Everyone (including C) seemingly loves Chiu Chow cuisine these days during the winter time. The endearing and exciting Chiu Chow cuisine in Hong Kong can perhaps be traced to one of the well-known Chiu Chow restaurants-- ChiuChow Garden. It serves tons of hearty and comfort traditional Chiu Chow food, but it's not done in the innovative, contemporary way, and that's the joy of capturing the essence and authenticity of Chiu Chow dishes. As D's friends just flew in from New York to visit for a few days, we decided to bring them there for dinner.
Located at the basement of Jardine House in Central, ChiuChow Garden worked this particular cuisine the old-fashioned Chiu Chow way, and that included the calming and simple decoration, and a brightly lit, casual setting which was perfect for gathering for a large group. Our only complaint might be that the staff could be more attentive. Dinner was priced at around $200 to $300 per head which was not expensive compared with the norm for dinner in Central.
(1) The first course we ordered was 蒜片牛仔粒 Stirred-Fried Diced Beef with Garlic ($68). Thanks to the tenderness and juiciness of the beef together with the accompanying sauce, this dish was bright and refreshing. The fried garlics on the beef were deliciously crunchy and added an interesting flavour to the dish.
(2) C specifically requested the 火功鹹菜胡椒豬肚湯 Pig's Tripe Soup with Salty Vegetables & Pepper ($118) which delivered a lasting impression, with the perfectly enticing taste of spiciness from the white pepper. White pepper is apparently good for your stomach, and this traditional soup was therefore perfect in winter as it kept our stomachs warm for a long period of time. But our dining companion, Dev, noted that it was too salty for his liking.
(3) The 杏片奇味蝦球 Sautéed Prawns ($148) D's friend Romo ordered was served with almonds and in mayonnaise dressing and it was an epic dish that night. The dish not only had an attractive appearance but the deliciously creamy mayonnaise dressing certainly boasted a distinctive, utterly alluring taste to the adoring prawns!
(4) The 碧綠珠菜川椒雞 Sautéed Sliced Chicken & Vegetables in Chiujew Sauce ($98) was another classic that was sheer deliciousness. The chicken was fantastically grilled with a flavourful aroma. The spicy Chiujew sauce was an excellent match with the dish. D's other friend, Tong, was surprised to discover the deep-fried crunchy vegetables were edible, which further elevated the appeal of this dish!
(5) The 潮州家鄉煎蠔烙 Pan-Fried Baby Oysters with Scrambled Egg ($88) was another one of our favourites that evening. The fresh oysters made the omelette more gooey and pleasantly moist than we expected.
(6) Lastly, the famous Chiu Chow style dessert 鴛鴦水晶包 Steamed duo crystal dumplings ($28/4 pieces) arrived. It was comprised of lotus or red bean in the middle. Although they were very filling and sweet, they were definitely worth the last inch of our stomach.
Overall remarks: Dinner at ChiuChow Garden was a melting-pot of dazzling, shimmering, and classic Chiu Chow dishes. We all thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at ChiuChow Garden, especially D's friends who were impressed by the delightful and classic Chiu Chow dishes that perhaps you could only find in nowhere but here!
Food: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Ambience: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Service: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
INFO
Located at the basement of Jardine House in Central, ChiuChow Garden worked this particular cuisine the old-fashioned Chiu Chow way, and that included the calming and simple decoration, and a brightly lit, casual setting which was perfect for gathering for a large group. Our only complaint might be that the staff could be more attentive. Dinner was priced at around $200 to $300 per head which was not expensive compared with the norm for dinner in Central.
(1) The first course we ordered was 蒜片牛仔粒 Stirred-Fried Diced Beef with Garlic ($68). Thanks to the tenderness and juiciness of the beef together with the accompanying sauce, this dish was bright and refreshing. The fried garlics on the beef were deliciously crunchy and added an interesting flavour to the dish.
(2) C specifically requested the 火功鹹菜胡椒豬肚湯 Pig's Tripe Soup with Salty Vegetables & Pepper ($118) which delivered a lasting impression, with the perfectly enticing taste of spiciness from the white pepper. White pepper is apparently good for your stomach, and this traditional soup was therefore perfect in winter as it kept our stomachs warm for a long period of time. But our dining companion, Dev, noted that it was too salty for his liking.
(3) The 杏片奇味蝦球 Sautéed Prawns ($148) D's friend Romo ordered was served with almonds and in mayonnaise dressing and it was an epic dish that night. The dish not only had an attractive appearance but the deliciously creamy mayonnaise dressing certainly boasted a distinctive, utterly alluring taste to the adoring prawns!
(4) The 碧綠珠菜川椒雞 Sautéed Sliced Chicken & Vegetables in Chiujew Sauce ($98) was another classic that was sheer deliciousness. The chicken was fantastically grilled with a flavourful aroma. The spicy Chiujew sauce was an excellent match with the dish. D's other friend, Tong, was surprised to discover the deep-fried crunchy vegetables were edible, which further elevated the appeal of this dish!
(5) The 潮州家鄉煎蠔烙 Pan-Fried Baby Oysters with Scrambled Egg ($88) was another one of our favourites that evening. The fresh oysters made the omelette more gooey and pleasantly moist than we expected.
(6) Lastly, the famous Chiu Chow style dessert 鴛鴦水晶包 Steamed duo crystal dumplings ($28/4 pieces) arrived. It was comprised of lotus or red bean in the middle. Although they were very filling and sweet, they were definitely worth the last inch of our stomach.
Overall remarks: Dinner at ChiuChow Garden was a melting-pot of dazzling, shimmering, and classic Chiu Chow dishes. We all thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at ChiuChow Garden, especially D's friends who were impressed by the delightful and classic Chiu Chow dishes that perhaps you could only find in nowhere but here!
Food: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Ambience: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Service: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
INFO
潮江春 ChiuChow Garden (website)
UB2, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place,,Central 中環康樂廣場1號怡和大廈地庫2層
Telephone: 2525 8246
UB2, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place,,Central 中環康樂廣場1號怡和大廈地庫2層
Telephone: 2525 8246
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