlic Mayonnaise Sauce
Cod Bud with Garlic Mayonnaise Sauce
I have order a steak with muchroom and potato mash while my friend has chosen his favourite Iberian pork chop with carrot sauce. This dish is highly recommended. The pork itself is rich and aromatic the carrot sauce is just like the midas' touch. The taste is surprisingly harmonic.
my steak
my steak
Iberian pork chop
Iberian pork chop
Dessert will always be the full-stop for a delighting meal, but the dessert we have today seems a bit not up to our expectation. So ordinary. No magic. Hope this will improve later.
fresh pineapple with yoghurt foam
fresh pineapple with yoghurt foam
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The dining environment is spectacular and romantic, well fit for special days and couple. This restaurant is still under trial operation and so there is still room to improve. Very attentive service. Definitely would come back later to try out the dinner.
360-degree panoramic view of Victorian Habour
spacious and grand interior design
Panoramic view when revolving
Russian Salad with Crunchy Toast
Lobster Soup with Artichoke and Potato
Cod Bud with Garlic Mayonnaise Sauce
my steak
Iberian pork chop
fresh pineapple with yoghurt foam