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Man Wah, named after the Mandarin Oriental hotel itself in Cantonese Chinese, has remained competitive over the years with marvelous food and services. The menu is extensive and combines the best of modern culinary approaches and traditional flavors. Décor exudes subtle classiness and grandeur, while the small floor space and dim lighting make for a… Continue reading Outstanding Cantonese Fare (9.2)
Another of El Grande's restaurants, the brand which runs Grappa's, this time tugged quietly beneath Elgin Street. A stony stairway starting from street level leads you down to their open dining area and you are forced to make the decision between sitting in Hong Kong's warm and humid weather and the freezing indoor seating area.… Continue reading Mo Bros: Great Casual Italian-American (8.0)
The croissant-doughnut, originally Dominique Ansel's masterpiece, was all the hype a few years ago when some people were willing to pay up to $100 for the $5 pastry in New York, or stand in line for two hours. This Mandarin Oriental version apparently has its triply layered butter and dough sizzled in a hot oil… Continue reading Croissant-Doughnut, Double Evil (9.0)
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