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The Coterie 是一間樓上私房菜,根據店方的單張簡介,「The Coterie」是一法文,英文意思是「an intimate and often exclusive group of persons with a unifying common interest or purpose」,顧名思義,店主應是好吃之士,亦喜歡和其他志同道合的朋友分享美食與廚藝。是晚很高興獲邀出席了一塲私人試菜分享會,席間由大廚 Chef Pan Li 即席獻技,並對一系列招牌菜式詳加介紹,當中固然不少得試食品酒的時間,可對各招牌菜式詳加品評一番。餐廳用餐區分兩獨立房間,分別可容納10人及14人。餐廳裝潢簡約不浮誇,並帶點歐陸風味,切合餐廳主題。用餐區的一角設有一酒櫃,珍藏多款佳釀供品嚐。對佳釀認知不多亦無問題,因餐廳的品酒師能給予相關的建議。是晚品酒師建議了紅白甜酒各一配上各款美食,可惜因要駕車的緣故,只能聞其香而不能品其味。試菜分享會以「cocktail」型式進行,好處是用餐氣氛較悠閒,可邊吃邊遊走談天,自由挑選進食美食的次序與份量。壞處是美食以小件型式奉上,少了一份法國菜應有的細緻觀感享受,同時
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The Coterie 是一間樓上私房菜,根據店方的單張簡介,「The Coterie」是一法文,英文意思是「an intimate and often exclusive group of persons with a unifying common interest or purpose」,顧名思義,店主應是好吃之士,亦喜歡和其他志同道合的朋友分享美食與廚藝。是晚很高興獲邀出席了一塲私人試菜分享會,席間由大廚 Chef Pan Li 即席獻技,並對一系列招牌菜式詳加介紹,當中固然不少得試食品酒的時間,可對各招牌菜式詳加品評一番。
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餐廳用餐區分兩獨立房間,分別可容納10人及14人。餐廳裝潢簡約不浮誇,並帶點歐陸風味,切合餐廳主題。用餐區的一角設有一酒櫃,珍藏多款佳釀供品嚐。對佳釀認知不多亦無問題,因餐廳的品酒師能給予相關的建議。是晚品酒師建議了紅白甜酒各一配上各款美食,可惜因要駕車的緣故,只能聞其香而不能品其味。
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試菜分享會以「cocktail」型式進行,好處是用餐氣氛較悠閒,可邊吃邊遊走談天,自由挑選進食美食的次序與份量。壞處是美食以小件型式奉上,少了一份法國菜應有的細緻觀感享受,同時試菜時難免有點急及分心,較難完全品嚐美食的各項細節。

「他他」美食有兩款,分別是 Balik Salmon with Dill & Horseradish 及 Welsh Lamb Tartare on Melba Toast 。 Balik Salmon with Dill & Horseradish 以上佳鮭魚入饌,並混入少量香草及芥末調味,質感腍滑,食味清新。 Welsh Lamb Tartare on Melba Toast 所用的威爾斯羊肉味道濃郁得來不帶羶味,口感軟腍。配上的薄片多士帶脆,和上方羊肉他他成一對比。
Balik Salmon with Dill & Horseradish
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Welsh Lamb Tartare on Melba Toast
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接下來是兩道鵝肝菜式, Goose Liver Parfait 是比較傳統的製作,相比煎鵝肝,成品雖少了一份香口,但多了一份自然肝香味道,強度恰到好處不會過於膩口。 Chawanmushi infused Foie Gras Mousse 是比較創新的食法,以鵝肝混入蒸蛋中製成,相比Goose Liver Parfait ,菜式留有的肝香更少,取而代之是與雞蛋味道交融的味道。口感方面,蒸蛋不及預期般滑,或許欣賞菜式的時間略長,閒置了成品一點點時間,影響了口感。
Goose Liver Parfait
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Chawanmushi infused Foie Gras Mousse
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緊接湯品兩道, Vichyssoise with Caviar 湯汁味道富薯香,並留有微量細小薯粒添口感。湯汁面上放上少許魚子醬,為菜式添上貴氣與鹹香。單以魚子醬而言,色澤灰黑,風味與飽滿度普通喇!另一湯品 Puree of Beetroot & Mint ,湯色紅粉奪目,當中以忌廉留白,以增香味及滑度。湯品較特別之處在於紅菜頭湯中混入了薄荷,入口帶點點清涼挺特別。
Vichyssoise with Caviar
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Puree of Beetroot & Mint
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Rock Melon with Air-dry Beef 的製作其實也有點似以上湯品,以上湯品以菜蔬為湯,這道菜則以果入饌,清甜的哈密瓜蓉,少許爽粒口感仍在,面上的牛肉條,風乾後味道更為濃郁,溫文的口味適合作為主菜前的小品。
Rock Melon with Air-dry Beef
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主菜時間,先嚐 Chef Pan 剛剛即席精製的 Ballotine of Bresse Chicken infused King Crab Leg, Iberico Ham 。主廚用上法國六星期大的嫩雞拆肉後做成菜式的最外層,內裡把皇帝蟹腳肉及風乾黑毛豬火腿作餡捲成肉卷,經過30分鐘蒸製後再煎香,肉卷雞香肉嫩,火腿鹹香突出,反而蟹肉味道在惹味的火腿當中較難表達出來。
Ballotine of Bresse Chicken infused King Crab Leg, Iberico Ham
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Iberico Pork Belly Galantine with Mustard Cognae Sauce 同樣是肉卷,今次食材的對碰用上黑毛豬腩肉作外層及小牛肉作卷心。豬腩肉雖肉質相對肥,但脂香豐碩夠腍夠香口。卷心小牛肉食味亦不遜色,鬆軟富牛味。豬牛配搭口味平衡。
Iberico Pork Belly Galantine with Mustard Cognae Sauce
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最後是甜品時間, Tiramisu with Marsala 是很多網友推介之作,但個人覺得口感略乾實,咖啡力度合預期,但酒香明顯稍遜一籌。至於 Dark Chocolate Mousse infused Whisky ,個人覺得製作頗出色,朱古力味夠濃郁,面上的慕斯味道更佳,口感滑中又富層層質感。
Dark Chocolate Mousse infused Whisky
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Tiramisu with Marsala
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整體來說,餐廳的食材用料製法也有一定水準,至於菜式美感與用餐環境體驗,今趟確難準確評分。如有機會,可與其他好友再次包場用心感受!

