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10 Best Hong Kong Restaurants Serving White Truffles This Season
Truffle season has commenced.
The “White Diamonds of Alba” have finally made their way from Piedmont onto the menus of the city’s top eateries for that added extravagance to simple dishes. The musky and earthy aromas of the prized white truffles are only available in Hong Kong for two months of the year, so there's no time like now to get a whiff and taste of this season’s most exciting dishes.
With the season upon us, we explore Hong Kong to discover the most flavoursome dishes in honour of the rare white truffles.
Castellana
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Uovo di Montagna, organic egg white meringue with raw yolk.[/caption]
Price: Options of four and seven-course menus start from HK$1,580 and HK$1,980 respectively.
Where better to indulge in Piedmont’s most coveted white truffles than at the city’s most authentic fine dining Italian restaurant with a focus on Piedmont cuisine. Castellana has launched a new Alba white truffle menu featuring scrumptious highlights such as Tonno Rosso (Japanese tuna marinated with fennel seeds and beetroot juice), Uovo di Montagna (a meringue made from organic Italian Dolomite mountain egg white that's bedecked with its raw yolk to resemble a sunny side-up egg) and Fassona beef that's prepared terrine-style and served with rhubarb, mushroom juice, onion casserole, and fontina cheese gratin. Every dish comes topped with three grams worth of freshly shaved truffle. The menu is available for lunch and dinner from Mondays to Saturdays.
Castellana Restaurant, 10/F, Cubus, 1 Hoi Ping Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong; +852 3188 5028
DiVino
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Homemade egg tagliatelle with white truffle shavings.[/caption]
Price: Dishes start from HK$300.
Back by popular demand is DiVino’s “no menu, no limitations, and no rules” approach to devouring truffles, where customers get to choose exactly how they want to savour their truffles. Whether it's scattered over a hearty pasta, sprinkled on a succulent steak, or incorporated in a dessert, the options are endless. For those who can't decide, the Italian wine bar will offer suggestions from a repertoire of signatures specifically created to spotlight the white truffle. These include beef tenderloin carpaccio paired with slow cooked organic egg cream, mâche salad, Grana Padano shavings and white truffle; and a dessert of warm Franciacorta sabayon, bourbon vanilla ice cream with white truffle petals.
DiVino, 73 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong; +852 2167 8883
Giando Italian Restaurant
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Tagliolini Al Tartufo Bianco.[/caption]
Price: Dishes range from HK$488 to HK$528.
White truffles take centre stage at Giando, which has rolled out several new dishes such as Tagliolini Al Tartufo Bianco — a homemade egg tagliolini soaked in chicken broth and cloaked with shaved white truffle — and potato gnocchetti covered in cheese fondue and white truffle. If you're an avid home cook yearning to get your own supply of the prized delicacy, Giando's sister supermarket Mercato Gourmet currently has fresh truffles in stock.
Giando Italian Restaurant, G/F, Starcrest Block 1, 9 Star Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong; +852 2511 8912
Nicholini’s
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Pan-fried cod fish with carrot purée and white truffles.[/caption]
Price: Tasting menu ranges from HK$1,1688 to HK$2,020. A la carte dishes on the white truffle menu (served during dinnertime) are priced from HK$300.
An institution when it comes to white truffles in Hong Kong, Nicholini’s autumn menu has returned year after year for its spot on delivery of Piedmontese dishes. This year, chef Riccardo has created a dinner tasting menu available in four, five and six courses and showcasing delectable options such as foie gras with Jerusalem artichokes, risotto with sausage and Barolo-veal sauce, and pan-fried cod fish with carrot purée — all deliciously crowned with shaved white truffle. Many of these special dishes are available a la carte, while the option to order truffles by the gram gives diners the freedom to enjoy as they please.
Nicholini’s, Level 8, Conrad Hong Kong, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong; +852 2822 8801
Zuma
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Zuma's seared toro with caviar, wafu sauce and Hana Hojiso.[/caption]
Price: From HK$280
When thinking of Italian white truffles, the first cuisine that comes to mind isn’t usually Japanese. However, the team at Zuma has found innovative ways to bring regional flavours and textures together. A selection of six inventive white truffle dishes are created using fine Japanese techniques and ingredients. Tantalising truffled highlights include seared toro with caviar, thinly sliced sea bass with yuzu and truffle oil, and wild mushrooms on Kamameshi rice infused with truffle butter.
Zuma, Level 5 & 6, Landmark, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong; +852 3657 6388
LPM Restaurant & Bar
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Burrata with white truffle shavings.[/caption]
Price: Dishes are HK$838 each, Delicatesse cocktail is HK$110.
