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原文地址：Hong Kong’s Magistracy Has Mediocre Food But Great Decor: Review
新闻日期：2024-09-14
香港法庭 Dining Room 是黑羊集团位于中环 1 号阿布图诺路内的几个餐厅之一，ubicado 在原中央警察局一楼旁边，与私人俱乐部 Jack’s Racquet Room 相邻。
上一个 Prince and the Peacock 印度餐厅在第一楼上方，我之前曾经介绍过。
以下是我们的推荐：roasted ora king salmon with chive beurre blanc sauce 的口感非常好；quality chop house confit potatoes 则具有独特的 texture，可以食用。
原文摘要：
This is a review originally published on Sept. 13 as part of the newsletter. What happened to the ?I had been a fan of the restaurant’s signature roast beef and chicken pot pie since Black Sheep opened the majestic establishment a couple of years ago. So I was eager to try out this year’s rejigged menu under its new British chef Alyn Williams.I’m sad to report that the food and some of its classic British dishes were a disappointment.Don’t get me wrong, the restaurant still serves haute cuisine. And the Magistracy building, with its beautiful keystone arches and giant Greek columns, in Tai Kwun is undoubtedly one of Hong Kong’s most stunning dining venues today.But as someone who used to work at the three-Michelin-starred Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée in Paris, I couldn’t help but come away with the feeling that the Magistracy had become overpriced for what it serves. Hopefully the upcoming autumn menu will be better.For example, the classic Arnold Bennett soufflé with smoked haddock (HK$168) shockingly still had bones in it. The three-yellow-chicken pie (HK$688) came with a small, dry and hardened top — a clear downgrade from the flaky, buttery pastry crust I loved at the Magistracy under chef Matthew Kirkley. The creamed spinach with béchamel and glazed gruyère (HK$148) was a bit on the dry side, while the oven-roasted baby carrots (HK$128) came out a little cold.I went on a recent Friday for lunch during a promotion, where the set lunch was discounted to HK$438 (regularly HK$528). The total bill came to HK$1,084 for two people.The vibe: The restaurant is beautifully decorated and preserves many of the historical symbols of the former supreme court building, including an old clock in the center of one of the walls. The spiral staircase overlooking the main dining room and the grand vaulted ceilings both helped exude a classy colonial-era ambiance.The background music featured classic Motown R&B soul hit songs.Who’s next to you: We saw diners — many appearing to be at business lunches — ranging from those dressed casually to more formal attire. There is a , however. No flip flops, ripped jeans, shorts, sportswear or singlets.Can you conduct a meeting here? Yes, this is a classy place, and there is a wide selection of seating. You can choose from tables with lounge sofas or chairs.For those looking for more privacy, request a larger table with sofa seating or the semi-private mezzanine.What we’d order again: Despite my overall dour assessment, there were some standouts. The roasted ora king salmon with chive beurre blanc sauce was cooked to perfection and melted in your mouth. It’s a must for those who love fish.However, I reckon the dish could easily be replicated for a fraction of the cost with a sous vide machine and some butter. The same can’t be said for the quality chop house confit potatoes, which were delicious. Don’t try this at home — you would need a mandoline to finely slice the potatoes and would have to double or triple cook the potatoes to get the texture right. Need to know: The Magistracy Dining Room is one of several Black Sheep establishments inside the Magistracy building at 1 Arbuthnot Road in Central. It’s the main restaurant located on the ground floor of the building, next to the former Central Police Station. Adjoining it on the terrace is the Botanical Garden bar that specializes in gin and tonics. The Prince and the Peacock Indian restaurant, which I previously, is upstairs on the first floor, next to Jack’s Racquet Room private club. Lunch is available Thursday to Sunday from noon, while dinner is open daily from 6 p.m. Children over the age of 12 are allowed until 8 p.m.You can make reservations , via or by phone at +852 2252-3177.
