(Note: Ingredients has now closed down)
I was going to take a girlfriend to Le Fleur (see below) but by the time I called them this morning they were fully booked. So we walked up Wing Fung street and stumbled upon the newly opened Ingredients, having moved over from their previous private kitchen spot in Gough Street, Sheung Wan. I've done a fair bit of gourmet eating & travel with this girlfriend of mine so I knew I was in good company to try out Ingredient's reincarnation.
Upon entry we noticed a ground floor dining area, but we were led to the lift and taken to the 1st floor, where there was a larger dining area, all in dark wood panels, high back chairs in dark brown leather, and gleaming white tablecloth. Very suave. Though in my mind I was thinking ... they must have made a real killing at the private kitchen!!
Food: I was relieved to find that the food is still as delicious as before. Steph selected a roasted lamb which rested on potato mash topped with a bit of soft roasted tomatoes from the lunch set menu, to be followed by dessert. I opted for the a la carte "fish of the day" which was a lovely pan fried garoupa steak, served with two small halves of roasted potatoes, and lovely fresh sauce including tiny pieces of chopped pineapple pieces which contrasted particularly well.
Ambience: Gone is the quaint little private kitchen, Ingredients looks poised to take over the serious world of restaurant dining, and looks like they might just do well.
Service: Not bad. Transition from private kitchen to restaurant seems to have been quite smooth, with the assistance of a manager/head waiter who knows all the right things to do leading the rest of the less experienced waiters.
Price: Not cheap, at $215 for 2 course set lunch, $260 for 3 courses. A little on the pricey side though, the open steak sandwich was around $160, as was the laksa. But then I rather they keep the price and quality up, cos that's what you're really there for.
Rating: 4 out of 5.
Later we were informed that this little empire is due to open their 2nd floor and the roof terrace in a month or two's time. Hmm, looks like a nice little spot to organise a birthday party or two!
23 Wing Fung Street, Wanchai, HK. Tel: 2544 5133
www.ingredients.com.hk
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