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2017-02-11
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My other half learnt about this restaurant and suggested to give it a go, so we went last night. On the way to Elgin Street where Belon is located, I noticed quite a lot of changes in Soho area. Some restaurants have gone gone disappeared (only after a few months we moved out from mid-levels)! Right, restaurant scenes in HK changing fast, probably just down to one reason, skyrocketing rent!We were escorted to our seats. The waiter handed over the drinks menu and the food menu. I took my time to
We were escorted to our seats. The waiter handed over the drinks menu and the food menu. I took my time to go through the food menu and my first thought was - it's pricey. The menu looks really simple. I just didn't have a good feeling.
Perhaps, the price factor kind of put me off. It's almost Michelin standard kind of price, so would it also be "potential" michelin-starred standard kind of food? My other half wanted a starter, he ordered Périgord Truffle Omelette $398. It was elegantly presented, with quite generous serving of thinly shaven truffle. The omelette is stuffed with some kind of leek compote. Over all, it is a posh omelette served with truffle. That's all.
For the main, we both wanted to go for the Atlantic Monkfish Tail with mussels and "Sauce Laitue" at $568. The waiter had kindly advised us that it comes in big portion, so one main could be shared amongst us. I do appreciate this else we would have ordered one each, which I think we would end up not being able to finish the whole dish. We also ordered Pressé De Pommes De Terre as a side, which comes at $128. Oh yeah, we also ordered bread, which is $48 for 4 slices. (Well, bread is a must when you go to a French restaurant and usually not chargeable!)
Before we were served, the staff came to show us other dish, then walked away to cut into serving portion. ( We both think this is unnecessary as during the process of transfer, the temperature of the food had probably gone down a few degrees). Then, we were presented with the monk fish, mussels and leeks, served with sauce laitue (lettuce sauce). The fish is firm, but slightly over seasoned (for my taste). As for the mussels, there were pretty big, they were ok (but I personally prefer smaller ones, like French/Belgian mussels). The sauce is ok. The dish overall is pretty simple and that's pretty much about it.
For dessert, I got myself Palet D'or $178. It's a nicely made dessert, with a few gold leaves.I love the cake, cream and glaze.
Overall, the food at Belon didn't blow my mind away. It's a Neo-Parison bistro but with Michelin-star price tags. Execution is slightly above average, well, at least that's what I think. For what it is, I could have paid the same if not just slightly more for a real good michelin-starred food. Price is a real issue. Will I go back? A simple no.
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