Simon's Kitchen (豪仔記)

Sunday night dinners at the Leung's residence, is a family affair. Simon, a man in his mid 40's, along with his wife & 3 children begin the day at 8:30am preparing for a 12 person dinner party. As the head cook, Simon delegates to his wife & children, who are each responsible for certain tasks. Every great cook, has a great team - great food can't be made by a single person, especially not a meal that consists of 7 courses, made in the comfort of ones kitchen. Here is a man who shares his joy and passion for cooking with his family, creating an energetic, intimate & cheerful ambiance for diners.

Before dinner, wine & champagne is being served along with home made bite sized pizza's - pesto tomato & goat cheese. Pizza's come straight out of the oven and served to guests while fresh & hot. Shortly after, guests are seated and the appetizers are served.

Fresh Crab Cakes










Chilled Carrot Soup










Timing is everything when it comes to serving a dinner party, kitchen needs to be organized and prep work needs to be executed perfectly. Appetizers (Crab Cake, Chilled Carrot Soup & Mixed Salad) are prepared and assembled in a timely manner, leaving Simon ample time to start cooking his other dishes.

For those who know Simon personally, he is famous for his pasta dishes. Diners compliment him on his ability to make "the perfect pasta", comparing his pasta to that of Da Domenico's. In my opinion, his goes beyond that! His pasta is cooked perfectly and combined with his home made sauces & fresh ingredients, it is absolutely to die for. Simon is creative when choosing what pasta ingredients & sauces to use, never wanting diners to be bored. Tonight? He has chosen Scampi Linguine With Tomato Sauce (Yummy)!


For the main course, diners had the opportunity to try both the Roast Spring Lamb Leg & the Pan Fried Sea Bass. The lamb was a tiny bit over cooked but the cranberry jelly coating made this dish great, adding a subtle sweetness that makes your mouth water.

Last but not least, Blueberry Panna Cotta With Truffle Honey. On the menu it simply says Blueberry Panna Cotta, so when the dessert arrives, diners are automatically over whelmed by the smell of truffle. Sounds a bit strange? Wait until you try it! The truffle honey adds its spunk to this dessert and is one of those dishes where you say: this is such a strange combination. However, once you put that first bite into your mouth, all preconceptions will diminish. It was absolutely delightful!

Simon has been cooking for over 10 years now and continues to love doing so. He enjoys cooking both Asian & Western meals, constantly challenging himself by making something new. Through cooking, he has found his passion in life and hopefully one day he will be able to share his food with many more people, but for now its invite only.