[19/11/2014; Wed]

Other Info. : 午市四道菜午餐$290/位。 晚市六/八道菜晚餐$980/$1,280 /位。
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Welsh Lamb Tartare on Melba Toast
Iberico Pork Belly Galantine with Mustard Cognae Sauce
Ballotine of Bresse Chicken infused King Crab Leg, Iberico Ham
Dark Chocolate Mousse infused Whisky
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我個人對私房菜也是情有獨鍾,除了氣氛有情調高雅、餐桌擺設之外,大廚也放了不少心思在他為我們準備的菜式,每一道菜也會做到一絲不茍,法國菜精緻中帶優雅,更是令人賞心悅目。早幾日打電話在The Coterie 預留座位,當晚約了三五知已一同聚餐,談笑風生。 地方都好優雅舒適,牆身一邊是畫上一些西方的名畫,另一邊是放滿餐酒的酒櫃,裝修簡單而美觀優雅。此外The Coterie餐廳部份分成兩邊,我們坐那邊大約可坐到8個人,而另一間可以作私人房間都可坐10-12人, 所以這間私房菜都有不少客人打來約朋友Gathering、開生日派對等......朋友們也是到齊了,我們先點了一些有汽和冇汽的礦泉水飲用,得到店中的老板娘及店員熱情的招待,同時也為我們每道菜都好細心地為我們介紹,那時我也有一點難為情。 頭盤已經準備了......Amuse Bouche法文即是解作餐前小食,當日廚師為我們準備了黑松露蒸蛋作為我們今天的頭盤,用小匙舀吃,在口腔中散發啖啖清幽的黑松露,黑松露質感軟如慕絲,黑松露下面配與幼滑的蒸蛋,蒸出來的蛋夠滑之餘,黑松露味道還很突出,「amuse bouche」一清下味蕾,難怪也
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我個人對私房菜也是情有獨鍾,除了氣氛有情調高雅、餐桌擺設之外,大廚也放了不少心思在他為我們準備的菜式,每一道菜也會做到一絲不茍,法國菜精緻中帶優雅,更是令人賞心悅目。早幾日打電話在The Coterie 預留座位,當晚約了三五知已一同聚餐,談笑風生。
地方都好優雅舒適,牆身一邊是畫上一些西方的名畫,另一邊是放滿餐酒的酒櫃,裝修簡單而美觀優雅。此外The Coterie餐廳部份分成兩邊,我們坐那邊大約可坐到8個人,而另一間可以作私人房間都可坐10-12人, 所以這間私房菜都有不少客人打來約朋友Gathering、開生日派對等......
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朋友們也是到齊了,我們先點了一些有汽和冇汽的礦泉水飲用,得到店中的老板娘及店員熱情的招待,同時也為我們每道菜都好細心地為我們介紹,那時我也有一點難為情。
頭盤已經準備了......
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Amuse Bouche
法文即是解作餐前小食,當日廚師為我們準備了黑松露蒸蛋作為我們今天的頭盤,用小匙舀吃,在口腔中散發啖啖清幽的黑松露,黑松露質感軟如慕絲,黑松露下面配與幼滑的蒸蛋,蒸出來的蛋夠滑之餘,黑松露味道還很突出,「amuse bouche」一清下味蕾,難怪也是叫「Mouth a Music」 !
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Scallop ceviche, walnut oil,tricolor bell pepper strips
Ceviche即是解「醃海鮮」,也是正餐前的開胃小食,冷盤Scallop ceviche以青檸及、橙汁、pepper、核桃油等醃製,賣相精緻嬌美,將新鮮帶子刺身切片,入口的帶子相當鮮嫩甜美,中間伴碟烤燈籠椒用醋汁混合,色彩鮮豔欲滴,散發著清甜微酸的的醋香,清甜醒胃已經教人回味。
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當我們正享用「Scallop ceviche」時,正好搭配海鮮食物的最好良伴,一杯好的白餐酒當然不可缺少,老板娘為我們選擇了支white wine 給我們,就是Southwest France 的 Domaine d'En Segur Cuvee Madeleine 2013,用的提子主要是Chardonnay,味道帶點檸檬及蜜桃的果香,入口順滑好smooth,所以此白酒都是偏甜,平均帶「Scallop ceviche」的食物的甜酸度,真是好match。
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準備下一道菜時,當然要用decanter讓紅酒透下氣先,老板娘更為我們挑選了一支紅酒來自South Africa 的 Creation Pinot Noir Walker Bay 2010,真是令人有窩心。紅酒的色澤不會太濃,都是帶正紅色澤,味道較順滑中也有瀝口感,有莓果香所以都有點帶酸,質感都算厚身,after taste 都較悠長。等待了一陣,鵝肝也好快上枱......
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「The Foie Gras」 Flamed with calvados,apple tarte tatin,frisee salad in cider dressing
鵝肝呈金黃煎得好香,入口仍然熱燙香濃,鵝脂比想像中較少,所以不會太油膩。鵝肝旁邊放有蘋果撻,蘋果撻都有水準,清新的蘋果肉充滿天然的蘋果香甜,酥皮撻入口鬆化香脆,啖啖果香有清甜微酸的味道,一口鵝肝再嘆一口蘋果撻共食,清新果香中仍有鵝肝油脂香,令人齒頰留香,感覺亦相當不錯,也即可減去鵝肝膩滯的感覺。
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主菜方面有兩款將會可以享用當中是......

