December 31, 2024
11:59 PM
by: Uhockey

“Best of” 2024 – Meals, Savories, Sweets

Best of 2024

Another year and another list, more informed than many but less so than others and every bit as subjective. In the end I find the exercise of cementing an order to the year’s “best” moments more and more helpful as time goes on. If nothing else I’ll have a quick reference when (or if) memories start to fade, right?

Overall 2024 was a good one for me despite very little actual change. Four “big” trips including one with family, plus the usual side quests for concerts and sports helped to break up a day-to-day that I truly do love. Sure a few small issues cropped up along the way, but on the whole progress greatly outweighed any setbacks.

In terms of dining suffice it to say that oceanfront destinations are rarely for the epicure, though learning to drive on the opposite side of the road is far easier in Fiji than it is in London. That noted, thanks to friends both new and old there was no shortage of great meals from Houston to Hong Kong whether on a beach, in a mall or along a lonely mountain road outside Florence.

I read a meme earlier this year that said “I don’t have a favorite place. I have my favorite people. And whenever I’m with my favorite people, it becomes my favorite place.” I disagree. I’d much rather eat solo at any of the places listed below than with friends at Applebee’s, but as the de facto organizer this is rarely an issue and I’m forever grateful that this little hobby now entering its 19th year has let me see so many great things and meet so many amazing people.

What follows is a list of the most memorable meals and bites over the last 365-days, many of them literally “the best” while others may have shined brighter than they normally would have due to the circumstances. Thanks to all the Chefs, GMs and Servers involved and equally as much to those who I was fortunate enough to break Bread with. As with last year, only one item per Restaurant in each category.

Worldwide Most Memorable Meals

1 ) Lido 84
2 ) Sérêvène
3 ) TATE Dining Room
4 ) Leopardo
5 ) Theodore Rex
6 ) Somni
7 ) The Chairman
8 ) Truly Pizza
9 ) Antica Osteria di Nandone
10 ) La Tienda Grande

Las Vegas Most Memorable Meals

1 ) Jean Georges Steakhouse
2 ) Michael Mina Restaurant
3 ) L’Atelier De Joël Robuchon
4 ) Esther’s Kitchen
5 ) EDO Gastro Tapas & Wine
6 ) Nicco’s Prime Cuts & Fresh Fish
7 ) La Fontaine
8 ) Carson Kitchen
9 ) Scotch 80 Prime
10 ) Mama Surang Thai Kitchen

Worldwide Savory Dishes

1 ) Leopardo: our ossetra caviar cured with country bacon salt & aged for 6 months, red flint polenta waffle, barbecue corn cob maple syrup, bordier butter

2 ) Banh Khot Lady: Banh Khot

3 ) Antica Osteria di Nandone: Bistecca alla Fiorentina

4 ) Theodore Rex: TAGLIOLINI WARMED IN CULTURED BUTTER, SEASONED WITH GULF OYSTER LIQUOR, MIGNONETTE

5 ) Ta Vie: Burnt “Shimonita” leek with Oscietra caviar with white butter sauce served with black truffle brioche toast

6 ) Lido 84: Fusilio 84h in Dates and Lagavulin Mostarda, Wild Pigeon, Foie Gras

7 ) The Chairman: Steamed Fresh Flowery Crab with Aged ShaoXing Wine, Fragrant Chicken Oil & Flat Rice Noodles

8 ) Truly Pizza: Sweet & Spicy – California Red Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Aged Mozzarella, Soppressata, Stracciatella, Mike’s Hot Honey, Basil

9 ) VEA: Sea Cucumber, HAIRY CRAB, 20 YEARS SHAOXING WINE, VINEGAR, STEAM BUN

10 ) Tacos Don Chuy Y Tacos de Birria Dona Silvia: Birria Tacos

Las Vegas Savory Dishes

1 ) Jean Georges Steakhouse: Morel mushrooms, shallots, chives, warm sabayon of smoked bacon, spring onion

2 ) Mother Wolf: LA MORTAZZA – mortadella di bologna, ricotta fresca, pistacchio di bronte, lemon agrumato

3 ) Scotch 80 Prime: BRAISED WAGYU SHORT RIB – PHO FLAVORS, FORBIDDEN RICE, SAVOY CABBAGE, SHAVED ROOT VEGETABLES

4 ) Metro Pizza: 86th Street Square Pie – Mozzarella Cheese, Tomato Sauce, Romano Cheese, Olive Oil, Old School Pepperoni, Basil

5 ) Mama Surang Thai Kitchen: Tableside Wagyu Crab Khao Soi – Wagyu Beef, Crab, Coconut Milk, Soy Sauce, Fish Sauce, Egg Noodles, Crispy Noodles, Cardamom, Ginger, Turmeric, Dried Chilis

6 ) Esther’s Kitchen: AGNOLOTTI – bacon + shallot + corn + jalapeno + bay scallop

7 ) La Fontaine: MAGRET DE CANARD – Crispy Skin Duck Breast, Parsnip Puree, Beets, Berries, Duck Jus

8 ) EDO Gastro Tapas & Wine: COD COCOCHAS – White Asparagus, Chantarelle, Meunière, Trout Roe

9 ) Al Solito Posto: Lasagna Al Forno – Handmade Pasta, Bolognese, Herbed Ricotta

10 ) Nicco’s Prime Cuts & Fresh Fish: 12oz Rosewood Farms American Wagyu Country Fried Steak – Sausage Gravy, Biscuit

Worldwide Sweet Dishes

1 ) Koffeteria: Mango Sticky Rice Danish

2 ) TATE Dining Room: ODE TO CHESTNUT – Soy Pastry Cream with Chestnut Mousse Soy Rice Ice Cream and Confit Chestnut

3 ) Amerigo 1934: EGG YOLK GELATO “LIKE THE OLD DAYS”

