Ming Court, Hong Kong

The hairy crab season started quite a while ago, but as the supply was limited, the price hit a new record. Fortunately, the price has finally gone a bit lower, slightly more reasonable and affordable for crab lovers.

If you are bored with the traditional steamed crab, Ming Court offers you something new. Last year, Ming Court had a menu of crabs which was cooked with different wine. But this year, they have a wider selection – from crab to crab roe – for their diners. Continue reading

Bo Innovation, Hong Kong

Bo Innovation, in Wanchai, seems to be the icon of Hong Kong’s molecular gastronomy. I was quite surprised that they do a pretty good dim sum lunch set as well. Their “har gau” was made with tiger prawns and the warp was very delicate – very well made. For the main dishes, the langoustine recalls the taste of fried shrimps with preserved egg yolk (黃金蝦碌). Dried lily flowers and some mushroom was wrapped inside the french quail, cooked in “beggar style” (a famous way of cooking a chicken in Jiangsu, China) and sided with wolfberry chutney sauce. All of them worked very well together. Continue reading

Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester, London

The only restaurant under Alain Ducasse in UK would be Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester. Located in Park Lane, Mayfair, a 5-star hotel in London – the Dorchester – Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester was awarded with Michelin three star. After the starter, I have already love the style of Alain Ducasse. Everything is simple, neat, very subtle and contemporary. Simple on the outside, yet surprising on the palate. The interior design of every Alain Ducasse’s restaurant is a representation of the his unique style – often dominated by angelic white from ceiling to floor, ending with a soft touch of crystal pink, grayish white, pale beige, gentle Khaki green or amber yellow on the cushioned sofa and glassware – all worked very well together under its homey lighting arrangement. Continue reading

The Eight, Macau

On an early Saturday morning, I wandered in Macau, trying to look for a decent and quiet place for breakfast after a long week. And somehow I was quite determined to have some Chinese food. But there’s one thing that I didn’t expect – running into a Michelin star Chinese restaurant – 8. Continue reading