Tatler Dining Guide - Hong Kong
INAGIKU GRANDE
With a large menu featuring everything from sushi to sukiyaki, the Royal Garden Hotel’s Japanese restaurant has something for everybody. Smaller groups may like to sit at the sushi or teppanyaki counters to keep an eye on the action, although the rest of the dining room is comfortable too, if not looking a little dated. Another improvement we’d like to see is the removal of the endangered bluefin tuna from the menu—even without it, they have a great range of seafood. Apart from sushi and sashimi, cooked preparations such as tempura are of are a great way of showcasing their premium ingredients. Delicate yet full of flavour, the local live prawn tempura is served with the heads of the shrimp, which is the best part. While most of the a la carte dishes are made to share, for more formal dinners, consider ordering the tempura or teppanyaki sets, which are individually served. Also, consider the fruit selection instead of dessert, as you’ll be treated with the best seasonal Japanese fruits. The sake list has entry-level selections as well as bottles that would please connoisseurs, and a good number of them are available in smaller carafes for those who just want a taste. Staff are quick on their feet, intuitive and happy to help should you need it.