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2013-03-12
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There's not much to eat around HKU, if you consider that all the stuff on campus has lines out the wazoo during lunch time. High Street is a good target, and I've just recently been exploring it. Stopped by Memo's after teaching a morning class. Here are some thoughts: Smoked salmon salad: I've had way better smoked salmon. I was surprised, however, that the side salad for the set menu was so elaborate. So although I'll fault it for not being great, it was better than just iceberg lettuce and to
Smoked salmon salad: I've had way better smoked salmon. I was surprised, however, that the side salad for the set menu was so elaborate. So although I'll fault it for not being great, it was better than just iceberg lettuce and tomatoes, which is all I originally thought it would be. B
Clams in garlic and oil: Did you ever have a dish for the first time at some restaurant, and it was magical, but every time you order it again, it never lives up? That's what happened to me with clams/mussels in garlic and oil/butter. First time, magical. Subsequently... never good enough. I ordered it here b/c it was the set menu pasta, and I will say that it was good, and that I ate it all. The clams especially were tasty and juicy. The pasta was al dente, things weren't too oily. I just don't know why it didn't come together. Still, it deserves an A-
They brought out chili oil for me to add to my pasta. While it was mostly oil and not really spicy, I appreciate the added fanciness (it was in one of those wicker-wrapped chianti bottles), and it did improve the dish a little.
I skipped the desert that came with the set lunch just b/c I was full at the time and the desert didn't sound appealing to me anyway (can't even remember what it was).
I liked the place. My server seemed totally nice. My experience has given me faith in the quality of their pasta dishes and I may well return to have more, especially at reasonable set-lunch prices. The vibe is definitely quality, which is a quality so little cultivated at small spots in HK.
Final score: A-
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