Pan-fried seabass, tomato confit, baby spinach beurre blanc
鱸魚的皮層煎成香脆,再用曬爐將魚肉慢慢焗至剛熟,令到魚肉保持鮮嫩細滑,宜用餐刀慢慢切開而慢慢地品嚐,當中的Beurre blanc其實是白酒牛油汁同時加入了菠菜,將鱸魚蘸上此菜汁醬,令口感濕潤香滑又清新,而且簡約輕盈配搭用了車厘茄、紅蘿白和青瓜等作配菜,食得更是輕盈健康。
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Ballotine of bresse chicken infused king crab leg, iberico ham, pistachio sauce
Ballotine其實解作小包裹,雞肉用了法國飼養六星期大的雞隻,將未煮熟的雞肉做最外層,再把皇帝蟹腳肉及24個月的 Iberico Ham作餡料最後捲成肉卷,將整件肉卷蒸了30分鐘後再去煎,雞的肉質細緻嫩滑,中間的皇帝蟹腳肉的肉質結實,蟹味也濃郁鮮甜,但24個月iberico ham沒有想像中般鹹香,配以輕淡的開心果醬汁令肉卷質感更滑溜濕潤。
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今晚的是日甜品Tiramisù ,質感較軟腍帶濕潤,marscarphone芝士打得夠挺身,入口也感輕盈柔滑,咖啡味也是非常濃郁甘香,咖啡酒可以再重一些便是最好。
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時候都不早,大家都飲到半醉半醒, 快樂的時光總是好就過,朋友們的來臨一同共聚晚餐,我的心情興奮開心也不捨得離開。暢談風月,把酒言歡可不是人生美好的大事?好開心在The Coterie食飯,美酒佳餚每款食物都用盡心思,廚師的功勞當然不少,食物都好有創新又美味,下次再約朋友都會再選擇The Coterie。

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一向都很喜歡嘗試特色既私房菜,亦都試過很多城中不錯既選擇。今次因朋友既邀請去一間係山林道商業大廈既新開既歐洲私房菜晚餐聚會。而剛巧這間私房菜既大廚之前是係一間我很喜歡既法國餐廳(在中環某某處)任廚師的,果然沒有令我失望啊~一入到餐廳,老闆娘已經好親切地同我地打招呼,帶我地先坐低。先講環境,餐廳內主要係簡潔高雅,以紅玫瑰花點聚環境。燈光柔和,十分配合餐廳格調,增添少許浪漫既氣氛。餐具和酒杯都十分齊全。而食物方面,老闆娘為我地準備了六道既精緻既菜色,還更耐心地介紹了店鋪入了既南非紅酒和白酒。首先係薯仔魚子醬涷湯,這個配合很不錯,十分清甜開胃。然後係核桃油橘汁煮帶子,味道很好;意想不到原來這個橘汁配帶子係咁適合。而六道菜中我最欣賞既係藍龍蝦雲吞; 意式既雲吞時常都會帶機會食,但外面既餐廳比較少做藍龍蝦既雲吞。而這裡既藍龍蝦很新鮮,肉質很爽,份量都很足夠。最尾兩道菜便是鵝肝,雞和蟹腿肉卷配開心果忌廉汁;兩道菜水準都十分高,而且醬汁方面十分創新和有驚喜。最後亦是我認為全晚最喜出望外既甜品來了~忌廉蛋白梳乎厘,斗膽講呢個梳乎厘係我近年食過既最出色好味之一既個,味道清香,不太濃,可食到蛋白既香甜,而
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一向都很喜歡嘗試特色既私房菜,亦都試過很多城中不錯既選擇。今次因朋友既邀請去一間係山林道商業大廈既新開既歐洲私房菜晚餐聚會。而剛巧這間私房菜既大廚之前是係一間我很喜歡既法國餐廳(在中環某某處)任廚師的,果然沒有令我失望啊~

