Bistronomique
on 26 November, 2012
I am back in Hong Kong just for a quick overnight trip. I decided to visit Bistronomique upon the advice of fellow foodie friends AYFKM and SHOT. I would have visited sooner but the not so accessible Kennedy Town location always put me off. However, on this trip I was able to sneak in a quick lunch before heading off to the airport.
This smallish bistro has a nice menu that consists of hearty bistro fare like Steak Tartare, Terrines, an interesting Foie Gras Torchon, Sausages made in-house and the like. They also have a good value HK$99 two-course set lunch or three courses for HK$132. I was not too happy with the set lunch offerings, so I initially wanted to order ala Carte. However, the two items that I wanted: Steak Tartare and Bouillabaisse were both not available. I then decided to have the set menu but I supplemented it with an appetizer and dessert.
I was initially served a deconstructed Caesar Salad with a perfectly poached Egg. This was quite standard but, I nevertheless enjoyed as the greens were cool and crisp, plus I love anything with poached eggs. Then, the star of my meal arrived. Oven Baked Herb Encrusted Bone Marrow topped with Escargot Butter and Escargot pieces(HK$110). Both AYFKM and SHOT were raving about this particular dish, so I made sure that I ordered it. It was decadent, and well balanced. The herbs and escargot did not overpower, while the marrow was easy to scoop out and did not break off. This is a sure sign of excellent cooking technique. Bravo!
My main course was a forgettable Barbecued Baby Back Ribs that I barely touched. I found it tough and dry. After I had this, I felt a twinge of regret, as I should have stuck to ordering off the menu instead. I am sure that I would have enjoyed the Frog Legs Two Ways (HK$88) instead. The bright side is that now I have a reason to make a return visit as I definitely want to try Bistronomique’s other offerings and of course, to have a second crack at that marrow.
Dessert saved the day though as I ordered a Lemon Tart with Homemade Hazelnut Ice Cream (HK$52). Its more sour than sweet flavor is, as I like it. The use of quality ingredients was in evidence. The addition of a scoop of hazelnut ice cream served as an adequate foil.
Main course aside; I am not deterred from planning a second visit during my next trip. I have a feeling that given the right plan of action, which by the way I am plotting as I write this, I will have a great meal at Bistronomique.
Bistronomique
GF 1B Davis Street
Kennedy Town
Hong Kong
Tel: +852 28188266
Email: bistronomique@gmail.com
Closed for lunch Mondays
LABELS: Bistronomique, Hong Kong, Sanju
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Post a commentNOVEMBER 26, 2012 10:48 AM
elle said...
I think you will write a wonderful third person piece and I am not convinced I will go to Bistronomique when I go to HK. Thanks for the great write-up! Such a nice, polished blog. :)
NOVEMBER 26, 2012 11:34 AM
elle said...
btw, what is this "right plan of action?" call first?
NOVEMBER 26, 2012 12:56 PM
sanju said...
Hi Lani, The right plan of action is yes call for a reservation, but also come prepared with plan b-plan j. that way all eventualities are covered. Thanks for stopping by.
NOVEMBER 26, 2012 4:38 PM
Lynne-Enroute.com said...
Nice stuff! If you're in Hong Kong and want a sleek dinner overlooking the Hong Kong skyline, reserve a table at Hutong. We jsut came from there a month ago, and it was fantastic! Prepare to pay a bit, though.
NOVEMBER 26, 2012 5:13 PM
sanju said...
Hi Lynne, The last time I went to Hutong was when they just opened many years ago. My favorites at that time were the Prawns with Salted Egg Yolk and the Crispy Boneless Lamb Ribs. I also liked the way they decorated their restrooms. I hope that you were able to take a look at them on your recent trip. Alas, I have not gone back since. After hearing from you, I will add Hutong to my list of possibles when I return to Hong Kong. Thank you for your comment and please do continue to stop by.
NOVEMBER 26, 2012 7:40 PM
alicia said...
Very nicely written. Honest, informative, Enjoyed reading it:)
NOVEMBER 27, 2012 10:53 AM
sanju said...
Thank you Alicia.
NOVEMBER 27, 2012 11:43 AM
Lynne-Enroute.com said...
The lambs are still delicious :) We just haven't had time to write it down into the blog. In terms of beauty, Hutong is hard to beat in aesthetics. Food taste, personally, I think you can get better tasting stuff at a quarter of its price :P