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2012-09-19
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Located on the group floor of the Landmark Mandarin Oriental, the Marc Jacobs afternoon tea set offered this September has become one of the most talked-about among all dessert fanatics. I am no fan of queuing for food and was so devastated to hear that the reservation for this whole month is full. With Clipper Lounge as our back up plan, we still headed for the walk-in list at around 14:45 and managed to secure a table within 15 minutes.The food is fairly priced. The portion of the tea set is l
I am no fan of queuing for food and was so devastated to hear that the reservation for this whole month is full. With Clipper Lounge as our back up plan, we still headed for the walk-in list at around 14:45 and managed to secure a table within 15 minutes.
The food is fairly priced. The portion of the tea set is large and I believe the chiefs have put a lot of thoughts in matching the theme. Yet, I kicked off with the mille-feuille at the buffet and found it totally overshadowed the tea sets and other patisseries. Crispy and flaky at the outsides with fluffy and rich custard between layers, it was simply delicious. The well-renowned cheesecake is too dense for an afternoon tea, yet their receipt is always one of the best in town.
The savory canapés served were just usual items but I was pleasantly surprised by the refreshing beetroot ravioli and the warm homemade spinach tart. The sweet nibbles were not as impressive as expected whilst the 60% chocolate cake topped the rest. Every decorative item was made from chocolate, including the pink ribbon, the iconic MJ bags, and the tags hanging on the drinks. Next up the Macaron - my all time favorite! MO Bar created a MJ lemon macaron filled with raspberry jam in response to the theme. Unfortunately, like most restaurants in Hong Kong, they make macarons as cute supplements rather than serving them as proper pastries that can stand on their own. The macaron shell was way too crunchy, lack of the chewy textures at its interior and tasted a bit artificial. This reminded me of the fragile little gems from Jean Paul Hevin and the Laduree…well, I know this French delicacy is a pain in the ass to perfect... Still, my torrid love affair with macarons always gave me grief when trying out new macaron shops. It goes without saying that my friend and I are always delight to try out posh restaurants serving quality food and MO bar did bring us a happy and satiated afternoon without being bankrupt. The decor is simplistic but modern, and the atmosphere is casual in which we don’t feel the pretention of a grand hotel .The MO bar is definitely an ideal place to chat and chill out on a Sunday afternoon.
Big Thanks to JC for the lovely birthday treat!
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