For the Birthday lunch, I chose Robuchon to provide a classier feel than the night before. This is the third time that I have been to Robuchon, but only the first time I have been here for lunch. When we arrived the crowd was still sparse, as the lunch crowd doesn't trickle in until at least 12:30. We had the entire 'Jardin' to ourselves!

We both chose the Dejeuner set menu, a four course meal that includes an appetizer, a soup, an entree and dessert. The amuse bouche was a foie gras reduction/custard (?) with flavoured foam on top. I don't really remember the dish by name, but the taste was quite distinctive - although they went much too heavy on the foam.

For my appetizer I chose the "Pearly Pasta 'Carbonara' Style" while the missus chose "Alaskan King Crab...." (I again apologize for not remembering the exact name... they were in French). The pasta was quite interesting. It had generous pieces of iberico jambon and parmesan cheese on the top, and the pasta looked like caviar and had the texture of sago from traditional HK dessert. The taste was reminiscent of American Mac 'n Cheese. All in all an extremely interesting and well thought out dish.

On the other hand, the crab that my girlfriend ordered was utterly mediocre. Trying to get creative on a crab rangoon (I am guessing). They fitted the leg meat of the crab inside a thick crust. While the crust was light and the crab was fresh, the inside was soggy and unappetizing, very unimpressive. The crab was so good on its own we wondered why they would tarnish the dish with such heavy carbohydrates.

The soup was an artichoke cream with a parmesan panna cotta at the bottom. The taste was great - even though I could not taste the artichoke. The cool bottom was a refreshing surprise, and played off wonderfully with the soup. However, they served the dish while I was in the bathroom, and I only got mine a few minutes after I returned, so the soup cooled down a little. While it was not tepid, I would enjoyed slightly warmer fare.

For entrees, I chose the braised beef under a mashed potato gratin, while my girlfriend ordered the sauteed pork loin with asparagus. When my dish came it was unrecognizable as a beef dish, it looked like pure potato gratin. It was absolutely delightful to venture beneath and find chunks of tender beef waiting to be unearthed. It was a refreshing concept that I had not seen before! The dish was great..... except that the taste disappointed. While the texture and playfulness of the dish adhered to the Robuchon name, the dish was rather bland - I had to add salt and pepper, and that did not really help. The gratin did not have a distinct cheesy flavor, and the beef (while cooked very very well) had almost no flavor at all.

My girlfriend's pork loin resembled a classic Cantonese stir fry, with asparagus and other vegetables. While my dish lacked taste, her's was beautifully flavored and the pork was also cooked perfectly. However, it resembled nothing original, and did not excite me as well. To put it bluntly, the mains disappointed.

For dessert, I put both choices again in the hands of the missus. She chose the dessert tray - in which we would have the Neapolitan cake and mixed fresh fruit - and a cake with ice cream. Haha I don't remember the desserts at all because I was busy worrying about the next part of her Birthday treat. Sorry!

Of course, the food at Robuchon is rarely "bad", but lunch on this day did not justify the high prices. Service was excellent, but the food just did not live up to its reputation. Recommended for people who want to try something different... but prepare for a hit or miss.

I've been to quite a few Japanese places in Hong Kong. Cheap ones, expensive ones, tiny hole in the walls, chains. It really is difficult to find a favourite, but I think I might have finally done it.

Irori is located on Yiu Wa Street, in the same building as my beloved B.A.R whiskey bar. I had been meaning to try it, and have heard promising recommendations from others, but only got around to it on this night. A friend was in town, and I had received good news, so we decided to splurge a little on some (supposedly) good Japanese food.

First thing I ordered was a draft beer. They had Sapporo on draft, which made me extremely happy, and perhaps was a good omen for things to come. My friend is allergic to beer, so to continue we ordered some shochu that came recommended by our Japanese waitress. I don't remember the name of what we drank..... we had a lot.

I do remember what we ate though, and wow we ate a lot. I am not kidding when I said everything was extremely memorable. For sashimi, we ordered ikura (fish roe), aburi toro (seared chu-toro), chu-toro (raw toro) and uni (sea urchin). While prices are not cheap, the portions they give are great (six pieces for both toro dishes, quite a sizable bowl of ikura and a heap of uni) and the quality amazing. The uni I had has been undoubtedly some of the best I have had in HK. It lacks the pungency of cheap uni, but is wickedly rich and creamy. The raw toro was difficult to grab because it was so tender that it fell of the chopsticks, and the texture was heavenly as it melted in your mouth. The ikura was also beautiful and had a great taste (my friend ate most of it). The only disappointment was the seared toro, which is usually a sure-fire crowd pleaser. The toro they used was inconsistent with that of raw toro, it was too chewy. They seared the sides instead of the main part, which emphasized the rawness, and in this case the chewiness.

