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2015-07-19
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A party of four, we arrived at The Den around 7:30 on a Saturday. Situated on a quiet residential street a stone's throw from the Bonham Road MTR exit, its location is convenient yet tranquil in an "off the beaten path" way. Initially we were concerned by how empty and quiet the place was, but figured that the absence of patrons must be attributable to the restaurant's pending alcohol license. These concerns quickly went away when the food landed on the table. Here are the highlights:Tasty Fish
Initially we were concerned by how empty and quiet the place was, but figured that the absence of patrons must be attributable to the restaurant's pending alcohol license. These concerns quickly went away when the food landed on the table. Here are the highlights:
Tasty Fish Bites - Perfectly batter-coated pieces of fresh, delightful fish served with a tangy tartar sauce on the side. We devoured these within seconds and came very close to ordering another plate.
Done 'n' Dusted Chicken Bites - Tender, melt-in-your-mouth golden nuggets of chicken joy encased in a perfect zingy crunch. They were spicy enough to be interesting, yet savory enough to stand on their own. The quality of the chicken was superb.
Wagyu Beef Cubes - These delicate and flavorful beef morsels more or less "steak teasers" that provide a hint of what is (or could) come next.
Wagyu Tenderloin & Wagyu Filet Mignon - It is difficult to put into words what consuming these steaks was like. Impossibly tender yet marbled to perfection, each bite was more satisfying than the next. These were by FAR some of the best stakes we've ever consumed in Hong Kong.
Salmon - Tasted freshly caught and was perfectly cooked until tender. Nice to know that a steak house can so expertly source and cook such excellent fish!
Fluffy Mash Potatoes - Had just the perfect amount of whatever the chef put in them (we suspected perhaps a combination of cream and butter). They made the perfect accompaniment to the flawless steak.
Greek Salad - Not terrible, but paled somewhat in comparison to the other dishes. We couldn't tell whether the salad had been left completely undressed or if perhaps the dressing was just too scantily applied. Fortunately our lovely server generously brought us out some dressings on the side. The chunks of creamy feta were delectable but could have been larger or a bit more plentiful.
French Fries - We couldn't really tell if these spuds had started out fresh or frozen, but either way they were quite good indeed. We wouldn't hesitate to order them again.
The service was uniformly friendly, thoughtful, and attentive throughout. We all agreed that the music could have been turned up a bit to create a livelier environment and help prevent the place from feeling so empty/quiet - especially when walking in at first.
Our final bill for all of the above plus a quinoa salad (not reviewed) and several bottles of sparkling water came to around HK $2,200. Considering the massive size of the tenderloin and the overall high quality, we felt this was a bargain. We are hopeful that once the restaurant starts selling wine that the bottle prices will be reasonable.
I will definitely be recommending this restaurant to friends and visitors alike.
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