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2018-04-28
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Since the year of Hong Kong's handover Orange Tree's Pieter Onderwater has been cooking up tasty Dutch fare for both expats and local diners who appreciate the occasional deviation from mainstream European and Asian cuisines that are no doubt more popular in the city. Although Orange Tree has been on my to-go list for a long time now, I somehow only managed to visit it tonight. I try hard to avoid over-hyped or over-PRed restaurants. Restaurateurs and chefs who manage to run their own place acc
I try hard to avoid over-hyped or over-PRed restaurants. Restaurateurs and chefs who manage to run their own place according to their ideas of how food should be made and served and work relentlessly to maintain a high standard over a long period of time are admirable. While a small handful of F&B conglomerates can and do deliver quality dining experiences, their portfolio restaurants could lack a personal touch. At Orange Tree, you may be able to find that hearty warmth again.
With the menu offering practically any kind of dish you might be in the mood for, it was a promising start. Most of them--appetizers in particular--have a playful twist to them, too, with intriguing combinations of ingredients and flavors, a modern take on down-to-earth Dutch cuisine. We had seared scallops and goat cheese spinach salad, roasted lamb shank and an Australian rib-eye, all made to a commendable standard. Prices are more than fair and services one of the best I have had in recent memory. Best services is not necessarily going over the top and being too chatty, it is engaging diners with politeness as a host and being there when your help is appreciated. I would rate the overall dining experience as an A.
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Seared Scallops
$178
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Scallops were slightly small, but delectable and flavorsome. The accompanying assortment of fresh vegetables was also a delight.
Rocket / Spinach Salad
$124
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Dutch food is generally dairy and plant rich, so this being the only vegetarian appetizer was a must-order for me. The greens turned out to be very fresh and it was fun digging out lots of different ingredients in there. Sun-dried tomatoes, olives, artichoke, cherry tomatoes, and so on.
Roasted Lamb Shank
$268
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Roasted Lamb Shank
$268
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Absolutely delicious. I can't even finish a thinly sliced piece of the rib-eye because the lamb tasted way better. This wasn't braised, but oven roasting the shank still yielded flavorful fork-tender meat. I just thought there was too little of the thyme jus. Hutspot was naturally satisfying, with large chunks of sweet carrots that were really too addictive.
Rib-Eye
$338
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Side - Hutspot Mash (carrot, onions and potatoes), $58
I knew this wasn't going to be the best rib-eye, there were better dishes to pick for Orange Tree; but still we ordered it anyway. It turned out to be reasonably well-cooked, tasty but not the best, which I thought was fine: It met our expectations for a homely meal at this price.
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