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Where to splurge in Hong Kong?
I don't have the breakdown (can't find the receipt) but the total for one app, two mains, one dessert, a bottle of crozes hermitage wine and a juice puree drink was 1300HKD including a tip. I hope that helps. :)
Where to splurge in Hong Kong?
Agnes B - some more info...it is located on the corner by the traffic lights on Leighton (not in a hotel) and is located under the Agnes B designer clothing store - apparently same ownership.
The menu is in French and contains some of the traditional French bistro items (moules marniere etc) but isn't confined to them and has a more haute spin on other items e.g. Moules Toulouse Lautrec which uses absinthe as the cooking liquid. What I appreciated most about the food was;
1. Traditional French cooking methods (lots of slow-cooking, on the bone etc).
2. Quality of ingredients - organic, well-sourced, much of it imported from France.
We ordered mussels (marniere - lovely), a beef tenderloin with black truffles (a special that night), and a chicken dish (slow cooked onion and wine reduction). Normally, I wouldn't order chicken but I had a feeling they'd do it right and they did. The portions are not huge but you'll have room for dessert. They make a nice tarte aux pommes. It is not particularly sweet, which is how I prefer it, but the caramel ice-cream makes up for that.
The wine list is well-thought out. I was tempted by the non-alcholic drinks too and had La Douceur which (I hope I'm getting this right) was a puree of strawberry, peach and Badoit sparkling water with a fresh apple ring on the side. I think it tells you something when even the apple garnish tasted like a proper, non-waxed, fresh, orchard apple.
I think it would be a perfect spot for a lunch. One thing which I did not personally get to try but did get to observe the face of the diner was the chocolate souffle. A woman on a date had been completely enrapt by her handsome companion and their conversation throughout the meal. UNTIL she started eating the souffle dessert. She was enjoying it so much that she didn't lift her head and just nodded idly while employing her spoon to get at every last bite.
Where to splurge in Hong Kong?
I just got back from Hong Kong this week. My vote would be for Agnes B Le Pain Grille in Causeway Bay. French food with great ingredient sourcing, nice execution and good service. They even make lovely non-alcoholic drinks. Its a very small restaurant & is certainly popular so you won't find it quiet. Fabulous desserts too.
In terms of places to avoid, don't go to Opia (in the JIA boutique hotel). Lovely setting and service but the food is extremely hit and miss (mostly miss sadly). Australian chef doing Thai fusion and failing to fuse the strong Thai spices and flavours.
Hope you've a great night!
women and bad service
I would not say that I've ever been discriminated against in US restaurants because of gender. However, since moving to Thailand, it has become very apparent that my dining needs come second to those of my husband. My glass will sit empty until my husband's needs refilling, for example. Other female friends have noticed it too. It doesn't bother me though - its all part of the experience and the food more than makes up for any difference in service.