4 ) Tintoque: Vanilla flan, Bone Marrow custard, Beef fat caramel, Foie Gras

5 ) Lido 84: Crunchy Dark Chocolate, Burnt Milk

6 ) LungDimSum: Pineapple Bun with Cheese

7 ) Osteria alle Testiere: Bronte pistachio cake, Bronte pistachio gelato

8 ) Trattoria Sostanza: Meringue Cake

9 ) Maison Nico: Tart with Fig Jam, Fig Leaf Cream, Fresh Figs

10 ) Belon: PINEAPPLE MILLEFEUILLE WITH KAFFIR LIME AND PASTRY CREAM

Las Vegas Sweet Dishes

1 ) Delilah: GRANDMA’S GOOEY BUTTER CAKE – Guava Jam, Vanilla Bean Crème Fraîche, Makrut Lime

2 ) L’Atelier De Joël Robuchon: LE MAÏS – corn cake served warm, plum confit, sweet corn ice cream

3 ) Friendly Donut House: Apple Fritter

4 ) Carson Kitchen: BANOFFEE “PIE”, bailey’s pudding, chocolate crumble

5 ) Rosallie: Almond Croissant

6 ) EDO Gastro Tapas & Wine: BLACK TRUMPET MUSHROOMS – Coconut Gelato, Caviar, Squid Ink

7 ) La Fontaine: MILLE FEUILLE MINUTE – Caramelized Puff Pastry, Vanilla Diplomat Cream

8 ) Delmonico Steakhouse: EMERIL’S BANANA CREAM PIE – caramel sauce, chocolate shavings, whipped cream

9 ) Florentine Cafe: Sfogliatelle

10 ) Purple Potato Bakery: Young Coconut Pie

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December 25, 2024
10:05 AM
by: Uhockey

Happy Bakery (Wan Chai,) Hong Kong HK

Happy Cake Shop

Cookie Crust Egg Tart

Puff Pastry Egg Tart

Pineapple Bun

Pork Bun

Red Bean Mochi Pancake

Shuttered in summer of 2022 but reopened in Wan Chai shortly thereafter Happy Cake Shop remains a local favorite for Cream Puff Pastries plus Hong Kong classics such as Egg Tarts and Pineapple Buns.

Now located at 68 Queen’s Road East, staff still making Puff Pastry with Lard to create an extra crispy texture, owner Wong Siu-ping can frequently be found present from 06h30 or earlier until the small shop closes past 20h30.

Also selling savory Buns, one filled with BBQ Pork larger and more generously stuffed than most, fans of Red Bean will find a sticky Pancake stuffed with it while those fancying Egg Tarts will find the Macau-style ones decent but bested by high-walled Cookie Crust versions with 50% more Custard.

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December 25, 2024
8:05 AM
by: Uhockey

Bakehouse (Wan Chai,) Hong Kong HK

Bakehouse

Sourdough Egg Tart

Apple Pie Cookie

Irish Coffee Mont Blanc

Salted Caramel Gingerbread Donut

Should one ever wonder what happens when a classically trained Swiss Baker settles down in Hong Kong the ideal outcome is that of Grégoire Michaud whose blue bags hang as proudly from the arms of tourists as those from Chanel or Hermes.

Trained in the Michelin starred kitchens of five-star hotels, his Sourdough operation turned Brick & Mortar in Wan Chai mid-2018, Michaud’s rise to fame can largely be attributable to rethinking the Macau-style Egg Tart with laminated Sourdough and an intensely eggy-center that is just barely set when warm.

Known for lengthy queues and copious selfies at the threshold, Christmas Day additionally found the team hawking Seasonal specials including soft Apple Pie Cookies, a punchy Irish Coffee Mont Blanc and sticky-sweet Salted Caramel Gingerbread Donuts best enjoyed while seated lest one fancy wearing it.

www.bakehouse.hk

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December 24, 2024
6:45 PM
by: Uhockey

Lung King Heen, Hong Kong HK

Lung King Heen

BLÅ Copenhagen Organic Sparkling Tea Company – Jasmin White Tea, Darjeeling, Riesling

Wakame Cashews, Chili Sauce, XO Sauce, Fresno Chili Soy Sauce

Marinated Red Jellyfish with Vinegar, Ginger and Spring Onion & Barbecued Pork with Honey Sauce

Deep-fried Crab Shell Stuffed with Black Truffle, Onions and Fresh Crab Meat

Braised Star Grouper Soup with Pork, Vegetables and Quinoa

Wok-fried Wagyu Beef with Mushrooms, Bamboo shoots and Fungus

Braised Whole South African Abalone with Sea Cucumber in Oyster Sauce

Poached Australian Spinach with Maitake Mushrooms in Supreme Soup

Fried Rice with Taro, Diced Chicken and Preserved Vegetables

Chinese Black Tea with Rose

Chilled Pandan and Coconut Pudding with Hazelnuts

Baked Fermented Bean Curd Puff with Nuts & Sweetened Pork Marshmallow with Shredded Coconut

Amber Walnuts with Sesame

At one time the first Chinese Michelin 3* Restaurant, currently awarded two-stars, Lung King Heen resides on the 4th floor of Four Seasons Hong Kong with panoramic harbor views and the sort of service expected from a property serving some of Asia’s wealthiest persons.

Toqued by Chef Chan Yan Tak, a man with no formal culinary education who has been at the helm since 2002, Lung King Heen focuses on traditional Cantonese cuisine with globally sourced ingredients plus an extensive wine list and seasonal menus such as a holiday 9-course festive tasting complete with live caroling and instrumental arrangements.

Well regarded for Dim Sum Lunch, in particular Chef Chan’s Abalone Puff, Christmas Eve began with fragrant Red Jellyfish served alongside Honey-Barbecue Char Siu before an impeccable fried Crab perfumed by Onions and Black Truffles.

A master of double-boiled Soups, first featuring Star Grouper and Pork with Mushrooms in Supreme Soup coming later, Lung King Heen spares no expense when it comes to seared Wagyu nor fresh Abalone with Sea Cucumber in thick Oyster Sauce.

