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2012-01-12
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After many attempts to book a table for dinner at Greyhound Cafe, we finally managed to get a 8pm slot. The reason we were so persistent in trying was that certain members of the family liked the one in Bangkok. I remember that the first visit was pretty good but the second time was actually quite terrible (mom said "horrible food"....)Anyhow, here we were at a much sought after table. 10 minutes into seating us, we were still sharing 1 menu amongst 6 people, not a great start. Upon reading
Anyhow, here we were at a much sought after table. 10 minutes into seating us, we were still sharing 1 menu amongst 6 people, not a great start. Upon reading the menu, I was reminded of why I had reservations about the restaurant, that it was trying too hard to be fusion and yet fusing cuisines in a superficial way, never a good approach.
Here are some of the dishes we ordered and what I thought:
Crab cakes with sweet corn: Decent chunks of crab meat with whole kernels of (canned) sweet corn, but neither the crab meat nor the sweet corn had a fresh taste, oh well.
Deep-fried chicken wings: yes, they were hot, yes, they were crispy... so Is that the standard by which we judge chicken wings now My neighbourhood fast food joint does chicken wings hot and crispy too, and at least they don't taste like they were re-fried....
Satay with glutinous rice: ok, again, the meat didn't taste very fresh.Beef steak with glutinous rice: Not bad. The meat was tender and flavourful. The side salad was refreshing.
Spaghetti with anchovy and green peppercorns: I know I'm weird, the dish most scorned by others was my favourite. I like the taste of anchovy with tomato sauce... I love biting into each green peppercorn even though that set my mouth on fire... Each ingredient was pungent and strong in its own right but they belonged together... I know I'm weird... and I know I said that already....
We did order other food but without the pictures I can't remember what they were and clearly they were not memorable at all.To sum it up: mediocre food at IFC price. And that is why I still don't get why it's so popular.
张贴
