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2013-03-28
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I came here the other night with some friends. While they weren't very impressed, and I wasn't VERY impressed, I still liked it. Though more and more things keep getting added out in Sai Ying Pun, none of it is all that amazing (when compared to what's east of it). I think Metropolitain is a good step forward. Here's what we had:Baked camembert: I'm no cheese-expert. This was gooey and cheesy and went well with bread, though it was somewhat difficult to serve. It was probably not very healthy, t
Baked camembert: I'm no cheese-expert. This was gooey and cheesy and went well with bread, though it was somewhat difficult to serve. It was probably not very healthy, though that's the sort of mirror I prefer not to turn on my lifestyle. If you want hot, melty cheese, well, look no further! B+
Beef tenderloin w/ onions: I asked for the server's recommendation on the steak and accepted it: medium rare. The steak was actually rather rare, with most of it being completely pink, and only a thin layer on the outside being cooked (and it was a thick steak). It was very tender and I quite enjoyed the rare parts that were in biting distance from the cooked parts. However, in the middle there were entire chunks that were nothing but raw meat, and it wasn't entirely appetizing to me. Call me a philistine or an American or what-have-you. The steak was covered in marinated onions, which definitely complimented it well. I liked the parts that were cooked somewhat, and was less than excited about the rest. B
Gratin dauphinois: The beef came with a potato and cheese/ cream dish that was quite rich and tasty. It was piping hot upon arrival, which is a positive, but didn't far exceed in flavor or complexity the "potatoes and cheese" my parents would make growing up. It was... potatoes and cheese. Obviously not bad, but nothing amazing either. B+
Lamb shank w/ mashed potatoes: My wife got this. It was tender and fall-apart-y. Reasonably flavorful, and the mashed potatoes tasted good-- but again, not amazing. For the most part this was solid food, nothing amazing. She gives it an A-/B+.
I'll note that both of our dishes were meat + potatoes and no veggies. Is that how the French usually run things? Should we have ordered veggies on the side?
The place was packed and the people who worked there seemed very jovial and fun-loving, and perhaps a little bit intoxicated (one chef who was leaving threw his hat and apron rather forcefully at a server while exchanging goodbyes rather loudly and emphatically). The service was hectic, but utterly passable by Hong Kong standards. The open front area was pleasant, at least at this time of year. All in all, I'd give the place a B/B+
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0 min table wait time = reservation. This place is popular so call ahead!
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