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2014-01-01
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100 bites . You may notice that 100 bites actually is an another branch line under Honey Moon Dessert , its chic style provide a brand new image for the public, definitely a dessert spot in Langham Place , especially suitable for youngsters . 100 bites target a new market by providing tea and pastries , customer can enjoy a very decent western dessert journey with its outstanding presentation . Moreover , since it seems quite a success , they even started to widen the market by providing a fine
Fine Dining period start from 6:30,remember to make your reservation , they open at 2:00 pm . Tasting menu is a five course selections , customer can choose soup , appetizers and main course . The head chef " Eric" who worked in Harvey Nichols before , is energetic yet mature , successfully hone his skills and reveal it. So , here we go ! Let 's see how 's a fine dining can be that playful and decent in the same moment .
Welcome Snacks- The Century Egg
This is the welcome snack named " the century egg " Look extremely exquisite in a tiny egg stand , very lovely . The egg texture is more like mash potato , very soft and weightless. Taste light as the egg white will melt swiftly on your tongue . A good start that can whet your appetite . Soft Bread with homemade jam and butter
Here comes the bread . Unlike the breadbasket , they served a loaf of soft bread by person . Bread smells heavenly good when the waitress left on my plate . Even though is the only choice , the bread taste unexpectedly good without any butter and condiments . My first bite is a plain one , but the bread itself is extremely soft and buttery , very aromatic with the rosemary and basil on top . Freshly baked with a perfect yeast , flaky layers but a soft content ,overall mouthfuls are very heart warming . There is truffle butter in a spoonful size on the right , tastes even more aromatic and sightly briny , match well with the bread . Freshly handmade jam on left hand size , the manager highly recommended me to take this , so I give a try . There are total 3 kinds of jam you can choose : Blueberries ,guava and green apple . I took the former two options . Both of them tastes fruity in a natural sweet , with pulp bites too ! I am really surprised that their bread could be that impressive . truffle cream soup
There are two selections for the soup : chicken soup with ravioli or truffle cream soup . Hence , we pick both , so each can try one . For me , I took the truffle one . Soup served in a hot condition , very stomach- warming , appreciate . The truffle soup is very creamy yet not over filling . A dense foundation to form such a rich sensation . It goes smoothly and you can still tastes the truffle mince in every scoop ! Seasonal oil on top dazzle the soup , it's is tasty and the grease blend harmoniously well with the soup . It is very tempting and aromatic ! I seldom pick cream soup since I think it is too heavy , but for this , I changed my perception and make an exception . Ficus Carica Jelly with Foie Gras Mousse
Likewise , there are two choices for the appetizer , so we took both for sharing . The first one is Ficus Carica Jelly with Foie Gras Mousse .The presentation is glamorous and colorful. Overall tastes refreshing with its playful performance . Ficus Carica import from Turkey , the chef add in white wine for a better mixture is much more mellow than I thought .Foie Gras Mousse underneath the white wine jelly , a creative invention that deserve a mention , tastes really good . Foie gras mousse and savory waffles are always the perfect match . Creamy dense mousse with a crunchy crisps , definitely a delicacy ! Waffle is a thin crust , very buttery and crispy , nicely contrast against the smooth foie gras mousse . Black vinegar sauce garnish on side play a role that glimmer and enhance the tastes . It successfully complex the flavor yet still maintain its distinctive layers . Just can't explain in words . You gonna explore it by your own . salmon tartar with orange cubes
The second appetizer is a salmon tartare . The presentation is also very outstanding with a proper array , looks very decent . This tartare is less moist compare to the normal tartare . The texture is more like a tart , tastes unique and very arousing ! The tartare made by fresh Norway salmon , blend with butter , various of seasonings and brandy to upgrade the sensation . Such combination is fruitful yet remaining the natural hint of the salmon . The brandy and butter got it potential to bring out the salmon own freshness . Although It may tastes a bit dry , but when it complements with the cream sauce, it is just right in texture ! The cream sauce is light but with a strong orange flavor , impeccably matched with the tartare and sightly add a moist to the whole dish . Both appetizer are up to standard , better than what I thought .Not in the least inferior, I even think their bright character even outshine some of the hotel's one. Salad with truffle scramble egg
This salad stands it ground with it simple ingredient . Salad delicately placed on a big plate , look particularly grand and elegant. Moreover , when all these simple ingredients held together , it turns out to be a sophisticated temptation . Assorted green mix as a base , very fresh and give out a crunchy bites . Scramble egg in the middle part , create a subtle effects when the runny content melts in your mouth, leaving a lingering palate. The texture is marvelous with a smooth body , the egg perfectly scrambled with butter and truffles , very favorable and palatable too ! The grease of the egg spread out even urge the whole dish to be that luscious ! Deep fried mushrooms on top , chef Eric meticulously dazzle on top to bring a small sparkles and escalate the general taste ! You can enjoy a soft touch from the egg, a crunchy bite from the vegetables and a springy sparkles from the mushroom all in one spoon ! I have no idea how a salad can end up with such extraordinary mouthfuls! It is very delicious that I highly recommended. Mix berries Sobert
It is very caring that they provide homemade sobert before they serve the main course . I appreciate a dessert shop can also be that , meticulous, not one thread loose. The sobert stand a significant position that is clear - minded . Sobert in mix berries flavor are refreshing , certainly can stimulate your taste bud so that you can get well prepare for the coming dish . The sobert tastes light but fruity , even provide fresh apple and pineapple mince at the bottom. This is an amazing spoonful delights!
