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2014-03-02
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Ronin is the brainchild of Yardbird’s super couple team Matt Abergel and Lindsay Jang. Its a blink and you will may miss it type of place. Hidden behind a small alleyway in the bustling Sheung Wan/Central disctrict. It lays discreetly behind a large un-named grey/silver door is Ronin- unlike its predecessor- the loud and very hip-to-be seen place, Yardbird. (This is starting to sound like a location for a horror story….JK JK)Like I’ve said in my Yardbird post: Chef Matt Abergel, is the former he
Like I’ve said in my Yardbird post: Chef Matt Abergel, is the former head chef at Zuma. He began his training in New York’s, Masa, an omakase sushi restaurant which once reined as the most expensive restaurant in the States (so you’re in very good and capable hands). And, Chef Matt’s former cooking techniques are put to the test in this (seats roughly 14- bar seats, 15 (+/-) others can dine/drink standing) classy, slightly mysterious, dim lighting and modernly chic eatery.
Jess’ Tip: Unlike Yardbird…you can make reservations!!! So make sure you make a booking for a bar seat…or else you’ll be eating your meal standing up!!!THE MENU CHANGES DAILY! So what you see (enjoyed, was engulfed a few weeks ago may not be on the menu anymore).
This mini radish jalepeno popper starter sure opened up our tastebuds.
Shigoku Oyster, Red Shisho Vinegar $62. Fresh and juicy oysters!!! Pricey!
Uni, Fresh Nori, Aonori Panko $200. The uni is fresh, rich, creamy and tastes awesome with the nori and crunchy panko tempura bits
Look at that Uni mash…..Amazing-ness.
Hotat Scallop Sashimi, Corn Granite, Jalapeno $160. Interesting dish, but nothing too spectacular.Jess’ TIP: Again, Ronin is not cheap stuff…expect to pay around $800-$1500 for your meal (not including drinks).
Cocktails are amazingly yummy!!!! Thanks Karena! What a battle… LOL
Napa Cabbage, Yuzu, Mamasu Salad $90. Nice, light, crisp cabbage…Gotta get those veggies in! Along with a nice yuzu sweet, tangy dressing!
Flower Crab, Mitsuba, Uni $280. Love Crab meat. Love Uni…Put them together = Loveeeeeeee!!! The crab meat was really sweet and was an incredible combination paired with that rich, fresh and creamy uni. Such a pretty dish too!IMG_5673
Beef, Maitake, Egg Yolk $380. This beef was incredibly tender, flavorful and tasted like butter in my mouth! It was sooooo soft, creamy and amazingly chewy!!!!! I LOVEEEEEEEEEEEED it. Mixed with the sweet soy sauce, crunchy garlic crisps, fresh spring onion bits and creamy runny egg yolk!! What a perfect combo!!!!Jess’ Tip: PLEASEEEEEE ORDER THIS!!!!!!!!!!!! FAVE DISH, F’SHO!
CLOSE UP…of this UN-REAL dish!!!!! DDD Sooooo raw meaty…..perfection!!
Market Fish Karaage with Yuzu Kosho Mayo. $MKT Price. This was an awesome fish dish! But the 2 of us were soooooo full! The fish is cut up into cubes, fried, then put back together onto the deeply fried fish skeleton! Lightly fried but super crunchy, tasty and juicy!!! The meat was so flavourful and tender….If only I had more stomach space!
SAKE!!!! Be prepared for a FEAST…stuffed to the brim at this point…. Ronin’s not cheap…but its a fun dining experience with tasty food to boot…
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