Known for its superb customer service, German carmaker Mercedes-Benz continues to delight customers not just by delivering the finest of luxury automobiles but with delicious fine-dining fare as well. The innovative pop-up Mercedes me Store, which opened last year, has continued to wow Hongkongers with innovative culinary treats within this dynamic space, which has been used for an array of lifestyle events as well as corporate functions.
So, when we got word that the Mercedes me Store had launched a new lunch menu, we immediately took the chance to see what had additions had been made to its already-impressive menu.
Upon walking up the stairs to its second floor, we were seated to an almost-empty dining area. However, within minutes of our arrival, every table on the floor filled up. The dimmed ambient lighting and busy chatter amongst the guests matched with the rainy-day sky outside, making it easy to forget that only half the day was complete, and leaving us in a boldly after-work mood.
Excited to try out Head Chef Joaquin Elizondo’s newest dishes, we began the three-course meal with the Whipped Sweet Potato with Sichuan chickpeas and home made lavash. Every bite was savoured as the hummus-like spread was ably paired with crisp pita bread bites, delighting us with a creamy Middle East-inspired treat.
Next to arrive was the Wagyu Striploin, smoked with spice rub and placed atop abéarnaise sauce – a presentation so wonderous that even the vegetarian at ourtable remarked: “that looks incredible”. And so it was, with the steak’s insides remaining wholly succulent despite our ‘well-done’ request – a true feat indeed. Meanwhile, the béarnaise sauce worked its charm as the extra bit of flavour to make the dish a must-try.
Last, but certainly not least, we opted for the Homemade Carrot Cake – moist and flavourful, but not overly spiced the cake offered finely chopped walnuts at just the right size. The icing was especially memorable as just the right amount of sugar was used, so one could truly appreciate the taste of the cream cheese.
With this innovatively re-engineered new lunch menu, the Mercedes me Store brings a delightful new culinary treat to Central’s already-bustling lunchtime scene, impressing us so much that we’d happily make it a weekly experience.
Mercedes me Store
Shop 38 & 40,
G/F, 48 Queen’s Road Central
Text: Bailey Atkinson