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Make a ReviewCafé Gray Deluxe
(Admiralty)
- 49/F The Upper House, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty
- 金鐘金鐘道88號太古廣場奕居49/F
- District: Admiralty
- Cuisine: International
- Phone: 3968-1106
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06:30-22:30 - Nearby Parking: Yes
- Valet Parking: No
- Reservations Accepted: Yes
- Delivery: No
- Takeaway: No
- Corkage Fee: 500
- Can accomodate large group: Yes
- Children friendly: Yes
- Pet friendly: No
- Private room available: No
- Dress Code: Smart Casual
- Post 11pm order: No
- Al Fresco: No
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yummy but way too rich
Following a long lunch and a few more bottles of wine in the office, I rolled into Café Gray Deluxe for my first dinner here. Gray Kunz's reputation precedes him, and this place marks his return to Hong Kong after along absence.
I was happy about our table arrangement, as the structure of the building created a number of private dining areas each housing a single table. However, the downside was that we sat directly across from the elongated open kitchen, and we were bombarded with the different smells throughout dinner. This was really distracting, and detracted from our dining experience.
I started with saffron pasta fiore, tomatoes and lemon thyme. What came in the plate in front of me wasn't what I expected at all...I was expected something relatively light, but what I got was creamier and heavier than just tomato sauce. It wasn't bad, but I had wanted a lighter starter.
I took the glazed iberico pork chop, morels, spring onions and baby greens as my main course as it was the only thing that jumped out at me from the small menu. It tasted pretty damn good. You can't go wrong with pork fat, and parts of the pork chop were definitely very tasty and succulent. But I felt that it was a little overcooked, and the parts without fat came out a little tough. It wasn't totally dry, but just could have been juicier. The exterior was nice and crispy. The bed of veggies at the bottom was absolutely delicious, but why did they have to use so much cream?! Putting creamed vegetables with a fatty pork chop was just overkill. In terms of taste the dish was a winner, but it felt like I shoved a brick into my stomach...
I was kinda full but loathed the thought of leaving without having tasted dessert, since I'd been told that the pastry chef was pretty talented. I ended up taking the Oreo crusted key lime tart, whipped cream. Visually it wasn't what I expected at all... The thin Oreo crust was at the bottom, topped by a layer of key lime cream and a thin disc of caramelized sugar on top. Texture-wise it felt more like crème brûlée. Thankfully the portion was small, and there wasn't too much whipped cream on top. The lime-flavored sauce was also very nice, and the acidity of the whole thing helped balance out the rather heavy meal.
So I finally came to taste Gray Kunz's creations, but I walked away from a strange feeling. I had expected heavy use of Asian ingredients and light touches, but found the meal to be heavier than most of the high-end French meals I have had in town. I did not taste these, but my friends complained about how heavy the vegetable sides were. The heavy use of cream just screamed "American", and not the modern, contemporary American that I'd grown accustomed to, either. This will probably end up being another one of those places where I won't find myself returning to...not because anything was horribly wrong, but because it just isn't my cup of tea.
original blogpost with wine notes and pictures: http://chi-he-wan-le.blogspot.com/2010/04/delicious-but-too-rich-for-my-blood.html
How much did you spend?
900
Overall Rating
Good
Exceeded expectation
I waited a good few months before patronizing, and wasn't disappointed at all. The service was a bit uneven but overall quite attentive.
Starter - prawn salad - very fresh prawn with tangy salsa. Great start to a meal.
Main - veal - I normally don't like veal but the staff highly recommended it. Not disappointed! Ample portion, tender and juicy meat, packed with flavors.
How much did you spend?
600
Overall Rating
Good
Really impressed
Was really impressed by the food, the decor, and definitely hands down the bathroom with the best view!
The restaurant was smaller than it looks in photos, although the bar is really cool.
A special mention must be made for their head sommelier, Kimberly Drake. She does an amazing job. Really attentive staff, good service.
Must trys: the steak tartare, and the steamed sea bass in a watercress ginger coriander bouillon. Delicious and light.
How much did you spend?
Around $500 per person without wine
Gray revisted
Sunday brunch yesterday @ Cafe Gray Deluxe was relaxing, and delicious.
Started with a steak tartare, which had a unique gray ketchup-style sauce and potato chips (crisps) which I could not stop eating.
This was followed by a light seabass in a delicious clear soup.
Finished the 3 course meal with a rum chocolate toast. Sinful but again, well worth it!
Great cafe!
How much did you spend?
400 per head excluding wine
Disappointing
While the space is lovely and the views impressive, the food does not match.
Some of the dishes were tasty and enjoyable, except for my main which was tasteless, and why are the portion sizes so small? Not sure I will go back.
How much did you spend?
$500 per head for lunch
Great start!
A few things need ironing out but overall the team is doing something right. High expectations for a restaurant bearing Gray Kunz's name and the food doesn't disappoint. Only complaint is that the set lunch portion is small for most people.
How much did you spend?
$350 at lunch
new kid on the block
A fantastic addition to the Pacific Place group of restaurants. Penthouse views, with beautiful interiors, matched by a cool, but quiet open kitchen. Tables are elegant, but without table clothes. Could this be casual chic?
The food is fantastic. The menu is quite limited, but the food is really good.
I had the crab bisque, and the coq au vin. Was very impressed by the coq au vin, as they deboned the chicken, and the taste of the sauce is incredible.
Service is still green, but hope that would change soon, once the place is run-in.
How much did you spend?
550
Excellent flavors
Having only opened for a few weeks, they have been doing a good job. decent service and great decor. I used to frequent Cafe Gray in NYC. I would consider this outlet to be a bit more toned down but maybe its because I only ate lunch set there. Chef Kunz was actually there in the kitchen making sure everything flows smoothly. His food is always pungent, perfect for those who love strong flavors. HIGHLY recommend the Coq Au Vin, its the best! Im going back in a week to try the dinner. So far its shaping up to be a great addition to HK.
How much did you spend?
$450/pp
Cocktail
Cafe Grey Deluxe is just that Deluxe!
Start off at the Bar where the charming and knowledgable "Sam" will guild you through the list of cocktail & spirits. Ask him to create a special cocktail just for you.
The Bar snack are a nice change from chips, nuts and japanese nibbles.
If your perkish the additional snack menu is limited.
The menu is simple and well priced.
The wine list is well worth a look with a few hidden jems, yet a little pricy.
Overall a welcome addition to the area.
"Oh" Check out the toilets Felix eat your heart out!
How much did you spend?
$1200