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| - Bosk is located in the Shangri-La hotel which is also home to the Momofuku group of restaurants. Given that this is a restaurant located in a high end luxury hotel, it is a given that the restaurant was well appointed with a slight Asian flare or motif to its overall design. When seated within the restaurant, there is a bit of noise which filters in from the hotel lobby and bar (there was live music playing on the night I attended), but it's not so loud as to be a distraction, and I was easily able to hold a conversation with my wife over dinner.
The staff at the restaurant are quite knowledgeable regarding the menu and were easily able to answer any questions we had about the menu items. Their knowledge also extended to the wine list which was great. As expected of a higher end restaurant, the service was courteous and professional.
We started with the Butter Poached Lobster and the Seared Rougie Foie Gras. Both dishes were quite good. There was a good helping of lobster and it was served with beet and squid ink crisp which made for an interesting combination that worked reasonably well. The flavour of the lobster was not lost however and was simply highlighted by the other flavours. Similarly, the foie gras was quite good and as you would expect, the flavour was quite rich and delicate. What more can I say about foie gras? When it's done right and done simply, it's usually pretty delicious.
For our main dishes, we had the Nova Scotia Scallops and the Atlantic Halibut. Once again, both dishes were quite good. In my opinion, like the starters, the main dishes were reasonably innovative in their composition but the flavour combinations didn't work quite as well. The presentation was adequate and the portion sizes of the dishes was also quite reasonable. The scallops were cooked just right and not over-cooked. Initially, I wasn't sure the addition of gochujang (korean hot red chili paste) to the scallops would work but it turned out okay. The Halibut was also well cooked such that it was tender and reasonable flaky. The pommes purée didn't distract from the fish but I'm not sure how much it enhanced the dish either.
The starters were $26 and the mains were $42 (scallops were a starter dish that we had as a main dish for $33). There was also the option of having a 3 course dinner for $75 or 4 courses for $90. There is also a pre-theatre menu that gives you the option of 2 courses for $39 or 3 courses for $49. All in all, the prices are in line with what you expect from a restaurant such as this located in a high-end luxury hotel. Once again, the matter of value is rather subjective and the prices at Bosk are in-line with what you would expect at comparable restaurants, however, personally, I felt it was slightly pricey for what you get.
Ultimately, if you are in the neighborhood (eg. to see a show or something similar) and you're dressed up and looking for a nice place to take a date for dinner, Bosk would be a good place to go. It offers a nice ambiance in a high-end hotel, with good food, located close to the theatre district. Just know, that the wallet/purse will take a bit of a hit.
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