Maze Grill

Shop OTE401, 4/F, Ocean Terminal, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui 2765 0890 | diningconcepts.com

Even on a damp and chilly evening in May, the view here is simply breathtaking. Maze Grill is perched on the end of Ocean Terminal and offers expansive panoramas of the harbour and Lamma Channel. These views are normally afforded from the rooftop bars and restaurants around town; but the real treat here was to be so close to the water, as if you were in fact dining on a majestic cruise liner.

Focusing on the job in hand, we were quickly seated by the window, where we studied the menus. We chose the Spring Tasting Menu ($888) with wine pairing ($288) – and what a treat: five delicious and seasonal courses paired with five wines.

The first course, Oscietra Caviar, was served with a smooth pea mouse and just a hint of wild garlic. A perfect start and perfectly matched with a light and fruity Prosecco.

Next up, asparagus. I’m British and a bit fussy about asparagus as I was spoiled with my father’s annual home-grown crop. This version definitely didn’t disappoint. Assembled at the table for a little dining theatre, the perfectly cooked asparagus was coupled with a soft poached egg, kombu hollandaise foam and rye bread crumb for texture.

The winning dish, though, was the Atlantic cod – perfectly flakey fish served with a deep, rich morel sauce and a crispy breaded oyster. We thought the wine pairing here was particularly interesting too; St Joseph Blanc, a rich white wine from the Rhône Valley, poured through a Coravin to ensure freshness.

One of Gordon Ramsay’s signature dishes, beef Wellington, takes pride of place on the Maze menu. And, while the beef could have done with a few extra minutes in the oven for our taste, it’s easy to see why this is such a crowd-pleaser with diners.

Just when we think we can eat no more, our final course arrives: chocolate crémeux. This is a rich and decadent dessert – a chocoholic’s delight, in fact.

Whether you’re entertaining out-of-town guests, celebrating a special birthday or simply enjoying amazing food with your best friend, Maze Grill is a must visit.