For cooked food we ordered the deep-fried chicken cartilage, grilled ox tongue, "mochi pizza", and grilled tuna jaw. The ox tongue was solid, mixed in with some sauce (probably some kind of soy sauce) and a healthy amount of spring onions. The grilled tuna jaw was a very generous portion, but suffered in quality. It was a little overcooked, and did not have the tenderness that I come to expect from ordering it, but it was by no means bad. The mochi pizza was original, and is often mentioned as a must try if visiting here. It is definitely quite a take on pizza, and the taste was good, definitely worth a taste. The chicken cartilage was so good we ordered one more portion. It is *the* perfect beer chaser, or whatever-alcohol-you-are-drinking chaser. It has a great salty taste, just the right crispiness, and is as addictive as anything I've had.

For me though, what stole the whole dinner was the fish roe potato salad (metaimo). It was divine... ethereal... almost perfect. Okay, perhaps I am playing the dish up a bit, but if you love potato salad as much as I do, it is amazing when you find one that absolutely delights your taste buds like this one. The potato salad by itself is already good and well, but fine fish eggs (metaiko) are mixed in with it, so some scoops will contain an extra zing of the salty, spicy flavor of the eggs. They also provide fresh crispy seaweed to wrap around the salad, providing a wonderful contrast of the soft creamy texture of the potato and the crunchiness of the seaweed. We ordered another dish of this two because one simply was not enough.

Before we knew it, we were stuffed to the neck and pretty out of it from all the shochu (but it did not stop us from heading up to the bar). It was truly an amazing meal, and I have absolutely no reservations recommending this to anyone. I actually wanted to return here for at least one more meal before I had to leave Hong Kong again... but couldn't find the time. Service was timely, and the new smoking ban is much welcomed, as I can imagine it smoke-filled from the cigarettes of Japanese businessmen.

The bill came out to be quite steep, but without any reservations, I recommend this place for anyone who would like to have a great Japanese meal. The atmosphere, service and most importantly food here just clicks. I will be returning when I get the chance!

Came here with my girlfriend for my last dinner before leaving Hong Kong, so the mood was a little melancholy. We were in Happy Valley and she had a sudden craving for Oysters, and so here we ventured.

The restaurant was small but the decor was simple and classy, following the new line of cozy yet upscale seafood bars that are en vogue at the moment.

For oysters we put ourselves in the hands of our waiter. When our platter came, it included two briny ones (supposedly) South Bend from America, Malpeque from Canada, and two French ones - La Royale Cabanon and Gillardeau, which were creamier and in season. The oysters were good, nothing blew my mind. My favourite was actually Malpeque, which was billed as a briny oyster but actually had a wonderful creamy texture as well. A little downside was that we had to ask for vinegar, as they provided only the heavier sauce.

To accompany the oysters we both had some wine - I had the Sanctuary Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand - it was dry and a tad acidic, and did not really accompany the oysters too well, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. The missus had the Maimai Chardonnay, which she really enjoyed - it had a much more fruitier flavor with hints of berries

For appetizers I ordered the 48 month aged Iberico Bellota ham. Now this was a treat! It was a little costly, $300 for less than 100 grams, but it was worth it. It makes prosciutto look like crude oscar mayer ham. Even if you have had iberico ham before, this ham absolutely took my breath away. It really is quite difficult to describe, try it yourself! The waiter also recommended the garlic bread, so we got that too. It was very very good as well, with the bread being crispy yet soft, and the garlic aromatic yet not overpowering. The amount of butter they put is probably the daily calorie quota for a child.

For the main courses I chose fish (it was a seafood bar, right) - more specifically the grouper fillet, oven-baked with a black truffle butter sauce. It was also after the debacle of a dish at Cova that made me curious to see how this restaurant stacked up. My girlfriend chose the Australian Rack of Lamb. Both dishes were accompanied by seasonal vegetables. For the fish, it came out hot (restaurant one, Cova zero) and the skin looked well cooked and crispy underneath the sauce. However, while Cova over-cooked the fish, the restaurant undercooked it. I could feel the chewiness of the fish in spite of the vegetables and heavy sauce. Finally, the sauce was way way way too salty. Despite billing it as a truffle sauce, the gallon of butter they added completely rendered the truffles indistinguishable. It was a disappointing dish.

