It’s as the familiar saying goes: time flies when you’re having fun, and time has certainly whizzed past in a flash when it comes to Amber at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Its birthday campaign, #AmberAt20, has been spoiling diners with a wealth of extraordinary dining experiences for the past three months, and now, the grand finale is upon us.
Mark your calendar for Thursday, December 16 – Amber will be hosting the chefs of three powerhouse restaurants from around Asia as part of a special eight-hands dinner. For one night only, chef Richard Ekkebus of Amber will be joined by chef Jungsik Yim from Jungsik in New York and Seoul, chef Yusuke Takada from La Cime in Osaka, and chef Cedric Satabin from Alain Ducasse at Morpheus in Macau. With 12 Michelin stars and one Michelin Green Star between the four restaurants, it’s safe to say that these chefs, hailing from some of Asia’s finest culinary destinations, form a formidable quartet.
French, Korean, and Japanese flavours and inspirations will come into play to shape the unique ‘#AmberAt20 Series: Dom Pérignon Society: A Culinary Summit at Amber’ experience, which will, of course, be paired with a selection of Dom Pérignon vintages. Guests can look forward to a curated menu that demonstrates harmonious understanding and seamless collaboration between the chefs. Chef Yusuke Takada’s Black Kabocha Pumpkin, Chestnut & White Alba Truffle Dumpling / Soy Milk, Dashi, Roasted Koji, Cacao Nib, and White Miso Sauce will set the tone, expertly elevated by the hints of peach and nectarine in a Dom Pérignon Vintage 2015. Chef Cedric Satabin will present the Chilled Langoustine, Delicate Gelée with Spices & Kristal Caviar, contrasting umami with the sweet fruitiness of a Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage 2009.
A Seared Normandy Scallop with Marigold Tapenade & Targette Sabayon over Bell Pepper & Szechuan Pepper Gel Served with Scallop Roe Rice Flour Crackers from chef Richard Ekkebus, paired with Dom Pérignon Vintage 2012, offers a complex flavour journey through savoury notes and acidity. Chef Jungsik Yim will showcase his signature modern spin on traditional Korean cuisine with the Grilled Hanwoo Tenderloin served with Korean-style Gamtae Noodles, served alongside a Dom Pérignon Vintage 2004 with almond and cocoa aromas.
‘#AmberAt20 Series: Dom Pérignon Society: A Culinary Summit at Amber’ is priced at $4,398 per person, and the meal will include four paired vintages of Dom Pérignon, with the option to add on an exclusive Dom Pérignon Vintage 2005 Plénitude 2 for an additional $800 per glass, or extra wine pairings featuring the Dom Pérignon Vintage 2013 (Magnum) and Vintage 2006 Plénitude 2 at $1,200 per person. Click here to book.
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