Murmurs of delight around the tables
" Hakkasan specialises in modern Cantonese cuisine "
We held a wonderful dinner at Hakkasan the multi-award winning restaurant situated in the spectacular Emirates Palace Hotel.
Hakkasan specialises in modern Cantonese cuisine. Restaurant General Manager Anthony Ma and Executive Chef Lee Kok Heng certainly gave us a wonderful evening.
In pleasantly cool temperatures, guests were welcomed with a glass of Champagne Lallier Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs NV, whilst enjoying views of the city’s skyline from the terrace’s ambience. Adventurous souls tried “The Hakka”, a cocktail made from Ketel One Vodka, kome to mizu sake, lychee, lime, coconut and passion fruit. For the canapés there were delicious mango chicken and fried squid with bonito flakes.
Chef Lee gave us a description of the menu to come. Échanson Sandeep Sathees, described the accompanying wines.
MENU
Starters
“Supreme steamed dim sum platter”
gold leaf har gau (steamed shrimp dumplings)
abalone and chicken shu mai
wild mushroom dumpling
Fried soft shell crab
with red chilli, curry leaf and chicken floss
Crispy duck salad
with pomelo, pine nut and shallot
‘Rag & Bone' Riesling 2018
Magpie Estate, Eden Valley, South Australia
First main course
Charcoal grilled Chilean seabass with honey
Wok-fried wild prawn with lotus root
in black bean sauce
Stir-fry sugar snap, cloud ear and ginger
with water chestnuts
Sancerre ‘Silex' 2017
Michel Girard, Loire Valley, France
Second main course
Roast chicken with satay sauce
Jasmine tea smoked Wagyu beef ribs
Edamame egg fried rice
Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Napa Valley, California
Dessert
Hot chocolate banana fondant
with vanilla ice cream
Macau style egg tart
Cockburn’s Late Bottled Vintage 2012
Douro Valley, Portugal
Served in the ‘sharing’ table concept, the murmurs of delight around the tables left no doubt that the meal was indeed something special.
At the conclusion of the dinner, Chargé de Missions Honoraire Wolfgang Johannson gave the appreciation in front of the assembled kitchen and service brigades. The members showed their enthusiasm with loud applause.
From the comments of the members, as the evening came to a close, a return visit by the Chaîne to Hakkasan is certainly expected.
Vive la Chaîne
Rinaldo Boscaro
Chargé de Missions