一入到餐廳,老闆娘已經好親切地同我地打招呼,帶我地先坐低。先講環境,餐廳內主要係簡潔高雅,以紅玫瑰花點聚環境。燈光柔和,十分配合餐廳格調,增添少許浪漫既氣氛。餐具和酒杯都十分齊全。

而食物方面,老闆娘為我地準備了六道既精緻既菜色,還更耐心地介紹了店鋪入了既南非紅酒和白酒。首先係薯仔魚子醬涷湯,這個配合很不錯,十分清甜開胃。然後係核桃油橘汁煮帶子,味道很好;意想不到原來這個橘汁配帶子係咁適合。而六道菜中我最欣賞既係藍龍蝦雲吞; 意式既雲吞時常都會帶機會食,但外面既餐廳比較少做藍龍蝦既雲吞。而這裡既藍龍蝦很新鮮,肉質很爽,份量都很足夠。最尾兩道菜便是鵝肝,雞和蟹腿肉卷配開心果忌廉汁;兩道菜水準都十分高,而且醬汁方面十分創新和有驚喜。

最後亦是我認為全晚最喜出望外既甜品來了~忌廉蛋白梳乎厘,斗膽講呢個梳乎厘係我近年食過既最出色好味之一既個,味道清香,不太濃,可食到蛋白既香甜,而且打得十分輕盈鬆軟,入口即溶。可媲美很多酒店和甜品店做既梳乎厘。

值等一提既是,老闆娘說餐牌食物會因應時節轉換,所以如果想食以上特定菜色 (特別係梳乎厘,嘻嘻)請早一點個告訴老闆娘啊。

Other Info. : 我認為私房菜除了是食物的質素,環境和氣氛都是很重要的。應要給客人一種優閑舒適和有'家’的感覺. The Coterie正正就俾到我呢一種氣氛,讓我們享受了一個無壓力和愉快既晚膳。
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Decor
Service
Hygiene
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Date of Visit
2014-09-18
Dining Method
Dine In
Spending Per Head
$1200
Recommended Dishes
  • 梳乎厘,
  • 藍龍蝦雲吞
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2014-11-01 1588 views
曾幾何時,我們細小的家,變作朋友們的熱點!由最初只是慶祝節日,後來幾乎每個週末。再後期,突如其來的電話鈴聲,餐酒和人兒便隨著腳步聲及門鈴而至,我們的小室在平日也變得熱鬧起來!踏進「The Coterie」,有一份莫明的親切感,溫柔的燭光仿佛迎接著我們的到來!不久,一把很隨和的聲音跟我們說「先喝紅的、還是白的?」。這句話特別的親切.....對了,不正就是我們 Home Gathering 的開場白嗎?!一切來得很隨意,然後就在酒櫃一搜,這支 2013 年的 Chardonnay 便被挑選出來了!白酒絕對是我們熱身的酒品,冰冰的酒溫,不但易於入喉,輕酸更能打開胃納,大家舉杯一碰 Cheers,晚餐便開始了!'amuse bouche' 洋溢著黑松露的濃郁幽香,與綿滑的燉蛋配搭,美與味兼具,一小口便令人陶醉不已,怪不得能用上 Mouth a Music 來形容!Scallop ceviche, walnut oil, tricolor bell pepper stripsCeviche 的烹調方法,近年非常流行,當晚的帶子選用了青檸及橙汁醃製,在清香果味中引出帶子的鮮嫩與甜美,不錯也!而中間
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曾幾何時,我們細小的家,變作朋友們的熱點!由最初只是慶祝節日,後來幾乎每個週末。再後期,突如其來的電話鈴聲,餐酒和人兒便隨著腳步聲及門鈴而至,我們的小室在平日也變得熱鬧起來!
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踏進「The Coterie」,有一份莫明的親切感,溫柔的燭光仿佛迎接著我們的到來!
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不久,一把很隨和的聲音跟我們說「先喝紅的、還是白的?」。這句話特別的親切.....對了,不正就是我們 Home Gathering 的開場白嗎?!一切來得很隨意,然後就在酒櫃一搜,這支 2013 年的 Chardonnay 便被挑選出來了!

白酒絕對是我們熱身的酒品,冰冰的酒溫,不但易於入喉,輕酸更能打開胃納,大家舉杯一碰 Cheers,晚餐便開始了!
'amuse bouche'
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'amuse bouche' 洋溢著黑松露的濃郁幽香,與綿滑的燉蛋配搭,美與味兼具,一小口便令人陶醉不已,怪不得能用上 Mouth a Music 來形容!
'the scallop'
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Scallop ceviche, walnut oil, tricolor bell pepper strips

Ceviche 的烹調方法,近年非常流行,當晚的帶子選用了青檸及橙汁醃製,在清香果味中引出帶子的鮮嫩與甜美,不錯也!而中間的燈籠椒經烤煮後,更特別以醋汁混和,燈籠椒質感變得滑溜,且散發著芬芳的椒香,甚為討人歡心!不過帶著醋酸的燈籠椒,與同樣富有果酸的帶子合拼後,酸味似乎有點過重了!
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就如 Home Gathering 一樣,我們也會備上不同的酒品,除了配合友人喜好不一以外,與食物的配搭亦有著關連。

我們又換上這支味道較重、餘韻較長,南非 Creation 的 2010年 Pino Noir 紅酒。
'the foie gras'
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Flamed with calvados, apple tarte tatin, frisee salad in cider dressing

換上紅酒,主要是為了隨即端來,憑香氣已能識別的鵝肝。鵝肝煎得外脆內軟,鵝脂比想像中稍遜,不過旁邊的蘋果塔確是讓人有著驚喜!小巧的蘋果塔,沒有造作的果香與甜味,樸實自然的味道反而己教人開懷,然而香脆具層次的質感,又再度令人愛上!
'the fish'
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Pan-fried seabass, tomato confit, baby spinach beurre blanc

香煎鱸魚,皮層金黃、內層肉質緊緻,帶著簡單的輕鹹,最完美的海鮮就是要嚐到鮮的源頭!

