I would be the happiest to report that the venue, food, and the hype on blogto was worth it. That the built-up anticipation was ALL THAT AND MORE.
But can I say it unequivocally and without hesitation? That is a definite NO.
I want to point out the neat things because when you boil it all down, it was one of those 'neat-to-try-once' experiences.
It's great that they wear face masks while they tenderly slice the duck. It's great that they plate said-tender-sliced-duck and turn it into a beautiful lotus flower that you can then oooh and aahhh at. Other 'neat' touches were sesame bao's (that other restaurants don't generally offer) and paper-thin duck wraps that come warm over a nice candle-lit steamer.
But it doesn't change the fact that it's a very dry (though tenderly-sliced-and-I'm-sure-at-one-point-loved) duck. Did it redeem itself of the high price tag? Ultimately no. You left feeling like the overall experience fell short, like a series ending that doesn't leave you quite satisifed.