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2009-06-15
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The pastries, coffee and the afternoon tea at Cafe Le Salon de The have been widely loved by Hong Kong patrons and many OR reviewers. I am a fan myself, frequently indulging in the ice creams, baguettes, croissants and the delicate cakes and pastries.Today, I am going to write about the daily lunch which no one seems to mention in these reviews. As usual, no pictures from me (as I am excitedly devouring the food) but I am hoping that my words can convey enough for you to try for yourself.The
Today, I am going to write about the daily lunch which no one seems to mention in these reviews. As usual, no pictures from me (as I am excitedly devouring the food) but I am hoping that my words can convey enough for you to try for yourself.
The Cafe Le Salon delivers absolutely delightful and reasonably priced daily specials that range from classic french bistro dishes and also absolutely delicious pasta. If you can get one of the seats at the balcony areas of landmark (which are for robuchon clients but not part of the restaurant), you get even a better deal with the service charge waived!. The only trouble is that for the balcony seats, you need to go early as they don't take reservations and you have to order, pay first at the counter and then take your seat at the balcony.
I've been there a few times and here's what I've tried.
Food
(1) Daily pasta
This has been quite a failproof dish at Robuchon. They really do great pasta. Last time the daily special was a warm aldente and absolutely delicious tagliatelle (broad egg noodles) with a green pesto sauce (this sauce was not very green but had hints of pecorino cheese), topped with thick cut parma ham and (you won't believe this), thin slices freshly shaven earthly white truffles!! (for HK$120). Unbelievable value! I was completed satiated after eating this.(despite the portions were small)
(2) Cheeseburger with Kagoshima Beef and Handcut french fries
It was a small burger with two (not too thick) Kagoshima beef patties with cheese, lettuce and some tomatoes. This is a very unimpressive looking anemic burger but wow, it packs a punch of taste and flavor. The beef was very well seasoned and the tomatoes were fresh and the lettuch were already thinly cut. It was very perfect for me because I could never eat a really fat burger and have all the flavors of the ingredients at the first bite. This one was perfectly manageable! Absolutely great. The fries they were great too. Fat fries fried to a crisp outside but soft inside.
(3) Roast of the Day
This also changes from day to day. Some days, they have roast baby pork, roast beef or roast chicken. I would have love to try baby pork but on my day it was roast chicken. The roast chicken was the only dish that did not surprise me positvely. Don't get me wrong, it was tasty and fleshy, meat was tender and succulent but the seasoning could have been tastier. This was served with the signature superbuttery mashed potatoes and small lettuce hearts. OVerall, it will satisfy your craving for a delicious roast chicken but it won't send you swooning.
(4) Other dishes available
Lamb cutlet with thyme and potatoes/ Salmon with white butter sauce etc. I haven't tried these.
(5) Desserts : Great as usual (especially pear caramel tart)!
Service
I think they are too thinly staffed for the big area they have to cover (including the balcony). It's hard to get the attention for waiters and they are constantly busy. They looked completely overworked.
AmbienceThe balcony areas are nice because you do get a lot of privacy as it is one table to each balcony. Though each table can only sit a maximum of four people.. Great for dining alone too since it's pretty private.
Overall, I love this place. and I would highly recommend it for a casual lunch with friends after working out in your wallet at the Landmark!
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