The rack of lamb on the other hand seemed great. I only tried a piece (despite her insistence I try more, I simply was not that hungry), and it was cooked well, but the missus enjoyed it immensely!

For dessert we ordered the Creme Brulee, and this was not very good at all. The caramel layer on top was too thick, and therefore made the dish too sweet. Comparatively, the custard base at the bottom was too thin, which made it not feel like a creme brulee at all. We ended up leaving half of it.

The appetizers were great, the oysters fine, the mains (at least for me) not so and the dessert pretty bad. Come here for some decent oysters, and perhaps the appetizers (the ham was truly delicious), but if you come for a full meal, don't expect to get your value's worth!

I was looking for a place to celebrate my girlfriends Birthday, and was originally planning something more quiet, romantic and perhaps less generic than an Italian restaurant (fusion-ish) restaurant in the middle of Soho! However, my sister (who has exquisite taste) strongly recommended Vivo as the place to eat... and so here we ventured.

The first thing that struck me was that the setting was comfortable, and not pretentious. It seemed a little oddball-ish, with the carved wood pillars covering the lights and the (fake) plants hanging. But it was strangely calming.

The missus and I start out with a glass of champagne each. We supposedly ordered Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, but since the waiter did not take the bottle out to pour, I was not able to verify this (bad service mistake). It tasted fine though.

As we toasted to another year's past and munched on bread (it was warm!), we decided on the Caesar Salad (I remembered that Cecconi's next door had a great salad and wanted to see how they compared) and two pastas: Duck Confit Risotto with mushrooms and parmesan cheese, and the Seafood Linguine.

The salad was a little disappointing. The veggies were fresh, and they went light on the dressing, but it was really just... caesar salad. The croutons were stale, and they were a little stingy on the cheese. Not at all memorable.

The risotto was a dish recommended by my sister. When it came it really didn't look like much. It looked like Italian style watery fried rice...but the taste was great! The tangy taste of the duck complemented the cream of risotto, and the mushrooms were not too pungent. The texture of the duck (which was cooked perfectly) worked to counter the mushiness of the pasta too. A great dish that I would love to have again

My sister had also enthusiastically recommended the Wagyu Beef Cheek Ravioli. However, they did not have it on the menu that day, so we settled for the seafood linguine, which was also a pleasant surprise. The noodles were cooked al dente, and there was no shortage of ingredients, with salmon, squid, mussels and clams. The taste was actually very good, there was a tinge of fishy taste, but not enough to overpower the aroma of garlic and white wine.

It turned out perfect, since I enjoyed the risotto more, while the dear birthday girl enjoyed the linguine more =) We cleaned up both dishes pretty well.

Then came dessert. Knowing the missus' affinity for dessert (and it being her birthday), I offered to let her choose two sweet dishes. She kindly refused, and so we ended up getting a Valhrona Chocolate Fondant, and a cheese plate. Sadly to say, I don't remember the exact cheese I got (it was blue), but in general it was good and strong, and there was a lot of it. The plate came with a honey-soaked apricot and water-thin wafers.

The birthday girl seemed to really enjoy the fondant - basically a hot chocolate cake, as it was rich yet not too sweet. I can't say it was amazing, but as dessert it really hit the spot.

The service was great, everyone was very helpful (aside from the champagne miss) and all in all it was a very good meal. Compared to Cecconi's, I would rate this place just as highly (might have been even higher had there been wagyu ravioli), with a similar value-for-money experience but a much more relaxed atmosphere. Come here for good fusion fare, as you can't go wrong with the pastas, but like many Soho restaurants, prepare to pay a pretty penny for it!

We were originally supposed to come here for quiz night (which occurs every Thursday), but my friend had to back out at the last moment, so we ended up just getting dinner.

I've been here many times, but mostly for drinks and rarely for food. Their draft selection is solid - Carlsberg, Guinness, Magners (cider) and Pedigree (ale). And their happy hour prices are great.

For food I got the chicken curry (boring yes I know), while my friend got the chicken in a spinach sauce (I don't remember the name). The basmati rice was great and the curries were solid, nothing too unforgettable though. However be wary of the spicy poppadoms, they are lethally addictive. They act as great bar food, as you will probably need to keep ordering drinks to keep your tongue from burning up! Your stomach will probably seem unappreciative the following day, but stay positive.

