There are very few decent western restauant in Causeway Bay that offers good quality and value. Recently i ran into ONION at lunch time and was surprised by its offering.

The lunch set with coffee ranges from $90 -$160 which is similar to offers elewhere. But i soon realized that every dish is personally prepared by the chef a la minute and there is no compromise on the quality. After investigating, I found out the chef had a long list of credential including the once celebrity-favourite TEKA  in Hapy Valley.

The set lunch include a Salad and Soup Combination, it is a good idea for people in a hurry. The salad was fresh and the daily soup made with fresh tomatoes is very hearty.

I picked the US pork rack (8 oz) for the main. The rack comes with pepper sauce and I can imagine it will cost around the same price if i do it at home. The charcoal flavour is present and the meat is very flavourful. The side garnish is also well selected and make a nice presentation.

We didnt have time for the dessert but I was told the souffle is really popular. The meal came to HK$140 for 3 courses. The satmosphere is not luxurious but is rather cozy. I will try to come back again for the tasting dinner.    

It is not often i come across a restaurant that i hesitate to share, fearing that lines will form and my chance of getting a table will be affected. Well, this restaurant will probably fall into this catagory.

The restaurant is tiny and only have 3 tables. But what it lacks in appearance it certainly makes up in Food, Value and Service, and that is hard to come by these days. The operation is managed by a nice couple with Vanessa on the floor and her french husband in the kitchen. The hostess is genuinely pleasant that she made me felt good even the table was not ready when i arrived. The food is as authentic as you can find in any bistro in France. Best of all, the price really put a smile on your face. Where else in this inflationary city can you still get a decent french dinner prepared with heart for $300?

For start we order a SMALL portion of Steak Tartare ($79)and the portion is enough for ladies to share.The beef is pinkish and fresh, hand chopped into tiny pieces and well seasoned with balanced flavors of saltiness and citrus.

For the main I opted for the Seabass with glazed vegetables and ratatouille ($188). The fillet was generous and tender and the skin was still crispy. The ratatouille is not overly cooked in tomato paste so the natural sweetness is still present. The crunchy texture and the tender meat makes a delightful and healthy dish.

For dessert I choosed the Bread pudding with salted butter caramel and ice cream ($68). Unless elsewhere, the chef uses brioche that is toasted. The crispy skin and the soft centre mixed with strawberry abd ice cream simply make your heart warm.

The local restaurant scene is fierce with competition. But i am sure that this nice couple can win your hearts with their rare passion about food and service! Good luck on getting a seat there. 

    

和朋友飯敘,因為AE card優惠的關係,建議到北京樓晚餐,是夜一行四人點了一隻北京填鴨,一客素卷,雞絲粉皮及醉雞,以及加了數十元把鴨背製成生菜飽。
北京填鴨,鴨是即燒，皮香脆；但鴨的肉是非常瘦及乾，整體味道一般。炒鴨崧生菜包 ，剩下的鴨肉加了數十元製成生菜飽，混了冬菇粒，甘荀粒，松子仁及唐芹炒，比填鴨還好吃。素卷少油少鹽，菜粒幼細，不錯。雞絲粉皮，加入麻醬及青瓜，尚可。老實說,所有菜式除了素卷外,和同級餐廳如紫玉蘭相比,只算是一般,如不是有折扣優惠,應有更佳選擇。