Tatler Dining Guide - Hong Kong
HIP SENG SEAFOOD HOT POT
Don’t let the name fool you; this hidden gem in Starworld Hotel focuses on more than just hotpot, with bona fide Cantonese flavours to be found in a wide range of well-thought-out à la carte items. Many dishes incorporate premium ingredients, from Kurobuta pork and wagyu beef, into traditional Chinese dishes that surprise the tastebuds. The French goose liver terrine in red wine sauce is served cold and creamy, and practically melts in the mouth with none of the gamey taste you might expect. The deep-fried U.S. beef belly is the epitome of crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, and all too easy to devour. The sweet-and-sour pork with pineapple is the right amount of tart and sweet. With its traditional Chinese décor, the room is well lit with comfortable seating evenly spread out throughout the space. With its gold embellishments and luxurious design touches such as velvet sofas, Hip Seng elevates the usual hotpot restaurant experience.