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2015-06-26
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Unlike most of the bars and restaurants on Wyndham Street, Zafran has a very low-profile entrance on the ground level that leads to an underground labyrinth. I like their interior design. As you walk down the stairs, they have ancient Egyptian-style figures carved on stone and it feels mystic and mesmerizing, especially as the lighting is very limited. Inside the restaurant, they divide the space into several sections and there is a bar where you can stand and have a few drinks before being seat
In terms of food, we had their suckling pig, meatballs and wagyu beef cheeks from the Tentación de la Carne section, and also their homemade spicy chorizo as appetizer to go with the first few drinks. For dessert, we had the chocolate brownie and Tiramisu.
The cocktails were not so good. We had Chinnata Express and Gypsy King to get ourselves started. Both had names and ingredients that sounded way too exciting for what they really were. We had all kinds of drinks (beer, wine) throughout the evening and they were all reasonable.
I myself love Spanish food or dishes inspired by Spanish cuisine. Spanish food is typically down-to-earth and has a diverse heritage combining traditions from many different regions. From chorizo to seafood to very simple rural dishes, there is bound to be something that'll suit my mood.
Although not explicitly stated on the menu, most of the dishes come in very small portions as if they were tapas. So don't expect the suckling pig to be your main course, for it's only going to be enough to get you hungry and ready for more. I myself did not have the suckling pig (around $200-$250) , but according to my friend it was the best she has had in Hong Kong for a veDry long time.
Personally, I found the meatballs (around $150) to be somewhat disappointing. The tomato sauce was intense and concentrated, but I wish they served more than half a spoonful. The meatballs were slightly on the dry side and I would have preferred them to be better seasoned. Adding a little cheese and garlic would probably make a big difference, but then I am not sure how meatballs should taste in the authentic Spanish tradition. The little diced potatoes that came together were quite tasty.
The homemade spicy chorizo (around $100) was also a little disappointing compared to what I had in Spain and Portugal last summer, or perhaps even compared to what I could get at my local supermarket. It was overly soaked in olive oil and the bread that came with it was very unimpressive. The chorizo was too spicy and salty; the texture was unnatural and it was very hard to bite. And I couldn't really taste pork.
The wagyu beef cheek (around $300) came on a big and long dish with four small portions/bites. The beef sat on a small pool of potato mash and they had some crispy decorations on top of the meat. The beef cheeks do melt in the mouth and my friend loved it. I found them to be slightly too fatty but still enjoyed the dish.
Almost everything came relatively quickly (within 7 minutes after you order), but none of the food came sizzling hot, which I found a little disturbing. I like my food hot. Waiting service was reasonably efficient, but the male waiters were more courteous, helpful and eager compared with the waitresses who all looked stressed and unfriendly.
Finally, we ordered dessert to go with more alcohol. Both were $60, but the chocolate brownie portion size was surprisingly small. I really liked the brownie, but it tasted more like a chocolate cake than a brownie. It was placed atop a small pool of lavender cream sauce. That combination really gave the dessert a decisive victory. The tiramisu had a very sour mascarpone layer and an overly bitter cocoa mix and alcohol base. I would consider the tiramisu a complete failure, although I appreciate their effort to be different.
Overall a great night because the atmosphere was superb, but I wouldn't come here just for food. If you want a comfortable place to drink with good company and some decent tapas to entertain your taste buds through the night, this would make a great choice.
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