The Chinese Library

Chinese

Photo credits: Dishtag, Aqua Group

About

The Chinese Library, run by Aqua Group, specialises in modern Chinese fare with Western influences, all set in an elegant and colonial setting at the top of Tai Kwun in Central. A range of regional specialties are on offer from various parts of China including Peking Duck, Sauteed King Prawns with Sichuan Chilli and Foie Gras & Wagyu Stone Pot Fried Rice. The classy Chinese restaurant also runs an all-you-can-eat Dim Sum brunch on weekends that includes a selection of traditional and contemporary dishes.

Address

Police Headquarters Block 01, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central Hong Kong

Opening hours

Mon - Sun: 12:00 - 15:00, 18:00-22:30

Contacts

+852 2848 3088

Starters

Lotus Pond

HK$158

Wok-fried lily bulbs & lotus seeds

Melon Dumpling

HK$108 (p.p)

Crystal melon dumpling with Kung Fu teapot chicken consomme

Pork Belly

HK$228

Slow-roasted pork belly with rosemary

Chilled “Jade flower”

HK$88

in green Sichuan pepper essence

Four blessing Jasmine tea-smoked bean curd roll (v)

HK$108

"Four blessing": Jasmine tea-smoked bean curd roll (v)

Crystal century egg with gold leaf and preserved ginger (v)

HK$98

Crystal century egg with gold leaf and preserved ginger (v)

Mains

Oyster Mushroom

HK$198

Sweet and sour fried oyster mushroom wasabi dressing

"The golden lion"

HK$688

Deep-fried whole mandarin fish

Deep-fried cod fillet with baby ginger and prized vinegar

HK$288

Deep-fried cod fillet with baby ginger and prized vinegar

Deep-fried braised wagyu beef ribs

HK$328

with sesame beef jus

Hennessy VSOP Tasting Menu

HK$888 p.p.

A 7-course tasting menu with the Hennessy signature cocktail

Freshly made hand-sliced noodles with waygu beef and tomato broth

HK$888 p.p.

Freshly made hand-sliced noodles with waygu beef and tomato broth. Included in a 7-course tasting menu with the Hennessy signature cocktail

Guava & pomelo with sweet taro in Chiuchow style (v)

HK$888 p.p.

Guava & pomelo with sweet taro in Chiuchow style (v). Included in a 7-course tasting menu with the Hennessy signature cocktail

Sweet and sour fried oyster mushrooms with wasabi dressing (v)

HK$888 p.p.

Sweet and sour fried oyster mushrooms with wasabi dressing (v). Included in a 7-course tasting menu with the Hennessy signature cocktail

Crystal century egg with chilli & black vinegar (v) & Chiuchow braised goose with grilled Hunan chilli

HK$888 p.p.

Crystal century egg with chilli & black vinegar (v) & Chiuchow braised goose with grilled Hunan chilli. Included in a 7-course tasting menu with the Hennessy signature cocktail

Crystal jumbo prawn with bisque

HK$888 p.p.

Crystal jumbo prawn with bisque. Included in a 7-course tasting menu with the Hennessy signature cocktail

Mandarin fish with celery & "green dragon" Chinese chives

HK$888 p.p.

Mandarin fish with celery & "green dragon" Chinese chives. Included in a 7-course tasting menu with the Hennessy signature cocktail

Truffle har gau with gold leaf, Laksa xiaolong bao, Black garlic, prawn & pork siu mai

HK$888 p.p.

Truffle har gau with gold leaf, Laksa xiaolong bao, Black garlic, prawn & pork siu mai. Included in a 7-course tasting menu with the Hennessy signature cocktail

Hennessy V.S.O.P. sparkling wine, lychee syrup, Jasmine tea & lime

HK$888 p.p.

Hennessy V.S.O.P. sparkling wine, lychee syrup, Jasmine tea & lime. Included in the 7-course tasting menu

Desserts

Chocolate lava mochi

HK$78

Preparation time approx 15 mins Fontanafredda, Moscato d'Arti "Le Fronde" Piemonte DOCG, Italy, 2017 for $118 per glass

The Chinese Library

Chinese

Starters

Mains

Hennessy VSOP Tasting Menu

Desserts

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