At 6:30pm, the bar is already packed, I meant completely packed and the vibe is simply amazing just like old times.
But to the contrary, the dining area is more than a little lonely.
A little better was the spaghettini with creamy sea urchin sauce ($198). The sauce was indeed creamy but not much sea urchin flavor there I am afraid.
Roasted duck breast with red cabbage ($228) was an off menu item and it turned out to be a lifesaver for us. This was the only dish that came with a decent portion. The duck breast, although a little overcooked, was meaty, flavorful and quite tasty (although a little more than just those two dots of sauce would be more than welcome).
Dessert, a traditional tiramisu presented in a slightly unorthodox manner, provided the only bright spot for us tonight.
This was very very light, which was the way I like it. Perfect portion of liquor too. It's nicely done.
It was a disappointing outing without a question. I will definitely have a tough time convincing myself to be back anytime soon.
Food Rating: 4/10
Price: $$$
Address: G/F, California Tower, 30-32 D'Aguilar Street, Lan Kwai Fong, Central, Hong Kong
Closest Metro Station: Central
Tel: +852 2344-0005
Website: www.ciaochow.com.hk
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