Melissa F

A collaboration restaurant between @goh_f and @gaggan_anand, @gohganfuk offers a blend of Japanese, French and Indian flavors in a fun and casual way. We opted for the omakase and while it was good value for money, I was expecting more Indian influences in the dishes - perhaps a la carte would be the better option here.

The omakase menu:

-Amuse-
Pani-Puri and yogurt sauce, Mentaiko and kale tart, Pettitoes and pear croquette, Shrimp keema curry bread

-Mousse-
Corn, Sea urchin, consomme jelly

Carpaccio-
Yellowtail from Oita,
Root vegetables, lemon and mustard sauce

- Goh-rimon-
“Hakata Torimon”, foie gras, persimmon

-Seasonal Fish-
Sea bream from Oita, albert sauce

-Meat of the Day-
Roasted Japanese beef from Saga, taro and truffle sauce

-Crab Curry with Rice-
Snow crab from Hokkaido, Coconuts cream

- Dessert-
Mont blanc
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Gohgan
Fukuoka, Japan
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It’s been a long time since we’ve been in Fukuoka and our first meal here was a revisit to @goh_f - currently #45 on Asia’s 50 Best. The restaurant relocated in 2023 to a swanky new building which is also home to @gohganfuk - the chef’s collaboration restaurant with @gaggan_anand. With the new space, there’s been a shift in concept with a single communal table of 10 seats which is meant to encourage guests to interact with each other. Located on the 3rd floor, the dining room also offers views into the open kitchen and of the canal through its expansive windows. Favorites of the meal included the signature abalone with shiitake, uni with potato, duck soba, and soufflé with strawberry.

Our menu:

Milt Truffle Jerusalem-Artichoke
Blue-Crab Tomato Japanese-Yam
Yellowtail Radish Fennel
Abalone Shiitake Aosa
Uni Potato Kosho-Chicken
Spanish-Mackrel Turnip Yuzu
Duck Eggplant Green-Onion
Duck Soy-Sauce Noodle
Strawberry Egg Condensed-Milk
Gohdiva
Roasted-Greentea & Camomile
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Goh
Fukuoka, Japan
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First time back at @noihongkong by @paulo_airaudo since it received 2 Michelin stars last year! There’s been quite a few changes since opening - the biggest one has to be combining the lounge and dining room into one area so diners can now choose to eat by the window with views of Central, at the counter or tables with views of the open kitchen. Having just revisited @restaurantamelia, the vibe and dishes are reminiscent of the chef’s flagship restaurant so it was like being in San Sebastián for the night!

Our menu:

- Roasted Leek Consommé
- Norwegian Trout, Ikura Trout roe
- Aji Tartare, clotted cream, egg yolks
- Buckwheat Sourdough
- Sicilian Tuna Kamatoro, Hokkaido Red Uni, “Kaviari” Kristal Caviar
- Norwegian Langoustine, Champagne, Crispy Kombu, Walnuts
- Shima Aji, Gambero di Mazara with Piennolo tomato essence
- Alaskan King crab, Teardrop peas & Iberico pork
consommé
- Bread
- Scottish Blue Lobster, Hokkaido Pumpkin & ‘Nduja calabrese
- Scottish Venison, Onion Pureé & Morel
- Pasta alla chitarra, French Amelié Oyster & Vin Jaune
- Seasonal Sorbet
- The Flan with Japanese Hoshigaki & Acetaia San Giacomo’ balsamic Vinegar 40 years old
- “Kaviari” Oscietra Caviar, XO Rum Gelato & Mole
- Seasonal Fruit
- Lemon Pie
- Whiskey Gum
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2*, NOI
Central, Hong Kong
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The @chaathongkong x @newpunjabclub collaboration is one to remember as this historic pairing brings together two of Hong Kong’s only Michelin-starred Indian and Punjabi restaurants! The event will be held across two nights with each evening featuring an exclusive and bespoke menu crafted by the chefs. The first event took place last week at @chaathongkong with new creations and classic favorites such as the Samosa Tart and Keema Pau. Don’t miss the upcoming dinner taking place at @newpunjabclub on January 22nd!

