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2019-03-05
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If you're tired of going to the same type of bars and are looking for a different dining and bar experience, The Woods Hong Kong has you covered with their innovative prix fixe menu that change every few months. Their recently launched "Tidal Waves" is certain to offer any seafood lover a spectacle for the eyes, and a whirlwind of flavours and textures for the mouth. We loved how this menu is very much about the experience of eating and drinking, focusing on quality ingredients, and informative
Though The Woods has been open for a year now, I must have walked past its front doors on Hollywood Road dozens of times completely oblivious to its existence due to the small entrance leading downstairs to the actual bar; a true hidden gem! Once downstairs, the bar is basically divided into a seating area and two bars, one of which has eight seats reserved for their prix fixe menu only. Over the past few months I've really come to enjoy sitting at the bar when I go out, as you get to see your drinks being made and can ask the bartender any questions you may have. Because their prix fixe menu is quite interactive, with both the bartender and the chef coming to explain the ingredients in each course, the bar is the perfect spot to sit.
We started with fresh Hong Kong abalone with kale chips and miso dressing, paired with squid ink sake. I'm actually not a huge fan of abalone, so I was a bit apprehensive about trying it, but it was honestly so tasty! The chef explained that it made a huge difference in terms of the taste and texture of fresh abalone compared to the abalone you might find in a local Chinese restaurant. The squid ink sake was very unique as well; an interesting combination of the sweetness of sake and the slight seafood taste of squid ink.
We loved how unique the presentation of this course was. The seaweed-infused gin cocktail was a big hit with its subtle hints of seaweed and its creative use of a shell in place of a glass. The edible tempura prawn on the side was also delicious. This cocktail was paired with botan ebi "floating" in a gelatin-like liquid made from grapefruit to represent the ocean. The shrimp was succulent and fresh, though I couldn't really taste any hints of grapefruit.
When we initially sat down, we were shown a container with a handful of these small live crabs that would soon be part of our meal. The Woods uses the freshest ingredients, as they fly these bad boys in straight from Japan. The crab cakes were very flavourful and the consistency was lighter thanks to the addition of risotto. The roasted red pepper sauce went really well with the crab cakes without overpowering the flavour of crab. The fried Japanese crabs on top were absolutely divine! They use an in-house Old Bay seasoning that really compliments the flavour of the meat. The cocktail was a a remake of the traditional Bloody Mary with the addition of uni. We liked that they also gave you three different flavoured ice-balls: black pepper, celery, and tomato, so you could add one or all of them to your drink to change the flavour slightly depending on your preference.
This was hands-down the biggest shocker of the entire night. If you definitely plan on going to The Woods to try their Tidal Waves menu, stop reading this section right now, as I wouldn't want to be held reasonable for ruining the best part. To everyone else, you're probably looking at the photo thinking it's pretty bizarre to serve an oyster as a dessert (just as I was when this dish was put in front of me), but if you look a little closer you'll see that this "oyster" is actually made entirely of white chocolate! I know.. insanely unique and creative, especially considering the chef made the mold for this oyster from scratch. Inside the oyster there was a small scoop of homemade salted caramel ice cream and caviar on top. The cocktail was composed of white chocolate and vanilla-infused rum, which paired perfectly with the decadent ice cream and "oyster".
To finish off, we were served a peach sorbet with salmon roe paired with a tequila, caper brine, and grapefruit cocktail in a slightly awkward, but unique glass. The sorbet was very refreshing and the addition of the roe somehow worked well together, both in terms of flavour and texture. The cocktail was light and made for a nice finish to the menu.
The new prix fixe menu, Tidal Waves, at The Woods is a must if you're looking for something new, unique, and interactive that takes your typical cocktails and bar food to a whole new level. We can't wait to see what The Woods comes up with next!
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