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GāGǐNāng

The recent opening of GaGiNang, an upscale Chiu Chow restaurant located at Ocean Terminal in the giant shopping complex of Harbour City, signals the arrival of a new culinary concept – authentic Chiu Chow cuisine imbued with innovative use of new ingredients and novel cooking methods.

GaGiNang, a common Chiu Chow phrase meaning 'our own clan', occupies a waterfront venue that offers excellent and unimpeded views of Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island. The restaurant's décor, developed by famed local designer Steve Leung, is elegant and contemporary, and maximises the full effect of its large open windows.

For our tasting expedition, we were treated to a generous selection of dishes from the menu, which is broad and enticing. To start, we chose Marinated Tasting Platter ($128) a staple of Chiu Chow cuisine and Ma You ($468), a specialty Chiu Chow cold dish in which the fish is steamed and chilled before serving.

For soup, we had Double-boiled Fish Maw Soup with Almond Jus ($168), which is both tasty and nutritious. For main dishes we opted for Baked King Prawn with Preserved Olive ($298). Next served was Sichuan Boiled Grouper Fillet in Chili Oil ($468), a departure from Chiu Chow food but with a milder soup base that sits well with Chiu Chow style cooking. Smoked Soya Chicken in Pu-erh Tea Leaves ($288) was next and was delicious – the smoke infusion and tea leaves greatly enhancing the flavour of the chicken. For vegetables, we enjoyed the Wok-fried Romance Lettuce with Soya Bean and Chili ($178), another original dish that is refreshing and helps cleanse the palate.

We finished the meal with a trio of yummy desserts: Bailey's Pudding on the Top with Sugar Cane ($98), Coconut Rolls Topped with Caramel Sauce ($98) and Sweetened Taro Paste with Ginkgo Nuts and Pumpkin ($108), all of which complemented a sumptuous meal.

GaGiNang offers a relaxed setting where you and your guests can enjoy both excellent Chiu Chow food and mesmerising harbour views. It is highly worth a visit.

OT310, 3/F, Ocean Terminal, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

2116 9068