My friend always goes for the cider, while I actually tried Pedigree for the first time (I remember they used to have Kronenbourg 1664 sometime back when) and really liked it. It was reminiscent of Boddington's ale, except lighter and less hoppier.

I will probably continue frequenting this place as long as the prices don't skyrocket, and the atmosphere remains vibrant. Also, it has been much more enjoyable since the smoking ban has come into effect. Expect a very diverse crowd, with the majority being expats. Finally, don't forget to tip, since 10% service charge is not included!

While I wouldn't recommend you travel halfway around the island to try this shop, it is definitely worth an evening out (or even just a drink or two) if you live close to it.

My sister was kind enough to confer upon me a coupon that acted as a buy one get one free to a set meal at Cova Pacific Place . I was under the impression that this Cova was recently (within the last year) renovated and was sporting a new look and perhaps a new chef, and was looking forward to trying out their new fare.

Brought the missus for dinner on Sunday - reservations were made with no problem and everything started well. The renovations created an airy, spacious feel that I actually liked more than the old decor. Our set meals consisted of an appetizer, main course of differing prices and a dessert along with tea or coffee if desired. Cova's niche is that instead of an appetizer, you can gorge yourself on the buffet table. I was not terribly hungry that day, so I passed, but I think my dear girlfriend did not realize this until it was too late and missed out on the many slices of parma ham that laid enticingly on the table .

I was perplexed by the fact that the coupon was only good for the cheapest set meal ($288). The meals differ by the main course, with the more indulging courses costing either $338 or $588. I was fully ready to order these meals if the coupon compensated up to the same amount, but I was told that was not the case. I was rather miffed so I stuck to the cheaper course just to spite them.

For appetizers I ordered the prawn bisque while the missus ordered a rock prawn salad. This was the start of the inconsistency that plagued the meal. My prawn bisque was good - it had a great flavour and density. It was not overly creamy or pungent, which is sometimes the case with seafood bisques. The rock prawn salad on the other hand, was annoyingly mediocre. The presentation (a bowl laid on dried ice) created high expectations, which came crashing down after seeing the size of the prawns (itsy bitsy teeny weeny), the freshness of the vegetables, and the dressing of the salad. To say the least, the dish did not impress. Perhaps people best stick with the buffet

For the main course, we got the grilled turbot with julienne vegetables, and the linguine with giant scallops and pancetta. Except they were out of giant scallops so we had to settle for regular scallops. Despite the change in ingredients, the price stayed the same (what?). However, the linguine turned out to be a surprise. It was cooked perfectly al dente, and the bacon added a crunchiness to the texture as well as a zing to the taste. The scallops, though minute played its part beautifully.

For the turbot, it was a return to the theme of inconsistency. It looked beautiful, the skin looked perfectly crispy, and the sauce around it looked delicious. Then came the actual eating part. First of all, the dish was tepid, which is a death sentence to a dish before you even begin. The fish was overcooked (read mushy), and lacked any real taste. Perhaps they felt the fish was too delicate and did not want to upset the palate, but they ended up leaving the palate asleep. The vegetables were mediocre, but without any decent sauce to accompany them, rendered them even plainer. To put it plainly, this dish was bad.

For dessert, we ordered the Pistachio Gelato and the Peanut Feuillentine. The gelato was elegantly presented on dry ice, so I did not have high expectations, but it turned out rather tasty. It was strong in pistachio flavour, and perhaps just a tinge too sweet, but overall enjoyable. The Peanut Feuillentine cake was also great. I expected it to be very light, but it was rich in chocolate with a zing of nuts. I'm not too much of a sweet tooth, but the missus enjoyed both immensely. We skipped tea and coffee.

Overall, I probably would not return to Cova to try out their other meals. While $288 for a fancy Italian meal with a buffet seems to have great value. The inconsistency of their dishes here really scares me. At the very least, I will not be returning until they learn to keep their dishes properly heated. The service in general was solid, except that some were generally inexperienced, which showed in their responses to our requests. Recommended for people who want to gorge on a buffet and still have an entree afterward.

Booked a table for 8 on a Friday night. I was surprised that I could get one, since so many Japanese restaurants in Causeway Bay were booked solid. To be honest, my first choice was The Mon at Goldmark Building, since I prefer having a little more space with so many people. However we had a nice little table in the middle of the floor, and the night turned out just fine!

