tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post4259675573675884777..comments2024-03-26T14:12:12.075+00:00Comments on The London Foodie: Seeking the Best Dim Sum in London - HakkasanLuiz Harahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15625648237398242154noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post-58437913043280084832011-04-21T11:51:13.221+01:002011-04-21T11:51:13.221+01:00I love Hakkasan. I hate bits too but I definitely ...I love Hakkasan. I hate bits too but I definitely love it. Every mouthful of food absolutely completely and utterly blows me away. I want to bathe in a bath of lychee martinis and I love the dark decor. Yes, it's blooming annoying when they tell you that you have to leave the table as the next sitting has arrived. And yes it is annoying that the waiters are a bit cocky and rude. And finally it is very expensive, but the food is so incredible that I just don't care. The pork balls and black cod rock my world so much I actually want to go now... Right now...Em Bellhttp://www.embell.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post-68499195349273028842011-02-09T14:38:52.327+00:002011-02-09T14:38:52.327+00:00Wow, It is so delicious. Thank you for this post. ...Wow, It is so delicious. Thank you for this post. I will come here again and again.Russian bridehttp://www.beautyspb.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post-85722189072665919612011-02-04T11:23:25.793+00:002011-02-04T11:23:25.793+00:00Well, this post would be of great help to anyone w...Well, this post would be of great help to anyone who would come to read this one. Thanks a lot for sharing your thoughts..herbal smokeshttp://incensehigh.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post-65046770481983624302010-12-23T14:59:27.406+00:002010-12-23T14:59:27.406+00:00Just went to Hakkasan for dim sum at lunch and fun...Just went to Hakkasan for dim sum at lunch and funnily enough we ordered much of the same things - including the black sesame balls! It was only £15 for 3 dim sum each which was fab BUT it was £9 for a tiny glass of wine which is scandalous - what a ridiculous mark up! I remember reading this when it came out and you saying no photos but I too managed to take quite a lot until snooty woman at reception told me off!<br /><br />Sasha xSasha @ The Happiness Project Londonhttp://thehappinessprojectlondon.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post-28204534693952547402010-04-02T01:25:52.650+01:002010-04-02T01:25:52.650+01:00Oh my gosh Christopher, pls call me Luiz (just lik...Oh my gosh Christopher, pls call me Luiz (just like Louis or Lewis)! Pls get in touch, I will be delighted to help.Luiz Harahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625648237398242154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post-70809912097130039172010-03-29T15:14:22.429+01:002010-03-29T15:14:22.429+01:00I will surely do that Mr. Hara. Thank you for your...I will surely do that Mr. Hara. Thank you for your hospitality. It is much appreciated.Christopher Jenningshttp://www.sellhousefast.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post-47400367919542419172010-03-29T11:50:47.142+01:002010-03-29T11:50:47.142+01:00@ Mr Truffles - thanks for your comment, nice to h...@ Mr Truffles - thanks for your comment, nice to hear that you agree with the points I raised in my review. I like the name Mr Truffles, one of my dogs is called Truffles! Hope to hear from you again.<br /><br />@ Taste of Beirut - hi Joumana, I would believe they were moulded as they were deep fried, the presentation was fantastic.<br /><br />@ Lizzie - I couldn't comment on their main a la carte menu as I never ordered from it, I only go to Hakkasan for dim sum. The fact that they do not leave the tea leaves in the pot is to ensure that ppl will need to order another pot as opposed to a refill of hot water, I think this is very annoying indeed as the prices of their teas are very high and one pot will hardly do for a whole meal.<br /><br />@ Catty - they do not allow any photography, I was asked to stop taking pictures and got nearly kicked out when I took them! So be warned!<br /><br />@ Sasha - I think despite the high prices and snooty service, if you are a lover of dim sum you will love this place. It is definitely a "treat" sort of place, it will set you back £25 to £30 per person with one pot of tea and about 8 dim sum dishes.<br /><br />@ Christopher - wow thanks for your kind message. Please do get in touch with me via e-mail (see top of main blog page for address) before your next visit to London, and I will be delighted to give you some personal recommendations. There only so many meals in one day and they should not be wasted on bad food! I am sad that you did not find a good dim sum place to visit here.Luiz Harahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625648237398242154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post-67837963270560647342010-03-29T11:20:20.553+01:002010-03-29T11:20:20.553+01:00I traveled to London two years ago and I was looki...I traveled to London two years ago and I was looking for the best dimsum place in town. Unfortunately, I went home disappointed as I was not able to locate a good one with reasonable effort. At any rate, Hakkasan would have been a good experience for me too bad I only read about this in your blog today. Well, I will just plan my next visit to London and I will make sure to schedule a trip to Hakkasan. Thank you for this great post.Christopher Jenningshttp://www.sellhousefast.