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2009-09-24
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Over the past few months, a number of restaurants have opened up on Caroline Hill Road... and this is one of the best ones. Although the bar seating means that it's harder for big groups to chat, it's a great place for two or three friends to hang out and have dinner. Although because there are only 18 (or 24?) seats, it's also a good place for small events like a birthday party or hen night or something.There are several set dinners to choose from - beef, pork or seafood. Each set comes with a
There are several set dinners to choose from - beef, pork or seafood. Each set comes with a humungous plate of very fresh veggies, soup (clear clam or miso), udon or rice and a choice of four soups for you to cook your meal in. Then there's a la carte where you're spoilt for choice, with options for more shabu food or skewer food (grilled stuff).
My friend & I ordered the beef set ('normal' wagyu beef is great already, no upgrades to A4 wagyu needed!) and the seafood set (huge fresh clams, scallops, prawns etc... as well as a seriously big American oyster), as well as ox tongue skewers and ginko skewers. YUM. That ox tongue is SO good. The udon is also worth mentioning - it's very very good indeed. Though it didn't look like very much food, we were both terribly full by the end of it, and the red bean ice cream thing at the end capped off a great evening of food.
They also have a good choice of sake, bringing in several brands that aren't commonly found in Hong Kong. Apparently, they're going to be bringing in sparkling sake soon too. Will be looking forward to that!
Just as a note though - people sitting on the long sides of the bar seem to get less steam blown into their faces so try to ask for seating on the sides instead of in the middle of the U, and there isn't anywhere to put your bag(s), especially when it's full house in the restaurant so don't go with a whole lot of shopping!!
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