French Mediterranean spot LPM Restaurant & Bar embraces white truffle season with five new a la carte dishes and a cocktail — all incorporated with the earthy delicacy. These include a fluffy burrata garnished with white truffle, as well as rigatoni, gnocchi and linguine in cream sauce laced with truffle oil and speckled white truffle shavings. Wash these down with Delicatesse, the eatery's rendition of an Old Fashioned comprising Diplomatico Riserva Rum, East India Sherry and nut bitters, and elevated with truffle honey and a dash of date balsamic vinegar.
LPM Restaurant & Bar, 23-29 Stanley Street Shop 1, 1/F, H, Queen's, Central, Hong Kong; +852 6401 8247
Carbone
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Truffle fettuccine.[/caption]
Price: HK$138 per gram. Dishes start from HK$498.
Another hotspot for white truffles in Hong Kong is Carbone, where guests get to select their preferred pieces, and decide if they want to savour the fungi whole or by the gram. The beloved delicacy stars prominently in several a la carte offerings: Freshly shaved over fettuccine, fluffy eggs on brioche, Carpaccio Piemontese and steaks, as well as turned into a butter for tortellini with sheep milk's ricotta and parmesan.
Carbone, 9/f LKF Tower, 33 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong; +852 2593 2593
Associazione Chianti
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Carne Cruda.[/caption]
Price: From HK$108.
Over at Associazione Chianti in Wan Chai, guests can opt for Alba white truffle shavings to be added to dishes such as Carne Cruda (Tuscan steak tartare) and steaks. For the latter, the beef is prepared with truffle butter instead of the usual house-rub, before being bedecked with white truffle tableside. The restaurant has also introduced new concoctions such as tagliatelle with butter and diners' preferred amount of white truffles (the chef recommends two grams), and creamy truffle polenta with mixed mushrooms.
Associazione Chianti, 15 Ship Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong; +852 3619 3360
Cucina
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Taiyouran scrambled egg on toasted bread with seared Hokkaido scallops and white truffle.[/caption]
Price: From HK$288 to HK$588.
Indulge in six luxurious truffle dishes during lunch and dinner at Cucina, which is offering the delicacy until 10 January 2021. Its Taste of Luxury repertoire introduces truffle into the likes of Taiyouran scrambled egg with seared Hokkaido scallops, tagliolini with butter and Parmigiano cheese, and potato flan with soft-boiled egg and cheese fondue. Leave some room for dessert: The restaurant serves up an intriguing, aromatic white truffle ice cream with hazelnut sponge and truffle mascarpone.
Cucina, Level 6, Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong; +851 2113 0808
LucAle
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Rossini's beef tenderloin.[/caption]
Price: HK$480 to HK$788.
LucAle has put together a special white truffle menu of four a la carte dishes, each boasting at least five grams of the treasured ingredient. Expect to tuck into mouthwatering options of beef tartare with horseradish mayonnaise, egg tagliolini, pumpkin cream with slow-cooked egg, and a decadent beef tenderloin teamed with foie gras. All of these dishes are generously showered with truffle shavings. For maximum enjoyment, add on the restaurant's recommended wine pairings, which are carefully curated to complement the earthy fragrance of the white truffles.
LucAle, Shop A, 100 Third Street, Sai Ying Pun; +852 3611 1842
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Top 10 New Year’s Eve Parties in Hong Kong
With the decade coming to an end, you'll want to ring in 2020 in style. If you're still looking for places to countdown, we've got you covered and picked out some of the best New Year’s Eve parties in Hong Kong to make sure 2020 starts on a high.
Carbone
Carbone’s NYE party is for those who are looking to enjoy Motown music as well as their well-known meatballs. The Italian restaurant is offering two packages; the Classico (HK$1,988) includes food and drink as well as free-flow prosecco. For a little bit more, the Superior (HK$2,388) package includes food and drink, and free-flow Champagne. The party starts at 9PM and goes until 1:30AM.
Carbone, 9/F, LKF Tower, 33 Wyndham Street, Central; +852 2593 2593
ALTO
Located on the 31st floor of the V Point Tower in Causeway Bay, ALTO is a great option if you’re looking for a spot with great views. Their Black & Gold New Year’s Eve Gala Fireworks Dinner is HK$788 per person and offers a four-course meal. The theme of the event is, you guessed it, black and gold. So be sure to dress for the occasion.