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post-22118846789772848642010-03-28T21:48:52.013+01:002010-03-28T21:48:52.013+01:00Great photos Luiz - amazing if you were getting st...Great photos Luiz - amazing if you were getting stopped that you had time to get the focusing etc right - but they're great. <br /><br />I thought it would be a little expensive for me, but dim sum prices seem reasonable and really delicious. You've inspired me to try it soon!<br /><br />SashaSasha @ The Happiness Project Londonhttp://www.thehappinessprojectlondon.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post-23385985139775906962010-03-28T16:43:13.817+01:002010-03-28T16:43:13.817+01:00I thought this place didn't allow photos so I ...I thought this place didn't allow photos so I was always putting off going but apparently not! The cost is pretty steep but I think I would still give it a shot one day.cattyhttp://www.thecattylife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post-82055433951840456352010-03-27T20:31:06.299+00:002010-03-27T20:31:06.299+00:00I went to Hakkasan and whilst I liked their dim su...I went to Hakkasan and whilst I liked their dim sum quite a lot, I wasn't impressed with the main dishes. Nor was I impressed that they wouldn't leave the tea leaves in the pot; I liked my tea stronger, and even the server agreed with me. Bizarre.Hollow Legshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152329184111658897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post-27946301935481853102010-03-27T15:59:57.916+00:002010-03-27T15:59:57.916+00:00Yum! Everything looks great but what really intrig...Yum! Everything looks great but what really intrigued me is the smoked duck and pumpkin puff! Was that cooked in a mold?tasteofbeiruthttp://www.tasteofbeirut.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post-40967073537770139882010-03-26T19:11:38.762+00:002010-03-26T19:11:38.762+00:00Thanks for a great review. I think the dim sum is ...Thanks for a great review. I think the dim sum is consistently superb, with highly innovative variations on the standard dishes, top quality ingredients, and spectacular presentation. Although the background lighting is dim, there is a brilliant spotlight over each table. While the tea is exquisite, and served in a pot without leaves, I agree the pricing is extortionate ...<br />Mr TruffleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post-30872181105654840522010-03-26T17:00:05.861+00:002010-03-26T17:00:05.861+00:00@ Krista - ermmm, i just carried on and got nearly...@ Krista - ermmm, i just carried on and got nearly kicked out! It was lovely meeting you yesterday... I was nursing a terrible hangover, could hardly keep up with what was being said!Luiz Harahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625648237398242154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post-26903281426093072732010-03-26T16:57:52.054+00:002010-03-26T16:57:52.054+00:00@ Kavey - love your new avatar pic! I understand w...@ Kavey - love your new avatar pic! I understand what you mean but not having eaten from their a la carte menu I cannot comment on their portion size. Hakkasan's dim sum is the usual deal as regards portion sizes, but I felt that the quality was as good as ever. I will let you know next time I visit.<br /><br />@ Mr Noodles - interesting comment, I like the setting but the atmosphere can indeed be a bit of trial sometimes. I am glad the food meets your seal of approval though (big sigh of relief!!).Luiz Harahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625648237398242154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post-50792467241601883072010-03-26T16:44:22.039+00:002010-03-26T16:44:22.039+00:00Impressed you were able to get so many photos in. ...Impressed you were able to get so many photos in. We've all been stopped early on before!Kristahttp://www.londonelicious.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post-79121358542042527212010-03-26T12:59:29.639+00:002010-03-26T12:59:29.639+00:00I've no problem with the quality of the dim su...I've no problem with the quality of the dim sum, which is technically excellent (how good looking is that pumpkin puff). And the expense isn't too outrageous for an occasional treat. It's the atmos and the setting that don't quite do it for me.Mr Noodleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13327242172810414292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post-46518508091240242142010-03-26T12:36:39.832+00:002010-03-26T12:36:39.832+00:00I was sooo hoping to love Hakkasan but I'm afr...I was sooo hoping to love Hakkasan but I'm afraid I was awfully disappointed. The food was OK, with some highlights, but I felt it was overpriced for what it was, both in terms of quality and portions. Service was definitely not great, certainly not what I'd expect from a place with a Michelin star - I thought they took service into account when awarding these?<br />Perhaps I need to give it another go?<br />Maybe with Hakkasan regulars, like yourself and Dr G? :)Kaveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16662875905365870280noreply@blogger.com