by Aude
Are you a Matcha lover? I am! But I also do know quite a number of people who are not, finding its taste definitely strange, sometimes too bitter or even sickly. But in how many ways have you tried Matcha before? Not that much right? Matcha tea, Matcha latte, Matcha cake … anything else? What about rediscovering Matcha?
Aqua invites you to experience Made x Matcha, the next generation of Matcha Creations shaking your summer with unique combinations and new tastes. Oh and the incredible view from Aqua is a nice plus to this beautiful experience.
Shall we start with a round of Matcha Colada (HKD 158)? I mean, can you really resist to a velvety elixir mixing together Tanqueray No.TEN Gin, dark Crème De Cacao, Coco Lopez coconut cream and fresh pineapple served in a Matcha dusted coupe? I cannot. I actually had more than one round of this one. Oupsie. Or you can also go for the Matcha Zen cocktail (HKD 158), a blend of Tanqueray No. TEN Gin, sake, fresh lime, passionfruit, shiso leaf and homemeade Matcha syrup. I did not try this one, was to focus on the Matcha Colada addictive one!
Are you a Matcha lover? I am! But I also do know quite a number of people who are not, finding its taste definitely strange, sometimes too bitter or even sickly. But in how many ways have you tried Matcha before? Not that much right? Matcha tea, Matcha latte, Matcha cake … anything else? What about rediscovering Matcha?
Aqua invites you to experience Made x Matcha, the next generation of Matcha Creations shaking your summer with unique combinations and new tastes. Oh and the incredible view from Aqua is a nice plus to this beautiful experience.
Shall we start with a round of Matcha Colada (HKD 158)? I mean, can you really resist to a velvety elixir mixing together Tanqueray No.TEN Gin, dark Crème De Cacao, Coco Lopez coconut cream and fresh pineapple served in a Matcha dusted coupe? I cannot. I actually had more than one round of this one. Oupsie. Or you can also go for the Matcha Zen cocktail (HKD 158), a blend of Tanqueray No. TEN Gin, sake, fresh lime, passionfruit, shiso leaf and homemeade Matcha syrup. I did not try this one, was to focus on the Matcha Colada addictive one!
And after a few rounds of cocktails you’ll definitely need a bit of food. Starting with the White Miso Seared Unagi Matcha sushi (HKD 108). The rice is cooked with Matcha giving it a nice and very delicate flavour while the eel is perfectly grilled and super tender. Yummy!
And then comes the dish I was looking forward to trying: Risotto served with Lobster Tail, Shimeji Mushrooms and Matcha Emulsion (HKD 348). A Matcha Risotto, intriguing right? Well, it is so good! Not at all what I was expecting but so yummy, the Arborio rice being simmered and a Matcha and flavour intense fish broth.
Dessert, Matcha Ice Cream with Yuzu Curd, Matcha Sponge and Italian meringue (HKD 128) was less my thing: not as surprising and new as the other dishes and I really found the Matcha sponge too bitter. But anyway, I have always preferred savoury things.
Made x Matcha is available throughout summer at both Aqua and Armani/Aqua
Aqua
29/F, One Peking, Tsim Sha Tsui
Armani/Aqua
2/F, Landmark Chater, Central
Made x Matcha is available throughout summer at both Aqua and Armani/Aqua
Aqua
29/F, One Peking, Tsim Sha Tsui
Armani/Aqua
2/F, Landmark Chater, Central