This month we are teaming up with Test Kitchen to bring you an exclusive wine pairing experience!
The stunning venue of Test Kitchen is based in Sai Ying Pun. Their goal is to showcase up-and-coming chefs from across the world, sharing their passion & love for food.
Their next popup series is on 16-18 November – featuring chef Rikku on his South African inspired 8 course tasting menu!
ABOUT CHEF RIKKU
He was the head chef of Michelin Star Restaurant Adam’s in Birmingham UK who has trained under celebrated Michelin Star chefs such as Darren Lim, Hans Valamaki, Marco Pierre White, Thomas Keller and Heston Blumenthal- to name a few.
In his own words, ‘’I’m extremely excited about sharing my South African influenced menu with Hong Kong at Test Kitchen… My wife and Son are South African, and there’s nothing we all love more than some of the Sunday staples as a family! I look forward to introducing this humble cuisine with a modern twist to Test Kitchen’s guests in November’’ – Rikku
Date: November 16, 17 and 18th from 7pm
Price: HKD1,480pp + HKD650 for wine pairing
you can also message them on instagram @testkitchenhk
Chef Rikku’s South African inspired 8 Course Tasting Menu and Wine Pairing.
Vegetarian Menu options are available
Bourgogne
RAZOR CLAM
Charred Corn – Sea Vegetable
SMOKED OYSTER
Marrow Fat – Fennel & Apple
HAMACHI & SCALLION CHOUX
Lump Fish Caviar
Cotes du Rhone
BRAAI BROOITJIE
Cheddar, Caramelised Tomato & Garlic Grilled Cheese
CAPE MALAY PICKLED FISH
Citrus Cured Hamachi – Curry Dressing – Pickled Shallot
BIRD ON A BRAAI BBQ
Yellow Chicken Breast – Yellow Raisin & Apricot Purée – Polenta – Confit Leg Roll – Honey Sauce
Languedoc
7 COLORS
Lamb Loin – Charred Onion – Pine Nut Choi Farce – Squash Purée – Green Garlic Oil – Dehydrated Olive Jus
Spirits
ROOIBOS & NAARTJIE TEA
Mandarin Sorbet – Foraged South African Bush Tea Meringue
MA SE MALVA
Black Truffle & Banana Malva Pudding – Caramelised White Chocolate
Matt will be hosting the wine pairing for The Wine Guild.
See you there!