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2014-09-18
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I was thrilled to come to Gordon Ramsay the Masterchef's newly opened restaurant in Hong Kong, particularly as they didn't even post their number on Openrice. Exclusive...Typhoon 8 left Hong Kong slightly reeling, no one expected to sleep in their Tuesday mornings. As luck would have it, we left for work feeling a bit more energized, but also pressed for time and rushing to beat everyone else in the traffic. Luckily our lunch date survived, and here I am writing a review for this new kid on the
Decor and Service
In my hurry I forgot to take a picture, let me attempt to describe it as vividly as possible. Imagine...a canteen, brightly and naturally lit but mysteriously shrouded in a golden hue. Modern and patterned floor boards, with simple, chic furniture. As you walk ahead into the restaurant past the bar tables on your left, a line of assistants and sous-chefs carry on about with their preparations in an open kitchen bar on your right. They look confident, clean and recently flown in from somewhere. "How was your morning?", your attendant flashes a customary smile and banters as she takes you to your table. Perhaps she could make a reference to the typhoon instead of such a meaningless line of lip service. That would incentivise tipping.
Our table faces the windows, from which you can people-watch at your heart's content. People scuttling about in LKF whilst the residual typhoon litters umbrellas everywhere makes for a selfishly interesting sight.
The attendants are keen to impress, I was almost tempted to spell my mind instead of the customary Q&As. But ah well, why bother? Not sure they do want to hear me out anyway, humble little ignorant me.
Food
Next time I will order the full course, a starter, a mains and a dessert. Today the typhoon scrambled up my schedule so we'll have to make do with just the mains. For your reference they do not offer a typical lunch set. Everything is ordered separately, a la carte.
Steamed snapper with shellfish dressing ($208)The presentation of the dish - thumbs up !! I'm thrilled, not every lunch is garnished and flattered with such attention. The fish was nicely done, tender and fresh. Don't recall much about the sauce, but I do remember the clams tasting of their natural seawater saltiness and texture. Not certain about what "sea vegetables" actually consist of, it was a nice side to the fish anyway. Rated 8.3/10.
Slow roasted pork belly ($198)Hmmm...my first instinct is to compare it with our Cantonese Chinese "delicacy" 燒腩仔. This is after all, our turf and Mr Ramsay had better be fully confident with this dish before introducing it to his menu. In my humble opinion, the meat could perhaps be more juicy and succulent, let the fat homogenise with the meat and together melt on the palette...Further if only the crust were crispier, and more resistant to oxidation even after ten minutes...That being said, the sauce and apple puree went well with the richness of the meat, there's your balance. But this dish for me, just lacks a wow factor. Rated 8.1/10.
Finding the dessert menu lackluster, we just ordered a macchiato and a cappucino, respectively. Nothing worth mentioning on that either.
To be fair I haven't been for dinner, but Bread Street Kitchen & Bar does make for a good joint for lunch. I wish Mr Ramsay could have come asked us for his opinion though
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