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2011-10-02
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Had long been warned by friends that Zuma was just the expensive version of Roka, and Zuma Hong Kong is overpriced.I never tried Roka in Hong Kong, only had it several times in central London as it was so close to my old home there!One of my very good friends came back for good in Hong Kong, and she was very interested in trying Zuma despite all the bad things we had heard about this restaurant. so we decided to give it a shot. Table was booked on a busy Friday night. When we arrived there by 8,
Had long been warned by friends that Zuma was just the expensive version of Roka, and Zuma Hong Kong is overpriced.
I never tried Roka in Hong Kong, only had it several times in central London as it was so close to my old home there!
One of my very good friends came back for good in Hong Kong, and she was very interested in trying Zuma despite all the bad things we had heard about this restaurant. so we decided to give it a shot.
Table was booked on a busy Friday night. When we arrived there by 8, the bar area was already so packed & we were led downstairs to the restaurant area. Similar to all restaurants serving comtemporary Jap cuisine, the decor was clean and neat, with a big open kitchen in the middle.
When we were waiting for another friend to come, we realised that 90%+ of the people dining there were whites Waiters were in general polite but sometimes difficult to reach as they were always running between tables.
And talking about the food....
Starters: We ordered Spinach ($60) & Hamachi Maki roll ($80) to share.
This Maki roll is good!! The Hamachi is very fatty. When we had our last bite of each maki, a smell of herbs filled our taste buds - very special! and I really like this
The spinach w/ sesame is very average. Nothing special.Main Course: grilled scallops ($95 each scallop), tiger prawn ($180), grilled spring chicken ($195), australian beef ($320)
1) The Australian beef is the BESTTTTT course we had at Zuma. Even we didn't opt for the Wagyu, the pinkish beef is still so tender!!The sauce was sort of sweet but we really liked it! Matched the beef well!
2) We also had the tiger prawn which the waiter recommended, but the portion was so small!! The texture / taste wasn't exceptional
3) Grilled Scallops - we had one scallop each and the portion was tiny, we literally finished it with one bite. No "wow" factor - doesn't like the seasoning & the scallops aren't really fresh.
4) Grilled Spring Chicken - okay, tasted like those you can find in traditional Chinese restaurants, but we were too full to finish it.
Drinks: 2 Bellinis, 1 Amai Koi, 2 Plum Sour
The 2 Bellinis were actually quite good, very fruity & sweet, suitable for ladies.
Didn't try the rest, but beverage prices are on the expensive side (expected in such restaurants though)
It is really like Roka in London - can't compare the prices cuz 2 cities are of different standard of livings
Though I don't think I will recommend Zuma to friends - i still prefer traditional Jap cusine
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