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2006-08-24
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Grissini is the Italian Restaurant in one the leading hotels in Hong Kong, the Grand Hyatt. I went there on a Sunday to entertain my favourite cousin and his wife for brunch prior to their departure for a trip the very same afternoon. The restaurant recently went through a refurbishment process but frankly I could not tell the difference. The pleasant ambience, tables generously spaced and a willing team of serving staff remained the tour de force of the establishment. Their uniform was spic
The restaurant recently went through a refurbishment process but frankly I could not tell the difference. The pleasant ambience, tables generously spaced and a willing team of serving staff remained the tour de force of the establishment. Their uniform was spick and span
However, the proceedings then went off on a wrong footing! I made a reservation for four persons but being shown to a table of three with a high stool for a baby!!! My cousin was of a forthright character, immediately protested. Admittedly, the restaurant was at fault as I had re-confirmed with them on the exactly number of attendance that very same morning. I threatened to walk out but was sharply pulled back by my “she-who-must-be-obeyed”. The apologetic yet efficient waiting team quickly made amends.
After sitting down, I began to enjoy the harbour view. The wine list, which was very comprehensive, featured Italian produce only. My guests declined any offer of an alcoholic beverage, much to my dismay as I have always been amenable to a drop of Tuscany red! My table was in the east wing of the restaurant and I found the sun was too bright. Mercifully, storm clouds gathered in less than thirty minutes alleviating the agonizing glare.
The most important aspect was of course the food. The brunch came in the form of a buffet. Unlike other leading restaurants in Hong Kong, the spread in Grissini was not that extensive. However, what was lacking in variety, it was more than made up for in quality. The only salad on offer was fresh, crunchy and refreshing. It went very well with the smoked duck breast and the sliced Parma ham. The sea food spread was sumptuous featuring sauté lobster tails, deep fried soft shell crabs, snapper baked in encrusted sea salt and oysters. I found the fish exquisite with its flavour fully brought out by this unusual way of preparation. The wagon served roast beef and veal shank. The former was irresistible especially it was served with freshly grated horse radish. There was a stall preparing pasta but the long queue was prohibitive. One could only assume that it was of excellent quality judging from its popularity. The dessert array was dazzling but having a waist-line to watch, I tore myself away from the temption. There was one thing that worth a special mention. As many readers would know, the Italian word Grissini means bread sticks. Well, the restaurant served generous bunches of bread sticks still hot from the oven. If there was one thing I disliked, it was the cream of tomato soup which came lukewarm in stead of piping hot.
The quality of food, service and general ambience of the restaurant made the bill of $470 per person including service charge and a tip excellent dollar-value. I shall keep this restaurant in my good book but will only go there with worthwhile company.
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