The menu:

“STARTER”

SAMOSA TART
Crispy Shortbread Tart Shell, Spiced Potatoes, Sweet Green Peas, Yoghurt and Tangy Tamarind Sauce
By Chaat

KEEMA PAU
Slow Cooked
Mutton, Buttered Milk Buns, Crispy Potatoes
A Classic By New Punjab Club

“TANDOORI”

TANDOORI PIGEON
Clove Smoked Pigeon, Beet Tikki, Fig, Onion Raita
By New Punjab Club

TANDOORI COBIA
Lina Caught Cobia, Tomato and Sapmhire Chutney
A Classic by New Punjab Club

“MAINS”

BANJARA GOSHT
Slow Cooked Rajasthani Lamb Curry, Onions, Tomatoes, Yoghurt
By Chaat

BURRATA CORN PALAK
Spinach Curry, Burrata, Crispy Corn, Cumin
A Classic by Chaat

OXTAIL PULAO
Slow Cooked Oxtail, Black Cardamom, Red Chilis, Aged Basmati
New Dish by New Punjab Club

BURANI RAITA
Crispy Fried Garlic, Pomegranate, Yoghurt
By Chaat

BLACK TRUFFLE CHEESE CHILLI NAAN
Smoked Cheddar Cheese, Périgord Black Truffle
A Classic By Chaat

“DESSERT”

CHOCOLATE AND SMOKED CHESTNUT NAAN, POPCORN GELATO
By Chaat + New Punjab Club

GOLDEN MASALA CHAI
Traditional Indian Milk Tea, Masala Spice
By Chaat
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Chaat x New Punjab Club
Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
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You can always count on @chefvickycheng’s collaborations to bedazzle and his latest one with @jparkato of @atomixnyc at @wingrestaurant_hk was no different! With 2* and named #6 on @theworlds50best, Atomix reimagines Korean cuisine through a global lens with NYC as its center stage. Chinese and Korean cuisine actually have many shared commonalities and through the chefs’ reinterpretations of their classic dishes, the collaboration delivered a symphony of innovative and sophisticated flavors. Highlights of the meal included the sardine with an incredibly crispy bugak, the raw crab 2 ways with the ganjang gejang tart and Chiu Chow Style 3 spotted crab, the creamy shirako spring roll, the nourishing samgyetang with silkie chicken & octopus, the sweet & sour pork using sea cucumber to mimic the texture of fatty pork, the suan cai yu with the most decadent fish maw noodles, and the aehobak (Korean zucchini) showcasing the humble ingredient with amazing knife skills!

Our menu:

STARTER
- Mussel • Blue Fin Tuna • Cheongguk Jang
- Sardine • Bugak • Dashima Rice • Ganjang
- Lo Sui Cuttlefish • Boneless Chicken Feet
Raw Crab 2 Ways:
- Ganjang Gyejang • Gim Rice • Flying Fish Roe
- Chiu Chow Style Raw Three-spotted Crab
- Shirako Spring Roll

SOUP
- Silkie Chicken • Abalone • Octopus • Tendon

MAIN
- Sweet & Sour Pork • Sea Cucumber • Kamias
- Red Flag Grouper • Fish Maw • Sour Cabbage
- Аehobak • Japchae • Dubu Jang • White Lotus Tea
- Baby Oyster • Semi-dried Oyster • Maesaengi Soup • House-made Noodle

SWEET
- Black Chestnut Ice Cream • Chocolate Cake • Soybean Mousse
- Mignardises
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Wing x Atomix
Central, Hong Kong
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‘Tis the season for lamb belly pot #羊腩煲! There’s nothing better than a pot of sizzling lamb when the weather is chilly. Plus the food is always great at One Harbour Road which is one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in HK. Seasonal highlights included the prosperous dried oyster marinated with osmanthus, soothing watercress soup, hearty glutinous rice with local preserved meat, and my favorite from last time - smoked crispy chicken with red scallion sauce!

