CHIC Eats

Located at Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas on the pristine, western coastline of Doha, Miss Wong offers a variety of outstanding Chinese dishes along with a finedining experience that definitely makes the drive from the city worthwhile.

Stepping through the grand, red doors, we were warmly greeted by a smiling hostess who encouraged us to strike a Chinese gong, marking the start of our culinary adventure. The stylish décor along with a scattering of blossom trees pay homage to the restaurant’s Oriental roots. High ceilings, a glass-walled kitchen and the considered use of geometric-patterned partitions develop a spacious yet intimate ambience within the main dining room.

As we were seated at our semi-private table, Hien Lee (the passionate and knowledgeable manager) explained the interesting concept behind the restaurant and its name. Miss Wong is not the name of the head chef; she is a fictional character who travelled across her native land of China exploring and sampling the culinary offerings. From roasting duck in the north to creating hand-pulled noodles in the south, her experiences are reflected within the eclectic menu that celebrates the vast diversity of Chinese cooking techniques, fresh ingredients and exciting spice combinations. The first appetiser to arrive was an elegantly presented mix of poached chicken breast and thigh surrounded by punchy Szechuan chilli oil. The fibres of the succulent meat melted in my mouth and the heat of the Szechuan chilli was balanced out by the saltiness of the soy sauce that topped the perfectly poached chicken.