View 62 by Paco Roncero 

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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 - View 62 by Paco Roncero in Wan Chai )
spacious and grand interior design

Panoramic view when revolving

Panoramic view when revolving - View 62 by Paco Roncero in Wan Chai )
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 - View 62 by Paco Roncero in Wan Chai )
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 - View 62 by Paco Roncero in Wan Chai )
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 - View 62 by Paco Roncero in Wan Chai )
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 - View 62 by Paco Roncero in Wan Chai )
my steak

Iberian pork chop

Iberian pork chop - View 62 by Paco Roncero in Wan Chai )
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 - View 62 by Paco Roncero in Wan Chai )
fresh pineapple with yoghurt foam
Supplementary Information
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.
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Date
2012-06-24
We spent...
Approx. HKD370 (Lunch)
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