Located centrally at the bustling Lan Kwai Fong area, Union J is a chic establishment with a focus on New American cusine. What exactly is New American cusine? It's basically taking staples of American cuisine - like steak, chicken breast, sour dough bread and giving it all a little modern spin.
The open space concept gives an airy but yet rather intimate vibe. You see people walking and hear them talking but it's done in a way that won't distract you from your dinner guests.
I was taken to Union J on a Saturday night and aside from the great location, it was also a good start to the long night of partying. There were 4 of us and we each got appetizers, mains and desserts. The service was quick, efficient and prompt and our orders all arrived at the same time (which surprisingly, doesn't happen as often as it should).
My squid salad was fresh but it wasn't very special taste wise. I was expecting more of a kick. My dinner guests had the salmon starter and the steak tartare; both getting thumbs up.
We all had the rib-eye which safe to say, was the best dish of the night. A rather generous cut that was perfectly cooked and served with a side of duck-fat fries and Bearnaise mousse. That steak left me wanting more and so did the simple freshly baked sourdough bread. I am a huge fan of sourdough and the sourdough at Union J hit a spot. I could have gone for another plate of bread but I was sure that I would have to finish it on my own.
Dessert was satisfying - 3 of us had the 70% chocolate cake with salted pistachio ice cream. This chocolate cake with a liquid center synced harmoniously with the salted pistachio. A play with flavors - both sweet and salty and a play with texture and temperature - both warm and cold was appreciated all all of us.
Since only 3 of us ordered dessert, the staff brought over 2 scoops of berry-cheesecake ice cream served in a Chinese takeaway box for the calorie-concious member of our dinner group (he didn't have much of the ice cream but let's just say that there were other interested parties that made sure it didn't go to waste). It was a nice touch that showed how observant they were and we left with the feeling that it won't be our last time here.
The open space concept gives an airy but yet rather intimate vibe. You see people walking and hear them talking but it's done in a way that won't distract you from your dinner guests.
I was taken to Union J on a Saturday night and aside from the great location, it was also a good start to the long night of partying. There were 4 of us and we each got appetizers, mains and desserts. The service was quick, efficient and prompt and our orders all arrived at the same time (which surprisingly, doesn't happen as often as it should).
My squid salad was fresh but it wasn't very special taste wise. I was expecting more of a kick. My dinner guests had the salmon starter and the steak tartare; both getting thumbs up.
We all had the rib-eye which safe to say, was the best dish of the night. A rather generous cut that was perfectly cooked and served with a side of duck-fat fries and Bearnaise mousse. That steak left me wanting more and so did the simple freshly baked sourdough bread. I am a huge fan of sourdough and the sourdough at Union J hit a spot. I could have gone for another plate of bread but I was sure that I would have to finish it on my own.
Dessert was satisfying - 3 of us had the 70% chocolate cake with salted pistachio ice cream. This chocolate cake with a liquid center synced harmoniously with the salted pistachio. A play with flavors - both sweet and salty and a play with texture and temperature - both warm and cold was appreciated all all of us.
Since only 3 of us ordered dessert, the staff brought over 2 scoops of berry-cheesecake ice cream served in a Chinese takeaway box for the calorie-concious member of our dinner group (he didn't have much of the ice cream but let's just say that there were other interested parties that made sure it didn't go to waste). It was a nice touch that showed how observant they were and we left with the feeling that it won't be our last time here.
- 1/F, California Tower, 30 D'Aguilar St., Central
- Phone: +8522537-2368, Email: union.j@elite-concepts.com
- Mon-Fri noon-3pm, 6pm-10:30pm, Sat 6pm-10:30pm
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