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Originally Posted by
offerendum
Nice offer
I donīt doubt, that their are great restaurants. Perhaps itīs really a question of taste. I like the American restaurants, also Iīm European and of course raisedwith European restaurants. I visited my first 3 star with 5 year
I have to agree, that the tast in the US is different. Also I donīt eat the same things. If Iīm in NY I try to eat as much American products as possible. What I like at the US-Michelin, that they give restaurants a star rating, that in Europe normally would get one. I think in Europe they prefer the "classic" cusine. One example is the Spotted Pig in NYC. I donīt think it would get a star in France. But the food is delicious.
But back to topic. Tried yesterday to reserve a table at Eleven Madisson. Since they are "number 5 in the world" itīs nearly impossible to get a table for dinner. Was easier the last time. At least I got a table at Per Se after the big downgrading.
P.S. Itīs interesting no one answered the entire question. How does the list affect your travel planning?
To say again. Sometimes I only book a trip to try a restaurant. But if the restaurant is inside a hotel and I donīt think this hotel is the best option, I book a different one.
Eleven Madison, you may go for lunch and this is almost always available with no or little notice. This is the same menu at USD 195++.
The food is very good and it's a little show. But still not 3 stars in my opinion !!
They have a duck beer if you like beer.
Per staff, it's a good idea to go one the wait list for dinner as they have a lot of last minute cancelations.
Per se, the MO concierge nor Amex fine dining was able to secure a table in calling 28 days ahead so I don't know this one.
To reply to the topic, it'll not affect my travel plans, just affect my dining plan if I'm in the city.
Good idea to try to the local food and thank you for the info on
Originally Posted by
Distilled
Thanks for the info. I agree that I want something pretty special from a 2 star restaurant, perhaps I'll continue to look around.
IMHO my favorite restaurants in HK are
- Pierre at MO 2 stars (had 2 stars then 1 star now back to 2 stars). The setting is beautifull and the food is great. Try the "cheese" starter if you like cheese..
- Amber at the Landmark MO, same comments than Pierre. The degustation menu is very very good. 2 stars also.
Not a big fan of "Caprice". Nor Robuchon where they have only one table and all other people are at the counter. The bread basket is excellent (probably the best bread variety I ever had). If you have a baby stroller maybe they give you the table
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Otherwise "Felix" at the top of the Pen has a nice view over HK (if you can secure a window table) and the food is good and relatively reasonably priced (but not the same level than Amber or Pierre)