This was a rare opportunity. It was our first time here. Hidden in the back of the Chinnery Bar at the Hong Kong Mandarin Oriental, you wouldn’t know it was there. Seemed like going into a secret cult gathering…

Three Krug Room chefs, Uwe Opocensky from Hong Kong, Henry Brosi from London and Tim Raue from Berlin. Part of a world tour to the three cities, Hong Kong was their first stop. For only two days and a seating of 12 each day, we were lucky to get a spot. Wine for the evening included (in order) Krug Grand Cuvée, Krug Vintage 1998 and a Krug Rosé to end. Each chef created a dish to match each wine, so there were nine dishes to savor.

Everyone was given a limited edition Moleskine notebook embossed with the Krug logo for us to take notes during our journey. At the end we were also given the night’s menu signed by all three chefs.

The most memorable dishes were the “Tea” onion soup by Uwe (Hong Kong). This involved some work on our part. There was a teabag filled with herbs and we poured the soup into the teapot and waited for a few minutes for the flavors to come out. Then it was poured into the soup bowl for full enjoyment.

One of the desserts, also by Uwe, was incredible. This “humming bird” consisted of Piña Colada ice cream as the body and dried yogurt to form the wings. The presentation and taste were a perfect match.

To end, we were presented with a concoction of petit fours that was the most fun we’ve had in a long time. Lipstick with makeup, cigarettes and cigars, everything was edible – made from chocolate or sugar. There was even a bowl of “cotton balls” that was actually cotton candy. And Mom always said not to play with our food…

This was indeed a very memorable experience and well worth it. We will definitely make sure to visit the Krug Rooms in London and Berlin next.

19.5/20

Krug Room
Mandarin Oriental
5 Connaught Road
Central, Hong Kong
T: +852 2825 4014
E: mohkg-krugroom@mohg.com
W: www.mandarinoriental.com/hongkong/dining/restaurants/the_krug_room/

090923 Krug Room - Entrance through The Chinnery

090923 Krug Room - The secret room

090923 Krug Room - Tonight's Champagne

090923 Krug Room - Many bowls and plates used in the lighting

090923 Krug Room - A display of the many Krug Champagnes

090923 Krug Room - The Krug on Tour 9 course menu

090923 Krug Room - Wooden carving on the back wall

090923 Krug Room - The room's identity carved on the back wall

090923 Krug Room - Moleskine notebook

090923 Krug Room - 1st Champagne for the evening, Krug Grand Cuvée

090923 Krug Room - Marco Rosado, Restuarant Manager, with the Krug Rosé

090923 Krug Room - Henry (London), Tim (Berlin) & Uwe (Hong Kong)

090923 Krug Room - Sashimi of Dublin Bay Prawns, London

090923 Krug Room - Silver Cod, Berlin

090923 Krug Room - Tea (Onion Soup), Hong Kong

090923 Krug Room - Tea (Onion Soup), Hong Kong

090923 Krug Room - Steamed Sea Bass, London

090923 Krug Room - Double Chin of Pork, Berlin

090923 Krug Room - Cornfield (Matsusaka Beef), Hong Kong

090923 Krug Room - Mille Feuille of Acacia Honey Brulee, London

090923 Krug Room - Calpico (Lychee Ice Cream), Berlin

090923 Krug Room - Bird (Piña Colada Ice Cream), Hong Kong

090923 Krug Room - Candy Shop (Petit Fours)

090923 Krug Room - Candy Shop (Petit Fours)

090923 Krug Room - Candy Shop (Petit Fours)

090923 Krug Room - Candy Shop (Petit Fours)

090923 Krug Room - Kitchen where all the magic was done

090923 Krug Room - Menu signed by all three chefs