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2010-06-22
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Took Dad here on the day before Father's Day as the restaurant was closed for a private function on Sunday. Very positive impression.I chose this restaurant because I had read on some website that they had exclusive access to Bryan Flannery's beef (for HK) -- now I remembered having this beef at a wine tasting dinner in Napa Valley and it was really outstanding. So good that I had tried to ship some to HK but the Flannery website doesn't allow you to ship internationally, so... Long story sh
I chose this restaurant because I had read on some website that they had exclusive access to Bryan Flannery's beef (for HK) -- now I remembered having this beef at a wine tasting dinner in Napa Valley and it was really outstanding. So good that I had tried to ship some to HK but the Flannery website doesn't allow you to ship internationally, so... Long story short, I wanted to give Dad a special meal for Father's Day and this seemed like something a bit different. A brief rundown:
Bar -- interesting atmosphere, cozy with interesting artwork and a very polite & friendly little round guy behind the bar. Had a glass of champagne to start, most enjoyable...
Dinner -- then to the table, ordered some oysters and crabcake for appetizers, Flannery's NY strip for the men and filet (for the little lady). Crabcake was sort of a reversed crabcake with steamed crab with some interesting herb that I forget its name, and crispy mayonnaise (fried, interestingly), on top. Gilato oysters were fresh and very creamy. Deelish. Steaks arrived and the thing that I remember the most about this steak is the nutty aroma that wafts off it and the lack of blood seeping out when you slice it. It is tender and moist without being wet, which is what dry aging is all about. Just a beautiful piece of meat and so much better than what you usually find in HK. I tasted this steak for two days after eating it. Even the filet had marbling, which is unheard of. Side dish of truffle mac n cheese was a little filling but very nice...crispy fried creamed spinach sort of looked like falafel but was interesting. That was for the crowd, I'm not a spinach guy.
Service -- our waiter Rana was really attentive without interrupting us every two minutes, he was only there when we needed him. No complaints.
All in all, a good special occasion venue, relaxed with a cool vibe and interesting visuals. Will definitely be back to try the Rib Eye.
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