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I went last week with my husband for our anniversary. We hadopted for the Omakase set dinner ( available on Tuesdays and Thursdays) whichwas HKD 1088 for two.What I didn't realise was that it looks like you need toorder all the extras on the menu (with extra cost) in order to provide a normalmeal for two adults. It is deceptive - while the first few courses were tasty,the lamb had a chewy tendon attached to it, and as you can see from the photothe portions were miniscule. When we complained we were still hungry, the wait staff saidthis menu is not supposed to leave you 'over full'. On further complaint theyprovided an additional bread. But honestly, I did not think this is the kind ofplace you need to fill up on bread. We are normal sized adults (not extra large or anything) andI would not recommend the Whisk if you want a meal which can function as a meal(i.e. not leave you hungry afterwards). If you want a rather expensiveappetiser, or if you are on a reduced calorie diet, then by all means...…Read More

I tried the set lunch today $159 plus 10% for 2 courses plus tea / coffee with my friend. For the starter I chose the slow cooked egg with sauteed mushrooms, which was very tasty and the egg was perfectly done (basically a hot spring egg). However, the main took over 30 mins to arrive (a problem when you only have a lunch hour) and I had ordered the chargrilled salmon with vegetables. When it finally arrived, I was very disappointed - the portion was tiny! There was a maybe 60g bit of salmon in a bowl, together with literally about 6 small sticks of carrot (or other similar veg). I actually complained to the waiter as soon as I saw it, but they said that "set lunch portion is smaller". I understand that, but you would expect the set lunch to at least fill you up! I asked if they had any extra rice or potatoes so I would not be hungry afterwards, but they said the only rice they do is paella. Keep in mind that I am a 60kg female, so heaven knows what a larger man would think of their portion sizes! My friend had ordered the pasta with bolognaise sauce, and her portion was a bit larger than mine, however she also mentioned that it was a big small / stingy.  What food there was did taste nice, however having to leave a restaurant still a bit hungry does not make me want to return in a hurry. Other restaurants in central (like Wagyu etc) have set lunches at similar pricing but you are definitely not hungry afterwards. I mentioned my disatisfaction to the waiter and what looked to be the manager (non chinese) as well as the reception staff, but other than "we will tell the chef" there was no apology or any more food forthcoming. Sad really, as it looked to be a nice place.....…Read More