{"id":17735,"date":"2019-06-21T01:13:08","date_gmt":"2019-06-21T08:13:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/?p=17735"},"modified":"2019-06-23T13:30:27","modified_gmt":"2019-06-23T20:30:27","slug":"michelin-chinese-restaurant-jardin-de-jade-serves-affordable-lunch-in-wanchai-hong-kong-%e8%98%87%e6%b5%99%e5%8c%af","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/michelin-chinese-restaurant-jardin-de-jade-serves-affordable-lunch-in-wanchai-hong-kong-%e8%98%87%e6%b5%99%e5%8c%af\/","title":{"rendered":"Michelin Chinese restaurant Jardin de Jade serves affordable lunch in Wanchai, Hong Kong \u8607\u6d59\u532f"},"content":{"rendered":"

Check out David’s vlog on Jardin de Jade<\/strong> here:\u00a0https:\/\/youtu.be\/Lek6Tc62gFY<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It felt great arriving in Hong Kong full of energy in the morning. Full credit must go to the premium economy flight on Cathay Pacific – the leg room was incredible and the rest was fantastic.\u00a0 After the hour-long transit to North Point on Hong Kong Island via Airport Express and the connecting shuttle, it was still too early to check into Hotel Vic<\/strong>.\u00a0 \u00a0 After the luggage was put away at the front desk, my foodie adventured was about to start! The first Michelin destination on the itinerary was\u00a0Jardin de Jade \u8607\u6d59\u532f<\/strong> in Wanchai.<\/p>\n

Wanchai is only 2 metro stops away from Hong Kong Central. The busy district is filled with office workers and shoppers but also known for the nostalgia of street foods and Cantonese cuisines. Jardin de Jade is located on the ground floor inside\u00a0Sun Hung Kai Centre<\/strong>, one of the oldest premium business buildings in the area.<\/p>\n

The first Jardin de Jade opened its doors in Shanghai in 1999. Since then the empire has expanded from Shanghai to Hong Kong, Macau, Suzhou, and Hangzhou, and is well-known for their interpretation of\u00a0 “New Shanghai” cuisine. This particular location in Wanchai, Hong Kong is the Michelin restaurant of the chain and it has one star.<\/p>\n

The main dining room looks elegant and welcoming with high ceilings, luxe furnishings, and modern light fixtures with Chinese elements. The friendly and attentive staff brings fine “Dragon Well” green tea to the table once you sit down.<\/p>\n

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Jardin de Jade (Wanchai)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Jardin de Jade (Wanchai)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Jardin de Jade (Wanchai)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A university buddy, David – yes another David, was my lunch date.\u00a0 He moved back to Hong Kong pretty much right after graduation, and a lot of catching up was expected.\u00a0 As a local, he does find the lunch deals here great. The Luncheon Free Selects<\/strong> menu is designed for 2 or more guests, and it’s only HKD$158 per person, which is $27 in Canadian dollars or $20 in U.S. Dollars.\u00a0 For the pricier options, the Lunch Set for 2<\/strong> is HKD$498,\u00a0 when the Lunch Set for 4<\/strong> is HKD$998 and the\u00a0Lunch Set for 8<\/strong> is HKD$2388.\u00a0As for dinner,\u00a0 the Michelin Guide suggests it would cost HKD$200 – $350 per person, which sounds quite reasonable for Michelin quality.<\/p>\n

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Jardin de Jade (Wanchai) Lunch Menu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Free Select lunch set for 2 consists of 4 courses, including a shared cold platter, a soup, main course, and dessert.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0\u00a0“Saiwoo” Minced Beef Soup with Tofu and Coriander <\/strong>(\u8c46\u8150\u897f\u6e56\u725b\u8089\u7fb9) is a popular choice for soup here, smooth, luscious –\u00a0 very well executed. A couple of cold dishes follow.\u00a0 The\u00a0Preserved Pork in Zhejiang Style<\/strong>(\u6c34\u6676\u80b4\u8089)\u00a0resembling head cheese but made with pork hock. If you a fan of European terrine, this is just as tasty for savoury flavour, jelly-like texture and a great source of collagen. The Smoked Egg<\/strong>\u00a0(\u71fb\u86cb)looks just like a marinated ramen egg with a soft golden jammy yolk in the middle, and the smoky flavor really comes through.<\/p>\n

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Minced Beef Soup with Tofu and Coriander<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Preserved Pork in Zhejiang Style<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Smoked Egg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The tofu in Tofu Casserole with Preserved Vegetable & Shrimp<\/strong> (\u96ea\u83dc\u8766\u4ec1\u8c46\u8150\u7172) is just as smooth and creamy compared to the tofu and beef soup. But the flavour of the preserved vegetable really hits the spot with some tartness and bits of umami, bringing out the sweetness in fresh shrimp. The Stir-Fried Noodles with Slice Pork<\/strong> (\u8089\u7d72\u96d9\u9762\u9ec3) is a popular Shanghai dish, prepared with stir-frying greens, beansprouts, and think pork slices together with a thickened sauce and have the mixture poured all over fried thing noodles. The contrast of crunchy noodles and velvety is key to the dish.<\/p>\n

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Preserved Vegetable & Shrimp (\u96ea\u83dc\u8766\u4ec1\u8c46\u8150\u7172)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Noodles with Slice Pork (\u8089\u7d72\u96d9\u9762\u9ec3)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

To end the meal, the dessert dishes selected were the Mango & Pomelo Sago<\/strong> (\u694a\u679d\u91d1\u9732) & Glutinous Rice Balls in Sweet Rice Wine<\/strong> (\u9152\u91c0\u4e38\u5b50). They tasted good but they were nothing special compared the ones you could find in Vancouver or Richmond in BC<\/p>\n

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Mango & Pomelo Sago (\u694a\u679d\u91d1\u9732)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Rice Balls in Sweet Rice Wine (\u9152\u91c0\u4e38\u5b50)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Jardin de Jade<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Jardin de Jade<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Final thoughts<\/h3>\n

It is very exciting to have discovered solid and attractive lunch specials at Jardin De Jade (Wanchai) with such affordable price.\u00a0 The “Free Selects” set lunch is only HKD$158 per person, which is only 27 Canadian dollars or 20 bucks USD – quite an amazing deal for a Michelin starred restaurant. The Hong Kong locals probably all have their own favourite Shanghai foodie spots, but for travelers and visitors alike, this restaurant provides a friendly, tasting and elegant dining experience. The first Michelin star in Hong Kong was earned in a satisfying manner.<\/p>\n

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$$<\/strong> (lunch)<\/p>\n

rating: 3.5\/5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jardin de Jade (Wanchai)<\/em><\/h3>\n

Shop G3\u20134, G\/F, Sun Hung Kai Centre<\/em>
\n30 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong<\/em>
\n+852 3528 0228 or jade388.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Jardin de Jade on Michelin guide<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n