A taste of Macau cuisine at A.Wong in Victoria, London – www.awong.co.uk
One of the wonders of cuisine is when it’s done well, you can get a taste of cultures some many thousands of miles away.
In preparation for my trip next year to Hong Kong and China I was invited with a select group of journalist to a wonderful food event at A.Wong in Victoria.
From 17th to 29th November Londoners will have a chance to discover the culinary delights of Macau with the introduction of a Macanese tasting menu at A.Wong in Victoria, which recently gained a Bib Gourmand in the 2014 Michelin guide. One of the world’s first fusion foods, Macanese cuisine reflects the unique history of this exciting gastronomic paradise (located only 40 miles from Hong Kong), blending Portuguese and Chinese flavours and drawing on influences from South America, Africa, India and Malaysia.
I can genuinely say my meal was wonderful. Very relaxed, great company and wonderful food, with I should say some fantastic Portuguese wines.
Restaurant owner and Head Chef, Andrew Wong has collaborated with consultant chef Florita Alves, a specialist in Macanese cuisine from Macau, to create a beautifully crafted 8-course tasting menu.
The selection of dishes is inspired by the exploration and travel of the Portuguese who arrived in Macau in the 1500s, combining flavours and cooking techniques from their home country with spices and ingredients from their expansive trading routes.
The dishes will be presented in beautiful tapas-style portions, in keeping with A. Wong’s grazing menu and dining concept. Priced at £45 per person, dishes on the 8-course menu will include Bolinhos de bacalhau (salt cod fishcakes), African Chicken (roasted and spiced chicken), Gambas A Macau (prawns grilled with garlic and spices) and Pasteis de nata (Portuguese-style egg custard tarts). The dishes can also be ordered individually.
There is as a prize draw giving diners the chance to win a luxury trip of a lifetime to Macau.
Michelin starred restaurants. There are a total of 74 Macau establishments featured in the MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong Macau 2014, including two boasting three prestigious stars.
Macau is also one Asia’s fastest growing and most exciting destinations, including Taoist temples, baroque churches, a theatre, fortress and even a lighthouse. Taking pride of place are the iconic Ruins of St Paul’s and elegant Senado Square.
For the Macanese tasting menu, available from 17th – 29th November 2014, booking is required: 70 Wilton Rd, Victoria, London, SW1V 1DE Email: [email protected] Tel: 020 7828 8931
