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Dining<br />
Deep Sea<br />
Dining<br />
From jumbo prawn heads to plump oysters and mussels,<br />
there’s nothing more exhilarating than savoring seafood in<br />
its natural state. Leslie Yeh scouts out the best seafood<br />
towers in town, so grab a bib and dig in.<br />
Not Another Meathead<br />
David Laris’ LKF implant Porterhouse<br />
might flaunt its steak first, but the<br />
seafood options are just as gratifying.<br />
Opt for the impressive seafood tower<br />
to share, washed down by a crisp<br />
white varietal from the steakhouse’s<br />
accessible wine selection. You’ll get<br />
a chilled platter of Canadian lobster,<br />
king crab legs, oysters, shrimp and<br />
whatever else is fresh for the day—<br />
accompanied by assorted house<br />
condiments to whet your appetite<br />
for the meat feast to come.<br />
$750 for two, $1,500 for four. 7/F,<br />
California Tower, 30-36 D’Aguilar St.,<br />
Central, 2522-6366.<br />
Go Fish<br />
If you can’t get yourself to the beach, the<br />
next best place to eat seafood is poolside<br />
at the JW Marriott’s cozy Fish Bar &<br />
Pool Lounge. Get in a few strokes at the<br />
sparkling outdoor pool surrounded by lush<br />
foliage, then bunker down at a table to<br />
sate your appetite with an assortment of<br />
poached prawns, snow crab legs, oysters,<br />
mussels, clams and Boston lobster. We also<br />
love the variety of dipping condiments, from<br />
red wine vinegar with shallots to wasabi soy<br />
and a classic cocktail sauce.<br />
$790 for two. 7/F, JW Marriott Hotel,<br />
One Pacific Place, 88 Queensway,<br />
Admiralty, 2810-8366.<br />
Ocean Hysteria<br />
Chef Gianni Caprioli’s cheerful seafood palace Fishsteria is all<br />
about the wow factor—from the luxurious caviar and blinis to<br />
the whole salt-baked fish, and of course, the elegant seafood<br />
platter bursting with ocean produce. The smallest platter<br />
($248) features oysters, scallops, langoustine and blue<br />
shrimp, while the next level up ($488) includes cherry stone<br />
clams, red shrimps and crab legs. For the full monty, the<br />
large platter ($888) offers a complete spread, including<br />
three different types of shrimp. If you love oysters, stop by on<br />
Tuesdays from 5-7:30pm for $10 bivalves and caviar specials.<br />
111 Queen’s Rd. East, Wan Chai, 2343-8111, fishsteria.hk<br />
Bulldozing Into Town<br />
There’s no trendier spot to immerse yourself in the heart of the<br />
sea than at the newly opened Seafood Room, a behemoth<br />
restaurant from Russia-based Bulldozer Group perched high<br />
above Causeway Bay. The idea here is to build your own<br />
seafood platter from the stunning assortment of fresh seafood<br />
displayed at the restaurant’s entrance, including sashimi,<br />
oysters and live shellfish including fresh-market lobster and<br />
prawns (sold at market price). The just-launched weekend<br />
brunch will also feature pre-arranged seafood towers, but why<br />
not take the hands-on route and build your own from scratch?<br />
26/F, Tower 535, 535 Jaffe Rd., Causeway Bay, 3708-9668.<br />
American Shores<br />
Going strong for more than 25 years,<br />
The Bostonian is still one of the best places<br />
in the city to savor western-style seafood<br />
due to its American-sized portions and wide<br />
produce selection. The Seafood Castle ($898)<br />
is a mountain of fresh Boston lobster, oysters,<br />
scallops, prawns, Alaskan crab leg, jade whelks<br />
and razor clams, served with cocktail and<br />
mignonette sauces. If you prefer DIY, you can<br />
create your own platter for two ($918), three<br />
($1,327) or four people ($1,786), choosing 10<br />
items from an expanded menu. Don’t miss<br />
the famous lobster bisque ($148), a thick and<br />
creamy soup boasting a deep oceanic flavor.<br />
The Langham Hong Kong, 8 Peking Rd.,<br />
Tsim Sha Tsui, 2132-7898.<br />
16 HK MAGAZINE FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2016