Amex Platinum $200 "Dining credit" towards a list of Global Restaurants

[Mexpirate]

They have removed the Netherlands entirely it seems, have really cut down the options this year...

 

[sydunipete]

They have removed the Netherlands entirely it seems, have really cut down the options this year...

You'd need a lot of chips and mayo to justify the $200.

Duck down to Paris for La Tour d'Argent for lunch would be my recommendation.

 

[Strikes]

Just used the international dining credit this seek at Hello Beasty in Auckland - thought it was a great meal! Similar food/feel to Supernormal in Melbourne. Credit processed within 48 hours.

 

[sausagefingers]

They have removed the Netherlands entirely it seems, have really cut down the options this year...

I think they removed Thailand this year too.

 

[vitagen]

Got my amex plat charge last week, in hkg atm but offers haven't popped up to save went to chat and they said i have to wait and can't do it manually boo!!

 

[bits]

Ate at Olé Spanish Restaurant (old school Spanish restaurant) in Central Hong Kong last week. They're one of the cheaper/cheapest places on the Amex list for HK. The AUD200 credit should cover a decent 3 course lunch for 2 depending on how many tapes you add-on. Small top up likely required if you start ordering drinks. We ordered lunch sets for 3, plus 4 tapes, no drinks other than water and the total came to AUD285, so AUD85 after discount. Pretty good value. Food was tasty. Recommend.

 

[vitagen]

Heading to mott 32! The credit would surely help offset a cup of water and 1 serve of dimsum

 

[bits]

Heading to mott 32! The credit would surely help offset a cup of water and 1 serve of dimsum

Bad time to be in HK unfortunately, prices are up and AUD is down. Double whammy!

 

[vitagen]

Wow hey it's soo expensive here! Last came in 2018, kids wanted to come visit but daymnnn

 

[blacksultan]

I think they removed Thailand this year too.

No . I used it in bkk last week . Credit received .

 

[Horatio]

On Thursday we ate at the Craggy Range restaurant in Havelock North, NZ. We had the vegetarian shared menu, and it was outstanding throughout. Probably the highlight of the set items was the roast haloumi. But as we had booked the Chef's bar (max of 2 people) we got a couple of amazing off-menu items thrown in. Sweet and sour crispy shiitake mushrooms, and a pecorinoo cheese souffle. Both unbelievably nice.

Craggy Range is a beautiful place in the shadows of the Te Mata Peak, with a big cellar door, lots of different wine tasting experiences, accommodation and substantial gardens where they source a lot of their ingredients.

We were driving, so didn't drink much. The menu was NZ$95 each. After everything, we ended up paying just under AU$60. Exceptional value - and well worth the price anyway if we were paying outright.

And the $200 credit was in my account the next day.

Cheers,
Horatio

 

[Berlin]

Craggy Range is a beautiful place in the shadows of the Te Mata Peak

It’s an absolutely stunning place indeed and Craggy Range does some of the best NZ wines. Glad you had a great time there- gotta go back sometime soon!

 

[Horatio]

It’s an absolutely stunning place indeed and Craggy Range does some of the best NZ wines. Glad you had a great time there- gotta go back sometime soon!

Thanks @Berlin. The whole experience - environment, surroundings, food, service, people - was just top notch. We can't wait to get back there either!

 

[padders]

roast haloumi... sweet and sour crispy shiitake mushrooms, pecorinoo cheese souffle...

I'm so hungry now

 

[Berlin]

Does anyone happen to have any recommendations for restaurants in Madrid that accept this offer? We will be there on our honeymoon end of July and wanted to use our $200 in one of the restaurants there- lots to choose from it seems! Thanks in advance for any tips or personal experiences with any of those

 

[TheRealTMA]

Does anyone happen to have any recommendations for restaurants in Madrid that accept this offer? We will be there on our honeymoon end of July and wanted to use our $200 in one of the restaurants there- lots to choose from it seems! Thanks in advance for any tips or personal experiences with any of those

This was quite good a couple of years ago.

El Gran Asador Lecanda

elgranasadorlecanda.com

 

[Berlin]

This was quite good a couple of years ago.

El Gran Asador Lecanda

elgranasadorlecanda.com

Thanks a lot- this one was already on my shortlist! Going to the top of that list now

 

[ms1]

Yep, Pocket Concierge handles all the Japan options. Anything listed on the site will trigger the credit.

You preselect your courses and pay up front - these get charged once the restaurant verifies the reservation.

You can then order additional items on the day (drinks etc) which also get charged back to you via Pocket Concierge after the visit. These charges are also eligible for the dining credit IME. In effect you can use two year's worth of credits on one visit.

I've visited 4 restaurants booked through Pocket Concierge and they've all been well equipped for non Japanese speakers.

I used my overseas credit in Paris last year and planning to use this years credit in Tokyo. Any restaurant recommendations? Would be keen for steak.

How far in advance does the booking need to be made and the courses selected?

 

[sudoer]

Any restaurant recommendations? Would be keen for steak.

I went to lunch at Yakiniku Hasegawa in Ginza in March, booked through Pocket Concierge. It was pretty good but there's definitely an emphasis on quality over quantity, and while the beef was delicious the portions were on the smaller side. We selected it specifically because you dine in private enclosed booths and it is kid friendly (we took our then 12 month old)

How far in advance you need to make a booking probably depends on the restaurant. You select the course menu at the time of booking, and make payment via Pocket Concierge. Note most restaurants then also require you to purchase one drink per person on the date, which is also charged to you via Pocket Concierge.

 

[JessicaTam]

I treated myself to dinner at Society in Melbourne. Terrific meal, with exceptional service.