Our menu:

港灣點心花園
蟹肉鮮蝦三元餃，紅菜頭哅鹵肉蒸彩果，竹影山珍如意果

桂花蜜錢脆金蠔，椒鹽澳洲翡翠鮑魚

南北杏西洋菜蜜棗煲生魚湯

古法羊腩煲

紅蔥醬油煙熏脆皮龍崗雞

魚湯浸豆苗

本地臘味炒糯米飯

廿五年陳皮川貝桃膠燉津梨

脆皮黑蔗糖香蕉炸鮮奶，招牌南乳餅
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One Harbour Road
Wan Chai, Hong Kong
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It’s been a long time since we’ve been in Fukuoka and our first meal here was a revisit to @goh_f - currently #45 on Asia’s 50 Best. The restaurant relocated in 2023 to a swanky new building which is also home to @gohganfuk - the chef’s collaboration restaurant with @gaggan_anand. With the new space, there’s been a shift in concept with a single communal table of 10 seats which is meant to encourage guests to interact with each other. Located on the 3rd floor, the dining room also offers views into the open kitchen and of the canal through its expansive windows. Favorites of the meal included the signature abalone with shiitake, uni with potato, duck soba, and soufflé with strawberry.

Our menu:

Milt Truffle Jerusalem-Artichoke
Blue-Crab Tomato Japanese-Yam
Yellowtail Radish Fennel
Abalone Shiitake Aosa
Uni Potato Kosho-Chicken
Spanish-Mackrel Turnip Yuzu
Duck Eggplant Green-Onion
Duck Soy-Sauce Noodle
Strawberry Egg Condensed-Milk
Gohdiva
Roasted-Greentea & Camomile
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Goh
Fukuoka, Japan
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You can always count on @chefvickycheng’s collaborations to bedazzle and his latest one with @jparkato of @atomixnyc at @wingrestaurant_hk was no different! With 2* and named #6 on @theworlds50best, Atomix reimagines Korean cuisine through a global lens with NYC as its center stage. Chinese and Korean cuisine actually have many shared commonalities and through the chefs’ reinterpretations of their classic dishes, the collaboration delivered a symphony of innovative and sophisticated flavors. Highlights of the meal included the sardine with an incredibly crispy bugak, the raw crab 2 ways with the ganjang gejang tart and Chiu Chow Style 3 spotted crab, the creamy shirako spring roll, the nourishing samgyetang with silkie chicken & octopus, the sweet & sour pork using sea cucumber to mimic the texture of fatty pork, the suan cai yu with the most decadent fish maw noodles, and the aehobak (Korean zucchini) showcasing the humble ingredient with amazing knife skills!

Our menu:

STARTER
- Mussel • Blue Fin Tuna • Cheongguk Jang
- Sardine • Bugak • Dashima Rice • Ganjang
- Lo Sui Cuttlefish • Boneless Chicken Feet
Raw Crab 2 Ways:
- Ganjang Gyejang • Gim Rice • Flying Fish Roe
- Chiu Chow Style Raw Three-spotted Crab
- Shirako Spring Roll

SOUP
- Silkie Chicken • Abalone • Octopus • Tendon

MAIN
- Sweet & Sour Pork • Sea Cucumber • Kamias
- Red Flag Grouper • Fish Maw • Sour Cabbage
- Аehobak • Japchae • Dubu Jang • White Lotus Tea
- Baby Oyster • Semi-dried Oyster • Maesaengi Soup • House-made Noodle

SWEET
- Black Chestnut Ice Cream • Chocolate Cake • Soybean Mousse
- Mignardises
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Wing x Atomix
Central, Hong Kong
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In annual tradition to round off the year, here were my top 10 meals of 2024:

1) David Toutain - Paris, France
2) Vyn - Simrishamn, Sweden
3) Reale - Castel di Sangro, Italy
4) Merito - Lima, Peru
5) Le Clarence - Paris, France
6) Kjolle - Lima, Peru
7) Autem - Milan, Italy
8) Logy - Taipei, Taiwan
9) Wing - Hong Kong
10) Ru Yuan 如院 - Hangzhou, China

What were your top meals in 2024? Let me know in the comment below. Happy new year and here’s to more eating in 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣! 🥳 Less