Villa 26 — Restaurant in Kowloon

Name of Restaurant: Villa 26 Address: TST Mody Road Cuisine: French Menu: Chef's Recommendation, Cold Seafood Platter, Cold Seafood, Bread, Cheese, Cold Cut & Jamon Iberico De Bellota, Cold Appetiser, Soup, Hot Appetizer, Pasta & Risotto, Main Course, Froom the Grill, Side Dish, Homemade Dessert

Tonight we tried their 5 Anniversary set for two.

There were two appetisers and each person can choose one.

Japanese A4 Kagoshima Wagyu Beef Tartare With Potato Pave

The beef tartare was bottomed by some potato pave with some edible gold on top! The beef tartare was rich in oil and went well with the warm and relatively dry potato.

Tuna Tartare With Crispy Fritter And Caviar

Fresh tuna tartare bottomed by a slice of crispy fritter and topped by caviar. It was finished in no time.

Both were served with quinoa and cucumber salad which also had salad green, cherry tomatoes and corn. Just some olive oil was added to give flavouring.

Each of us got to choose one type of soup from three. Gazpacho Soup This soup was cold and was served on a transparent glass bowl and plate. There were some green spices at the bottom. Tastewise it was so refreshing with rich tomato flavour. Definitely great for the hot weather

Classic Onion Soup

It was very rich in onion flavour with a thick toast coated with cheese. There were also some onion slices in the soup. Definitely classic with lots of ingredients.

Risotto

Creamy Oyster Paste With Japanese Broiled Scallop

Each person got a small plate of risotto. Some risotto was placed between two slices of scallops, topped by some black caviar and crisp, finished by some salad greens. The risotto was very al dente and rich in oyster paste! Yummy! The scallop slices were thin yet fresh. Presentation was very nice.

Two persons can choose one main from 5 choices.

U.S. Prime Angus Ribeye Steak With Foie Gras Black Truffle Sauce

The steak got very clear grill mark on it! It was cooked medium rare and the flesh was so juicy and tender and very rich in beef flavour. It went very well with the rich black truffle sauce. Under the steak, there were sweet peppers, cucumber, zucchini and garlic. After serving the dish to us, the server offered us yellow mustard which was placed on the edge of the plate nicely.

Apple Crumble

Dessert of the day was Apple Crumble. It was served hot. There was a top layer of crumbles with apple fleshes inside bottomed by cookie base, topped by some dried apple slices, custard and a mint leaf. On the side, there was some custard with dried apple slices. It smelt and tasted very nice of apple with great crunchy texture. It was of optimal sweetness and didn't make us too filling afterwards.

Overall food quality was good and it didn't make us too full afterwards. Environment was super nice with lanterns and wine bottles. Light music was played making it a great place for dinner. Service was very good as servers were very attentive and kept changing our plates and adding...

Actually, there are many bars and restaurants in East Tsim Sha Tsui, where you can enjoy a great atmosphere along with views of the sea—it's very relaxing and has a good vibe. This time, we went to 【Villa 26】, which offers both indoor and outdoor seating, plus live music, making it quite special. Since we had a hard time choosing, we opted for the 5th Anniversary special two-person set menu. It included an appetizer, soup, risotto, a main course, and dessert. We also ordered two drinks: an Irish Coffee and a Mint Chocolate Milk. For the appetizer (choose 2 out of 3), we selected the Japanese A4 Wagyu Beef Tartare with Potato Pave and Tuna Tartare with Crispy Fritter and Caviar. The tuna was quite fresh, and the crispy fritter was a unique touch that paired well with the tuna. The caviar added a delightful burst of flavor. The Wagyu tartare had a special seasoning that reminded us a bit of corned beef, while the Potato Pave was wonderfully crispy. The salad on the side was fresh and complemented the dishes nicely. For the soup (choose 2 out of 3), we went with the Creamy Mushroom Soup with Black Truffle and Classic Onion Soup. Both soups were freshly made and served piping hot. The creamy mushroom soup was rich and packed with mushroom flavor, with the black truffle adding depth without being overpowering. The classic onion soup was a rare find, with the onions cooked until very soft and golden brown, and the cheese-covered baguette soaked up the flavorful broth perfectly. Risotto is Creamy Oyster Paste with Japanese Broiled Scallop, very creamy and with the freshness of the sea food. For the main course, we had the US Prime Angus Ribeye Steak with Foie Gras Black Truffle Sauce. The meat was thick yet tender, with very little fat and sinew, delivering a strong beef flavor. The Foie Gras Black Truffle Sauce was aromatic and unique, complementing the steak without overpowering its natural flavor. The accompanying vegetables were also delicious. For dessert, we enjoyed the Chocolate and Coffee Cake. The coffee flavor wasn't too strong, allowing the chocolate to shine through, and the balance between sweetness and bitterness was excellent. The Irish Coffee is hard to find in many places, but it had a well-balanced mix of Irish Whiskey, coffee flavor, and sweetness. The Mint Chocolate Milk was a bit sweet, but the mint flavor didn’t overpower...

Villa 26

We chose this place on Saturday to farewell our friends. It is a Bar & Restaurant. There are different set meals. You can also order oysters. The place also offers a lot of wine options.

We tried a few dishes:

Parma ham and cheese pizza The crust was thin and chewy. For toppings, there were lots of cheese and Parma ham with the Parma Ham. They added extra taste to the pizza.

Bruschetta Tomato & Avocado For someone like me who loves avocados and tomatoes, this appetizer was incredibly appetizing. I loved the combination of fresh tomatoes and bread. I can eat this all day”

Spaghetti Aglio Olio w/ Oarm The sauce was great. It was served with a few large grilled shrimps. The shrimps were so fresh.

Italian Baked Whole Sea Bass This was really a good fusion dish. The whole fish was served in a pan and the way it was cooked was delicious, the fish was so tender. Bravo!

Lamb Chop This lamb chop was really delicious and juicy. The surface was well grilled. It was...