Inspired by Executive Chef Owen Panzica’s culinary journey around the globe, Mirage Bar & Restaurant enticingly presents the culture-hopping East-meets-West Epicurean Experience to flourish your foodie map. Follow Chef’s journey to unleash a world full of gastronomic possibilities on your dining table from day to night, at the urban oasis in the heart of Hong Kong.
Meet the pioneer – Executive Chef Owen Panzica, who made his way from the States to Asia with his cookbook to leap into the unknown. Born in Utah and grew up in Malaysia, Chef Owen has been travelling around Asia and gained a global perspective from various cultures, clocked up with over 20 years of industry experience. Culinary is where his true passion lies, from cooking for friends during university to working at Michelin-recommended restaurants such as FoFo by el Willy and La Paloma in Hong Kong, Chef brings a unique blend of culinary cultures to his recipes, offering a kaleidoscope of multicultural palates in this vibrant metropolis of Hong Kong.
Let Chef Owen navigate you into an intriguing East-meets-West gustatory discovery, during the relaxing hour away from the desk on weekdays or an unscripted date night throughout the week. Unbox your first surprise with Dan Dan Burrata (HK$ 188) – an unexpected combo of Dan Dan from Sichuan, China and Burrata from Apulia, Italy, marrying the flavours from two ends of the globe perfectly. Get your hands dirty with another intriguing combination of avocado and edamame mash with Guac-a-mame (HK$ 88)* – the Mexican delight heightened with Chinese Chiu Chow chilli oil paired with locally-made Wonton Chips. Or smack your lips with Wonton Tacos (HK$ 148)* wrapping up the sustainable yellowfin tuna poke and Guac-a-mame. While Ichiban Tartarte (HK$ 208) will marvel you with a melt-in-your-mouth sensation of the French Polmard Beef imbues with Japanese soy sauce and Togarashi Spice, and crowned with Bonito flakes, cage-free egg yolk and spring onion, offering you a classic French dish with an Asian-inspired twist. Craving for a rejuvenating appetizer? Caesar a la Toscana (HK$ 148) will be your ideal choice!
Continue your gourmet trail with a chest of main course treasures. Dig into the Umami Bomb Salad with Grilled Hokkaido Scallops for a refreshingly light option or peek into Chef Owen’s memory lane with Boston Lobster Grilled Gruyère Cheese with Lobster Bisque (HK$ 258). This dish is a sophisticated version of Chef’s childhood grilled cheese sandwich served with a tomato canned soup, a typical American after-school treat used to be prepared by Mama Panzica. Be sure to dip the
sandwich into the opulent Lobster Bisque to savour this uplifted comfort food! Slurp your way through the delectable Japanese Udon Carbonara (HK$ 208). Let the authentic Italian recipe meets the velvety Japanese noodles, bewildering your taste buds in a wonderful way. Indulge in the flavoursome Australian Wagyu Flat Iron Steak [7 oz] (HK$ 468) accompanied by seasoned fries and Mala aioli for an elevated steak date.
Experience tongue-tantalizing flavours and embraces the vibrancy of Asian flair paired with Western cuisine with Mala Beef Short Rib (HK$ 468)* and Pan-fried Whole Seabass (HK$ 358)* that are designed for sharing. Devour the slow-cooked Australian beef short rib that serves with the mouth-numbing Sichuan pepper gravy. The tingling flavours of the gravy adds an extra layer to the tender and robust short rib is sure to have you reaching for one bite after another. Transport your palate to the shore with pan-fried seabass, reminiscing the homelike style steamed fish presentation that is commonly seen on Chinese families’ dining tables, indulging in the symphony of flavours with fresh herbs, fennel and pickled beetroot to capture the essence of freshness.
Relish in the fluffy bao topped with the epitome of East-meets-West fusion flavours, from the heavenly juicy Dynasty Char Siu, tangy Korean fried chicken to crispy golden cauliflower with Trio of Booty (HK$ 138)*, served in an authentic bamboo steamer. Munch on the crispy K.F.C. Korean Fried Chicken Burger (HK$ 228)* and be ready for the kicks of Gochujang Sauce!
Wrapping up the exciting expedition with sugary encounters! Oozing with the subtle, floral aroma of the Chinese Oolong Tea leaves with divine French chocolate, the Oolong Tea Chocolate Cake (HK$ 108)* is simply a perfect treat to tuck into. Take a bite of the delicate Mandarin Pavlova (HK$ 108)*. The mellow perfume of the dried tangerine peel from the agar goes with the marshmallowy fluffy meringue, delivering a unique interpretation of a fusion Pavlova.
Mirage Bar & Restaurant Express Lunch Menu is available from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Monday to Friday. It is priced from HK$ 188+10% service charge per person.
À La Carte Menu is available from 2:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. on Monday to Friday and 12 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays. All prices stated above are subject to 10% service charge.
*À La Carte Menu exclusive.
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