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2015-12-18
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Website: www.maureen.com.hkLimited seats (12 normal + 8-10 at the bar), therefore reservations are recommended, just in case. However, the restaurant was pretty empty when we visited. Environment:It is a long and narrow restaurant in an old and narrow building situated in the middle of a short and crowded street. It's nestled among auto-repair shops and as such, an unexpected occurrence in that part of Wanchai. You have to be highly intentional. There is another chic bar, TLF, along the same all
Limited seats (12 normal + 8-10 at the bar), therefore reservations are recommended, just in case. However, the restaurant was pretty empty when we visited.
Environment:
It is a long and narrow restaurant in an old and narrow building situated in the middle of a short and crowded street. It's nestled among auto-repair shops and as such, an unexpected occurrence in that part of Wanchai. You have to be highly intentional. There is another chic bar, TLF, along the same alley, which sends off pleasant vibes and easily allures unsuspecting visitors. Stay focused.
D and I sat right at the entrance. It was chilly whenever the door opened. D had to put on a coat.
Service:
OK la. I was on crutches and the waitress offered to store them in the back room while I ate. All smiles and helpful. There is a pitcher of lemon-infused water at the table with 2 glasses so they don't have to serve you.
Food:
D and I shared. After skimming through the menu, D asked jokingly whether I would be ordering the vegetarian noodles. Hahaa. Seriously. That was surely a strong contender but D easily convinced me that we should get the salmon and duck instead, to share.
Smoked crab with truffle potato noodles $78
Smoked crab and truffle potato noodles
$78
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"The texture of potatoes is very interesting because of the starch content, it is very soft when baked. Yet when we remove the starch from the potato, the texture is completely different, transforming itself from a mash like texture to a crunchy vegetable."
(http://www.maureen.com.hk/2012/06/potato-noodles_23.html)
Truffle flavour could've been much more intense. There wasn't enough truffle paste mixed into the noodles. Maybe a drop more truffle oil.
So, all in all, I didn't really enjoy this dish, due to lack of flavour and presence of unpleaseant smokiness.
Charred vegetables - chinese kale / choy sum $58
Charred vegetables (Chinese kale)
$58
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So good when eaten together with the kai lan. Really. My brain is watering just thinking about it. D, my friend, enjoyed them equally. However, we did not fight over the last few pieces coz I shoved them into my mouth shamelessly, without inviting her to share. D can come back anytime she wants. I can't.
Personally I think charred kai lan will taste better than charred choy sum because kai lan is firmer and doesn't wilt as easily as choy sum - giving it a pleasant crunch even when grilled.
I could have this every single day, for every single meal.
Sous vide salmon + spinach noodles (spicy) + homemade Chinese soup $110
Sous vide salmon
$110
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This one by Maureen - the fillet itself was quite fresh I believe - it's the method that ruined the dish. There was something off with the flavour as well actually. There was a slightly sour, citrusy taste...which would've been great on a piece of seared salmon, but somehow it did not work with this half-cooked version. It lacked flavour and the texture was almost mushy. Also, too much white fat that hadn't been rendered out..the slimy skin didn't redeem the dish either. If they sear the fish for 1 minute on each side after sous vide...it might be more appealing.
All in all, disappointing - would not order again.
Duck leg in plum sauce + nooodles (spicy) + homemade Chinese soup $99
Duck in plum sauce
$100
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You can read more about a similar recipe here: http://www.maureen.com.hk/search/label/duck
Would order this again. Highly recommended.
The noodles - topped with braised mushroom, pea shoots, shredded turnip / carrot, sesame oil (foam)
Spinach noodles (w/ spice)
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The sauce used for tossing the noodles are a special and fragrant shallot sauce (absolutely delicious): http://www.maureen.com.hk/2012/11/noodle-sauce.html
The restaurant uses a sesame oil in foam form, for all the right reasons. See here: http://www.maureen.com.hk/2013/08/sesame-oil-foam.html. It is delicous when mixed in with the noodles. You really won't be left with a whole pool of oil at the bottom of the bowl. Makes you feel somewhat less guilty.
Oh, you must ask for the spicy sauce (which is served on the side). It's a szechuan kind of spiciness - a bit goes a long way.
Conclusion:
D and I finished almost everything, which says a lot about the food (and our appetites). At least I downed my entire bowl of noodles. Oh...so fat, so full.....so good.
Will definitely go again for the charred VEG, noodles, and the other slow-cooked meats on the menu. There is a dinner special priced at $200 which gives you a taste of...4 items?
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