Award-winning chefs and renowned local food critics collaborate to create one-of-a kind dining experiences at LANDMARK
(Hong Kong, 12 June, 2023) – Home to 14+1 Michelin Stars, 8 Black Pearl Diamonds, and 36 Forbes Travel Guide Stars, LANDMARK announced today the launch of a new collaboration series LANDMARK Tasting Mastery that brings together award-winning chefs and renowned food critics, columnists, and editors in the culinary scene to curate a unique experience, including an exclusive co-created menu.
From now until 31st July, the series kicks off with a special six-hand menu co-created by celebrated food critic Susan Jung alongside Michelin Star executive chef Nicolas Boutin and chef de cuisine Léa Cantalloube of modern French restaurant Ami.
As part of the collaboration, the trio presents six meticulously crafted courses at Ami available for both lunch and dinner, priced at HK$1,388 per person (three days advance reservation required). The journey begins with the refreshing taste of the Snow Crab and Heirloom Tomatoes paired with Grüner Veltliner Kamptal Fred Loimer 2021. Followed by Chef Boutin’s famed signature dish Cévennes Onion, which is disassembled and stuffed with black truffle between every slice, then reassembled and paired with a crispy buckwheat tuille and truffle-veal jus. The recipe evolved over several years “like a music composer or author” as he strived for a minimalist simplicity in the use of traditional French ingredients – enhanced by black melanosporum truffle.
The main course introduces Poached Seabream with a Smoked Beurre Blanc and Morel, complemented with Palette Château Simone Blanc 2020, to create a delightful and harmonious taste experience. The pièce de résistance of the menu is the Yellow Chicken, an Ami staple, and tunnelboned chicken stuffed with glutinous rice which originated from Susan’s ‘nor mai gai’ chicken recipe in her cookbook. The chicken is stuffed with glutinous rice with dried shrimps, dried scallops, sauteed shiitake mushroom, and soy sauce, and served with Boutin’s caramel jus to give a touch of French to the oriental dish.
A creative combination of Goat Cheese, Wasabi, Nuts & Honey balances the strong flavour of goat cheese with the spiciness of wasabi and the sweetness of nuts and honey to continue the gastronomic journey. The dessert is a collaboration between Jung and Cantalloube featuring lychee puree, Kaffir lime zest, and fresh lychee brunoise, and a whipped ganache infused with Kaffir lime leaf and white chocolate. Pairing with lychee sorbet and yoghurt crisp on the side, and complemented with fresh lychee, Susan Jung explained, “it’s one of my favourite fruits with a unique texture and it’s in season now.”
“Enhancing LANDMARK’s image as Hong Kong’s best hospitality and leading community in luxury dining, we want to curate new and unique experiences that will excite our discerning diners. The LANDMARK Tasting Mastery series brings together top culinary talents to collaborate and explore in their creativity, offering reimagined dishes with unique flavours and resulting in a truly one-of-a-kind dining experience”, says Ms Jennifer Lam, Director & Head of Marketing and Communications from Hongkong Land.
Stay tuned for another edition of the LANDMARK Tasting Mastery series later this year, where LANDMARK will bring together another round-up of culinary talents within the industry to create another exclusive menu.
LANDMARK Tasting Mastery: Susan Jung x Ami
• Date: From now until 31st July
• Price: HK$1388 per person + 10% service charge
• Venue: Ami, Shop 302, 3rd Floor, LANDMARK ALEXANDRA, 18 Chater Road, Central
• Reservations must be placed 3 days in advance, subject to availability for lunch and dinner
• To book: o Click the link here and add “LANDMARK Tasting Mastery” under remarks*
o Or, call Ami at +852 3185 8396 .
o Or, email to reservations@ami-woodear.hk
Prices subject to 10% service charge; HKD200 deposit required for Tasting Mastery reservations.
About LANDMARK
LANDMARK represents the epitome of top-tier luxury shopping and lifestyle experiences. Drawing from a rich heritage which began in 1904 – LANDMARK today is the luxury shopping destination of Hongkong Land’s Central portfolio including 4 iconic connected buildings, LANDMARK ATRIUM, LANDMARK ALEXANDRA, LANDMARK CHATER and LANDMARK PRINCE’S. LANDMARK offers approximately 208 of the finest stores and restaurants, all seamlessly linked by pedestrian bridges. From high fashion and accessories to watches and jewellery, from luxury living to beauty and grooming, from international cuisine to authentic gourmet dining, LANDMARK brings the ultimate shopping experience to the discerning customer.
About Ami
Ami offers diners a journey into the woods for exquisite modern French cuisine and stylish décor inspired by organic forest life, where MICHELIN-acclaimed Executive Chef Nicolas Boutin is joined by Chef de Cuisine Léa Cantalloube, a highly trained chef from France and a master of herbs and spices, create a memorable gastronomic journey.
Its sibling venue Wood Ear is a whisky and wine lover’s paradise. The elegant bar showcases over 400 rare whiskey labels, mainly from Scotland and Japan but also representing many other diverse regions. Its 2,000-bottle wine collection strikes an ideal balance between established vintages from famed producers and bold, lesser-known winemakers whose creations are worthy of exploration.
About Susan Jung
Known for her impressive two-decades-long career as Food and Drinks Editor at SCMP, Jung currently continues her expert commentary on Hong Kong’s ever-evolving food culture and culinary landscape as a food columnist at VOGUE Hong Kong, while maintaining an esteemed position as Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan Academy Chairforthe World’s 50 Best Restaurants and Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants. She is an accomplished pastry chef and has previously produced two cookbooks and has been featured in countless publications, including The Guardian and Bon Appetit, and moderation panels. Jung currently celebrates the launch of her third and latest publication, Kung Pao & Beyond: Fried Chicken Recipes from East & Southeast Asia.
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