We had a couple of vegetarians and people who didn't want to eat as much, so we split our table into two halves. One side ordered different food and shared, while the other ordered individual dishes for themselves. I didn't taste any of the noodle or rice dishes, so I'm unable to give a review on those.

The four of us who consumed broadly (like ginormously) trained quite a lot of the food. We ordered a Yakitori Platter (串烧拼盘) that consisted of chicken, chicken liver, quail eggs, squid and something else I am forgetting. We ordered their special Grilled Sausage (香肠), Tempura Platter (天婦羅拼盘), and other stables such as grilled tamago (egg), chicken wings and Breaded Oysters (炸蠔). These dishes were all solid but not unforgettable. The only dish that particularly stood out in my mind was the oysters, which was tender despite the breading and fact they were deep fried, and was accompanied by a salad. If your order this, avoid the mustard that is provided. I tried it with an oyster, and it rendered an otherwise yummy treat fairly inedible.

We had ordered a 1.8 litre bottle of sake (which we finished!), and so after our first round we decided to go for a second, which is reminiscent of how Japanese people eat and local izakayas. The second round consisted of the Sashimi Platter (刺身拼盘), grilled codfish (银鳕鱼), more chicken wings, and a meat dish that I cannot remember (I think it was beef though). Again the dishes were fairly standard fare. I felt that the sashimi platter was of fairly good value - for $400 dishes you were given 8 different kinds of fish in pairs of 2, which meant 14 slices overall. Highlights included fatty tuna (toro), tuna (maguro), prawn (nama ebi), sea urchin (uni) and mackerel (saba). While the quality was not top grade (the toro wasn't great), it harmoniously accompanied the sake so did not meet any complaints.

The service drew mixed reviews from our crowd. The timing of the food was fantastic, it did not come too fast, and we were able to savour the drink and dish before being bombarded with another. We did not feel that we had to wait too long for any dish, even after ordering a second round. There was a local lady who was mainly responsible for our table. She seemed a tad bit impatient and unfriendly at the beginning, but towards the end became much more helpful (perhaps after we ordered so much?). However, an elderly Japanese man, who I guess is the proprietor of this joint, was an absolute delight. He was friendly, enthusiastic, great with refilling the sake and even spoke some cantonese to us.

The bill did not come out cheap, for the four of us it came out to $500 per person. But the amount we ordered justified the price. I don't think any of us had any complaints of being stiffed by the restaurant.

We had a merry good time, and the food is standard fare that you would find at other small Japanese eateries around Hong Kong. Again, expect solid (but not excellent) quality and a great atmosphere. I would recommend this place on grounds that it will aptly provide for a night of revelry and enjoyment!

Wow, its good to be back in Hong Kong! Will be here for another two weeks, and am looking forward to sampling some new restaurants!

First new restaurant I tried this time around was King Ludwig. Its been opened since summer (when I left), and I've heard very mixed reviews about this place from different friends.

I booked a table for 10 people, and I can say that we all had a merry good time. Happy Hour lasts until 8:00pm, so we got a few orders of drinks in before it ended. Litre-sized German beer (Erdinger Dunkel Weissbier) loosened up the mood in a hurry. My friend also tried the King Ludwig Draft, which was much too sweet for my liking (but our female friends enjoyed it).

We ordered an oddball of food, with some people sharing and others preferring their own portion. Sharing with a friend, I ordered the "famous" Potato Cakes with Mushroom and Herbs (薯餅配白菌香草), the Sausage Sampler (德國腸拼盤) and the Crisp Roast Pork Knuckle (脆皮燒豬肘) with a side of Potato Salad (德國薯仔沙律).

The Potato Cakes were very disappointing. It was the same as eating deep-friend shredded potatoes, and the mushroom and asparagus sauce that accompanied it was overly salty and creamy. In all seriousness, I would recommend a McDonald's hash brown over this.

The Sausage Sampler offered more redemption. Although by the time the course came, I was in no state to try and guess what time of sausages were being offered (I was already on my second litre of beer), I remembered that in general it was solid. The sausages were not overcooked, and were all fairly tasty - but then again, its difficult to do wrong with good sausage.

The Pork Knuckle was the piece de resistance. The salty cured meat accompanied with tendon and fat, and topped with the incredibly crispy (and mouthwatering) skin is the perfect partner for your never-ending liter of beer. Recommended to be shared, and it would be wise to follow, as this dish will do hell to your cholesterol. I have to say that I've food the ultimate beer food.

