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Apart from the booking/seating problems we had a great time.
When booking, I requested a "quiet table" on the phone. When they called back to confirm the reservation on the day, they again confirmed a "quiet table in the first room". However, on arrival we found ourselves allocated to a table right in the midst of the noisiest second room. We were moved back to the first room having protested.
As everyone does, we had the speciality "slaw salad", and it did not disappoint. Lots of different textures and tastes - apparently 19 ingredients - and quite sufficient for two.
The black cod had a rich fishy taste, with interesting and well cooked veggies to accompany it. Again sufficient for two.
The cheeseburger spring rolls, very crisp with a great chipotle mayo - spicy. The adjective "decadent" comes to mind. A small dish.
The Pièce de résistance, however, was undoubtedly, the Peking duck. It was fun, excellent, good duck, and great sauces. There was hoisin, cranberry, spectacular foie gras, cucumber, caper mustard, and ginger. There is something very satisfying about making your own mouthful.
The wine list is expensive, but again good. We had a great Burgundy (Cotes de Nuits) at $105 having brought our own Champagne. (Corkage $40). Cocktails are expensive ($17 for a Mojito) and clearly do good business being brought round and made at your table from a trolley.
The service was impeccable, friendly and well-informed.
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