This is a fabulously-run and decorated place that somehow managed to underwhelm us with its food last night.
The location, the valet parking, check-in desk at the ground floor and at the second floor restaurant itself, the design and decor - all of these things remind you that you have arrived at a significant restaurant.
The staff was equally impressive throughout our visit.
And our party, which included my brother and sister-in-law staying with us from the UK, were up to the task of making this an event.
But the food was a little bit weird, and just a little short of the required fabulousness.
Our Hakka fried Dim Sum platter was perfectly cooked and tasty, if a little too carefully formed. The duck and pumpkin puff, the crispy prawn dumpling, and the scallop puff were delightful, but left us feeling they were over-produced.
Then we had the Prawn Toast. These were huge balls of prawn covered in what must have been a toasted crust, because there was no actual toast in evidence. That method of preparation made them tasty but really filling, and we could only eat half of the eight balls of toasted prawn.
Our entrees were similarly only half eaten. We shared the Roast Chicken in Satay Sauce, the Pipa Duck, the Black Truffle Roasted Duck, and the Beef Tenderloin Stir-Fry with Green Pepper. I'm glad we tried so many dishes, because even though we ordered too much, and had a lot left over uneaten, at least I can say now that I won't be as keen to go back as I was to make this first visit.
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