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2013-06-26
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MUNCH has been on my list of must-try restos since...2010(?) but I never got around to trying it becuase...TST is too far away . However, since it's summer and I have time to spare, a trip to TST was alright. Emm. Actually - the delay is caused not by sloth but by the rapidly changing food scene in Hong Kong. I also have myself to blame for not being very focused and intentional when it comes to checking restaurants off my eatlist. Thankfully, I have a friend who knows my palate very well and s
Environment:
Quite spacious. There are huge glass windows on one side overlooking Knutsford Terrace. A party of 2-4 would enjoy the unobstructed view (despite the limited scope). Ventilation is quite good.
Service:
Average - no complaints. They did their job, and food was brought to the table pretty promptly.
Food:
Set lunches are available but in terms of price they are not much different from the Set Meals in the a la carte menu. Check both out. You need to +$20 for a soup or salad upgrade.
Cream of mushroom soup
Did not plan to have this initially but E suddenly wanted to have something liquid and hot before the meal. I had the green salad (interesting citrusy dressing, not the standard balsamic + EVOO). The soup was hot, only slightly grainy, well-seasoned and flavoursome. It was quite delightful - the good thing being it wasn't too creamy, or else finishing the entrees would become a problem. Spinach and mushroom risotto with panfried garlic shrimp
I had been swearing on the mushroom risotto at *OL10* for some time but I might've found a keen competitor. Maybe it's the intense garlic oil which, for me, does wonders. Everyone likes a bit of garlic and mushrooms. The risotto was well-cooked - al dente, with a slightly undercooked center which I have come to appreciate. I used to prefer a fully-cooked risotto which I could mush between my tongue and palate. This one requires a bit of chewing. Anyhow - I loved the strands of spinach ribboned between the rice and of course the juicy, fragrant and well-seasoned mushrooms (brown, crimini?). Didn't try the shrimp. I would come back for this dish anytime. The only complaint being the huge portion size. Good to share between two ladies. Great execution. Veal chops with tomato sauce and organic rice
I had this. The chops were quite tender and non-fatty. Perhaps they trimmed away some of the fat? Anyway, the sauce was delightful. It's a tomato-based sauce cooked with the basic aromatic vegetables for an oxtail stew - carrot, celery, onion. It was really good. Not sour, slightly sweet, and quite thick (which I much prefer over runny sauces). The veal itself was sufficiently marinated and had itself a nice flavour which was further enhanced by the sauce. The rice was fluffly, long grain. Slightly disappointed by the boiled broccoli and cauliflower, which were undercooked. The skill required here isn't as high as that required for the risotto, but still, this is a very decent dish and I would love to be able to replicate this someday. Crumbed (cheese, breadcrumbs) chicken fillet in mushroom sauce
The chicken breast fillet was quite tender, moist and well-seasoned. The crust was thin and crisp - not a chicken schnitzel. I think a bit of cheese and bread crumbs went into the batter. The fillet was huge. The creamy mushroom sauce was an appropriate choice for the fillet. Again, the sauce was very yummy. The mashed potato quenelle sat stiffly on the plate - slightly too dry, not enough butter . But I really appreciate how MUNCH tries to keep its dishes healthy. The side veg is boiled - avoid oil when you can; then you can spend your calories and fat intake on other treats. Conclusion:
So glad we came here. I will definitely be back, perhaps for dinner. I would try their sandwiches sometime to see how they distinguish themselves. There's also a bunch of other interesting looking restos along Knutsford Terrace, certainly something to look into during summer hols.
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