Hong Kong
Located in the ultra chic and stylish Upper House Hotel, Café Grey is a Hong Kong landmark for fine dining and some of the city's best panoramic views overlooking Victoria Harbour. With world-renowned formerly New York based Gray Kunz as the patron and head chef, expectations were very high and the hard-to-get reservations were made 2 weeks prior to my arrival in Hong Kong. The interior of the restaurant does nothing but raise the expectations even higher; the beautifully decorated dining room is in line with the modernist and simple theme of the hotel, adorned in dark timber tones that are elegantly lit up with bespoke light fittings that gild the dining room. Tables are arranged in an open yet cozy space, where our table was perfectly located in the centre and seats were in a comfortable and plush sofa/booth style. Everything from the sterling silver candle holder, to the high thread count napkins and fine bone china made us even more excited about our meal ahead, which lasted a solid three hours.
Located in the ultra chic and stylish Upper House Hotel, Café Grey is a Hong Kong landmark for fine dining and some of the city's best panoramic views overlooking Victoria Harbour. With world-renowned formerly New York based Gray Kunz as the patron and head chef, expectations were very high and the hard-to-get reservations were made 2 weeks prior to my arrival in Hong Kong. The interior of the restaurant does nothing but raise the expectations even higher; the beautifully decorated dining room is in line with the modernist and simple theme of the hotel, adorned in dark timber tones that are elegantly lit up with bespoke light fittings that gild the dining room. Tables are arranged in an open yet cozy space, where our table was perfectly located in the centre and seats were in a comfortable and plush sofa/booth style. Everything from the sterling silver candle holder, to the high thread count napkins and fine bone china made us even more excited about our meal ahead, which lasted a solid three hours.
The menu, presented in a leather bound
book, made our mouths water and stomachs rumble. To start, we opted for the crab
cakes that come served with a lime and mango salsa, the steak tartare with
gaufrettes on a bed of beef carpaccio, and the yellow Hamachi carpaccio tartare.
All were delicious and beautifully presented, with special mention to be made to
the Hamachi which was just sublime; we had to order another one. For mains I requested to try the burger, which is not on their dinner menu, but
allegedly the best burger in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia (unfortunately I
forgot to take a picture before I devoured it). Despite people giving me strange looks for
having ordered a burger for dinner in such a place, it was definitely worth it.
It was perfectly cooked and the beef was a fine mix of Australian beef and
wagyu. My friends opted for more socially acceptable items of the dinner menu.
The sea bass in a creamy white wine sauce with chives, topped with caviar
was a rich and delicious choice, as well as the sea bass stew which came served
in a lobster broth with mixed vegetables. To conclude our epic meal we ordered
the deconstructed banoffee pie and the panna cotta, which were both prepared
to perfection and perfectly capped our perfect dinner. The high quality of the
food, the beautiful presentation, the exceptionally attentive staff and
incredible vistas across Hong Kong, make Café Grey one of my favourite
restaurants and worth every penny spent.
