Chef Gray Kunz has worked in Hong Kong years ago but decided to return to New York to open the original Café Gray, which had earned itself a coveted Michelin Star. For some reason he closed that restaurant and re-settled back into Hong Kong and also migrated the whole Café Gray concept to Hong Kong’s Upper House hotel. Previously it was also the privileged recipient of a Michelin Star in HK until 2012, and the food here is mostly about comfort food cooked very well. I also noticed many customers actually come here for their afternoon tea sets, whereas for me I usually sit at the bar side to sip on my cocktail and chit chat, also appreciating the great harbour view.
Some Drinks to start off the night -
And catching up with a friend…
I think this place is perfect for dating someone
Bread with Fennel Seeds and a Yoghurt Dip -
It was ok. The bread could have been more artisanal in style for this setting..
Scallop Ceviche, Pineapple Cucumber Julienne with Chili Oil – $225
This was an appetizing dish.
Summer Lobster Cobb Salad, Smoked Bacon, Avocado and Baby Spinach – $275
With a bit of a acidity added to balance it all.
Rice Flake Crisped Cod, Warm Potato Salad and Grated Horseradish, Grain Mustard – $335
The rice flake crust was nice, and this dish is creamy so naturally adorable, who doesn’t like this style? Would say it’s slightly pricy for the size of the dish though and couldn’t detect horseradish much..
Limoncello Organic Chicken, Prunes, Sweet Corn & Summer Vegetables,
with Lemon Pappardelle – $360
Friend expected this to come as a quarter of an uncut chicken, but this was pre-sliced tonight. This was our favourite dish as the corn had sweetness and the lemon tang with the pasta was refreshing. Again quite a creamy dish and the well brined chicken was tasty! Thumbs up!
Coffee -
Surprisingly very bitter.
Café Gray Seasonal Sorbets and Ice Cream - $105
Prettily quenelled, there were a good mixture of fruity sorbets and heavier milky ones. The middle Grapefruit based granita with shaved chocolate was very refreshing. Great stuff!
2 Chocolate Types and a Pate Feuilletee pastry -
To end the night. Overall the food is cooked well here, it’s more like a modern bistro which is not about the flair and drama but delivering the taste. A little pricy however for the recipes..
Price: $600 – $800 Per Person
Ease of Access: 4/5 (in Upper House Hotel, above MTR Admiralty Station)
Food: ♕♕♕♕1/2 (Food Execution is the main key here mostly.. Don’t expect miracles please!)
Opening Hours:
Mon to Sun 06:30am - 22:30pm
Address: 金鐘金鐘道88號太古廣場奕居49樓
L49 The Upper House, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty
Ph: 3968 1106
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