Shanghai fine dining
Tea smoked duck |
While far from perfect, the general quality of Cantonese cuisine in London has made great improvement in the last few years, especially the dim sum. So when I pay a visit to Hong Kong, I often try to experience other Chinese regional cooking, which are either rare or none exists in London. Jardin de Jade ticks all the right boxes for me, a Michelin starred Shanghai restaurant in Hong Kong, it has a fairly extended menu, focusing on classic cooking using top ingredients.
Braised pork |
The house special braised pork was indeed special, the pork cuts like butter with a very lovely melting sweet sensation. Bamboo shoots with tofu was a solid casserole dish with a nice depth of powerful flavor from the gravy, which the tofu absorbed all the lovely flavors. I got nothing but love for the jasmine tea smoked duck, something unusual, but taste-wise was exceptional, the aromatic and floral flavor of the tea blended into the duck magically, while the meat contained a great level of smoky and robust taste, it was like a single malt whisky in meat form, but without the alcohol!
Bamboo shoots with tofu |
Food 3.5/5
What I paid:
£18 per head
Average cost without drinks and services:
£25
Shop G3–4, G/F, Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Road, Wan Chai
https://www.openrice.com/
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