Sunday brunches are my thing. No need to wake up too early, you eat two meals in one go (or three if you have XXXL stomach storage like I do), you relax and take things slow, enjoy the view, the company, the conversation...
This bright and sunny Sunday noon, Shirley and I go to Bistro Laurent Tourondel (not Bacon Lettuce Tomato) Steak to fill up our oversized tummies.
First, we warm up our still half-asleep digestive systems with some munchies from the buffet table…
Plate # 1
Still not satisfied, we order an additional appetizer from the ala carte menu.
Spicy Rock Prawns, Blue Cheese Dip
This turns out to be a total disaster. The batter is too thick, the blue cheese too little, and the prawns are not even a bit spicy. And they charge $138 for that few pieces. Major. Rip. Off.
Australian Ribeye 12 oz
Boring, tough, and tasteless. I love the wooden popsicle stick, but the steak is actually more m-well than m-rare.
Now this is more like it. The wagyu is tasty, tender and juicy. It is far from being the best, but it does not disappoint either.
Crêpé Soufflé, Passion Fruit Sauce
I take a mouthful and I immediately understand why this is BLT’s bestselling dessert. The crepe soufflé is warm, moist and spongy. I let the bottom soak up as much passion fruit juice as it can absorb, and as if that is not enough, I drizzle some more on top. Each spoonful makes my mouth water and leaves me wanting more. Help!
I love how this baby is so photogenic and all, but after the soufflé, I’ve already exceeded my sourness quota for the day. I say chocolate people better stick to chocolates.
BLT Steak: Shop G62, Ground Floor, Ocean Terminal, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Tel: +852-2730-3508
