British Beef is Back!

After a long ban on British beef by the Hong Kong Government, the hiatus is finally over! 

The Scottish Angus steaks made a loud comeback at great food hall on 25 August 2009, to the sound of bagpipes.  Overseeing the ceremony were the British Trade Commissioner, Ian Bailey, the St. Andrew's Society Chairlady, Fiona Donnelly, Oliver Win of Olivier Pacific Fine Food, together with the management of great.  The ceremony was followed by a cooking demonstration of beef wellington by executive chef Tim Broderick.

Those who are looking for angus steaks that possess a strong meaty and beefy flavour can find their perfect cut at great.  Great stuff!

Stylish Express Lunch

In response to the growing demand for a stylish lunch that can be prepared in a short time D.Diamond will launch a bento box lunch on 1 September.  This ever-changing lunch will be healthy, heart and superb, says the restaurant and will be served exclusively at the D.Bar. It says that the lunch will redefine the meaning of "getting a really quick bite to eat, allowing your senses be to be fully satisfied in just 30 minutes, without ever compromising on quality". It is at $98 and is served Monday through Friday. 

Man Ho Reopens

Man Ho Chinese Restaurant has reopened with a new look and a new menu. Chinese executive chef Ye Wen Chian has introduced some long lost Cantonese delicacies, "Some of the dishes are even older than me, like the sautéed sea whelk slices and scallops with breaded Yunnan ham. My culinary team and I are committed to delivering the best and traditional Cantonese dishes here in Man Ho, so whenever the guests miss Cantonese cuisine, I hope they will think of Man Ho instantly."  

Highlighted dishes include Steamed Shrimp dumplings with Mushrooms in XO sauce; Pork Knuckles in Soy Sauce; Pan-fried Frog Legs with Soy Sauce; Sautéed Sea Whelk Slices and Scallops with Breaded Yunnan Ham; Poached Vegetables with Fillet of Garoupa in Fish Broth; Fried Rice with Octopus in Abalone Sauce; Baked Supreme Shark's Fin Wrapped in Paper; and Sautéed Shark's Fin with Crab Meat and Egg.

Free Flow Wine

Café Kool restaurant presents a wine buffet, which is available for dinner on weekdays and for lunch and dinner every Saturday, Sunday and public holiday. Priced at only $168 per person, guests can enjoy an endless flow of over 20 varieties of red and white wines (old and new world) to complement their meals. 

Wok this Way and Win

For the first time ever in the Hong Kong hotel industry, two chefs from the JW Marriott embarked on an 11-day journey to five Asian cities just to research the food for a Friday and Saturday night buffet - Wok this Way, now available at The Lounge. The tour kicked off when the two chefs headed for Bangkok, then Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Ho Chi Minh City. The executive chef also created a blog (http://wokthiswayhk.com) of the trip that he is still maintaining, recently adding a recipe for satay. Having recently tried the buffet I can highly recommend it for both variety and authenticity.

When asked about how the concept came to be, the hotel's executive chef, Chef Hector said, "We embarked on this project with a very clear objective in mind - to offer a unique and exciting dining experience for our guests. I've always been fascinated by street food. It is one of the purest forms of cuisine anywhere in the world. Think about it, street food is a very competitive market. These guys cannot rely on expensive design, or fancy service - it's all about the food!  The only way to draw customers is to make your food better than anyone else, specialise in one or two dishes at the most, and have recipes finely tuned by years of experience. This in essence is what we are trying to achieve - real, unpretentious street cuisine, but in a clean and stylish environment." 

Some key highlights include Nasi Goreng, Vietnamese Spring Rolls, Rojak, Vietnamese Sandwiches, Penang Laksa, Satay, Pad Thai, Shrimp Crackers, Freshly-boiled Congee, Thai Ice Cream Sandwiches, and much, much more. 

And, until 5 September every diner will have a chance to win a prize from over 40 up for grabs, including hotel stays and dining vouchers. Plus it is excellent value for money at only $260 per adult and $185 for children.have image

Autumn Menu

Le Soleil has a new, autumn menu. Signature items include Stir-fried Escargots with Mushroom in Black Pepper Sauce, Vietnamese Duck Curry with Pumpkin, and Oxtail Glass Noodles in Curry Soup - made from executive chef Dennis Wong's secret family recipe.

Also on the menu is a new Tea Set menu is available from 3pm to 6pm daily featuring a selection of Le Soleil's other signature combination such as selection of escargots glass noodles in curry soup, roasted pork with lemongrass tossed with gold glass noodles and French bread stuffed with goose liver paste and Vietnamese sausage. This menu includes a choice of drink: guava cooler or peach cooler and costs just $55 per person.

Botan Ebi Debut

Yamm has introduced Japan's Botan Ebi prawn to the all-you-can-eat dinner buffet. The Botan Ebi is being served alongside a selection of other prawn dishes including Himi Amaebi Sashimi with Saffron Oil; Botan Ebi Sushi and Wasabi Crab Roe; Karuma Prawn and Ohba Dumpling; Tiger Prawn Yakitori with Black Sesame and Miso Honey Sauce; and Australian Red Prawn Yuzu Soba with Edamame.