Thursday, July 31, 2014

La Vache!

La Vache!
48 Peel Street, Central
Hong Kong

This bistro-style steakhouse is decent and reasonably priced. I can't say the steak is overrated because its price point is definitely on the mark. However, I would be surprised if this restaurant continues to succeed without adding to its one-item menu.

The dessert cart is more interesting: the hazelnut pastry is rich and creamy, but does not leave a sugary aftertaste. One wonders if this is made in house or outsourced.



Tuesday, July 29, 2014

長龍食府

長龍食府
上環畢街11號地下


Steamed pork with salted egg yolk.

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Nooodles (Kuala Lumpur)

Nooodles
Satellite Terminal
Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Well-flavored Penang fish-based noodles, with the fish meat melting into a pungent, extremely flavorful soup base.

Penang fish-based noodles.




Monday, July 21, 2014

Sentul Ah Yap Charcoal Hokkien Mee (Kuala Lumpur)

Sentul Ah Yap Charcoal Hokkien Mee (冼都阿葉福建面)
Publika Shopping Gallery
Kuala Lumpur

Hokkien mee is the signature dish here. Cooked with old charcoal fire, it should impart a sweet, dense flavor from soy sauce and a tinge of smokiness from the charcoal. Unfortunately, as reviewed, it is rather a let-down as it is devoid of any characteristics. Beef noodle and stir-fry morning glory, on the other hand, are quite up to par. Sauces are all-you-can-consume, and are quite delicious.

Hokkien mee.

Beef noodles.

Morning glory.

Sauces.


Food court at KLCC (Kuala Lumpur)

Signatures Food Court
Suria KLCC
Kuala Lumpur

Fabulous fish-based noodles at the food court.



Thursday, July 10, 2014

Bread rolls in Bavaria

Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Bread rolls.

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

A private kitchen (Germany)

A private Kitchen, Germany

Schweinebraten, with aromatic crackling and a sweet beer reduction sauce, and bread dumpling.


A private kitchen (Germany)

A private kitchen, Germany

A stunning Träubleskuchen, with fresh red currants from personal farm. The sharp tartness of the redcurrants cuts into the sweet meringue and savory tart base. Heavenly.


Monday, July 7, 2014

Alpenrose am See (Schwangau)

Alpenrose am See
Alpseestrasse 27
87645 Hohenschwangau

Stunning views over Alpsee and decent continental European fare.







Dallmayr im Ladengeschäft (München)

Dallmayr im Ladengeschäft
Dienerstrasse 14-15
80331 München

Delightful fig pastry.

2 stars to the pastry.


Sunday, July 6, 2014

Pfälzer Residenz Weinstube (München)

Pfälzer Residenz Weinstube
Residenzstrasse 1
80333 München

Alsatian Flammkuchen, washed down with a dry riesling from Weingut Hanewald-Schwerdt, Leistadt. Delightful.


A private kitchen (München)

A private kitchen, München

Wonderful tafelspitz and summer berries, under the gentle kisses of the Bavarian sun.





Saturday, July 5, 2014

Schweinshaxe at Viktualienmarkt (München)

Viktualienmarkt
Viktualienmarkt 3
80331 München

Outstanding pork knuckle and hefeweizen.





Sonnenalm (Aschau)

Sonnenalm
An der Bergbahn 8
83229 Aschau im Chiemgau

Kaiserschmarrn and Viennese iced coffee atop Kampenwand.




Friday, July 4, 2014

Heinz Winkler (Aschau)

Heinz Winkler
Kirchplatz 1
Aschau im Chiemgau
83229 Aschau im Chiemgau

1 star to the restaurant.















Café in Herrenchiemsee

Café in Herrenchiemsee
83209 Herrenchiemsee

Delightful strudel amongst Ludwig's palatial extravagance and caressing summer warmth.



Thursday, July 3, 2014

Zum Franziskaner (München)

Zum Franziskaner
Residenzstraße 9
80333 München



Tantris (München)

Tantris
Johann-Fichte-Straße 7
80805 München

1 star to the restaurant.









Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Restaurant Dallmayr (München)

Restaurant Dallmayr
Dienerstraße 14
80331 München

There are meals that you don't want to forget, and there are others that no matter what you do, you won't forget. This visit to Dallmayr belongs to the second category. Many dishes stand out, including the pork chin, in which the umami flavors of the sardine serve a good counterpoint to the robustness of the pork. In the ray dish, freshness of the clams dances merrily with the floral bouquet of the birch and elder. The "baked potatoe" is essentially a potato puree reconstructed into its solid baked form. The entire meal is a complex symphony with different strands of flavors coming to the fore at different parts of the evening. In the end, it would be short-sighted to favor any particular dish as the brilliance is settled in the complete experience. Also not to be missed: the digestif cart.

3 stars to the restaurant; 3 stars to the pork chin and "baked potatoe".



Welcome towel.

Menu.

Amuse-bouche 1.

Amuse-bouche 2.

Bread.

Crab cannelloni, sea urchin butter and chicory.

Bone marrow soup.

Pork chin, tomato and spiced toast sardine.

Ray, common cockle and kefir birch sauce, elder blossom.

Smoked asparagus - lukewarm pine nut cream and Sot-l'y-laisse.

Cherry soup.

Cockerel breast and leg, broad leaved garlic and chanterelles.

Raclette-cheese with rind, braised vegetables sauce, chives potato.

Baked potatoe, snails and sour cream.

Medlar, white chocolate, olive.

Healthy grains.

Chocolates.

Wines.