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2010-04-28
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Came here for dinner, with a reservation. Wasn't hungry so only ordered a few things.Food: Crab bisque with crabmeat salad: Just okay, the crab bisque was very flavorful with chunks of crab and 2 small ravioli inside; paired with a slice of toast. The bisque had this very seafoody taste, not sure how to precisely describe it, but its very distinct and it didn't appeal to my tastebuds, however my friend enjoyed it a lot. The crabmeat salad was nicely presented inside the shell of a small cra
Food:
Crab bisque with crabmeat salad: Just okay, the crab bisque was very flavorful with chunks of crab and 2 small ravioli inside; paired with a slice of toast. The bisque had this very seafoody taste, not sure how to precisely describe it, but its very distinct and it didn't appeal to my tastebuds, however my friend enjoyed it a lot. The crabmeat salad was nicely presented inside the shell of a small crab and tasted very tropical - with strong parsley taste (reminded me of Thai food).
Lamb back with beans: This was the special for the day, apparently its from the meat on the back of the lamb. It came beautifully presented, although a much smaller portion than I expected. However I soon came to realise at the end that it was the perfect portion. The lamb cut was a medallion, with the layer of the fatty skin around the actual meat. I enjoyed the meat part and cut off the fatty skin. Also, there was this tomatoe puree/paste on top of the meat. For pairing, there were kidney and other beans scattered all around the plate with this very middle eastern tasty sauce. The flavors were very distinct compared to the meat and the beans, but both paired well together. However, by the end of the meal, the food was hard to finish because the flavors were too intense.
Trout with mashed potatoes: This also came beautifully presented, little slices of trout would be curled up into separate pieces circling the center of the plate. My friend enjoyed it a lot as well. I had a piece and found the meat was cooked perfectly - slightly pink in the middle - just the right texture!
The sourdough bread that came with a yogurt dip was especially good. It came warm and went so well with the yogurt. Also at the end of the meal, we didn't order dessert, but there was complimentary chocolates! Like morsels of both milk and dark chocolate with a flat sweet pastry slice as well. The dark and the pastry were both yum.
Service: The waiters knew their menu - which is what I would expect from a fine dine place. They knew exactly what was in each dish, what to recommend for meat lovers vs. seafood lovers, etc. However, we didn't get our bread until asking 2 waiters for it.... I got a bit frustrated on this since we had our appetizer already and the bread came after that.... To their credit other tables got their bread once they got seated looking at their menus - so it seemed like us not getting our bread was just a slip-up (apparently by the busboy who delivers it).
Decor: Was initially very pleased with the decor, especially the corridor leading into the restaurant from the UH hotel. The seating is very low to the floor, and the windows surrounding the dining area is only standing length exposed, hence the low seating. I believe it is due to structural issues that the upper half of the window area is blocked off. Very high ceilings, accentuating the low seating. There are booths and big tables tucked away in their own areas, but also normal tables scattered in the dining area. Not sure what the reason was, but it was noisy! The decor/layout of the place didn't absorb the noise well - so I couldn't feel the intimate low-key fine dining atmosphere. Also there is a bar/lounge area on the other side of the restaurant that plays music, so that didn't help - although it did sound/look fun to be there. Also must note that the restrooms are fantastic, like the ones they have in Felix - where you get a view outside...however the outside view is just Pacific Place/Admiralty area, but it is still nice to have all window walls.
Sizing it up: It was only an average experience for me. I must say though that the food presentation is amazing and the flavors of every dish came through. The bread mishap and noise turned me off slightly.
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