I celebrated my birthday a month belated at Beige this year – mostly because their birthday cakes are on my to-try list. I have a special attachment to this place despite it’s not one of the best restaurants I’ve visited in Tokyo. Revisiting for the third time is more about memories than food. (last review on their lunch menu) Continue reading
When you see Aji, Ayu and Kisu on the menu, it’s SUMMER! There’s a Confucian saying where one should never eat something that is not in season” (不時不食), and “One should not eat meat that is not cut properly, not food that is not served with the proper sauce” (割不正不食。不得其醬不食). Maybe Confucius, aka Johnny (仲尼), was a gourmet himself – and what he says is particularly applicable when it comes to traditional Japanese restaurants. Continue reading
Sushi Yoshitake was always in my sights since its Hong Kong debut. The price tag to a fancy meal is one reason why I struggled whether to visit the shop, even I am confident the shop would serve the best sushi one can find in Hong Kong. Continue reading
The taste of freshly made pasta at Marea will be ingrained in your mind in the first visit. I love their taliolini, which is served with manila clams, calamari and hot chilli. The smooth and soft texture of the pasta matches the crunchiness of the baby squid and clams. All the flavours are weaved together with that bit of spiciness. Easily the best dish in the menu. It’s so good that the Tagliata dry-aged Sirloin was cast into the shade. Continue reading
A fixed price, no choice of food, no individual tables. Sounds strange? That’s Atera for you. Even with a glaring lack of choice, Atera is the Disneyland equivalent for food lovers – magical and adventurous. Continue reading
Tate opened its doors in July 2012 and quickly managed to achieve its very first Michelin star in the 2013 Hong Kong guide. Vicky Lau, chef of Tate, is the former chef de cuisine of Cepage, also a one Michelin star restaurant in Hong Kong. Reviews on Tate after its grand opening was mixed, but at the same time this charming iron lady chef was well embraced by the local media. Continue reading
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