Okay, here we go! Let me tell you about my Hakkasan dim sum menu adventure.
So, it all started last week. I was craving some really good dim sum, something a bit fancy. I’d heard whispers about Hakkasan’s dim sum menu, you know, the Michelin-starred stuff. I thought, “Why not? Let’s give it a shot!”
First things first, I hopped online and checked out their menu. I squinted at the prices – definitely a splurge, but hey, I deserve it, right? I spotted a few things that caught my eye: the Har Gau (crystal shrimp dumplings), the Shanghai Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings), and some Crispy Duck Salad that sounded amazing.
Next up, making the reservation. I called them up, and luckily, they had a spot open for me on Saturday afternoon. I felt a little thrill of anticipation.
Saturday rolled around, and I dressed up a bit – not too fancy, but definitely presentable. I headed over to Hakkasan, and the place was buzzing. Super trendy, dark lighting, cool vibe.
I got seated, and the waiter handed me the menu. I already knew what I wanted, more or less, but I pretended to browse anyway. I ended up ordering the Har Gau, the Xiao Long Bao, the Crispy Duck Salad, and also some Pork Siu Mai just because. And of course, some jasmine tea to wash it all down.
The Har Gau arrived first. They looked perfect – translucent wrappers, plump shrimp filling. I took a bite, and wow! The shrimp was perfectly cooked, the wrapper was delicate, and the whole thing just tasted…clean, you know? Really good.
Then came the Xiao Long Bao. These are always tricky, because you don’t want to burn your tongue with the hot soup inside. I carefully picked one up with my chopsticks, dipped it in the ginger vinegar, and took a tiny bite to let the steam escape. Then, I slurped down the soup and ate the rest. So flavorful, so juicy. These were legit.
Next up was the Crispy Duck Salad. This was a total surprise. Crispy duck skin, mixed greens, pomelo, pine nuts, and a tangy dressing. It was a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and crunchy. Seriously, this was the highlight of the meal. I could have eaten three of these.
Finally, the Pork Siu Mai arrived. These were good, but honestly, after the other dishes, they were a bit underwhelming. Still tasty, but not as mind-blowing as the Har Gau or the Duck Salad.
I finished everything off, feeling completely stuffed and satisfied. I paid the bill (ouch, my wallet!), and headed out, already planning my next visit.
Overall, it was a great experience. The dim sum was top-notch, the service was excellent, and the ambiance was cool. Would I go there every week? Probably not, it’s a bit too pricey for that. But for a special occasion, or just when I’m feeling like treating myself, Hakkasan is definitely worth it.
So, that’s my Hakkasan dim sum adventure! Hope you enjoyed hearing about it. Maybe it’ll inspire you to go try it out yourself!