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2014-02-16
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La pain grille - Agnes B . Let me ask you a question . What is your first thought when you think about agnes b ? Generally , the first thing come up to your mind , maybe bags , clothes etc . Right ? Agnes b , the french designer , is known for her self named brand , build a versatile expansion , from clothings , fleuriste (flowers) , beauty to delices ( pastries and chocolate ), Cafe LPG , and la pain grille( restaurant ) , or even film creation - the agnes b theater . After a long run, you can
In fact , what 's the point of saying the background is just a brief introduction to pay homage to this honorable designer . La Pain Grille is not a bad choice for fine dinning and there are 3 branches in total , one in IFC , a comparative small one in Festival Walk and one in Causeway Bay Cubus . I have tried these 3 and I think the IFC is the best to present authentic French cuisine which pay meticulous attention on details with a very outstanding romantic interior design .
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For today , Ms rabbit go to cubus for a hit , yet overall the dishes are still up to standard . Their menu is very simple compare to IFC one , there are only two sets selections , the 4 courses or the 5 one . No any a la carte are provided. Hence we pick both for sharing . Breadbasket is above average . They provide walnut bun, wheat baguette and the plain one . Serve with two kinds of butter , seaweed and the sea salted one . Butter is spreadable , the seaweed one is aromatic and extremely favorable. Bread with crispy layer and a soft content.Welcome snacks - Cranberry Jelly and Crab meat Quiche
Welcome snack is simple and light . Today's come up with cranberry jelly and crab meat quiche . A blob of jelly and quiche are delicately placed on a small mental spoon . Cranberry jelly is fruity and a bit sour , successfully whet your appetite , somehow I can't sense any cranberry hint . Quiche got the same problem , quiche texture is flaky enough , taste buttery , whilst I can't feel any crab meat mouthfuls . A bit strange.St Jacques grillees et epinards
Grilled scallop and spinach in dive pesto and aged balsamic cream . The presentation is decent and delightful . Baby spinach is thin and fresh . Crunchy green mixs complement well with a light basil vinegar sauce , this no doubt can whet the appetite. Grilled scallop are quite mouthwatering , but not in a big size . Create a springy texture under a just- right grill timing . The texture is very likable with simple salt sprinkles .Tartare De Boeuf
This look unexpectedly colorful and magnificent as I do not expect beef tartar can have such extensive combination . I am not a steak lover , but I like raw beef indeed. Tartar is one of my favorite . Classic tasmanian natural onglet beef is fresh enough , with a favorable marination and 3 kinds of condiment ( avocado , mushroom , chili pepper ) , the whole thing is extremely plentiful and the condiments complex the flavor and tartar outstandingly, it escalates the overall mouthfuls . This is highly recommended .Bisque de homard
Here comes the soup . I usually just have a few scoop since I am not really interested in drinking soup . This lobster bisque serve in a very hot condition , is stomach warming . The broth is in a moderately thick spoonful and rich in flavors . Lobster hint is equally dense . A small grilled scallop is inside the soup , a bit insipid and ordinary .It would be better just if they add more seafood into the broth so that the mouthfuls can be more fruitful .Patte de crab grille
This is the seafood selection Alaskan Crab Legs are fresh with soft meat, itself is juicy but not soggy , somehow I can't understand why Agnes B said it is grilled one in the menu . The crab leg is cold , exactly like the one you have it in the buffet . A caring performance since the chef will slice out the meat first , hence dinners can enjoy it easily . Creamy potato puree is smooth and entirely blend with butter . Wish I could have more . Green salad and roasted garlic butter sauce garnish on sides .Joue de boeuf Wagyu
Slow cooked Wagyu beef check is the high light of the meal . The beef check stew to a perfection , the meat is extremely tender and tastes incredibly good . The beef check possess a distinctive layers while leaving a rich flavor lingering on the palate. This is worth trying . Side dish is braised coco white beans and caramelized shallots . Shallots are like spring onion , very aromatic and tasty , white beans are soft . The sides overall are quite delicate as you can see they put effort on small details . The whole thing is subtle .Carre d' agneau roti
Roasted Welsh Lamb rack are very different compare to normal one . This lamb rack is unique with no any marination or seasonings on top , the taste is simple and light , greatly succulent and juicy meaty , but somehow the lamb hint is not that sharp . Side dish like Braised Brussels Sprouts and spinach are authentic with a slightly bitter note , yet it is original and unique too . Sweet onion sauce underneath is dense and strong . Condiments like spinach paste and the carrot paste complex the flavor and match excellently marvelous with the lamb .Fondant Chaud
Warm chocolate fondant can be one of the signature of Agnes B . The presentation is very adorable as they make the fondant inside a star shape pottery container with their agnes b logo . Look really great so do the tastes are equally delectable . What makes a chocolate fondant can be that tempting ? In Agnes B , the chef even added lots of nuts and caramel to complex the flavors and enrich your mouthfuls . Every spoonful is extremely rich in chocolate flavor , extra dense and nutty . The chocolatary content ooze out immediately which is stomach warming , nicely contrast against the smooth vanilla ice cream . This delicacy is greatly arousing , the whole thing melt swiftly that certainly can moves you and satisfy your max. Best pick for chocolate lovers.Guteaux aux pistache
Another dessert that is equally delicious . The outlook is eye- catching as the pistachio cake is cover by raspberry powder , chocolate pattern garnish on side, urge a more delicate presentation . The cake is simple with a light pistachio hint , sponge cake and mousse to form the layers . Vanilla ice cream is aromatic . Since both dessert are in a generous potion . I do think they should give out a bigger scoop of ice cream to balance the proportion . The cake is just irregularly big , meanwhile the ice cream is like really exquisite one. You see the point !?
Something deserve mention is their cutlery .Their table ware are particular special with their own design . Some table ware looks really extraordinary with their own using style , you gonna discover by yourself .Lastly , a cup of earl grey and cookies are provide to end up our meal on a pleasant note . Cookies are extremely buttery and crunchy with oats , I appreciate such delightful snacks . Somehow , I prefer petit four .
Service is about average , staffs are over attentive that I think we are more like having fast food . They seems erratic , really rush to collect your dishes even though you haven't finished it ! This happened at times that I was disappointed and I think is very interrupting . The ambience overall is very cozy and quiet , the place is not big at all , comparatively small . Dim lightening and less dinners (usually ) , le pain grille is a good place for long chat or gatherings .
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