luxury food recommendations
May 23, 2008, 6:25 pm
#16
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Have not been. Apparently a lot of (at least Zagat) others have been to it and ranked it first. Zagat review comments:
"Everything from the menu is well executed" at this Chinese housed in the Four Seasons hotel in Central (voted Hong Kong's No. 1 for Food), where "innovative", "top-notch" Cantonese cuisine and an "excellent selection" of "scrumptious" dim sum are paired with an eclectic, China-centric wine list, while "amazing views of the harbour" serve as a backdrop to the "pretty", contemporary room accented with silver and glass; it's "expensive", but the consensus is that the experience is "worth it."
Get you there my friend!
And I'm going to stop posting these quotes to avoid being sued by Zagat.
Edit: Also would be nice if I posted a review for the right restaurant, which I just did.
"Everything from the menu is well executed" at this Chinese housed in the Four Seasons hotel in Central (voted Hong Kong's No. 1 for Food), where "innovative", "top-notch" Cantonese cuisine and an "excellent selection" of "scrumptious" dim sum are paired with an eclectic, China-centric wine list, while "amazing views of the harbour" serve as a backdrop to the "pretty", contemporary room accented with silver and glass; it's "expensive", but the consensus is that the experience is "worth it."
Get you there my friend!
And I'm going to stop posting these quotes to avoid being sued by Zagat.
Edit: Also would be nice if I posted a review for the right restaurant, which I just did.
Last edited by Chapel Hill Guy; May 23, 2008 at 8:08 pm
May 25, 2008, 8:20 pm
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Thank you Chapel Hill Guy, for taking the time to write that up - very timely indeed!
I have been to Yan Toh Heen (and liked it) so would like to try a different Chinese restaurant this time. Have you been to Lung King Heen? Do you (and others) think it is that good?
Interesting that Pierre is not even in this list. Having read more rather negative reviews I am seriously considering cancelling my reservation and changing it to something else.
I have been to Yan Toh Heen (and liked it) so would like to try a different Chinese restaurant this time. Have you been to Lung King Heen? Do you (and others) think it is that good?
Interesting that Pierre is not even in this list. Having read more rather negative reviews I am seriously considering cancelling my reservation and changing it to something else.
Lung King Heen's food quality was uneven and left something to be desired right after the grand opening a couple of years ago, but I think they have stabilized since.
As for Pierre, I was quite satisfied with their food and they served three different (and interesting) kinds of desserts per each dessert set ordered. We ordered three dessert sets and in total there were nine different kinds of desserts, which is Gagnaire style as usual.
May 26, 2008, 1:38 am
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They go from $40 to $120 each for oysters, the abalone, depending on size of course go from $600.
Last time I saved room for an M12 wagyu ribeye. Not next time. I will make it my mission to try every one on the bar.
May 26, 2008, 3:03 am
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Ah, OK - more than a bit pricey then - most of the oyster places around seem to be in the $25-$40/piece range, albeit often only with a selection of 3 or 4 types. Cafe Deco though claims $17-$48 per piece (http://www.cafedeco.com/cafed/v_deco_menu.asp) and they have quite a good range, and a view.
The Premier Promo is that the Sheraton is hotel of the month, so there are different offers at the various outlets.
The Premier Promo is that the Sheraton is hotel of the month, so there are different offers at the various outlets.
May 26, 2008, 6:25 pm
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I've mentioned my opinions on Pierre. It's a beautiful place, but overall disappointing (I've never seen such mechanical service). The only plus was the wine list, which is quite good for Hong Kong. However, they'll serve the same wine list (with the same sommelier) at Man Wah.
I haven't been to Lung King Heen, but I think people on the forum (check the luxury hotels forum as I believe that's where I've seen it) found it a bit inconsistent. Man Wah is definitely a safer bet.
May 26, 2008, 7:11 pm
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As for Pierre, I think it is equally good as Man Wah IMHO.
May 27, 2008, 10:30 pm
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Your timing is impeccable.
I received in the mail today my Zagat Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Beijing restaurants and hotels guide (I'm a reviewer, so I get free copies).
Top food in Hong Kong in order (with points on 30-pt. scale):
Lung King Heen, Chinese, 28
Sushi Hiro, Japanese, 28
Gaddi's, French, 27
Petrus, French, 27
L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon, French, 27
Fook Lam Moon, Chinese, 26
Morton's, Steak, 26
Nadaman, Japanese, 26
Da Domenico, Italian, 26
Yan Toh Heen, Chinese, 26
Man Wah, Chinese, 26
Spring Moon, Chinese, 26
Mandarin Grill, Eclectic, 25
Caprice, French, 25
1 Harbour Road, Chinese, 25
Nobu, Japanese, 25
Steak House, Steak, 25
Gaia Ristorante, Italian, 25
Dim Sum, Chinese, 25
Inagiku, Japanese, 25
Other tops (top 3 of each):
Top decor:
Hutong
Felix
China
Top service:
Gaddi's
Yan Toh Heen
Petrus
I've eaten at and would recommend Gaddi's, Petrus, Yan Toh Heen, Felix, and Man Wah (although CHGal didn't particularly care for this last one). I also love the decor at Hutong and think the food is pretty good as well.
Enjoy. Hong Kong is a fabulous dining city.
I received in the mail today my Zagat Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Beijing restaurants and hotels guide (I'm a reviewer, so I get free copies).
Top food in Hong Kong in order (with points on 30-pt. scale):
Lung King Heen, Chinese, 28
Sushi Hiro, Japanese, 28
Gaddi's, French, 27
Petrus, French, 27
L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon, French, 27
Fook Lam Moon, Chinese, 26
Morton's, Steak, 26
Nadaman, Japanese, 26
Da Domenico, Italian, 26
Yan Toh Heen, Chinese, 26
Man Wah, Chinese, 26
Spring Moon, Chinese, 26
Mandarin Grill, Eclectic, 25
Caprice, French, 25
1 Harbour Road, Chinese, 25
Nobu, Japanese, 25
Steak House, Steak, 25
Gaia Ristorante, Italian, 25
Dim Sum, Chinese, 25
Inagiku, Japanese, 25
Other tops (top 3 of each):
Top decor:
Hutong
Felix
China
Top service:
Gaddi's
Yan Toh Heen
Petrus
I've eaten at and would recommend Gaddi's, Petrus, Yan Toh Heen, Felix, and Man Wah (although CHGal didn't particularly care for this last one). I also love the decor at Hutong and think the food is pretty good as well.
Enjoy. Hong Kong is a fabulous dining city.
Sorry, but Zagat's is written by American tourists for American tourists so not quite sure of the relevance of you posting it verbatim here. Surely the OP is actually looking for some personal input here?
May 28, 2008, 2:10 am
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May 28, 2008, 6:28 pm
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Sorry, but at least I offered some data (which the OP appreciated), instead of a smug expat dismissal. If you have nothing to offer, why post?
Jun 3, 2008, 10:00 pm
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