值得一提是特別調製的菠菜 Beurre Blance,襯托著鱸魚和車厘茄、紅蘿白和青瓜等伴菜,也是相當美味,所以整份香煎鱸魚給我全清了!
'the chicken'
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Ballotine of bresse chicken infused king crab leg, iberico ham, pistachio sauce

Ballotine 是一道法國的手功菜,烹調前要將雞隻的皮、肉和骨逐一拆開,還要拆得完整無瑕,對我來說已是難度極高的技藝。

Ballotine 嚴選法國飼養六星期大的雞隻,據廚師透露還要經過蒸與焗的程序,真要用心欣賞這一道主菜!

入口雞肉細密,中間捲著的皇帝蟹腳肉與 Iberico Ham,味道竟意外地沒想像那般突出,而配襯的開心果醬汁亦只是輕淡而過,總體較為平乏。以前未嚐過 Ballotine 菜式,未能予以比較,只能如味蕾所感而述。
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蠟燭燭光依然輕柔,與友們一邊用餐、一邊談笑暢飲,無拘無束,時光過得特別愉快!
'the desserts'
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甜品是經典的 Tiramisu。Tiramisu 的柔潤質感與咖啡香氣,均也相當不俗,若能再多添一點酒香,便更理想了!
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兩口子也愛瘋,很享受與朋友們共渡的歡樂時光,但每每在酒意正濃、昏昏欲睡之際,要收拾歡愉過後的殘局,倒是世上最殘酷的現實!自搬到東涌,位置因缺乏吸引力,Home Gathering 由密集變得稀少了,但倒是懷念以往的日子!

「The Coterie」給我們家的舒適氣氛,更仿如將大廚羅致府上,並享受家裡 Gathering 獨有的溫馨與隨意!下次約同三五知己再到「The Coterie」,進一步體驗我們喜愛 「The Coterie」的 Home Gathering,不過我會穿上短褲和換上睡拖!
Other Info. : 「The Coterie」用餐區劃分為兩個部份,每部份大約可容納10至12人,絕對適合舉行 Private Party。
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Date of Visit
2014-10-22
Dining Method
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Type of Meal
Dinner
Recommended Dishes
White Wine
'the desserts'
'amuse bouche'
Red Wine
'the scallop'
'the fish'
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上星期有朋友介紹左呢間餐廳俾我,話好值得試,所以就同幾位好姐妹book左星期三去試下。好彩無令我失望,環境,氣氛裝修及擺設都好舒服,我睇得出老闆俾左好多心機落去。最鐘意店內既員工及廚師, 有禮貌又專業,每次都細心介紹不同菜既特式。呢個係我地今晚既Meal 揀左幾個重點黎介紹一下“The scallop” - 帶子鮮甜嫩滑,真係好想食多一粒啊。“The Foie gras” - 煎鵝肝既時間剛剛好,外面好香脆,配埋無花果一齊食,口感適當特別“The pork” - 豬肉好有口感,一點都唔乾,好 juicy,如果份量可以再多一點就好了。這個真的要給5粒星啊!“the Dessert” –我覺得塊朱古力真係好好味,好想叫廚師整一盒俾我打包返屋企進餐其間,員工照顧周到,有求必應,我地幾個女仔都食得好開心,由8點食到11點,完全唔記得左自己係一間餐廳入面,好似返左屋企咁relax。不過我地都有d唔好意思,因為阻到大家收工。好彩佢地無介意,仲預留灑時間俾我地。我地一定會再回來的! 
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上星期有朋友介紹左呢間餐廳俾我,話好值得試,所以就同幾位好姐妹book左星期三去試下。好彩無令我失望,環境,氣氛裝修及擺設都好舒服,我睇得出老闆俾左好多心機落去。最鐘意店內既員工及廚師, 有禮貌又專業,每次都細心介紹不同菜既特式。
呢個係我地今晚既Meal 
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揀左幾個重點黎介紹一下
Grilled scallop with tabbouleh salsa
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“The scallop” - 帶子鮮甜嫩滑,真係好想食多一粒啊。
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“The Foie gras” - 煎鵝肝既時間剛剛好,外面好香脆,配埋無花果一齊食,口感適當特別
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“The pork” - 豬肉好有口感,一點都唔乾,好 juicy,如果份量可以再多一點就好了。這個真的要給5粒星啊!
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“the Dessert” –我覺得塊朱古力真係好好味,好想叫廚師整一盒俾我打包返屋企
進餐其間,員工照顧周到,有求必應,我地幾個女仔都食得好開心,由8點食到11點,完全唔記得左自己係一間餐廳入面,好似返左屋企咁relax。不過我地都有d唔好意思,因為阻到大家收工。好彩佢地無介意,仲預留灑時間俾我地。我地一定會再回來的!

