by Aude
When it comes to restaurants openings and tastings I ain’t exactly a newbie. And, if I’m pretty much always enjoying myself, it’s not every day that I’m leaving the restaurant saying “it was fantastic”. But 2019 is kicking-off strongly and already two of the dinners I had were definitely memorable: Caprice (which I could even say was the tastiest dinner of my life, but I’ll tell you more about it in another article) and Roganic.
Shall I take you with me onto discovering Roganic’s city-centric take-on on farm-to-table dining experience?
Roganic is the first international outpost of Chef Simon Rogan’s one-Michelin-starred restaurant in London, a restaurant which first started as a two-year pop-up. On the menu? An Asian take on Chef Simon Rogan’s innovative dishes highlighting ingredients picked fresh from the farms. The menu is always evolving based on what’s fresh of the day, the season but also based on the Chef experimentations at the 12-seater chef’s table in Aulis, Roganic’s sister venue (literally located 5 meters away from Roganic Hong Kong).
I must confess I was a bit surprised by the venue, inside Sino Plaza, but they managed to decorate it lovely enough to actually make you forget you are on UG/F of the mall without like proper walls to delimit Roganic’s dining area. And anyway, the food quickly had me forget to even think about the venue in itself.
When it comes to restaurants openings and tastings I ain’t exactly a newbie. And, if I’m pretty much always enjoying myself, it’s not every day that I’m leaving the restaurant saying “it was fantastic”. But 2019 is kicking-off strongly and already two of the dinners I had were definitely memorable: Caprice (which I could even say was the tastiest dinner of my life, but I’ll tell you more about it in another article) and Roganic.
Shall I take you with me onto discovering Roganic’s city-centric take-on on farm-to-table dining experience?
Roganic is the first international outpost of Chef Simon Rogan’s one-Michelin-starred restaurant in London, a restaurant which first started as a two-year pop-up. On the menu? An Asian take on Chef Simon Rogan’s innovative dishes highlighting ingredients picked fresh from the farms. The menu is always evolving based on what’s fresh of the day, the season but also based on the Chef experimentations at the 12-seater chef’s table in Aulis, Roganic’s sister venue (literally located 5 meters away from Roganic Hong Kong).
I must confess I was a bit surprised by the venue, inside Sino Plaza, but they managed to decorate it lovely enough to actually make you forget you are on UG/F of the mall without like proper walls to delimit Roganic’s dining area. And anyway, the food quickly had me forget to even think about the venue in itself.
I am sharing a few of the ten courses I had as part of the Roganic Long Taster Menu(HKD 980) but remember the menu is based on ever-changing creations so you might experience something different if going there (which I can’t recommend enough).
The Sea Urchin/Caviar is a fresh umami-packed flavor bomb featuring sea urchin custard with a dash of tomato and a thin layer of pickled vinegar jelly topped with Chef Rogan very own blend of caviar from Petrossian.
The Truffle Pudding, basically a buttery croissant with truffle cream between the layers, and the Soda Bread(cooked using flour, baking soda, salt and buttermilk) are two super pornfood bites.
I was pleasantly surprised by the Water, Fermented Mushroom Puree, Yeast which I founded to be a perfect illustration of Chef Rogan creative work.
And I would have killed for a second plate of the Duck with turnip and Spiced Red Vinegar served with the most delicious side of Duck leg ragout (and I absolutely hate ragout!). A flavor bomb!
Do you really need me to write it down? Ok, there you go: it was delicious!
What about desserts would you ask, you greedy little things. I was lucky enough to enjoy mine (which were part of the tasting menu) at the eight-seat dessert bar where guests can also pop-in for dessert only either served “à la carte” or as a 5-pieces set (HKD 480). Am always more of a savoury person and was more carried along by this part of the meal but would have say no to a second round of the Caramelized Apple with Juniper ice-cream though.
Oh and cherry on the cake, the service was just on point and the staff, more notably the restaurant manager Sean, was lovely.
Failing to have a mainly organic-ingredients-based diet, I would happily swap for a Roganic-based diet!
Roganic Long Taster Menu: HKD 980
Roganic Short taster Menu: HKD 680
Roganic three-course Set Lunch Menu: HKD 280
Roganic
UG/F 08, Sino Plaza, 255 Gloucester Road – Causeway Bay
The Sea Urchin/Caviar is a fresh umami-packed flavor bomb featuring sea urchin custard with a dash of tomato and a thin layer of pickled vinegar jelly topped with Chef Rogan very own blend of caviar from Petrossian.
The Truffle Pudding, basically a buttery croissant with truffle cream between the layers, and the Soda Bread(cooked using flour, baking soda, salt and buttermilk) are two super pornfood bites.
I was pleasantly surprised by the Water, Fermented Mushroom Puree, Yeast which I founded to be a perfect illustration of Chef Rogan creative work.
And I would have killed for a second plate of the Duck with turnip and Spiced Red Vinegar served with the most delicious side of Duck leg ragout (and I absolutely hate ragout!). A flavor bomb!
Do you really need me to write it down? Ok, there you go: it was delicious!
What about desserts would you ask, you greedy little things. I was lucky enough to enjoy mine (which were part of the tasting menu) at the eight-seat dessert bar where guests can also pop-in for dessert only either served “à la carte” or as a 5-pieces set (HKD 480). Am always more of a savoury person and was more carried along by this part of the meal but would have say no to a second round of the Caramelized Apple with Juniper ice-cream though.
Oh and cherry on the cake, the service was just on point and the staff, more notably the restaurant manager Sean, was lovely.
Failing to have a mainly organic-ingredients-based diet, I would happily swap for a Roganic-based diet!
Roganic Long Taster Menu: HKD 980
Roganic Short taster Menu: HKD 680
Roganic three-course Set Lunch Menu: HKD 280
Roganic
UG/F 08, Sino Plaza, 255 Gloucester Road – Causeway Bay
This article is based on a complimentary tasting (no monetary compensation) hosted by Roganic.