Offering organic Teas including a Sparkling blend from Copenhagen, plus complimentary Hot Tea with floral notes prior to Dessert, sweets follow Cantonese tradition from sophisticated Pandan Pudding to a Bean Curd Pastry and Pork Floss Marshmallows with Shredded Coconut.

www.fourseasons.com/hongkong/dining/restaurants/lung_king_heen

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December 24, 2024
12:00 PM
by: Uhockey

TATE Dining Room, Hong Kong HK

TATE Dining Room

Petits Salés – Mussel Tart with Razor Clam, Chicken Liver Parfait with Tofu

Ancient Tree White Tea

ODE TO CENTURY EGG – Century Egg Mimosa, Alaskan King Crab, Delicate Osmanthus Jelly

Housemade Brioche, Cultured Tofu Butter

XI Niu Tang Raw Pu-erh 2013

ODE TO ABALONE – Braised Fresh Abalone in Umami Essence, Pearl Barley, Lemongrass Foam

ODE TO MUSHROOM – Shiitake Mushroom, Earthy Mushroom Ragout, Black Truffle Sticky Rice

Housemade Sourdough, Housemade Tofu with Olive Oil

Wu Yuan Jian Rou Gui 2021

ODE TO DUCK – Roasted Beijing Duck with Five Spice, Hibiscus Strawberry and Plum Compote, Duck Wonton

Shi Zi Feng Bai Ji Guan 2023

ODE TO CHESTNUT – Soy Pastry Cream, Chestnut Mousse, Soy Rice Ice Cream, Confit Chestnut

Ginger Madeline

Baubles Mignardises Temptations – Strawberry Sponge Cake, Canele, Pistachio Financier with Lilly Bulb, Coffee Choux with Oyster Sauce, Fortune Cookie

Truffle Pear Cake

Trained as a graphic designer in New York City before culinary school in Bangkok Chef Vicky Lau originally opened TATE Dining Room in 2012, a move to the current location followed by her second Michelin Star for food that balances Chinese ideas with French technique.

Designed as “edible stories,” Lau’s concept following Chilean poet Pablo Neruda’s “All the Odes” collection, it is at leather-lined tables surrounded by a soft palate that diners are taken on a journey of memories with each plate focused on a single ingredient while balanced flavors and depth are matched to a tea pairing explained at length by the sommelier.

On this day a special 5-course holiday celebration, elegant Petits Salés followed by Custard reminiscing Century Egg in its idyllic form, the former recipient of the Asia’s Best Female Chef from w50b takes on Abalone alongside Pearl Barley with Pickles and Citrus accents that emphasize each flavor without hiding any of them.

Situated on the second floor, but seemingly miles from the Christmas bustle below, Breads accompany certain courses with housemade Spreads such as Sourdough to cleanse the palate between bites of an umami-laden Mushroom Tart with Black Truffle Sticky Rice.

Decidedly Chinese in a preparation of Peking Duck, crisp Skin and juicy Flesh alongside a bowl of dainty Wontons, Dessert seizes attention with taste, texture and presentation prior to finishing the meal with a Mignardises cart and a seasonal Cake should one have the foresight to pre-order.

www.tate.com.hk

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December 24, 2024
9:00 AM
by: Uhockey

Joy Hing’s Roasted Meat, Hong Kong HK

Joy Hing Roasted Meat

Sour Plum Tea

Three treasures – BBQ Pork, Soy Sauce Chicken, Roast Duck

Founded during the Qing Dynasty and owned by the Teochew family to this day a visit to Joy Hing’s Roasted Meat features recipes steeped in tradition, the move to Hennessy Road over forty years ago doing nothing to change the focus while Bib Gourmand recognition by Michelin has fueled long lines since 2016.

Considered Hong Kong’s best Restaurant for Char Siu, though the small kitchen also prides itself on various types of Poultry, and although the space itself suggests low expectations both Food and service are exceptional.

Defined as “continuity of prosperity,” a packed house just moments after opening on Christmas Eve suggesting truth to the name, Sour Plum Tea bottled by ownership proves an ideal partner to “Three Treasures” on top of Rice – the steamed Chicken in Soy soft and tender while both BBQ Pork and roast Duck see crispy Skin overlying complex spices and rendered Fat atop juicy Flesh.

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December 24, 2024
8:55 AM
by: Uhockey

Hashtag B (Causeway Bay,) Hong Kong HK

Hashtag B

Coldbrew Coffee

Pandan Flat Croissant

Pineapple Bun

Taro Mochi Bun

Pistachio Tart

Cookie Crust Egg Tart

Napoleon Tart

Previously with several locations, but now generating queues in Causeway Bay, Hashtag B has earned accolades for their modern interpretations of traditional Hong Kong Pastries such as the Pineapple Bun and Egg Custard Tarts including their famous “Napoleon” version that emerges hot from the oven at 09h00.

Pricey by local Bakery standards, classic Cookie Crust Tarts $12HKD and the 27-layer masterpiece surrounding barely-set Custard $18, Hashtag B also features a creamy Pistachio Tart surrounded by Puff-Pastry plus #forthegram favorites like Flat Croissants and purple Taro Buns.

www.hashtag-b.com

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December 23, 2024
6:13 PM
by: Uhockey

Ta Vie, Hong Kong HK

Ta Vie

Rosebuds, Monkey-pick Oolong Tea from Fujian China

Wheat and Rye Bread, Housemade Ricotta, Housemade Cultured Butter

Grilled Abalone, Green Beans, Artichoke, Basil, Abalone Liver Pesto

Housemade Fresh Pasta, Aonori Sauce, Hokkaido Uni

Burnt Shimonita Leek, Oscietra Caviar, Beurre Blanc, Black Truffle Brioche Toast

Pan-seared Brittany Blue Lobster, Pied Blue Mushroom, Tubu Japanese Whelk, Japanese Gobo Burdock

Roasted Bresse Chicken, Baby Potato Gratin, White Truffle

Sweet Fruit Tea

Pear and Champagne Mousse with Bergamot Marmalade in small Pear, RSRV Blanc de Blancs

Japanese White Strawberry, Pistachio Cream, Pistachio Sablé, White Meringue

Chocolate Pudding with Kaffir Lime

Ta Vie 旅 means “Your Life” in French, “Journey” in Japanese, and with the ethos of both cultures in mind the Michelin 3* Restaurant from Chef Hideaki Sato focuses on premier ingredients prepared simply at the height of their season inside intimate confines.