ALTO, 31/F, V Point, 18 Tang Lung Street, Causeway Bay; +852 2603 7181
Zuma
Zuma has become sort of a constitution when it comes to counting down in Hong Kong. With a masquerade theme in place, guests will be able to enjoy free-flow Veuve Clicquot Champagne, specialty cocktails, red and white wine, beer, and soft drinks. DJ Emmanuel Diaz will be playing tunes all night accompanied by live performances.
Zuma, Level 5&6 Landmark Atrium, 15 Queen's Road Central, Central; +852 2657 6388
La Rambla by Catalunya
Walk the red-carpet at La Rambla’s NYE event. The ‘A Red Carpet Affair’ theme will have you feeling like a celebrity while you enjoy the free-flow bar and a special New Year’s Eve curated tasting menu all the while enjoying unrivalled views of the iconic Victoria Harbour. Packages start at HK$700 for general entry (includes three hours of free-flow drinks and two food tickets); $750 for a walk-in ticket; $2,020 for dinner and party package (includes tasting menu and free-flow drinks). If you’re not going out for NYE, La Rambla is also offering a New Year’s Day brunch menu (HK$650).
La Rambla by Catalunya, 3071-73 Level 3, ifc mall, 8 Finance Street, Central; 2661 1161
Popinjays
If you’re looking to countdown at Popinjays, you have various options to choose from. A general ticket is HK$1,488 and includes free-flow drinks (from 9:30PM to 3AM and Champagne from 11:30PM to 12:30AM), while an early bird ticket is HK$1,288. If you’re a party of four, a table package will set you back HK$7,880 and includes free-flow drinks. A New Year’s Day brunch is also on offer for HK$698 (from 12:15 pm to 2:15 pm, and 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm), so plan ahead.
Popinjays, 22 Cotton Tree Drive, Central; +852 3141 8888
Potato Head
Dance the night away at Potato Head. The multi-concept space will have an array of DJs and artists playing music all night long, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes. For HK$600, you’ll be able to enjoy free-flow from 10PM to midnight. For HK$1,100, you’ll be able to enjoy their dinner menu and free-flow drinks.
Tickets here.
Potato Head, 100 Third Street, Sai Ying Pun; +852 2858 6066
Soho House
Soho House is hosting a 'Midnight in Monte Carlo' themed party. Wear your finest black-tie attire to ring in the new year with the grandeur of Monte Carlo. Try your hand at blackjack or roulette, or slip into the high roller’s room as you sip on Grey Goose cocktails. If you're in the gambling spirit, there will be high roller game rooms with prizes including a complimentary stay for two at Upper House Hong Kong. To cap it all off, a Möet Champagne vending machine will be available.
Soho House, 33 Des Voeux Road West, Sheung Wan; +852 5803 8888
DarkSide
Countdown to 2020 at one of Hong Kong's newest bars, DarkSide. On New Year’s Eve, guests can look forward to caviar and Krug Champagne packages, VIP table bookings and live entertainment to truly define merrymaking from 8PM until 2AM. You will also be able to enjoy jazz music with their new performer Deborah Davis. Email hongkong.darkside@rosewoodhotels.com or ring them up to secure your reservation.
DarkSide, Rosewood Hong Kong Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Rord, Tsim Sha Tsui; +852 3891 8732
Ophelia
Escape to Le Grand Hotel Ophelia NYE 2019 party. Ophelia will be back for another immersive celebration for New Year’s Eve, bringing a fashionable ode of old vintage glamour, luxury diamonds, and pearls, Champagne and more. Expect appearances from international performers behind the doors of Le Grande Hotel Ophelia, and live music. Did we mention that entry is free? All you have to do is RSVP and adhere to their 'Vintage Glam' dress code.
Ophelia, Shop F39A & F41A, 1/F, Lee Tung Avenue, 200 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai; +852 2520 1117
G.H Mumm Party
To celebrate the beginning of the new decade, G.H. Mumm has partnered with The Rooms in Tai Kwun to host their Countdown Dinner & Party. Guests are invited to enjoy a gastronomic 3-course dining experience with free-flow Mumm Grand Cordon Champagne, RSRV & Spirit at 9PM for HK$1,800. For those who would like to go straight to the countdown party, a ticket costs HK$800 and includes free-flow Mumm Grand Cordon Champagne and Spirit until midnight. For tickets, email info@therooms.hk.
The Rooms, 10 Hollywood Road, Central
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The Top 7 Dishes We Ate in October 2019
Hong Kong is one of the world’s most exciting culinary capitals, where good food is more than abundant. In that light, we’ve put together a few of our tastiest tidbits and most memorable morsels that are worth tracking down to try.