Lamb rack in Lyon French Style
The two main courses we pick are above average , but not that excellent , compare to the appetizers ! The first one is lamp rack . The outlook is surprisingly magnificent ! The side dish placed beautifully to form a colorful bridge . The whole construct is more like in a high end style. I really like such presentation . Lamb rack in Lyon French Style , baked with bread crumbs , herbs and mustard . The marination is incredible . Basil and pesto spread on top can bring out the lamb natural hint . It tastes really delicious ! Bread crumbs successfully create a crispy layers while the meaty content is very succulent . The entire lamb rack baked and stewed to a tenderness . This won't let you down if you are lamb lover . Something need a special mention is the smashed potato . Their smash potato is like the robuchon one . Not to be exaggerate, but their smashed potato really deserve praises . The texture blend to an extra soft and create supple mouthfuls ! It is weightless and greatly creamy . They even add truffle mince again , so that the smash potato are specially aromatic and unique . The smash potato can be a highlight of the meal even I don't like potato ! It would be impeccable just if the whole dish is in a hotter condition . Sea bass
The other main course is sea bass . The sea bass produced in a slow cook method to maintain its fiber. The fish is very juicy and smooth , very favorable . The texture is just like the cod fish . It would be better just if the sauce can be lighter . I think the sauce and marination both are a bit overwhelming . The sweet sesame sauce in Japanese style is very dense and sweet that cover the fish natural hint . Somehow , this is not a serious one , not really a big deal . Assorted vegetables on side is bright and eye catching , tastes good too ! Entire baby tomato is my best pick , very juicy ! Petit Fours
Lastly , waitress bring up Petit Fours to end up such pleasant meal . Petit four is delicately placed on a black platter , look graceful and exquisite. As a dessert shop , the Petit Fours no doubt are expectedly good . The one in a small cup is a milk pudding with fresh strawberries . Light and milky. Green one is a cream puff in pistachio flavors . This is very unique . Puff is rich in pistachio flavors , itself is fabulously creamy and buttery . The flaky texture definitely moves you . On the corner side is blueberry cheesecake . This is not the New York American style one , not that cheesy dense , but more in a creamy paste . It is more like mousse , not my cup of tea . Skip it ! The brown pieces are coffe crunch , such small portion still give out a crunch . The thin crust is strong in coffee hint , bitterness and mellowness blends harmoniously on your tongue , yet lingering till throat. The petit fours are an absolute heaven .
Service overall are attentive and easy going . All staffs are very polite and friendly . The waitress are well trained as they will give out a introduction confidently when they served the dishes . Manager staffs are very talkative , keep on interact with the customers for opinions . 100 bites is not that big , but still spacious . The interior design was figure out by Tommy Li . The entire ambience is humorous and playful in a black and white theme . Such design was awarded 2012 IIDA Global Excellence Award and 2012 - 2013 Italy international A' Design Award . It is impressive that a dessert shop can be that chic and modern, yet cozy. I am surprised the entire fine dining experience can be that typical , not only the introduction , but also the table ware . Especially this is more amazing when it comes to a dessert shop !
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