This flashy restaurant seems to suffer from an identity crisis: gigantic Chinese paint brushes at the entrance and a blood-red interior with zebra-striped chairs. I don't know whether I'm in Africa or China until I look at the fabulous view from the restaurant's 34th-floor perch. This is Hong Kong at its most eclectic, funky self, and though the setting seems contrived, the restaurant itself is relaxed, fun, and highly recommended for its innovative and varied East-meets-West fusion cuisine. Come early for a drink in the restaurant's bar (happy hour Mon-Sat 5-8pm; Sun 6-8pm), or retire there after dinner for live music and dancing Monday through Saturday nights from 10pm.
A glass-enclosed kitchen reveals food being prepared in woks, over charcoal grills, and in tandoori ovens. The menu is diverse, with main courses ranging from cumin-roasted Australian rack of lamb with pickled eggplant, tomato confit, and spiced jus to bamboo smoked tenderloin of beef with cauliflower sauce and truffle fingerling potatoes. Grilled items, from Boston lobster to Angus filet mignon, come with a choice of a half-dozen interesting sauces, including yellow Thai curry and foie gras sauce. Sushi and sashimi, including ToTT's own creations, are also recommended. This place is a good choice for those who want dining and entertainment in one spot, as well as for those entertaining first-time visitors to Hong Kong. Sunday brunch, featuring unlimited sparkling wine or Moët & Chandon champagne, is so popular you should book at least 2 weeks in advance.
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| Cuisine | International, Fusion | |
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| Hours | Mon-Fri noon-3pm; Mon-Sat 6:30-11pm; Sun 11:30am-3pm and 6:30-10pm | |
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| Address | 281 Gloucester Rd | |
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| Location | Causeway Bay, In the Excelsior Hotel, Causeway Bay | |
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| Transportation | MTR: Causeway Bay | |
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| Reservations | Reservations recommended for dinner (request a window seat) | |
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| Phone | 852/2837 6786 | |
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| Web site | www.excelsiorhongkong.com | |
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| Prices | Main courses HK$198-HK$338 (US$26-US$44/£14-£24); fixed-price lunch (Mon-Fri only) HK$198 (US$26/£14); Sun brunch HK$378-HK$488 (US$49-US$63/£27-£35) | |
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| Credit Cards | AE, DC, MC, V | |