Bibo
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Taking inspiration from his native Singapore, Chef Nicholas Chew's new menu features the marriage of French technique and Singaporean cuisine. More specifically, it offers dishes influenced by the aromatic and rich flavours of Peranakan food; prepared and presented in a refined fashion that is typical of French fare. Take the Cold poached abalone dish, which is sliced and served atop bouncy udon tossed with classic assam pedas (or literally 'sour spicy' in Malay) seafood sauce and chorizo. It's a blend of flavours that is uplifting, tangy, and full of umami, which really helped to whet our appetite for the degustation experience to come.
Bibo, 163 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan; +852 2956 3188
TokyoLima
The popular Nikkei restaurant has been quite successful in refreshing their menu, and our tastebuds, every season. This autumn, they've introduced the Henko collection which offers some punchy new dishes to sample. For us, the clear winner is the Ceviche mixto. A Peruvian classic and a seafood lover’s dream dish, this refreshing ceviche is jam packed with ingredients. Think textural layers of Iberian octopus, fresh prawn, seared scallop and crispy squid marinated beautifully with a vibrant leche de tigre, or tiger’s milk. So good, you might just drink up the rest of the sauce by the spoonful.
TokyoLima, G/F, 18-20 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central; +852 2811 1152
Écriture
For those of you that are up for some wild game, hunt down the dishes on Écriture's 'Furs, Feathers, Iode" menu. Chef Maxime has once again crafted some creative dishes that not only feature wild game, but also some fantastic autumnal flavours. One such dish is the Partridge, which takes on the bird whole and oven-roasts it until golden. It's then carved by the table for a nice serving of dining theatrics. The light textured meat is then smoked gently with herbs to take on flavour and fragrance, before it's presented alongside porcini en papillote and brightened by sweet muscat grapes.
Écriture, 26/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central, Central; +852 2795 5996
Carbone
If it ain't broke, don't fix it. A saying that we would happily apply to the Spicy vodka rigatoni at Carbone. As they celebrate their fifth anniversary this year, a special celebratory lunch took us back to the Italian-American restaurant to enjoy the cult classic dishes once more. It's bright, creamy and satisfyingly spicy. At Carbone, the chunky rigatoni is smothered in sauce, which actually has no vodka in it, despite its name. It's a belly-warming pasta dish that we keep going back for and we think you will too.
Carbone, 9/F, LKF Tower, 33 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong; +852 2593 2593
Ying Jee Club
Comforting Cantonese cuisine gets a sophisticated makeover at two Michelin-starred Ying Jee Club, which Executive Chef Siu Hin Chi -- formerly of Duddell's -- is responsible for. Here, in their elegant and stylish dining room, signature dishes such as Steamed king prawn with egg white and crab coral tastes as exquisite as it looks. The intensely-flavoured, creamy coral and sweet crab meat pairs flawlessly with the lighter tasting fresh prawn and soft steamed egg white. It's no wonder it became a firm favourite and signature on the menu.
Ying Jee Club, Shop G05, 107-108, Nexxus Building, 41 Connaught Road, Central, Hong Kong; +852 2801 6882
Roganic
Thanks to the change in season, a revisit to Roganic was due. Not that we needed an excuse to eat British chef Simon Rogan's food again, but the new tasting menu and dishes did not disappoint. Case in point is the Berkswell pudding. This creative interpretation of an English bread and butter pudding is love at first bite. Savoury, with subtle notes of sweetness, the pudding is layered with birch sap syrup before it's topped with plenty of aged Berkswell cheese. It's a rich, buttery snack that we definitely want more of.
Roganic, UG/F 08, Sino Plaza, 255 Gloucester road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong; +852 2817 8383
Kakure
Ginza-style restaurant Kakure has all the Japanese sub-cuisines from sushi to sukiyaki, but the champion dish here is offered at their teppanyaki live grill bar. The prized Hida Wagyu from Japan's Gifu prefecture is a speciality here and as soon as you take your first bite, it's clear as to why. The succulent A5-certified premium beef is not only charred to perfection, but it also strikes a wonderful balance between flavour, juiciness and tender texture. The cubes are presented straight off the grill and guests are open to season their meat with salt, pepper, garlic, shallots or wasabi.
Kakure, Shop M20-24, M/F, Prince's Building, 10 Chater Road, Central; +852 2522 9990
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Must-Try Italian Dishes in Hong Kong
We tell you where to go for the best pasta, burrata and more.
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