Showing posts with label Modern European. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Modern European. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Whisk@Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong ★★★

Modern French Cuisine w/ Japanese Influence. Love everything in the tasting menu. Perfect portions. Kuheiji sake now available. Lunch Tasting Menu $468 HKD for 4 courses/ $688 for 6 courses (no supplement on starters & sweets) per person. Free corkage on Mondays. 











The Mira Hong Kong
5/F 118 Nathan Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
2315 5999
https://www.themirahotel.com/hong-kong/en/dining/whisk/

Monday, October 14, 2024

Whisk@Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong ★★★

Impressive Modern French Cuisine w/ Japanese Influence. Love everything in the tasting menu. Perfect portions. Uni surcharge was well worth it. Amazing wines. $888 HKD per person. Free corkage on Mondays. 

Spanner Crab Crudo (ASC)
kaviari caviar, cauliflower, shellfish jelly
add 25g uni $168 HKD surcharge

2007 Manuel Manzaneque Chardonnay Especial
limited edition of 2,040 bottles only
aged in French new oak barrel for 12 months

Decanter Gold Medal Winner Manuel Manzaneque Nuestro Syrah 2006
aged in French oak barrel for 14 months

古越龍山花雕20年日本版
Gu Yue Long Shan Huadiao Wine 20 Years Japanese Edition (wooden box)

2007 Manuel Manzaneque Chardonnay Especial
limited edition of 2,040 bottles only
aged in French new oak barrel for 12 months

2007 Manuel Manzaneque Chardonnay Especial
limited edition of 2,040 bottles only
aged in French new oak barrel for 12 months

Bread Service with Brioche

Amuse Bouche

Spanner Crab Crudo (ASC)
kaviari caviar, cauliflower, shellfish jelly

Kanpachi KombuJime
Fukuoka mikan, dashi jelly, maple momji

Rougie Roasted Duck Foie Gras
muscat, verjuice, sweetcorn, buckwheat

Crispy Scale Amadai
bouillabaisse, saffron rouille

Decanter Gold Medal Winner Manuel Manzaneque Nuestro Syrah 2006
aged in French oak barrel for 14 months

Westholme M7 Wagyu Beef Tenderloin
truffle anna potato, red wine sauce

Banoffee Feuillette
candied pecan, mascarpone, caramel, banana ice cream

Petit Four

Bottoms Up

The Mira Hong Kong
5/F 118 Nathan Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
2315 5999
https://www.themirahotel.com/hong-kong/en/dining/whisk/

Saturday, November 4, 2023

Manzke@West LA ★★

Michelin Star Modern European with Asian/ Japanese Influence. Space used to be picca restaurant. Dishes were nice. Service can be better and more attentive with better explanation in general. Tasting menu $295 per person. Classic Wine Pairing $165. Non-alcoholic Zero Proof Pairing $95. Water charge $5 per person. Dinner was 3.5 hours. Advanced reservation via Tock. Valet parking or limited metered street parking.

Tostada
blue fin tuna, salsa fresca, mezcal margarita


Sake



Zero Proof Pairing: Watermelon, Thai Basil, Leitz Eins Zwei Zero Sparkling Riesling

Japanese Hamachi
rocky sweet melon, strawberry nuoc cham

NV Billecart-Salmon Rosé


Zero Proof Pairing: Tomato-Peach, Basil, Calamansi Vinegar



Brioche
rodolphe le meunier normandy butter


Norwegian King Crab
sungold tomatoes, plums, smoked trout roe

NV Claude Cazaks, Blanc de Blancs, Cuvée Vive,
Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Grand Cru



Zero Proof Pairing: Eric Bordelet "Perlant" Jus de Pommes a Sydre

Kaluga Queen Caviar
king crab, hokkaido uni chawanmushi, brown butter dashi

2020 Willi Schaefer, Graacher Domprobst, Kabinett, Mosel


Zero Proof Pairing: Martini & Rossi Floreale n/a Vermouth Bianco, Thai Curry, Melon

Heirloom Tomato Soup
thai curry


Zero Proof Pairing: Nishi Sensha Green Tea

Japanese Kinmedai
chanterelle mushrooms, rede flame grapes, sauce vin jaune

Italian White Truffle available for additional $95 per person

2020 Guy Robin, Montée De Tonnerre Premier Cru, Chablis


Honeynut Squash Agnolotti

2019 Camille Giroud, 1er Cru Aux Clous, Savigny-lés-Beaune


Zero Proof Pairing: Hibisicusm Rooibos Tea, Blackberry, Banyuls Vinegar, Verjus Rouge


Liberty Farms Sonoma Duck
shinko pear, spiced cider-jus

2012 Clos du Marquis, Saint-Julien


Miyazaki Wagyu Striploin
matsutake mushrooms, sauce bordelaise



Zero Proof Pairing: Horchata, Coconut, Almond, Cardamom

Tamai Farms Strawberries
crème brûlée

madelines

Hot Cocoa

Manzke
9575 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90035
manzkerestaurant.com