I went to the House of Ming restaurant at Buckingham Gate and found it was the epitome of luxury.
House of Ming is inspired by the kitchens of ancient China and gives customers the opportunity to taste delicious Chinese dishes while sitting in beautiful surroundings.
The interior of House of Ming was conceived by award-winning designers Atelier Wren, the design incorporates subtle elements of Chinese aesthetics and features bespoke furniture and antique brass finishings.
We were taken to our chosen seats for the evening - a dainty booth surrounded by velvet curtains and dim lit candles.
The staff at House of Ming were extremely attentive and made our experience worthwhile, they elevated our dining experience to the max by recommending the best dishes.
We were given the privilege to taste a range of food items, including dim sum, small plates, big plates and dessert.
To begin, I enjoyed Char Siu bao - Chinese barbeque pork steam buns, and my best friend had the prawn, caviar, and scallop golden garlic - these were priced between £9 and £16.
The pork was tender and juicy, while the scallops were of a buttery essence, complimented well with the caviar.
For our small plates, we chose to have the salt and pepper chicken and crispy lamb - these were priced between £20 and £24 per dish.
Alongside this, we were able to taste the roast duck with black truffle oil sauce and - the show stopper - stir fried lobster, cooked with spring onion and ginger white wine sauce - priced at £75.
The tender and flavourful duck was a delight in itself and my favourite dish of the evening - the truffle sauce gave it an element of luxury.
The lobster was presented as beautifully as it tasted - it was delicate, rich and potent, a great choice for seafood lovers.
The food was undeniably delicious, albeit at a higher cost than expected, but it’s a top spot for a fine dining experience and for lovers of novel tastes.
Although we were both full to the brim, we wanted to make the most out of our time at House of Ming and managed to share a dessert - our choice was the matcha sponge with raspberry jam and vanilla butter cream, priced at £10.
I was pleasantly surprised by the sponge, it was bursting with flavours and pretty to the eye - it reminded us of a luxurious Victoria sponge cake.
After spending almost three hours inside House of Ming, chatting away and enjoying the tranquil atmosphere, we headed home.
House of Ming was elegant, captivating and an escape from reality - it is a haven for culinary fans and one of a kind.
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