Embattled during the pandemic, and now operating with only six employees from kitchen to hostess stand, guests are seated at posh tables surrounded by polished black and tile while staff attends to every need from carefully selected Teas to housemade Butter alongside piping-hot Bread.

Seasonal but not constrained by region, Chef Sato instead reaching to Japan, China and Europe for the best products available, December 23 offered only one menu beginning with premium Abalone atop tender Artichoke followed by hand-cut Pasta dressed by Seaweed Sauce and creamy Hokkaido Uni.

Served several dishes by Chef Sato himself, a buttered Leek supporting abundant Caviar revealed beneath char the first, Blue Lobster followed amidst Whelks and Burdock before a grand finale of Bresse Chicken liberally showered by White Truffles.

Paced appropriate to each diner, no lulls despite such a small staff, Hideaki emerged from the kitchen again to pour Champagne around his sugar-crystal “Pear” before rounding out the evening with complimentary sweet Tea, Strawberries with Pistachios and thick Chocolate Pudding kissed by Citrus.

www.tavie.com.hk

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December 23, 2024
5:55 PM
by: Uhockey

Pierre Herme Paris, Hong Kong HK

Pierre Herme Paris

Alto – Gingerbread Cream, Salt Caramel

Infiniment Praline Pistache – Pistachio Praline

Infiniment Caramel – Salted Butter Caramel

Infiniment Vanille de Madagascar – Madagascar Vanilla

Tucked away on the third floor of IFC Mall, the location poorly demarcated on Google Maps, Pierre Herme’s Hong Kong outpost focuses entirely on the legend’s iconic Macarons to the tune of roughly $6USD each and a minimum of four in a small tin.

Focused on all the classics plus a few seasonal specials suffice it to say the choice of Pierre Herme versus the competition is like choosing Vacheron Constatin over Rolex in that only the truly discerning will care, even though the difference in quality is evident.

www.pierreherme.hk

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December 23, 2024
1:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Amber, Hong Kong HK

Amber

Shiso Sorbet, Cocoa Butter / Jalapeno Kombucha / Mussels Mousse, Leek Cream, Pickled Mussels

House Sourdough, Cashew Butter

Duck Foie Gras, Ginseng, Macvin, Nashi Pear, Coconut Croissant

Aka Uni, Cauliflower, Lobster, Royal Cristal Caviar, Acipenser Schrenckii X Huso Dauricus, Gold Leaf, Wakame Crisps

Everything of the Ping Yuen Chicken, King Crab, Morel Mushroom, Vin Jaune D’Arbois, Sticky Rice

Persimmon, Isesou Miyako Malted Koji Rice, Sake Leese, Kuromai Black Rice

Single Origin Ethiopian Pour Over Coffee

Monkey Picked Tea with Pear Butter, Caramel Madeline, Coconut Cookie, Fresh Fruit

Found on The Landmark Mandarin Oriental Hotel’s 7th floor Michelin 2 star and Green star Amber sees Dutch Chef Richard Ekkebus offering an elegant French menu entirely free of lactose amidst skyline views and a bright room featuring a sculpture made with 4,320 pieces of the Restaurant’s eponymous material.

Secluded from the bustling shops below with gilded accents, servers fluent in a multitude of languages catering to every detail of the experience, diners are invited to choose from various prix-fixe menus including a curtailed lunch to which some of Amber’s signatures can be added for a supplemental fee.

Sourcing Ingredients from only top producers, all of the Produce organic and plant-based alternatives to plastic contributing to sustainability efforts, amuse bouche sees Shiso Sorbet give way to fiery Kombucha and pickled Mussels fully awakening the palate for creamy Foie Gras Torchon kissed by Giseng spread atop Coconut Milk Viennoiserie.

Not forgetting piping-hot Sourdough adjacent Cashew Butter, though filling up on Bread is ill-advised, Ekkebus’ signature Red Sea Urchin is a highly recommended splurge thanks to a hefty dollop of Caviar plus Lobster and Cauliflower Panna Cotta beneath.

Continuing with an exploration of local Chicken, three preparations including a Wing stuffed with Sticky Rice and Breast supporting King Crab dazzling alongside Morels, Dessert begins with Persimmons lent texture by puffed Rice followed by a selection of Mignardises including a warm Madeline and shaken Pear Butter with Tea.

www.mandarinoriental.com/en/hong-kong/the-landmark/dine/amber

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December 23, 2024
10:10 AM
by: Uhockey

Yat Lok Restaurant, Hong Kong HK

Yat Lok Roast Goose Restaurant

Iced Coffee

Crispy Pork and Dry Noodles

Lower Goose Quarter

Established in 1957, and run by the same family at its Central location since 2011, Yat Lok has become synonymous with Roast Goose in Hong Kong thanks to a lengthy process that has become so consistently excellent that the Restaurant receives a star from Michelin annually.

Busy from open to close beginning at 10h00 Monday through Saturday, a queue and shared tables expected with HKD the only acceptable form of payment, laminated menus are bilingual which helps with service that is rushed and assertive.

Also offering BBQ Pork, Soy Sauce Chicken and crispy Pork Belly, the latter faultless atop Lai Fun Noodles with or without Broth, the amount of Goose ordered should be dictated by hunger with a “Lower Goose Quarter” easily enough to feed one thanks to the supple Leg underlying glistening Skin that is crisp yet yielding and even better as diners progress to the slices of Breast.

