Throwback to our very first visit to jean may when we were staying at @upperhouse_hkg early August.
I had a full meal prior to my visit, so I only ordered a bunch of starters.
Little did I realise that the food and service at @jeanmayhk had such tantalising effect on my appetite.
I felt reallyy good eating these:
1. 𝗥𝗮𝘇𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗺𝘀 🤩
Scottish razor clams cooked quickly with white wine and sliced. finished with fish stock reduction and one of @tlo_chef's favourite flavours, persillade - parsley, roast garlic and confit shallot butter, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
2. 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁 🤤
Done classically with the reduction of madeira, port, brandy and shallots to enhance the flavour. Served with baguette croutons and red wine pickled cherries.
3. 𝗢𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀
Tasmanian oysters with horseradish creme fraiche, pickled cucumber and dill.
4. 𝗦𝗲𝗮 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗼
Fresh sea bream slices, seasoned with maldon salt. The sauce vierge has tomato concasse, chopped shallots, parsley, dill and chives, infused olive oil, tomato consomme jelly (😍 details!) mixed herb oil and lemon zest.
5. Missing in the photos: Freshly baked 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 which @tlo_chef's Mom advised us to eat immediately 😋
It is also one of @tlo_chef's favourites things to eat at the end of the meal. Inspired by the great chef @FergusHenderson of @St.John.Restaurant London.
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🙌🏼 Feel-good food with great execution. ❤ Cosy and warm-hearted vibes. 💯 Family & friendship with passion and professionalism.
These are the values that I see and feel at @jeanmayhk that made me want to book the entire restaurant during my first visit.
Take a quick look at the kitchen from the outside. It's brightly lit, very systematic, organised and clean. Even though it's small, it reminds me of some of the best restaurants around the world that I've visited.
Never underestimate these delicious, homey food at @jeanmayhk. This new neighbourhood restaurant has such great potential.
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𝗝𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘆
📍 @jeanmayhk, Shop A, 14 Gresson St, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
👩🏻🍳 @tlo_chef
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