Duddell’s Gets a Breezy Hong Kong Makeover, But New Menu Plays It Safe
(Bloomberg) -Duddell has long been a preferred fixture for canton’s fee and art-full interiors upgraded by the professional crowd in the center. After a recent renovation, which changed its signed dark reds for a softer, pastel -colored palette, the restaurant launched a new menu that would fit the updated appearance and gave us a reason to visit us.
The area is thoughtfully in two separate environments: a stylish, lounge -like high level for more comfortable encounters and a traditional thin dining room completed with a larger menu on the lower floor. We visited the upper room for a week’s night dinner and chose a illegal menu spent for two people. With its new design, butter yellow, low -sloped floor seats and hot wood accents, it brings a surprisingly comfortable feeling that transforms a sophisticated lunch for evening cocktails or a more suitable environment for brunch.
The new menu doesn’t feel like a complete re -invention. On the contrary, heavily leans on the classical canton philosophy, where more tissue than aggressive spices are king. In some cases, this new subtlety works. In others, it made me longing for more bold flavors.
Vibe: The renovation redefined the character of the restaurant. The lounge on the upper floor is now emitting a comfortable mood in a stylish way, where an airy film music and lush greens evoke a corner of South Beach, a world away from the outside financial zone. This airy, Miami -like feeling is a sharp contrast to the lower -floor dining room, which preserves a more gloomy and focused energy than intentionally designed for official business dinners.
Who is with you: One evening on weekdays, the upper room crowd, leaning towards young professionals, several groups of men in corporate clothes, to relax after a day in their nearby offices.
Can you have a meeting here? The upper level special room will be ideal. During our visit, we could hear the sound of the giggling and cartilages that occasionally drip into the area, like the beautiful vapor ceramic dishes that have shifted to a secluded meeting.
We have ordered again: beginners promised. Siu Mai (HK $ 108 for three pieces) is a delicious and generous look at the classic, classic filled with all combs. Wagyu donuts (HK $ 108 for three pieces) Nostalgic, quality meat and a perfect light donut, with a perfect light donut, the filling itself did not have a character. For the network, Char Siu (HK $ 308) was undeniable, but it was not as delicious as the offers from other senior canton kitchens in the center. It was a sweet salvation. After a 30-minute waiting for our Mango Pudding ($ 58 HK), please have been given free walnut cookies. It was worth delayed: fresh, light and very sweet with a beautiful texture that cleans the palate.
You need to know: Duddell’s is open from 12:00. Paid flow weekends and reservations for public holiday brunch on the upper room and terrace are highly recommended. Set menus are available: A non -alcoholic brunch starts in HK638 and starts with alcoholic brunch options from $ 988 HK. – a site
For other restaurants in Central, check out Cooshti, a large terrace that offers Asian fusion foods; Char Chaan Teng Classics in a newly renovated area Tsui Wah; And sincere but elegant French spot spot.
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