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2015-06-02
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I hardly review what I had for dinner as I don't dine out often. Paid a visit to the Pierside on a Saturday night as we craved lobsters so badly. There were two reservation slots for dinner: 18:00 and 20:30. We picked the earlier slot as it’s easier to park on street of Kennedy Town in the late afternoon than in the middle of the evening.Bread and tap water were served after we made our order. It’s your everyday loaf with your everyday butter. We didn’t really touch the loaf as we wanted to save
Bread and tap water were served after we made our order. It’s your everyday loaf with your everyday butter. We didn’t really touch the loaf as we wanted to save our appetite for the lobsters.
We had their Pierside salad ($80), with feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, slices of radish, flannel, beet root, pine nut and mixed greens, came with vinaigrette on the side. They didn’t pay much attention to their salads – common amongst Hong Kong styled/ managed “western” restaurants. Could do without.
Next came the Lobster Roll ($190). The brioche was soft and buttery, which went well with the succulent, springy but firm lobster. They don’t skimp on the lobster, you get the full claw. The lobster was coated in a light mango mayo, finely chopped celery and lemon grass that added a kick, making it an enjoyable light snack. It also came with thick cut chips (skin on, piping hot when served) and pickled radish (which I skipped).
We also had the Lobster Thermedo ($390). A whole lobster. For those who are concerned with de-shelling the lobster, have no worry. The chefs did that for you. Claws de-shelled, lobster meat in the body taken out and diced into bite-sized pieces, so that you can enjoy the lobster as elegantly as you desire. The lobster meat was sautéed in a creamy white sauce along with mushroom, shallots, topped with stringy cheese heated under the broiler. The taste/smell of shallots was pretty prominent. I wasn’t a fan of shallots so left half of my half untouched. The nice waitress noticed and asked if I didn’t like my food and made other recommendations. How attentive! She also made dessert recommendations but at that point I was too full from the rich white sauce, which I ate with the bread served at every table.
I guess Kennedy Town is slowly turning into a posh area. The bill wasn’t cheap, but I think it’s worth a try.
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