THE PRINCIPAL

New eateries are openning up like wild fire, it is just not possible to stay in touch with 'the scene' regardless of how one tries. We were at The Principal recently, a member of the Press Room Group, and without any doubt it stands out amidst that minefield of competitors.  Located at the old Cina Citta site at the western end of Star Street across PP3 the decor is spacious, modern, clean, unobstructive and matches the elements of conductive fine dining.

Spanish Chef Jonay Armas hails from Tenerife and at the tender age of 31 he can look in the eyes of some tired chefs in town and eat not only their lunches, but breakfasts and dinners as well. He has further defined creativity, with an Iberico slant. Bored by big-wick chefs and Michelin stars galore these days we welcome Chef Jonay's cuisine and this is why ....

*  amuse bouche of truffled runny egg
*  minced crab, pickles, pear & ginger chutney
*  smoked Dutch eel, herring roe, pineapple ice cream, tomato textures
*  foie micuit, rhubarb compote, apple cru, buckwheat brioche
*  tomato tartare, dates, ajoblanco
*  suckling pig with lemon puree, sauteed red endives & pomergranate reduction
*  violet sponge, berries, yoghurt sorbet, pistachio puree & honeycomb

Adding to this delicious Degustation Menu we also had Martinis, house snacks of popcorn & Wasabi dusted Macademians, a nice Bodega, plus petit fours and potent Espressos ... at $1200 per head ... I can almost call it a steal!

The Principal @ 9 Star Street Wanchai ... Manager Joanne Sutherland (852) 2563 3444