Posted in Coffee, Food, Hong Kong, Pork, Vacation, Yat Lok, Yat Lok Restaurant, Yat Lok Roast Goose, Yat Lok Roast Goose Restaurant Tagged Belly, Breast, Breasts, Coffee, Cream, Crispy Pork, Crispy Pork and Dry Noodles, Dry Noodle, Dry Noodles, endoedibles, Food, Foodie, Goose, Goose Breast, Goose Leg, Greens, Hong Kong, Ice, Iced Coffee, Lai Fun, Lai Fun Noodles, Leg, Legs, Lower Goose Quarter, Michael Uzmann, Milk, Noodle, Noodles, Pasta, Pig, Pigs, Pork, Pork Belly, Roast Goose, Travel, Vacation, Yat Lok, Yat Lok Restaurant, Yat Lok Roast Goose, Yat Lok Roast Goose Restaurant

December 23, 2024
8:55 AM
by: Uhockey

Maria’s Bakery (Connaught Road,) Hong Kong HK

Maria’s Bakery

Pineapple Bun

Pork Bun

Salted Egg Yolk Cheese Tart with Mochi

Puff Pastry Egg Tart

Serving Hong Kong for more than fifty years Maria’s Bakery can be found on both sides of Victoria Harbor, and although Cookie Crust Egg Tarts don’t emerge from the oven until “after 9h00” the fact that each storefront bakes on-site suggests ongoing attention to detail.

A full-fledged Bakery, loaves of Bread and a variety of savory Buns highlighted by BBQ Pork for just 11.50HKD, it is inside or from a take-out queue that guests line up for fairly average Pineapple Buns or Portuguese-style Egg Tarts both outpaced by a liquid-center Egg Cheese Tart made chewy by Mochi.

www.facebook.com/Marias.Bakery

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December 19, 2024
6:36 PM
by: Uhockey

Lotus of Siam (Red Rock) [6,] Las Vegas NV

Lotus of Siam

Thai Iced Coffee

Garlic Crispy Prawns – Deep fried Prawns with Shells, Garlic Sauce, Black Pepper

Nam Prik Ong – Ground Pork, Tomatoes, Dried Spices, Sticky Rice, Broccoli, Carrots, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Green Beans, Cucumbers, Pork Rinds

Egg Rolls – Mixed Vegetables, Mung Bean Noodles, Rice Paper, Lotus style Sweet & Sour Sauce

Issan Sausage – Grilled Sour Pork Sausage, Fresh Chilis, Ginger, Peanuts

Wonton Soup Hot Pot – Chicken Wontons, Chicken, Vegetables, Chicken Broth

King Crab Fried Rice – Tomato, Onion, Egg

Grilled Ribeye Panang – Fresh Chilis, Dried Chilis, Coconut Milk, Thai Basil

Beef Pad See Ew – Beef, Wide Rice Noodles, Eggs, Chinese Broccoli, Black Soy Sauce

Basil Fried Rice – Fresh Chilies, Dried Chilies, Bell Pepper, Thai Basil

Crispy Duck Chu-Chee – Red Curry, Fingerroot, Bell Peppers

Thai Iced Tea

Already the rare Las Vegas recipient of a James Beard Foundation Award, Chef Saipin Chutima named Best Chef: Southwest in 2011, Lotus of Siam needs no introduction – though its recreation on Flamingo and fanciful digs at Red Rock have led to disputes about both the heritage and legacy of Lotus going forward.

Having visited the icon of Thai Food several times prior Thursday evening found the concept from Tao Group owner Lou Abin at Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa as busy as it is beautiful with improved service.

Built out of former Buffet space, lanterns and hanging vines creating a vibe across spaces from bar to the back, it is with a truncated version of Chutima’s Northern Thai traditions that Lotus at Red Rock pays homage to the original with service more appropriate to Summerlin.

Requesting everything level five of ten, Thai Coffee and signature Riesling a prudent choice for those looking to quell the fire, Dinner began with hot Wonton Soup alongside Issan Sausage that is snappy, sour and worth every word of praise.

Not forgetting better-than-expected Egg Rolls or Nam Prik Ong teaming with Chilis, Vegetables and Pork Rinds used as delivery mechanisms, Garlic Crispy Prawns continue to earn “Mom’s Highlights” status with edible Shells still on and varying textures from bite to bite.

All in on Noodles and Curry, Beef Pad See Ew well executed but lost in the wake of two styles of fried Rice, any residual grains are well-utilized in sopping up the Sauce from Crispy Duck Chu-Chee or Panang Curry with medium rare Ribeye.

www.lotusredrock.com

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December 18, 2024
6:36 PM
by: Uhockey

Weera Thai (Rainbow Boulevard) [2,] Las Vegas NV

Weera Thai

THAI COFFEE

CRISPY PAPAYA SALAD – Deep fried papaya topped with papaya salad sauce, carrot, peanut

LARB PED – Ground boneless duck with spices, herbs, lime juice, chili

DADD DEAW BEEF – Deep fried marinated beef, served with homemade spicy sauce

FRESH SPRING ROLL – Rice paper wrapped with lettuce, sweet basil, carrot, bean sprouts, cucumbers, vermicelli noodle, shrimp served with peanut sauce

ISSAN SAUSAGE – Grilled sour pork sausage, peanuts

PAD SEE EWE – Flat wide rice noodles stir fried with chinese broccoli, egg & black soy sauce

BEEF PANANG CURRY – chili paste. coconut milk, red bell pepper

PAD THAI ROASTED DUCK – noodles with ground peanuts, bean sprouts, egg, green onion

Begun by Suweera Thongthaisiri and Sutsawat Promkul in 1976 Weera Thai-Larb Ped still stands in Chiang Mai, and since 2010 son Peter Thonguthaisiri has opened four Weera Thai Restaurants here in Las Vegas expanding on that concept.

Second most recently launched at the corner of Rainbow and Warm Springs, an expansive footprint including the fast-paced kitchen open from 11:00am to 10:00pm daily, it is amidst flowers and medium woods that guests are invited to begin with Cocktails, Thai Tea or Coffee.