On a less optimistic note, the side of Potato Salad that accompanied it was pretty bad. I'm usually a huge fan of potato salad, but found myself being unable to finish this dish. It was very sour, with way too much liquid. It seemed more like a potato stew than a salad.

The restaurant in Happy Valley also has a bar attached, my friends and I stayed until late (2-3am) and turned a dinner into a memorable night of revelry. So while the food (to be perfectly honest), can only be considered average, whoever is looking for a night of excess and fun will find a good place in this King Ludwig joint

My friend and I was hoping for another fun night of yakitori, but we did not even get to the food part with this restaurant. I made a reservation for 8:30pm, they made us wait (albeit politely) for 25 minutes before we stormed out to find another restaurant.

What kind of restaurant makes you want close to half an hour despite a reservation. No tea, no service, no explanation, we just stood in the way while they hustled around us. Although I have no idea how the food is, I will not be frequenting this restaurant again.

I'll be out of town for a few months, so this will serve as my final review until I return to Hong Kong, I've had a really fun time going around and trying new restaurants, and cannot wait to do it again soon.

This restaurant was not easy to find! Located just off Gough street, you'll have to walk down a steep staircase to find it. Upon entering, the decor and atmosphere looked promising. It had an eccentric, off-beat setting that my girlfriend adores, and the music and lighting made it seem romantic, yet chic and relaxed. The raised kitchen was a nice touch, and the restaurant was surprisingly spacious.

The menu contained many easy-to-like items, so deciding was a chore, and our anticipation-levels were shot up a notch. We ended up going for the Basement Chef's Salad and Wild Mushroom Soup (with Porcini) for the appetizers, Seafood Angel Hair Pasta and Roasted Game Hen for the mains, and Vegetable Lasagna and Baked Baby Potatoes for the sides. Their drink menu did not strike me as particularly complete, but they did have Boddingtons Ale, which is always a good choice.

The appetizers came promptly (always appreciated), and the Chef's Salad turned out to be roquotte accompanied by ginger-infused salsa stuffed in a tomato. The concept was good, but the staff did not offer any instructions, so we just dug in. At first we tried the ingredients separately, then together, but either way it just did not hit the spot. The salsa didn't contain much zing, and was horribly overwhelmed by the bitterness of the roquette. The ginger, though initially refreshing, become tiresome after a few mouthfuls.

The Wild Mushroom Soup, on the other hand, was good. We were struck with the luscious aroma, which really whet our appetite. It was a thick creamy broth of real mushrooms with a generous dash of truffle oil. The soup was solid, but I can't help but feel (with some guilt) that it reminded me of a lesser version of the mushroom soup from Pizza Express (of which I did a review).

Our mains arrived shortly after. The Seafood Linguine was deconstructed, with the broth and ingredients separated from the pasta. Again, the staff offered no instructions, so I mistakenly (I think) suggested to my girlfriend that she should pour some soup into the bowl of pasta. This was a bad idea, since it made the pasta even soggier. The taste of the broth was decent, but the noodles - which were cut up - were overcooked and a little disappointing. The seafood was not anything special.

I was hoping that the Roasted Game Hen would redeem a so far mediocre meal, and in some ways it did. The taste was fantastic - a smoky and savoury barbeque flavour - it was grilled fairly well, and texture was extra gamey. However, there were places where it was charred a little excessively, and the reduction (sauce) that accompanied it didn't complement the taste much.

The sides, to put it bluntly, were disappointing. The Vegetable Lasagna was unoriginal - pieces of veggies fit between flour with a tomato sauce. It's taste was mediocre but nothing special. The Baby-baked Potatoes were infused with a cheese and ham mash, but was tasteless. Perhaps it was an off day, but I would not recommend their sides.

Still, we had a lot to eat and could only manage one dessert between the two of us. We decided on the Strawberry Parfait. This was perhaps the most memorably part of the meal - it caught me by surprise, and the taste was refreshing and original. The dish was strawberries weged between two slabs of custard (though it tasted like sherbet). While not the most luscious dessert out there, it contained a nice balance between richness and freshness, which I enjoyed.

This restaurant really seems to have a lot of potential. Perhaps next time service could offer some help on how to properly eat the deconstructed dishes. Come here for an out-of-the-box experience, but don't expect to be dazzled.