Half-Life "Taste" Fate @ Hyatt Regency

Bitter melon, also known as half-life melon, is something that those who understand love either dislike or keep at a respectful distance! At half a century old, I have loved eating bitter melon since I was young. This ingredient is also a special connection between me and my late grandmother, so it holds a very special feeling. Chef Wong Ho Kan of Hyatt Regency Tsim Sha Tsui has a new creation! Carefully selecting high-quality bitter melons from China, Japan, and Thailand to prepare seasonal bitter melon dishes, as a lover of this vegetable, I naturally had to be the first to pay homage. Preserved plum and osmanthus soaked Duan bitter melon $148! Also known as Thunder God’s chisel Duan bitter melon, its flesh is thick and full of texture. After being bathed in preserved plum and osmanthus vinegar, it becomes refreshing, juicy, sweet, and lovely. Paired with some pomegranate seeds, it adds an even fresher flavor. Dried tangerine peel crispy eel $328! The white eel is still cooked to have crispy skin and bouncy meat with a rich texture. The sweetness is infused with a hint of enticing dried tangerine peel fragrance, making it very delicious. Plum spicy sauce bitter melon crispy cod cubes $388! Thin slices of Thai bitter melon wrap cod cubes and Japanese bitter melon slices, fried to golden crispiness, then coated with just the right amount of plum spicy sauce. The outside is crispy and the inside smooth, with a tangy and spicy flavor that never gets boring after two pieces—super flavorful. White jade bitter melon with Yunnan ham and fish maw $298! Thick-skinned and juicy Chinese white jade bitter melon and fish maw are stewed in rich soup until flavorful. The soft and smooth fish maw combined with the tender bitter melon creates a perfect texture. Paired with salty and savory Yunnan ham and sweet pumpkin puree, it’s a delightful combination. Crispy tea-smoked chicken $328/half! Fresh Longgang chicken is smoked with tea leaves and white rice, then fried until crispy. The subtle smoky aroma is captivating, with crispy skin and tender meat that never gets old. Fish broth soaked bamboo fungus and asparagus $268! Thick and crunchy bamboo fungus soaks up the fresh aroma of the fish broth, making it even more charming. The accompanying bright green, tender asparagus is sweet and refreshing. Don’t forget to savor a sip of the creamy, rich, and fresh fish broth at the end. Braised thick noodles in abalone sauce $238! The rich and fragrant abalone sauce brings a sticky delight to the refreshing thick noodles, making it a fully satisfying dish. The dessert of the day also features bitter melon! The chef presents honey bitter melon jelly cake $68, made with local winter honey and Duan bitter melon juice. The green bitter melon jelly cake is filled with bitter melon pulp, with a middle layer of smooth and sweet milk pudding. The bitter melon jelly cake has an extraordinary texture, refreshing sweetness, and a very distinctive flavor. This series of bitter melon-themed limited menus is available from now until July 31, 2025. Bitter melon fans really shouldn’t miss this seasonal taste.