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The Pantray Seafood & Grill

Rebecca Tsui

The Pantray Seafood & Grill G/F, Sunning Plaza, Sunning Road, Causeway Bay Tel: 2808 1148

Grub: Run by the Stonegrill group, this is less pricey, more down-to-earth, and has a wider choice of food than its sister restaurants. One of a handful of places serving quality all-day breakfasts.

Vibe: A small, ground-floor venue with a clean, bright and modern touch. A nice, comfy place to linger over a long meal.

What's hot: The deluxe all-day breakfast is unmissable. It comes with pork sausage, bacon, mushroom, steak, asparagus, smoked salmon on a croissant and baked beans, together with eggs done your way, served on bread, all presented in a frying pan. Not only does this choice of serving dish look cool, but it keeps your food warm much longer.

You can choose from six different egg styles, including boiled, poached and fried, but eggs Benedict is the most popular choice.

As it is 'deluxe', the meal also comes with a glass of orange juice, a bowl of fruit salad, and a giant mug of pretty decent coffee. The coffee is presented in a very elegant way with two big jars of sugar. It is the perfect end to a perfect breakfast - or brunch, lunch, tea, dinner, supper ... depending on what time you choose to eat this all-day meal.

If you are not a big fan of breakfast food, don't worry. There are plenty of other scrummy dishes to choose from. The 'Catch Catch' is what they call their fish and chips. The fish is so fresh and the fries are so crispy that you would be forgiven for thinking you were eating in a 'native' fish-and-chip country. Another signature dish is the bite burgers. The three bite-size, differently flavoured burgers are small yet filling. The French foie gras burger is tasty, the Wagyu beef is juicy while the salmon is rich. Together with the fries that come with them, this is a perfect portion for most diners.

The desserts are also highly recommended. If you're in the mood for something new and interesting, ice cream and sorbet is served in the shape of sushi. Another novel dish is the pineapple carpaccio - thinly sliced pineapple flavoured with ginger and mint, served on coconut ice cream. If you prefer traditional desserts, the tiramisu is very good.

What's not: The 'standard' offerings - spaghetti, steak, and even grilled seafood - are far less attractive than the recommended dishes. The portion size is small, especially for the price, and for dinner in particular, you could get a much better meal elsewhere. Also, when it comes to butter and other condiments, they only put a little on the table, so you have to constantly ask the staff to refill them. It's really quite annoying.

Price: HK$100 to HK$150 per head.

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