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2011-10-21
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I've been wanting to come here for a long long time but it was hard to book as they are usually booked for parties. Finally booked a table for dinner. Just before going, found out the restaurant has a new chef, Caith Chow. That's fine, because he used to work at the Mandarin Oriental in the Krug room. We were amazed with the food we were served. We have been looking for some really outstanding food for a long time in Hong Kong and finally found it here!! Everything in this place was unpretentiou
We were amazed with the food we were served. We have been looking for some really outstanding food for a long time in Hong Kong and finally found it here!! Everything in this place was unpretentious. The restaurant seats only 4 tables or so indoors and is very cosy and intimate. Has a very nice yard at the back looking to the water. Lunch definitely has a better view but it's also nice at night.
We've been to Robuchon, Pierre. Gaddis, Caprice etc .. and One Thirty One is really up there. Chef Caith introduces every course he serves! We have sat at Chefs Table at restaurants in HK and with the exception of Gaddis this was the only restaurant where the head chef interacted their his clients. Many restaurants in ahK are just selling the "brand" but not the "food".
Onto the food ... It was a 7 course dinner (fixed) where every dish had its unique taste. It was a taste sensation!! From the carbonara to the "pizza" with truffles, to the consommé, duck breast, the "aquarium" with cod, cheese, desserts... The selection of wine was not large but was of good quality ..
I'd definitely recommend this restaurant. It's a long way of the city but it's well worth the trip. We can't wait to be back to try more food!!! If we had to host a party we'd come here. The location is perfect.
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