Referencing Isaan traditions and Thai Street-Food, items like golden packed with Chicken Curry decidedly the latter, Suweera’s ground duck with Herbs, Lime and Chili is a signature for good reason while Thai Beef Jerky is excellent with or without dipping Sauce.

Happier with Weera’s Spring Rolls than most Thai eateries, an item still best saved for the Vietnamese, if one were to choose a “must” amongst all Thonguthaisiri’s offerings the answer remains crunchy yet light deep-fried Papaya Salad served with Dressing on the side to preserve its texture.

Offering crispy Duck with an assortment of Rice and Noodles, its addition to traditional Pad Thai magnifying neither though both are good, Pad See Ew proves a bit sticky while Beef Panang Curry came loaded with Meat and a good bit of heat.

www.weerathai.com

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December 17, 2024
12:43 PM
by: Uhockey

Purple Potato Bakery [26], Las Vegas NV

Purple Potato Bakery

Ube Roll

Milky Cheese Roll

Ube Layered Donut Holes

Pistachio Croissant

Pistachio Chocolate Layered Donut

Crookie

Carrot Cake Layered Donut

Pandan Tres Leches

Leche Flan Polvoron Donut

Salted Yema Polvoron Donut

Ube Cheese Bar

Chocolate Fudge Brownie

Chocolate Chip Cookie

Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie

Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookie

Ube Velvet Cookie

Lemon Mango Cookie

Strawberry Red Velvet Cookie

Risen like a phoenix from the ashes of Ramir Bolanos DeCastro’s beloved Purple Potato it is as a Bakery that the former Yonaka Chef’s legacy continues to grow via Donuts, Cookies, Ube-based treats and Filipino Pastries.

Previously offered for delivery or takeout only, but now brick and mortar at 6370 W Flamingo Rd #20, it was Tuesday that seventeen items were procured for tasting and shared by a group during workhours.

Never actually gone from the local food scene, the rebranding of Yonaka and Purple Potato followed by a consulting gig at LAS, Chef DeCastro’s current lineup continues with Croissant, Ring and Polvoron Bismarck Donuts, this day featuring a dozen varieties ranging from Pistachio to Salted Yema and several styles featuring Flan.

Also bringing back the Milky Cheese Roll for cooler weather, plus new items for each holiday, fans of things besides Donuts will be delighted to know Ramir recently added Ube Cheese Bars plus a Brownie that is thicker and better.

The only place in town for Ensaymada, traditional Cheese or Ube Cream, additional specials such as the Tres Leches Cake and Cookies sell out early for good reason even though the Buko Pie remains Purple Potato’s best item.

www.purplepotatolv.com

Posted in Breakfast, Croissant, Croissants, Dessert, Food, Las Vegas, Nevada, Purple Potato, Purple Potato Bakery, Purple Potato by Chef Ramir, Purple Potato by Yonaka, Purple Potato Sweets, Purplee Potato Sweets Tagged 3 Milk, 3 Milks, 3 Milks Cake, Allspice, Berries, Berry, Bismarck, Bismarck Donut, Bismarck Donuts, Bismarck Doughnut, Bismarck Doughnuts, Bismarcks, Blackberries, Bread, Brioche, Brioche Donut, Brioche Donuts, Brioche Doughnut, Brioche Doughnuts, Brownie, Brownies, Bun, Buns, Butter, Cake, Cakes, Caramel, Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie, Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies, Carrot, Carrot Cake Layered Donut, Carrot Cake Layered Donuts, Carrot Cake Layered Doughnut, Carrot Cake Layered Doughnuts, Carrots, Cheese, Chef Ramir, Chip, Chips, Chocolate, Chocolate Brownie, Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip Cookie, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate Chips, Chocolate Fudge, Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Chocolate Hazelnut Spread, Cinnamon, Cinnamon Sugar, Classic Polvoron, Clove, Cloves, Coconut, Coconut Streusel, Coconuts, Cookie, Cookies, Cream, Cream Cheese, Cream Cheese Frosting, Cream Cheese Icing, Cream Filling, Creme, Croissant, Croissant Donut, Croissant Donuts, Croissant Doughnut, Croissant Doughnuts, Croissants, Cronut, Cronuts, Crookie, Crookies, Crumb, Crumble, Crumbles, Crumbs, Custard, Custard Filling, Dark Chocolate, Dark Chocolate Chip, Dark Chocolate Chips, Dessert, Desserts, Donut, Donut Hole, Donut Holes, Donuts, Doughnut, Doughnut Hole, Doughnut Holes, Doughnuts, endoedibles, Filling, Flan, Flour, Food, Foodie, Frosting, Fudge, Fudge Brownie, Ginger, Glaze, Hazelnut, Hazelnuts, Icing, Jam, Jelly, Las Vegas, Layered Donut, Layered Donuts, Layered Doughnut, Layered Doughnuts, Leche Flan, Leche Flan Brioche, Leche Flan Polvoron Donut, Leche Flan Polvoron Donuts, Leche Flan Polvoron Doughnut, Lemon, Lemon Mango Cookie, Lemon Mango Cookies, Lemons, LV, Mango, Mangoes, Mangos, Michael Uzmann, Milk, Milk Chocolate, Milk Chocolate Chip, Milk Chocolate Chips, Milky Cheese Roll, Milky Cheese Rolls, Nevada, Nut, Nutella, Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookie, Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies, Nutmeg, Nuts, NV, Oat, Pandan, Pandan Tres Leches, Pastries, Pastry, Pistachio, Pistachio Chocolate Layered Donut, Pistachio Chocolate Layered Donuts, Pistachio Chocolate Layered Doughnut, Pistachio Chocolate Layered Doughnuts, Pistachio Croissant, Pistachio Croissants, Pistachios, Polvoron, Polvoron Donut, Polvoron Donuts, Polvoron Doughnut, Polvoron Doughnuts, Potato, Potatoes, Purple Potato, Purple Potato Bakery, Purple Potato by Chef Ramir, Purple Potato by Yonaka, Purple Potato Sweets, Purple Potatoes, Ramir Bolanos DeCastro, Ramir DeCastro, Red Velvet, Red Velvet Cookie, Red Velvet Cookies, Rolls, Salt, Salted Milo, Salted Milo Brioche Donut, Salted Milo Brioche Donuts, Sin City, Strawberries, Strawberry, Strawberry Jam, Strawberry Jelly, Strawberry Red Velvet Cookie, Strawberry Red Velvet Cookies, Streusel, Sugar, Three Milk, Three Milks, Three Milks Cake, Tres Leches, Tres Leches Cake, Ube, Ube Cheese Bar, Ube Layered Donut, Ube Layered Donut Hole, Ube Layered Donut Holes, Ube Layered Donuts, Ube Layered Doughnut, Ube Layered Doughnut Hole, Ube Layered Doughnut Holes, Ube Layered Doughnuts, Ube Polvoron, Ube Roll, Ube Velvet, Ube Velvet Cookie, Ube Velvet Cookies, Vanilla, Vanilla Cream, Vanilla Crumble, Vegas, Velvet Cookie, Viennesoire, Viennesoires, Viennoiserie, Viennoiseries, Viennoserie, Viennoseries, Whip Cream, Whipped Cream, White Chocolate, White Chocolate Chip, White Chocolate Chips, Yema, Yema Tres Leches, Young Coconut, Young Coconuts

