The autumn journey at TATE Dining Room begins with a refreshing shiso and Sichuan green pepper water as the welcome drink, setting the stage for the gastronomic adventure ahead. The Petit Salé features a trio of appetizers including smoked mussels, black bean, and razor clam tart; chicken liver parfait; and taro croquette with sour plum, each bursting with unique flavors and textures. For dinner, the Ode to Century Egg presents a creative dish of century egg mimosa with cured swordfish, eggplant, and Osmanthus jelly paired with squid ink cracker, followed by
Ode to Lobster, which showcases a decadent steamed lobster with Chinese yam, pickled young ginger salad, langoustine, yellow wine mayonnaise, and caviar.
Ode to Lobster – TATE Dining Room
Those opting to enhance their experience with Ode to Mushroom (+HK$180) will be treated to a shiitake mushroom steak braised in earthy morel mushroom ragout, paired with sticky rice, Chinese kale, and Yunnan red mushroom jus. The menus also feature Ode to Scallop, a delicate new creation of savory scallop and black garlic soufflé poured over with scallop velouté. For dinner, guests can savor the Ode to Olives – char-grilled sea bass or Dover Sole with pickled olive leaf, fish ballotin topped with zucchini and pickled olives, and green olive sauce, followed by Ode to Pigeon, a steamed French pigeon breast wrapped with fermented cabbage and chicken mousse, accompanied by braised pigeon leg on the side.
Ode to Mushroom – TATE Dining Room
Ode to Beef (+HK$350) presents sliced and grilled Mayura beef with pickled vegetables and green sauces made with green pepper, celery, and coriander, finished with a slow-cooked beef tongue five-spice pepper jus. The lunch-exclusive Ode to Duck showcases aged and roasted Peking duck with pickled plum marmalade, deep-fried Sakura shrimp rice ball, and raviolo of duck, pork, and bamboo shoots, combining traditional flavors with a modern twist. A refreshing interlude of Ode to Tea presents aged pure-bred Da Hong Pao tea sorbet for a palate-cleansing treat. Lastly, the menu concludes with Ode to Figs, a sweet finale of fresh figs, crispy yogurt meringue, fig mousse, and local honey ice cream topped with fig leaf vinaigrette.
A selection of exquisite drinks has been thoughtfully paired to accentuate the flavors of each dish. At TATE Dining Room, every sip narrates a tale – the beverage selection pays homage to the dedicated artisans and growers who pour their passion and expertise into crafting exceptional wines, sake, teas, and more. Each beverage is meticulously chosen to unveil hidden nuances and enrich the flavors to complement the culinary journey. Additionally, a special tea pairing is exclusively offered for lunch, priced starting at +HK$400 for five selections of Being & Tea Chinese teas.
For reservations and bookings at TATE Dining Room, please contact 2555-2172 or email info@tate.com.hk. For more information on all menus, please visit https://www.tate.com.hk/.