 
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Date of Visit
2014-10-01
Dining Method
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Spending Per Head
$800 (Dinner)
Recommended Dishes
Grilled scallop with tabbouleh salsa
Level4
A friend had sent me the menus and photos of The Coterie a couple months ago and said good things about this place. Decided to give it a shot. Slightly overpriced for what the food's worth, but the venue is quite intimate, there is no corkage (winelover alert!!) and the host dispalys warm hospitality. So my advice would be - bring (more) wine. Wine makes the meal worth your quid. Oh, and go with a larger party - not only to consume the wine, but hopefully to book out the whole resto so you can h
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A friend had sent me the menus and photos of The Coterie a couple months ago and said good things about this place. Decided to give it a shot. Slightly overpriced for what the food's worth, but the venue is quite intimate, there is no corkage (winelover alert!!) and the host dispalys warm hospitality. So my advice would be - bring (more) wine. Wine makes the meal worth your quid. Oh, and go with a larger party - not only to consume the wine, but hopefully to book out the whole resto so you can have the small venue completely to yourself!

Environment:
It's tucked away at the cul-de-sac of Hillwood Road, Jordan. There are two dining rooms - one features a large round table (for private parties); the other featured a single long dining table (on our night) but on weekdays it's a communal dining area with tables of 2-6(?). There are interesting grey printed panels in lieu of wallpaper, and I believe they're movable. Pretty nice for photos. The chairs were kind of low. There's some lounge music playing in the background. Lighting: quite bright. 

Service:
Good hospitality, as I said. The host is very talktative and engaging, always willing and happy to engage in food talk. The waiter serving us that evening was attentive and polite. 

Food
This review features the Summer Menu 2013

 Shotglass of Iberico and cantaloupe 
iberico and cantaloupe amuse bouche
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The ham was really, really good. Fragrant oils were present and there was a delicate meatiness to it when you've worked it enough in your mouth. The cantaloupe was very juicy and sweet, which struck a nice contrast with the savory ham. These sweet and savory; juicy and semi-oily pairings work really well. Of course, the ham had to be sufficiently salty, and the melon had to be sufficiently sweet.
 
Brian carter - byzance 2009
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The red from Woodinville, Seattle. Byzance 2009, Brian Carter Cellars. One of my favorites. I've not seen it on the racks in HK. It is a blended wine. 

Seared bonito tuna, eggplant mousse, gazpacho
seared bonito tuna, eggplant mousse, gazpacho
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Nope, I don't really eat raw tuna but I had to give it a go, given the occasion. Not my favorite kind of seafood...and the fact that it was lightly seared on the surface didn't solve the problem. The gazpacho, however, was excellent as a chilled, tart, appetizing agent. There was a garlicky flavour to it, as with all gazpachos, and it was the right temperature.  

Blue lobster ravioli; basil sabayon, garlic croutons 
blue lobster ravioli
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I didn't try this dish, but D who tried it didn't complain...heh!

Angus beef carpaccio, oscietre caviar, walnut oil 
beef carpaccio with caviar and walnut oil
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Didn't try this either, but M, who did have this dish, said the walnut oil was quite strong and fragrant. Caviar...I had a small spoonful - not fishy, but not particularly amazing either. To me, caviar is not an intuitive delicacy. Is anyone born a caviar lover? If you gave a small child potatoes and caviar, which one would s/he choose? I realized that my palate is pretty basic and undeveloped in this regard hehee. I like flavours that I've liked since childhood. 

 Soup with iberico chorizo and truffle shavings 
potato-based soup with iberico chorizo and truffle shavings
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Another interesting concoction. The consistency of this soup is not unlike a substantial borsch, but it is slightly grainy. And we confirmed that it is potato-based - quite starchy. The chorizo was fragrant and gained more flavour as you worked at the small slice of meat. Truffle shavings? - seriously, they are overrated, and if it costs $100 per 5g, I'd much rather do without it. In fact the addition of truffle shavings to this soup did little to enhance its flavour. Truffle oil, on the other hand, hits you instantly. Would much rather have a soup laced with truffle oil. Oh, also, do not underestimate the satiety factor of this soup - better leave half for the guy to enjoy if you don't want to feel stuffed at the end of the meal.  

Saffron infused 'egg custard', panfried foie gras
saffron infused steamed egg, foie gras
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The egg custard-like layer was unexpectedly smooth, tasty and fatty...duck fat. I couldn't really taste saffron, but heck, it was tasty. Foie gras had a crisp, thin exterior and a melting interior. There was so much fat, heh. The portion size was just about right - any more would've been far too filling. I don't like internal organs but I did enjoy this dish. 

Iberico pork belly, smoked charcuterie cooked in champagne sauce 
iberico pork belly, smoked charcuterie cooked in champagne sauce
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A little bit of everything good is what a tasting menu should be like. I enjoyed every morsel on this dish. The pork belly had a substantial fatty layer, which was surprisingly dense and solid - it wasn't mushy at all, and didn't give the appearance of oiliness. Not sure how they prepared it but I must say it was a very decent piece of fat. I usually carve out the chunk of fat for someone else but this time I had it all.
The piece of sliced ham was flavorsome and tender. The sausage was a bit too soft for me and wasn't outstanding in terms of flavour - not sure I could distinguish it from the high-quality sausages you can get at high-end supermarkets nowadays. Oh well. A small helping of sauerkraut was helpful - it is, after all, salty pork. 

