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2014-10-05
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Le Dome de Cristal in Hong Kong has recently recruited a new French Chef Charles-Benoit Lacour. As the new Culinary Director behind this prestigious brand of Champagne Restaurant, they are trying to push the food quality forward and make it comparable to the Michelin Starred Quality restaurants just as you will discover it in France. Coming from the 2-3 Michelin Starred camp and background of Guy Savoy kitchens, Chef Benoit’s food here was executed well indeed but I did sensed that it is taking
French Bordier butter -
Pretty good Bread Selections. I loved the Tomato Bread but somehow think it was familiar from elsewhere too but can’t quite recall. The mini Baguette was interesting as it has no sharp ends and nipples. Perhaps that is intentional by the Baker to make it more Hong Kong style and easier to eat? 
Louis Roederer “Cristal" 2005 Champagne, with French Gillardeau No.1 Oysters -The Japanese dressing was enhancing it with a bit of spice and acidity, and ultimately the Cristal Champagne was mostly Apple acidity with a faint hint of Brioche, and complemented the minerally Oyster well enough. ~ 8/10
2012 Marigny Neuf Sauvignon Blanc -From just South of Loire Valley. If you really know French wines you will always notice that France has so many hidden treasures and just off the classified appellations are always filled with surprises. It is in these hidden vineyards where you can find your own treasures and without constraints by a systematic control of what can, or cannot be produced within a System. You can argue from both sides but to me, Wine is Wine. Being certified with WSET Certification to me doesn’t necessarily mean you understand French or other wines. The current trend isn’t as Systematic and constrained at all as every few months onwards, things do change for the better. At least this was a Organic wine by design and individual some what.
Summer Beans, John Dory fish, Burnt Spring Onion and Fresh Hers Jus - This was cooked really well indeed. The recipe was spot on and there is nothing to complain about here. Executed well enough. ~ 8/10
Duck Foie Gras and Cabbage Ravioli - The concept to me is a bit Simplistic albeit being thoughtful. At least it was executed well. ¬
2002 Chambolle-Musigny Burgundy Pinot - Thanks and for sharing. This was so drinkable.
Potato Mash - One of the best ones I can recall in town. I am glad they paid Attention to such small details
French Quail, Beet Roots, Raspberry, Potatoes, Acidic juice -This was served with Claws attached and signifies usually that the game birds were held in healthy free-range captivity and not in close cages, where they loose their claws after fighting. This was cooked perfectly well and the only versions I could think of that are better than here, are the new Pigeon dishes at Four Seasons Caprice, also AKRAME in Wanchai. This was great but I liked the above more as comparison. - 8/10
Price: Lunch Invitation by Le Dome de Cristal and new Chef
Food: ♕♕♕♕ to ♕♕♕♕ 1/2
Ease of Access: 4/5
Address: 中環皇后大道中9號嘉軒廣場3樓
3/F, The Galleria, 9 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong, Central
Ph: 2116 4688
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