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| - Full marks to the place for ambiance, food, location, decor & music. I wasn't a fan of their reservations and table management.
Food & drinks - We had he Hakka cocktail, I normally don't like lychee but this was the best lychee cocktail I've had and probably one of the best cocktails ever. It wasn't watered down at all like most places where you're just buying ice.
Now, the veggie dumplings were simply the best I've had ever and I've been to a really well rated dumpling place in Seattle. This was better. Unique concoction melting in the mouth. So far the Michelin star was holding up. For a Michelin star restaurant, the prices are very reasonable. About $20/entree & $15-18 for appetizers.
Tried the Hakka noodles and veggies in schezwan sauce. Now, while these were both super tasty.. They were more Americanized Chinese and not Cantonese. I have tried authentic Cantonese in China and while they do cook with spices and sauces they don't add lots of oil and sugar. These two dishes tasted more like the local PF Changs. So didn't feel that Michelin-ny here. Anyways, appreciated the several veggie options and portions were large enough. Overall great meal.
Server was also friendly and offered good recommendations.
The most irritating and stupid thing about hakkasan is their reservation policy. We tried to reserve for Saturday night (V-day) but they said they were overbooked. The only way was to eat at the bar. I expected a huge line and a crowded bar.
To my surprise, the bar had seating and several large and small tables were vacant. When I asked, they just said we honor our reservations and if people don't show up, too bad! That's silly. Why would they penalize paying customers at the door to keep the no shows happy? They Should Change that.
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