December 16, 2024
3:19 PM
by: Uhockey

Summer House Cookie Bar [14,] Las Vegas NV

Summer House

S’mores Cookie

Oatmeal Scotchie Cookie

Apple Oatmeal Cookie

Lemon Cookie

Peanut Butter Cookie

Confetti Cookie

Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookie

Chocolate Chunk Cookie

Birthday Cake Cookie

Brown Butter Crispy Rice Treat

Blondie

Cinnamon Roll Cookie

S’mores Cookie

Vegan Snickerdoodle Cookie

Despite signage suggesting Summer House Santa Monica the location inside Durango Casino & Resort is actually Lettuce Entertain You’s first branch of the “California-inspired Restaurant” out west, and regardless of what might be inside the Cookie Bar out front is a sight for sore eyes.

Taking a Spago-esque approach to Market-fresh fare, think Pizzas and Pastas plus plates from an all-wood grill, it is for roughly $5-6 each that guests will find a dozen or more daily baked good including everything from classic Chocolate Chip with big dark chunks to Rice Crispy Treats with or without bits of Oreo in the mix.

A natural feeling space bathed in light, Rockwell Group taking on LEYE’s first off-Strip venture, guests not fond of Cocoa will find “Birthday Cake” far outpacing crumbl’s famous Frosted Cookie while both glazed Lemon and Peanut Butter eat soft and chewy within a gently crisp rim.

Always impressing with an Oatmeal Scotchie, think crispy but sweet with just a bit of flex, Summer House’s Apple Oatmeal Cookie reminisces of Autumn Apple Crisp in portable form while the “Cookie in a Cup” offers bite-sized bits of the whole collection.

www.durangoresort.com/eat-and-drink/summer-house

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December 15, 2024
5:05 PM
by: Uhockey

ShangHai Taste [10,] Las Vegas NV

Shanghai Taste

Shanghai Style Pork Ribs

Kao Fu

House Fried Rice with Chicken

Shanghai Shrimp & Pork Spicy Wontons

Crab Yolk Xiao Long Bao

Traditional Shanghai Xiao Long Bao

House Fried Fat Noodles with Beef

Shanghai Scallion Pancake

Shanghai Fried Rice Cake

Pork Wonton Soup

Sheng Jian

Angus Sheng Jian

Chocolate Xiao Long Bao

Now expanded to Dallas and the Southwest Vegas Valley 4 years after opening, despite growing competition, it was as a party of four that diners once again enjoyed an outstanding meal at ShangHai Taste on Sunday.

Tucked inside Suite 104 of a two-story complex on the corner of Arville Street and Spring Mountain Road, a ground floor flagship since day one, it is upon entry that eyes are immediately drawn to Chinese-born Chefs working inside the restaurant’s glass prep-room, and with Chef Jimmy Li’s time at 3 Villages, 1900 Asian Cuisine and Niu Gu well-known to fans the fact that everything on-site is made from scratch should come as no surprise.

Seating approximately 40 guests from 11:00am until 9:00pm seven-days-a-week it was with warm greetings that twelve items were received, many old favorites but some items not enjoyed in a while.

Affordable without skimping on Ingredients, all thanks to Chef Li and Joe Muscaglione’s dedication, a distinctive feel is ensured by the fact that almost every single item on-site is imported from or near Shanghai, and starting with Soup Dumplings, or XLB, fans will be happy to know ShangHai Taste’s set a high standard whether made with Pork, Shrimp, Crab or Beef.

Able to accommodate most dietary preferences, fried Soup Dumplings in two varieties a winner to all but vegans, those eschewing all Animal products will likely gravitate to green Dumplings, though even more interesting bites are found in the form of Cold Bean Curd Noodles slicked in Scallion Oil or sticky-sweet Wheat Gluten.

