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Third review inside the Sheraton today, and I'm having dinner with a friend at Celestial Court (天寶閣). Once again it's a restaurant I've never been to in all my years here, and in fact never even once contemplated coming - not that I had anything against the place. I guess none of my friends ever eat here...
I'm supposed to be trying out some of the restaurant's signature dishes, but I was so stressed during the week trying to put out some fires at work that I didn't bother to read the menu beforehand. It turns out that two of the dishes that I was dying to try needed to be pre-ordered 2 days in advance, which is a policy the restaurant seems to adhere to rather strictly. Needless to say I was disappointed, but had no one else to blame but myself.
September 3, 2011
Decadent Japanese lunch
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I'm doing the first of my 3 reviews today inside the Sheraton, and visiting Unkai (雲海) for the very first time. Not sure why I never came around in all the years I've been in Hong Kong, but come to think of it, I'm not sure I've ever eaten in the Sheraton - other than the odd visit to Morton's.
I made a reservation to sit at the teppanyaki counter as I expected to order from that part of the menu. I expected to come out smelling a little, but in the end I don't think it was too bad.
We had a very, very generous budget from the Sheraton, and I decided not to be too polite and ordered a few of the premium items, along with a bottle of good (but not too expensive) sake.
I'm doing the first of my 3 reviews today inside the Sheraton, and visiting Unkai (雲海) for the very first time. Not sure why I never came around in all the years I've been in Hong Kong, but come to think of it, I'm not sure I've ever eaten in the Sheraton - other than the odd visit to Morton's.
I made a reservation to sit at the teppanyaki counter as I expected to order from that part of the menu. I expected to come out smelling a little, but in the end I don't think it was too bad.
We had a very, very generous budget from the Sheraton, and I decided not to be too polite and ordered a few of the premium items, along with a bottle of good (but not too expensive) sake.
September 2, 2011
Mr. Cha and Mr. Tam
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A few days ago, my preeminent blogger friend Chaxiubao hollered on Twitter and asked if anyone wanted to join him for dinner at Tam Keung's Congee (健味粥). It's been more than 2 years since my first and only visit, and I recently missed an opportunity to join him and a few friends there. As I happen to be in Hong Kong this week, I eagerly shouted back and announced my wish to join him.
In the familiar space upstairs, two tables were set and ready. There were fellow foodies, fellow bloggers, as well as Mr. Tam and another local organic farmer. This is certainly an interesting mix...
A few days ago, my preeminent blogger friend Chaxiubao hollered on Twitter and asked if anyone wanted to join him for dinner at Tam Keung's Congee (健味粥). It's been more than 2 years since my first and only visit, and I recently missed an opportunity to join him and a few friends there. As I happen to be in Hong Kong this week, I eagerly shouted back and announced my wish to join him.
In the familiar space upstairs, two tables were set and ready. There were fellow foodies, fellow bloggers, as well as Mr. Tam and another local organic farmer. This is certainly an interesting mix...
Golden trio
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I was dying for some good pasta. After the terrible experience at a supposedly new and hipgood Italian in Taipei, I needed to get the real thing. Dyson 2000 suggested that we do lunch at Gold, where Harlan's pastas have never failed us. We decided to rope in another victim for the meal.
I chatted with Harlan a little about my recent move to Taipei, and told him I needed to come back for a pasta fix at his place. Harlan may rub some people the wrong way, but he's always been good to me. And the man CAN cook, which is what matters most to me.
I was dying for some good pasta. After the terrible experience at a supposedly new and hip
I chatted with Harlan a little about my recent move to Taipei, and told him I needed to come back for a pasta fix at his place. Harlan may rub some people the wrong way, but he's always been good to me. And the man CAN cook, which is what matters most to me.
September 1, 2011
Two big guns
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The gang was gathering once again for the old man's birthday, and I was happy to be able to join them since I was back in town on business. I'd never been to Sushi Sase (鮨佐瀬) even though it's been open for quite a while now and it was all the rage. Somehow I never motivated myself to try to get a reservation, as I'd been repeatedly warned that I should get myself directly in front of Sase-san. Tonight I had the opportunity to accompany a regular customer, and enjoy some of the best sushi I've had in a while.
The gang was gathering once again for the old man's birthday, and I was happy to be able to join them since I was back in town on business. I'd never been to Sushi Sase (鮨佐瀬) even though it's been open for quite a while now and it was all the rage. Somehow I never motivated myself to try to get a reservation, as I'd been repeatedly warned that I should get myself directly in front of Sase-san. Tonight I had the opportunity to accompany a regular customer, and enjoy some of the best sushi I've had in a while.
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