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2020-02-21
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It’s an age old question for anyone who lives in Hong Kong: “where is the best dim sum in town?” It’s a question usually met with emotional, cult like responses. Once a reliable, and trustworthy, har-gow/Sui-Mai/char-siu-bao combo has been discovered, it’s tough to shake the loyalty of your favourite restaurant. However, it was only recently that my loyalty has been in put into question. For it is only recently that I have discovered the delight that is the Dim Sum Library.With a refreshing hip
It’s a question usually met with emotional, cult like responses. Once a reliable, and trustworthy, har-gow/Sui-Mai/char-siu-bao combo has been discovered, it’s tough to shake the loyalty of your favourite restaurant. However, it was only recently that my loyalty has been in put into question. For it is only recently that I have discovered the delight that is the Dim Sum Library.
With a refreshing hip modern decor, and savvy contemporary menu, the Dim Sum Library has just become my new go-to restaurant for all my dumpling desires. On arrival, we were ushered to our table by dapper well-dressed staff and presented with a tantalising cocktail menu. After a quick peruse of the offerings, I settled on a “pu’er tea infused bourbon old fashioned”. Mixed to a standard resembling some of Hong Kong’s best cocktail bars, this simple drink is my barometer of a barman’s calibre. He certainly did impress. With numerous specialty cocktails also available, the selection has something to please all tastes.
But a restaurant can’t be called Dim Sum Library without a vast catalogue of tasty little morsels. After contemplating the chef’s recommendations of salted egg fried prawns, beetroot and mushroom har-gao, lobster dumpling with Tianqi herbs and chilli XO steamed cod fillet, we ordered these along with the essential staples of any Dim Sum session. With my Vegetarian partner rolling her eyes at my pork heavy order, she still had ample meat free choices to choose from.
Each dish was presented in a modern, creative take on what is usually very traditional serving. It was clear to see that the Aqua group Chefs have taken great care in curating a menu for a gastronomic experience like none other. Each bite was met with numerous “OMG’s” – how can they make it taste so good.
Another cocktail down, and slowly grazing on the morsels presented in front of us, one never realises that you’ve eaten too much dim-sum until it’s too late. We definitely over-ordered! Thankfully, the waitstaff are more than happy to box up the leftovers for you to ‘da-bao’. And with dessert already ordered and on the way, this was essential.
With dessert and the barista grade coffee resting the palate, we were ready to hit the Elements cinema, upstairs. This is the perfect pre-cinema date location. Take your partner, parents, friends, anyone! You need to taste this Dim Sum. It’s incredible!
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