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2010-09-06
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A Funny Excerpt from Canny Man's website on Taxi Driver Instructions:Tell the Taxi: 'Whamy ji ding, lockhart doh, wanzai!' ********************However I don't think these instructions will get you anywhere! Burrowed deep beneath the Chinese run Wharney Guang Dong Hotel one oddly finds a hidden Scottish Bar atypical of its genre. Its the brainchild of a Scottish gent, who is so sanguine of success and his urban hideout's ability to ensnare the crowd from the above ground competitors - it
Tell the Taxi: 'Whamy ji ding, lockhart doh, wanzai!'
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However I don't think these instructions will get you anywhere! Burrowed deep beneath the Chinese run Wharney Guang Dong Hotel one oddly finds a hidden Scottish Bar atypical of its genre. Its the brainchild of a Scottish gent, who is so sanguine of success and his urban hideout's ability to ensnare the crowd from the above ground competitors - it completely dispenses with a prominent shop front on the Wanchai strip. Nevertheless, going by a roomful of UK expats and Scottish Bankers crowded around here instilling a sense of fervent home support, this is precisely the oasis it advertised itself to be on the front door's banner...
Discovered during a spontaneous search for a genuine Scottish experience in HK when feeling deprived, only a meagre two returns came up on the screen. One of these turned out to be a false lead in Central leaving no trails of previous existence, so that makes here the sole Scottish bar remaining. The glass cabinet beside the entrance downstairs does not shy away from its intent – its jam packed with a lavish range of Scotch Whiskies originating from Speyside all the way down to Islay, Campbeltown and the Lowland's, and still this display range is by no means exhaustive. The relevationary whisky tour continues inside as the inventory grows to somewhere upwards of 180 types, with at least 130 specialty whiskies which can be ordered individually as drams, historically considered elixir potions containing magical abilities to cure ailments! Other rare finds to complete the authentic Scottish experience either include bottled or rotating Scottish Ales on tap, Irn Bru drinks or even bottles of highly regarded Scottish highland spring water sourced all the way from the Vale of Strathmore.
A compelling food menu reminds of those regularly found in gastro pubs around the UK, some of the peasanty stews and pie dishes sharing slight resemblance to Irish food, but the tone setting dish here is their starter of a bastardised, modern version Haggis, made of liver, tripes, offals and onions but sans the sheep stomach for cooking it in, as per original recipe – nevertheless douse this with a shot of whisky before consuming and you're in heaven, but the fried version is still even better. Other Stovies and Oatcake, Steak & Ale Pies and an Irish Breakfast complete with Black pudding, Square Sausage and many items are rich in flavours yet elegant. Finish off the meal sweetly with shortbread and vanilla ice cream with top drizzled caramel sauce. With three private booths available for reservation on one side of the room what can be more satisfying than squeezing four abreast into one, snuggle up to your best mates and partner, down some drams of whisky and singing late into the night?
FOR MY PHOTOS OF EXPERIENCE FROM HERE, VISIT:
http://foodofhongkong.blogspot.com/2010/09/canny-man.html
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