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Hutong
at One Peking Reveals New “Hidden” Lounge Bar,
Unique Chilli-Infused Cocktails and New Line Up of Signature Dish
Hutong at One Peking reveals some
exciting new elements this September, including a “hidden” lounge,
chilli-infused cocktails and a line up of new signature dishes. The
award-winning restaurant is famed for its delicious and stunningly presented
Northern Chinese cuisine, interiors that stylishly capture the essence of old
Chinese courtyards, and its unrivalled sweeping views of the city’s
skyline.
Since opening in 2007, Hutong has
been one of Hong Kong’s most popular and successful restaurants, paving the way
for expansion to London where it is now one of the headline restaurants at The
Shard, with further expansion to landmark locations in New York and Miami to be
announced soon.
Hutong’s dramatic and intriguing
Chinese design will be further enhanced to showcase an all-new bar space and
experience, while the main restaurant will also see ten new signature dishes
added including a classic Peking duck presentation carved and served at the
table.
Cocktails will be available through
the Moon Gate, a picture frame that gazes upon beautiful sights. The Moon Gate
in Chinese architecture is an elaborately carved traditional stone archway
typically seen as an entryway in classic Chinese gardens.
Through Hutong’s Moon Gate sits a
stylish new drinks and tea lounge which takes its name from the Moon Gate
itself. The lounge features a large Chinese bird cage from where Hutong’s
mixologists serve up their spicy concoctions. The cage sits beneath a 70-year
old hand-crafted wooden ceiling from a heritage Shanxi house with carved
Chinese symbols meaning longevity and luck. All of which is set against a
backdrop of Hutong’s spectacular 28th story views.
The menu comprises cocktails and
classic drinks including Chinese Lantern which is a perfectly
balanced blend of citruses such as Aperol, mandarin and passion fruit topped
with Veuve Clicquot Champagne and a dash of plum bitters (HK$228).
For the launch, three exclusive
cocktails in partnership with Johnnie Walker Black Label will be served and
framed through stylish serving windows. One such cocktail, the Emperor’s
Tea(HK$148), is concocted with Johnnie Walker Double Black Label, jujube
syrup and lemon juice, shaken and served in a traditional Chinese teapot.
Hutong also welcomes back Chef Martin
Mak - a culinary master specialising in barbecued meats, with over 50 years of
experience – to introduce a new style of Peking duck to Hong Kong this season.
Peking duck was originally roasted in
a closed oven (known as 燜爐 in Chinese) with the open oven (掛爐 literally meaning ‘hung oven’) later used by the
imperial kitchens of the Qing Dynasty. Now Chef Mak balances both methods with
temperature control and his secret marinating techniques to present a juicy and
tender duck with unbeatable crispy skin.
This perfectly crisped Peking duck,
priced at HK$458, is hand-carved at the table by Chef and served with an array
of special homemade sauces including the original Duck Sauce.
Known as the ultimate Northern
Chinese dining destination with nuances from Sichuan and Shandong, Hutong also
welcomes Executive Chef Tung, who introduces 10 new signature dishes including
dim sum, appetisers and mains.
Focusing on quality flavours and
ingredients, Chef Tung brings such new signature dishes to the table as Twice
cooked lamb shank (HK$278) and Chinese cabbage and black
garlic wrapped in a lotus leaf (HK$188).
Other new delectable delicacies
include appetisers of Alaskan crab and spicy shrimp salad(HK$238)
and Baby abalone marinated with pomelo vinegar (HK$208 for 2
pieces).
Hutong’s unique Feng Wei Brunch and
dim sum menus will also include the new Ma-la spicy Wagyu beef
pan-fried dumplings and Pan-fried Iberico pork buns (both
HK$148).
Hutong’s all new features and new
dishes are now ready for sampling.
The Moon Gate Bar is open from 12pm –
12am. Menu price is subject to 10% service charge.