Roasted cod, romesco sauce, brussel sprouts 
roasted cod on brussel sprouts (basil impression), romesco sauce
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It's difficult to find fresh fish on the market. Even a certain restaurant in Princes' Building that holds itself out as a seafood specialist fails, consistently, to deliver great fruits de mer. Therefore I was delighted to find that this cod was very fresh, and didn't require a lot of seasoning to mask the unpleasant fishy flavours that so put me off. The flesh was oily and firm - held together well, but yielded and flaked perfectly under pressure. The romesco sauce was slightly nutty in flavour and was an excellent complement to the fillet. The basil-cod pairing is novel to me, but worked well. Basil goes well with the roasted tomato as well. There was an interplay of conventional food pairings at work on this dish, and it made sense. Happy. 

Dark chocolate mousse (complimentary) + Tiramisu 
chocolate mousse cake
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This won me over.
It was home made, and delicious. Dark chocolate - my fave, with crushed pistachios sprinkled on the side. It was surprisingly light. The chocolate was high quality I could tell...intense, deep and bitter. 

There was also Tiramisu (incl in menu) for dessert, served in a cocktail glass. I must say it is an excellent rendition of the classic dessert. Well - it's not unheard of, but this one was almost perfect in terms of flavour and consistency. Mascarpone was lightly whipped, infused with a bit of liquer; lady fingers were soaked in espresso and kahlua (?); topped with a light sprinkling of cocoa powder. Mm. heavenly. There really is no use for overwhipping the cheese. Yup, this one was delicious. And chilled too. 

Conclusion:
Yes, I had a great evening. Yes, some dishes were excellent, but there was room for improvement. Is it worth a second visit? Most certainly yes, since they change their menus every season but...next time I come I'll be armed with wine and friends who do enjoy their drink. Dinner tonight was quite expensive for what it's worth. But, tonight was a special occasion, and although it was slightly awkward when the host and waiter stood around listening to some very personal matters that transpired over the dinner table, most of the talk was playful banter, in jest. I love my family.
Other Info. : The restaurant is normally closed on Sundays, but they agreed to opening for the special occasion. Grateful. Hospitality was tops. Make your reservation at 3971 0773, or k.uy@absoluteconceptsltd.com
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2012-07-26 500 views
我生日當日,有7個朋友安排我到此餐廳食晚飯。 還記得當我去到山林道看到大廈大堂,心想這餐廳特別及好食極都有限!但當我到達餐廳看見她的裝修及擺設,給我非常特別...再加上員工的接待及介紹,就令我更了解餐廳老闆心思。朋友到齊,我們開始選酒(當然唔係太識),有一位外籍員工見我們選得有d困難,他就開始介紹及了解各人口味(非常專業),最後選擇他所介紹的酒(名唔記得),各人都非常喜歡。終於開餐...這餐一共有8道菜,每一道菜都非常精緻美味。另我最難望就係個'羊他他",因為我本身唔鍾意食羊,仲要係生....但當員工介紹這道菜時,話出面無人做此菜式,我就本著點都試下,就開始食(當然唔會覺得自己會食晒)......食第一口令我非常意外,因為我完全食唔到有羊"SO"味,我仲以為係其他肉,我再食,真係令我完全無法唔"kill"咗佢!我問個大廚點解生羊會無咗"so"味,佢非常仔細解答(仲要係一個識講中文外國靚仔),佢話最重要係用新鮮外國貨加獨特調味。這次晚飯,各人都非常滿意,亦令我改變對私房菜睇法。總之,這間餐廳我一定會再來....!
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我生日當日,有7個朋友安排我到此餐廳食晚飯。 還記得當我去到山林道看到大廈大堂,心想這餐廳特別及好食極都有限!但當我到達餐廳看見她的裝修及擺設,給我非常特別...再加上員工的接待及介紹,就令我更了解餐廳老闆心思。
朋友到齊,我們開始選酒(當然唔係太識),有一位外籍員工見我們選得有d困難,他就開始介紹及了解各人口味(非常專業),最後選擇他所介紹的酒(名唔記得),各人都非常喜歡。終於開餐...這餐一共有8道菜,每一道菜都非常精緻美味。另我最難望就係個'羊他他",因為我本身唔鍾意食羊,仲要係生....但當員工介紹這道菜時,話出面無人做此菜式,我就本著點都試下,就開始食(當然唔會覺得自己會食晒)......食第一口令我非常意外,因為我完全食唔到有羊"SO"味,我仲以為係其他肉,我再食,真係令我完全無法唔"kill"咗佢!我問個大廚點解生羊會無咗"so"味,佢非常仔細解答(仲要係一個識講中文外國靚仔),佢話最重要係用新鮮外國貨加獨特調味。
這次晚飯,各人都非常滿意,亦令我改變對私房菜睇法。總之,這間餐廳我一定會再來....!
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Date of Visit
2012-07-20
Dining Method
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$800 (Dinner)
Celebration
Birthday
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  • 羊他他,牛肉清湯,魚子醬加吞拿魚腩,牛仔面珠
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2012-07-12 654 views
My friends and I have been wanting to come here for some time as it is highly recommended by one of our other friends, but we just have not had a chance to gather people to come and dine here.So when we finally did, we were very excited to check the place out. It is a private kitchen, kind of like a speakeasy during the prohibition era. i suppose it is part of the allure; an establishment in the middle of a nondescript office building, with no sign pointing to the existence of the place.Anyway w
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My friends and I have been wanting to come here for some time as it is highly recommended by one of our other friends, but we just have not had a chance to gather people to come and dine here.

