i was invited here for a corporate dinner. as you enter the restaurant, you're in a completely different world. the blue lit glass walls, the wooden cage, the music - all contributes to a unique experience. we sat outside, having a gorgeous view of the etihad towers. the weather was perfect.
the server brings us lychee drinks to start off. tasted light and sweet. then what transpired was a never ending parade of deliciousness, starting off with a dim sum platter, soft shell crab and a green vegetable salad. the sauce used in the salad had an exotic flavor. the dim sum was steamed to perfection.
then the mains - charcoal grilled silver cod in honey spicy sauce, the most tender meat i have ever eaten, and the spicy honey brings the flavor out. then a roast chicken in sesame sauce which was and wok-fry wagyu rib-eye beef. the meat in both dishes was so soft and east to break apart, and the taste was absolutely amazing, especially the chicken skin, which was crispy and full of spice.
by the time the dessert came, we were pretty full, but did have a few bites of sorbet and some exotic fruits. jasmine green tea to wash it all down, served in a beautiful tea pot lit by a candle. when you go to hakkssan, you go for both the experience and the food.
would i go there again? verdict: yes