Built on family recipes handed down to Chef Li, his Fat Noodles with choice of Protein always a crowd-pleaser, Dumplings taste wonderful with or without spicy Oil or Soy while Fried Rice rivals the best in town.

www.facebook.com/ShanghaiTasteLV

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December 14, 2024
5:30 PM
by: Uhockey

Esther’s Kitchen [16,] Las Vegas NV

Esther’s Kitchen

Just A Little Stitious – house mulled wine/ apple brandy/ lemon/ mole bitters/ cardamom

Pine In My Ash – red pine needle house infused ilegal mezcal/ bay leaf/ cranberry/ braulio amaro/ lime

The Chef’s Spread With All The Things – Housemade Sourdough Bread + Basil Ricotta, Basil Oil, Herbs + Cambozola, Blue Cheese, Walnut, Pickled Grapes + Beet Conserva, Saba, Capers, Calabrian Peppers + ‘Nduja, Calabrian Salami, Chili Oil + Burrata, Chives, Basil, Sea Salt + Anchovy Butter, Capers, Parsley + Cannellini Beans, Lardo, Speck, Pistachio Oil + Fegatini, Chicken Liver, Foie Gras, Saba, Strawberry + Butter, Olive Oil, Black Pepper

Hawaiian Big Eye Tuna Crudo – yuzu gelee + radish + calabrian chili + basil

Fall Squash Agrodolce Salad – triple cream brie + pumpkin seed crumble + frisse + basil

Gnocci Fritto – parmesan espuma + speck + chives

Mezzaluna – kabocha squash + chestnuts + sage + ricotta salata

Casarecce – crab + nduja + breadcrumbs + lemon + chives

Tajarin – chanterelles + madeira cream + breadcrumbs + chives

Wood Grilled Calabrian Pork Sausage – green lentils + sweet peppers + onions + rosemary

Pachamamma Pork Chop – pine nut calabrian chili crisp

Butcher Beans + greens

House Ground Polenta – mascarpone + parmesan

Lasagna al Forno – wild boar ragu + mushrooms + rosemary gremolata

Butterscotch Budino

Chocolate Cake

Basque Cheesecake

Last visited for Dinner in July Saturday once again found Esther’s Kitchen firing on all cylinders, the frequently-changing menu expanded to match a more sizable space located just around the corner from James Trees’ revolutionary original address.

Now serving Las Vegas for nearly 7 years, every available superlative already used to describe James Trees’ Restaurant that revitalized the Art’s District, it was with a packed house that four guests sat near the bar with Baker Dylan Jobsz’s city-best Sourdough starting things off.

Seasonal and rustic in a good way, exacting standards and impeccable service forever part of Esther’s D.N.A., it was with a focus on new items that all-new Crudo with Calabrian Chilis went toe-to-toe with grilled Squash decorated by Brie and Greens.

Modifying Gnocco Frito for colder weather, light Dough fried and filled with airy Parmesan, new Entrees include earthy Lasagna quite different from Al Solito Posto plus spicy Sausage lent snappiness from the grill atop a sort of “Sausage & Peppers” Lentils setup.

Pasta-centric as always, classics still present but this day’s focus on items such as Mezzaluna akin to Mario Batali’s iconic “Pumpkin Lune,” suffice it to say that there are no wrong options whether its Casarecce with Crab and ‘Nduja or hand-cut Noodles in Madeira Cream that reminisces of idyllic Mushroom Soup.

Never forgetting Tree’s Polenta, though guests seeking something more hearty should consider a thick and juicy Pork Chop served alongside Beans, Dessert consisted of Esther’s forever refining Butterscotch Budino plus Chocolate Cake like a Klondike Bar and thick Basque Cheesecake.

www.estherslv.com

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December 11, 2024
12:13 PM
by: Uhockey

Wicked Donuts [15,] Las Vegas NV

Wicked Donuts

Ube Cheesecake Donut

Guava Cheesecake Donut

Contreau Crème Brulee Donut

Apple Crumble Donut

Lemon Meringue Pie Raised Donut

Bella Nutella Donut

Cream Cheese Puffernut

Wicked Boston Creme

Offering over two-dozen flavors daily, in addition to freshly-fried minis available in a keto-friendly fashion, any discussion of Wicked Donuts should begin with the base, buttery Brioche or toothsome Cake enjoyable beneath tangy Buttermilk or Vanilla Glaze, though upgrading to Chocolate, Blueberry or Maple is highly advised.

Eschewing Artificial Colors or Preservatives, a fact pertinent to Cream-filled choices, suffice it to say that most will not last long whether it be decadent Cannoli or the more nuanced Pumpkin Cheesecake.

Executing Ansel’s invention well, available filled, topped or coated in Sugar, Crème Brulee continues to impress in its subtlety while “Puffernuts” and Mochi rings add even more variability to the collection.

www.wicked-donuts.com

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December 10, 2024
2:27 PM
by: Uhockey

Glaze Doughnuts [25,] Las Vegas NV

Glaze Doughnuts

Apple Fritter

Black Sesame Doughnut

Matcha Green Tea Pistachio Doughnut

Blueberry Cinnamon Toast Doughnut

Salted Caramel Pearls and Pecan Doughnut

Horchata and Churro Doughnut

Caramel Apple Doughnut

Maple Bacon Doughnut

Red Velvet Cake Doughnut

The Islander Doughnut

Maple Bar

Nutella Mixed Nuts Doughnut

Peanut Butter Reese’s Pieces Doughnut

Special K 2.0 Doughnut

Peanut Butter and Jelly Doughnut

Oreo Peanut Butter Doughnut

M&Ms Vanilla Doughnut

Family owned and operated from the start, Dominic Sang bringing family recipes from a Texas Doughnuttery to Sin City in October 2015, guests entering Glaze Doughnuts will notice little has since changed about the shop in 8 years while a soft base and creative toppings earn “Best of Las Vegas” accolades annually.

Located on Fort Apache Road, fair prices and friendly service undoubtedly part of Glaze’s appeal, what the shop lacks in selection is more than made up for in quality compared to the likes of Dunkin, Krispy Kream or other spots nearby.

Largely built on Yeast Rings, though undersized Fritters perform admirably, fans of simplicity will find Maple Frosting far more subtle than most while Chocolate and Vanilla Glaze are also of excellent quality with or without additions such as Cereal or Candy.

Not over-the-top, but balanced and complex, Caramel and Pecan dazzle atop a fluffy leavened base while Peanut Butter and Oreo do the same, though if one is seeking Glaze’s top choice the decision comes down to Blueberry Cinnamon Toast, Churros and Horchata or Matcha Green Tea Pistachio that delivers sweetness beneath toasty notes.

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