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2016-04-25
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I was having an interview around the HKU area a couple Wednesdays ago, and since I didn't want to be stuck in horseracing traffic, I asked godbro XO to meet up with me for happy hour in the area. I did an OpenRice search and found Cellar Door listed as a new restaurant, and knowing my godbro, new is the way to go!On ground level, there is a reception bar area, but it's mostly for display as the main action of the restaurant is happening in the basement! Once you make your way downstairs, you c
On ground level, there is a reception bar area, but it's mostly for display as the main action of the restaurant is happening in the basement! Once you make your way downstairs, you can see the bar seating area that is set up with a few long tables and bar stools. Since I have corgi legs, we decided to sit in the area with regular tables and sofa seating.
There's also a band stage, but there wasn't a band playing on the night we visited.
I noticed that by the artwork on the wall, there were websites listed next to the pieces, and our server, Courtney, explained that Cellar Door lets local artists display their artwork in the restaurant and those who are interested can contact the artist to purchase the art pieces.As the interview didn't really go the way I expected, we decided to kick off our happy hour with a bottle of moscato to sweeten my day.
Moscato
$135
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Moscato
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After we picked our beverage, we checked out the food menu to pick a few tapas to munch on.
After looking at the menu, I realized this wasn't the traditional Spanish tapas, and Courtney explained that the menu is pretty much a small plates menu, but rather than trying to introduce a new concept, they decided to label them as tapas since the locals are familiar with the concept of tapas.
After we placed our order, Courtney gave us our silverware, and it was interesting that rather than forks and knives, we were given metal chopsticks! For our tapas, XO decided to order the Seared Tuna Salad and Ribeye Beef, while I ordered the Korean BBQ Ribs and Kashmiri Mushrooms.
Korean BBQ Ribs
$50
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Since I like to have my ribs smothered in sauce, I asked Courtney if I could have a side of the bbq sauce, and before I know it I got a big plate of sauce!
Kashmiri Mushrooms
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After having our individual picks off the menu, we decided to split another pasta and the brownie!
Tiger Prawn & Pesto Pasta
$50
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Chocolate Brownie
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Looking at our receipt, we were surprised that Cellar Door doesn't include a service charge! With its favorable wine prices, a relaxing environment, friendly service, and innovative dishes, Cellar Door is a gem in the Shek Tong Tsui neighborhood!
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