Yeah that was a great dish at Tasting Cort. I’m actually kinda fond of the home classic of steamed clams with eggs with a dash of shaoxing wine. They do a great job at yum’s bistro, but I find most places in the bay does a good job (usually the bad issue is if the clams weren’t that fresh).
When I went to HK a year and a half ago, Tasting Court relocated to their location around Happy Valley. They weren’t open for too long so I think I basically had the same set menu as your link though we were not able to try the soy sauce chicken (we only had 3 people in our party). The funny thing, I actually booked dinner at The Chairman a week prior to our meal at Tasting Court and enjoyed seeing the differences in the crab dish. Yes I agree with the manager that the 25 year dish does make a difference, the Chairman’s version had a little harsher bite (still delicious, but I’m giving the sauce nod to Tasting Court). The rice noodles I think were a touch better with the Chairman, but the sauce was definitely smoother and to me, more delicious.
In regards to the order posted. The Enoki mushrooms were really well done. I’m surprised that the strands were not bound together as I typically see the Enoki mushrooms in a big pile.
I really enjoyed the char siu, but I would consider this a different variation than the traditional red-maltose version. Tender, well marbled I’d say with a very savory flavor if memory serves me correctly.
The crab I already mentioned, but for the double boil soup, I cannot recall exactly if it was the fish maw version. I’ll have to double check the menu and pictures, but I really enjoyed the soup was all I can recall.
I really loved that meatball dish though. As you mentioned it was extremely tender but capable of holding up in a ball shape. The broth was excellent and the napa cabbage was very sweet. I’m rather curious how they make it.
I am unable to currently check or recall on the vegetable dish, so I can’t say much there.
Fried rice was excellent, and the crab juice poured over the rice had a delicious impact as well.
I only really never cared for the dessert that was provided in Tasting Court. The little jello puddings were … well chewy and bouncy, but not a big fan. As with you, I was never really a fan of jujube, so the drink didn’t wow me. I actually enjoyed the Chairman’s version of the almond tea much more.
Overall simply superb meal at Tasting Court. They have a revamped website and I’m linking to the gallery right now. Menu seems to be uh… partially updated/updating so no idea what’s going on there: https://www.tastingcourthk.com/gallery
When I ever get back to HK I’m definitely booking dinner here. There are some new dishes I’m really tempted to try out.
