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2013-05-14
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Date of visit : 4 May 2013 (Sat) 1 pmNo. of diners : 5Average cost per head : $180 (after 20% credit card discount)Food quality : 7.5/10Environment : 8/10Service : 8/10Value-for-money : 7/10Overall rating : 7.5/10Kaiseki-ryori 懷石料理, a traditional multi-course Japanese meal, is not as popular as other cuisines such as yakitoritei or ramen in Hong Kong. Xenri D’zen named itself as a new Kaiseki cuisine might have simplified its dinner menu to fit the patience and palette of Hong Kong diners. It’
Date of visit : 4 May 2013 (Sat) 1 pmNo. of diners : 5
Average cost per head : $180 (after 20% credit card discount)
Food quality : 7.5/10
Environment : 8/10
Service : 8/10
Value-for-money : 7/10
Overall rating : 7.5/10
Kaiseki-ryori 懷石料理, a traditional multi-course Japanese meal, is not as popular as other cuisines such as yakitoritei or ramen in Hong Kong. Xenri D’zen named itself as a new Kaiseki cuisine might have simplified its dinner menu to fit the patience and palette of Hong Kong diners. It’s yet to be proved as I was having lunch this time and normal set menus were served.
a) Chawan Mushi 茶碗蒸 – 7.5/10, Seasonal Green Salad 田園野菜沙律 – 7.5/10, Appetizers料理小鉢 7.8/10 (Starter of all sets)
Despite its appearance, the steamed egg was full of flavour with fish, chicken, crab meat and ginkgo nut in it. The green apple vinegar used in salad was refreshing and appetizing. On the right was the pan fried Japanese yam 日本淮山 and carrot shreds which was crunchy and pleasing.b) Seven Types of Sashimi with Rice and Miso Soup (Main - $198) – 8/10
Most of the sashimi were fresh though was not of supreme quality.c) 10 Types of Sushi with Udon in Soup (Main - $198) – 7.5/10
As compared to the sashimi set, some of the fish used for the sushi were a bit dry than they should be. The rice was too soft for the sushi.d) Assorted Sashimi 雜錦刺身, Black Pork Cutlet with Egg 滑蛋煮吉列黑豚, Oyster
Cutlet 吉列牡蠣, California Roll 加洲反卷 (Main - $398 for 2 ppl)
All the above were chosen options from the weekend lunch menu for my friends. I’s told that the port cutlet was rubbery and dried. The sauce was too watery as seen. e) Chocolate Mousse, Motcha or Coffee (Dessert and Beverage of all sets) – 7.8/10
The chocolate mousse was syrupy and not smooth enough. The motcha and coffee were with surprisingly good aroma.05.2013
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[i][b]Q : When will I go again?
A : Given the quality, the lunch sets were quite expensive even after the credit card discount. Will visit again if they have special Kaiseki-ryori menu at reasonable price.
Q: What will I next order?
A : Kaiseki set?[/b][/i]
(The above review is the personal opinion of a user which does not represent OpenRice's point of view.)
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