So when we finally did, we were very excited to check the place out. It is a private kitchen, kind of like a speakeasy during the prohibition era. i suppose it is part of the allure; an establishment in the middle of a nondescript office building, with no sign pointing to the existence of the place.

Anyway we sat down and ordered a few bottles of wines & champagne to go with the meal. As the menu is an 8 course tasting menu, the Maitre D' suggested a 3 bottle progressive pairing with the menu, starting with champagne, white & red wine, each of which would be paired with different courses.

Then the dinner began, and we started with an amuse bouche, in the form of balik salmon & duck rilette, simple but good & enough to whet your appetite.

First course was their version of a salade nicoise, with lobster instead of seared tuna. Again, simple but very fresh, with the lobster as the star ingredient taking a centre stage.

Second course was a seared scallop with a hazelnut crust on curried cauliflower puree; the combination was noble & scallop was perfectly cooked but we thought the curry was a little overwhelming on the puree.

Third course was seared foie gras & sea urchin on sea urchin sabayon. All of us thought that this was a very decadent and the combination was great between the foie gras, sea urchin & the creamy sabayon.

Fourth was baked oyster with morcilla & shallots. I think this is a daring dish not for the fainthearted, as a lot of people are squeamish about morcilla (Spanish blood sausage). But, it was well executed, nonetheless, with the flavour of the oyster married well with that of the blood sausage, complemented by the sweetness of the shallots.

Fifth was vichyssoise with caviar, this was a classic cold leek & potato soup, that was cooked well, with pronounced sweet flavours of the leek & potato and only enhanced by the saltiness of the caviar which also added texture.

Sixth was risotto of bone marrow with ox tongue & fava beans. Everyone agreed that this was the best dish so far. The risotto was perfectly cooked with still a slight bite to it, the flavours of the bone marrow was very pronounced with the ox tongue gave more beefiness and the fava beans provided sweetness.

Main course was slow cooked angus beef in its own broth with celeriac and horseradish cream. This was also something simple but well executed with different flavours complementing each other and different textures giving different sensations.

Dessert was a classic grand marnier souffle, again very delicious and well done.

The wine pairing was successful, all of us like the wine selections, and the service was discreet but attentive.

It was obvious that they paid a lot of attention to details, from the cutlery they use, the china they serve the food in, and the different noble ingredients that they use and transform into wonderful dishes.

We will definitely come back!

PS. all of us were too excited everytime the food arrived, so much so that we forgot to take food photos. So my apologies for not posting any pictures.
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2012-07-03
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2012-07-10 471 views
I dined here recently to celebrate my friend's birthday. This is a very discreet private kitchen, in an office building in TST, and we know of this place because the birthday boy's friend has dined here and he highly recommended it, so we decided to give it a try.We arrived and was greeted warmly by a very charming lady who is one of the owners. We sat down and started with a bottle of champagne to toast, which I was surprised they have, as not many people know about this champagne, then we star
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I dined here recently to celebrate my friend's birthday. This is a very discreet private kitchen, in an office building in TST, and we know of this place because the birthday boy's friend has dined here and he highly recommended it, so we decided to give it a try.

We arrived and was greeted warmly by a very charming lady who is one of the owners. We sat down and started with a bottle of champagne to toast, which I was surprised they have, as not many people know about this champagne, then we started the dinner. The menu that we had is their seasonal menu, which is aptly called Summer Menu, and is in the form of 8 course tasting menu, that covers seafood & meat, all of which were well executed.

I will not go through course by course, but I would say the highlights of the menu were the Pan Fried Foie Gras with Sabayon & Sea Urchin, Cold Vichyssoise with Caviar and Bone Marrow Risotto with Ox Tongue & Fava Beans.

The Foie Gras with Sea Urchin was a surprising but great combination, as the sea urchin's texture mimicked that of the foie gras, with a slight sea water taste adding another layer of flavour.

The Vichyssoise was a classic dish that was really made well; the flavour & texture were spot on, and the caviar added depth to the soup. Well done!

The Bone Marrow Risotto was perfectly cooked, with the flavour of the marrow really infused in the rice. The ox tongue added meatiness & the fava beans gave sweetness to the dish. And they presented the risotto in a bone!

I like that not only the food was good, but the service was also very attentive; they introduced each dish, and never let our glasses empty. I also like the fact that on the night they printed the menu with a "happy Birthday Carlos" heading (Carlos is the birthday boy). As a gesture, they made a birthday cake for Carlos, in the form of Chocolate Mousse, which was delicious.

Overall, it was a great dining experience, and would definitely recommend people to try.
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Date of Visit
2012-06-29
Dining Method
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Celebration
Birthday
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Foie Gras with Sea Urchin
Vichyssoise with Caviar
Bone Marrow Risotto