Continuing the Elegance

Yes, I only celebrate my birthday with a few friends each year, and it just so happens that two of them have birthdays in May. We selected a few restaurants for the birthday stars to make the final decision, and Landau’s in Wan Chai became the destination. Landau’s is well-known, co-owned by Hins Cheung, and the decor is already extremely luxurious, so not much alteration was needed. After ordering, the staff served a bread basket and Welcome Food. The latter was a small piece of bread topped with black chicken meat, garnished with chopped scallions and purple onions, giving a nice fusion of East and West. First came the bluefin tuna "noodles." The "noodles" were actually shredded tuna made to look like noodles, served on a bed of avocado puree, beautifully presented. The bluefin tuna was lightly seasoned with a bit of Japanese mustard, tasting decent, and combined with the avocado puree, it was quite enjoyable. The scallops were from Hokkaido, perfectly cooked with a slightly charred exterior and tender texture, served on a bed of crunchy bamboo shoots, paired with a coriander foam that was both visually appealing and delicious. The birthday star laughed, saying the fried potato balls looked somewhat like fish balls, and indeed they did! Crispy on the outside, powdery inside, with a hint of truffle aroma. The main course was M9 Wagyu ribeye. The presentation was plain, but the taste and texture exceeded expectations, somewhat melting in the mouth without the overly greasy feeling typical of Japanese Wagyu. It was accompanied by fried cauliflower, making this dish simple yet refined. There were only four dessert options, so we chose the passion fruit meringue, and of course, requested the restaurant to write "Happy Birthday" on it beforehand. The tart passion fruit sauce paired with the sweet meringue made for a refreshing and appetizing dessert, adding blessings to the birthday star. The All Day Shandy drink, based on gin and wheat beer, mixed with English tea, honey, lemon, and more, was said to be quite good. Restaurant Information: Landau's 2/F Woo Chung Building, 213 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai