The Chinnery

The Chinnery is a british restaurant in the Mandarin Oriental and is home to one of the world's largest collections of single malt whiskeys. I've always wanted to grab lunch here and it was the perfect spot for a catch up with C during his work lunch break. The space was a lot smaller than I expected but I enjoyed the dark wood paneling and leather accents. Service was very professional and the food was also enjoyable. Here is the menu.

Chicken Wing - Deep fried, Sweet Chili Sauce
Mmm these were super crispy and very juicy! The skin was very nicely seasoned and the sweet chili sauce was very tasty. I loved the little detail of how they scraped the meat so that it became a perfect little ball of meat with the bone protruding out for easy handling. 

Squid - Breaded and Honey Glazed, Mustard Mayonnaise
The squid was very tender and the batter was also light and crispy. Probably not the best calamari I've had but definitely a very decent one. 

Shepard's Pie - Classic Lamb Pie with Creamed Potatoes and Cheddar Cheese Topping
This was absolutely perfect for a chilly day. I convinced C that it was not very lamby ("so" in Cantonese) but when he tasted it he grimaced and was not happy at all. The potatoes were very buttery and fluffy and the lamb underneath was extremely flavorful and rich. 

Pork - Slow-cooked Organic Pork Belly with Apple Cider, Creamed Potatoes, and Pickled Fennel
This was C's dish and he seemed to enjoy it. I had a bite of his pork and felt that it was very fatty but it was tender and seasoned well.

Overall the dining experience was enjoyable at The Chinnery, However, I do not think that it is a must try or a place that I would always be visiting. But if you are looking for solid british fare in a sophisticated atmosphere, The Chinnery would definitely be a solid choice. 

The Chinnery

1/F

Mandarin Oriental 

5 Connaught Road

Central

Hong Kong