We came by late (~10-ish) on a weekday for a few drinks. The cocktail menu looks a little boring,…read morelisting only classics--e.g. negroni, mojito, etc--but the drinks we got were perfectly done. My mojito was light, not too sweet, exceptionally refreshing on a hot night. I'd have ordered drinks off menu based on the strength of the classics. I don't remember the cost exactly, but I remember thinking it was comparable to New York. There are four two-seater tables outdoors, facing a tree-spined, stairway-street branching off Gough St. The decor is chic and/or gentrified. And I didn't try the food but it's a French spot, and some of the staff were themselves French.

3.5-star rounded up to 4-star restaurant…read more I was looking for nice little restaurant for a date night on Sunday and this is the only one on my list of places I wanted to try that was opened on Sundays. Soho and the Hollywood Road area always seems a bit quiet on Sundays. I did my research and visited their website. Their full sized pictures on the website attracted me as it seemed to have a decent menu and the ambience looked great. Tucked away in a side street just off Hollywood Road, Cocotte is a small Parisian restaurant that has a very "elegant" interior design. There weren't many people in the restaurant on a Sunday night and I thought it was just perfect to have a quiet date night there. When it comes to the food, there was nothing bad about it, but I just felt that it was missing something. I ordered a lobster bisque to start and a steak for the main course. I really like lobster bisque in general but nothing about Cocotte's lobster bisque surprised me. For the steak, it had really nice plating but I felt that the portion was too small for me and for the price. I guess I was somewhat disappointed that there was nothing special as it makes you feel like you could find similar food just anywhere, not to mention the food is a bit overpriced. Trust me, the food was good but just not enough for me to find another excuse to come back again. Hence the 3.5 stars rounded up to 4 stars.

Came here to celebrate my friend's birthday. It's a 7pm on Saturday, so I would expect here to be…read morequite busy, even it was a bit out the way (relative to where I live, anyway) on the Upper Station Street. Little did I know that this restaurant has just been award an one-star by Michelin, not only 2 weeks ago. Well, my friends did know either, so let's say we were super lucky to get a table. (and if anything, I would usually be biased *against* Michelin restaurants, so this restaurant made a good exception.) If I had to summarize this restaurant in one sentence, then I'd say, it has everything done right. From the moment I entered, the service had been spot on. I hated the over-the-top staff which would ask you if the food's alright every 5mins in some fancy restaurants, and it's good they didn't do it here. Instead they always had someone ready whenever you needed them. We ordered three a la carte and two mains to share among three of us. Even the bread served from the very beginning was one of the best, and we ended up having three bags of them. The tartare was fresh and well mixed, and the mussels were some of the best. Again the bread came in handy, as I loved them so much I ate a few more together with the tartare and also the soup base from the mussels. The foie gras mini burgers were top notch. It was the dish I secretly hoped that I didn't have to share with my friends and have all three burgers by myself! The wood pigeon and foie gras pie was very good too. Usually I wouldn't order two dishes both with foe gras, but it was a wise choice this time. I mean, hey, now I do realize the lack of vocabulary I could use to describe food. But let's move on to the lamb, which was cooked right to the point where it didn't get chewy. You slide your knife on it and it went into half, that's how perfectly done it was. By the end of the dinner, the birthday girl ordered a crème brûlée. We told the restaurant in advance to have her name tagged on whatever dessert we ordered, and it was done properly (you know, 9 out of 10 restaurants would either spell the name wrong, or spoil the surprise). No fancy birthday songs by staff, which again we really liked it. We also ordered a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon from Bordeaux. Smooth and without crazy amount of tanning like the usual, so it came back to "it has everything done right".

We kind of coveted this experience and were very much looking forward to going. I would not…read moreconsider us "foodies" by any means, but we can asbolutely appreciate the hard work, dedication and skill that goes into the culinary craft of cooking and owning a restaurant. Our Las Vegas background simply has over exposed us to the "best of the best" when it comes to restaurants and celebrity chefs. And the buzz of a newer entry into the Michelin Guide and the history of Philipe Orrico...we were anticipating an exceptional experience. Cutting to the chase: the food was excellent. Grey Goose martini "served up with an olive" was "served up with a lemon twist" and this was probably the only miss-step when it came to food or drink. The culinary wonders of the hard working chef shows through with every single bite. My personal highlight was the fois gras creme brulee that is served as an appetizer. Fois gras is my weakness and difficult to come by in the USA. This spread of sorts you put on top of warm bread....really quite delicious and special. Also cutting to the chase: as I have said before on Yelp, often it can be a server or the customer service that can kill it for me in a restaurant. The miss-step on the martini was followed up by our server failing to bring our side. We are not the kind of people to point these things out when they occur, we are more apt to put them in the mental file in summary of our entire experience. We also found it just a bit off that not a single person from the staff (server, bell staff, host or owner) stopped by once to ask how our meal/experience was. Not a deal breaker, but just noticeable to us. We did get a survey via e-mail a few days after our dinner from Upper Modern Bistro and we intend to share with them this review. The expense was not as high as we might have thought for the experience of dining with such a chef like Orrico in the kitchen ($1378 for two, inclusive of 10% tip....and this excluded the side we did not receive!). Expensive or not, we expect small things like the martini miss-step and the side dish miss-step to not occur at an establishment like this. I liked the modern decor. I liked the modern furnishes. I liked that the people there seemed to be enjoying friendships and enjoying food. I like that you can see the kitchen from the dining space. I like that this is a hidden restaurant in my neighborhood off the main Hollywood Road. I liked that there was follow up after the experience via e-mail. We would go back for certain because the the food is special. But we will be noticing the customer service touches and hope that this first experience was an exception and not the rule for Upper Modern Bistro.

Again a place which let me leave with mixed feelings…read more Small cosy place with a nice atmosphere. Compared to another place on the same road no moldy smell. I passed by this place several times and it as usually always full. Today I thought I have to give it a try. The staff is very friendly, only one table was free and I had no problem getting the table. The menu is relatively condensed- but I personally like this as this makes sure your not getting some old left overs. But the staff should be more knowledgeable on they have on the menu. Especially when you have dishes of the day. I asked the waiter what the soup de jour is and he said - pumpkin soup. So I decided to take the onion soup. 2 minutes later the guests at the left table asked the same question and another waiter said cauliflower soup. Maybe it's not the soup of the day - it's the soup the hour - and the hour moved on. As a starter they Server a small hot baguette - I have to say very nice taste and texture. The onion soup arrived very fast. Nothing to be remembered. A watery soup with a slide bitter taste and chewy cheese on top. The main dish were mussels, they could have been the star of the evening but the quality was to mixed. I had the 500 g portion. First all the good things about them: 0 empty shell - not like in other places where they cheat you with 500 g or more but a lot of the shells are empty. The taste of the majority of the mussels was great. The mussels itself and the soup they were made in. Very balanced. Now the but: Quite a lot of the mussels were not cleaned well, they were sandy. I would also explain etc that the kitchen would take out all closed mussels - I had 7 closed once. Now that the real star of the evening: The mouse au chocolate - great taste, very fluffy and light. I think I need another visit to see if the less optimal areas were normal or just a human error.

Having dinner at Bouchon Bistro Francais was awesome! After a long day of walking and exploring HK,…read moreand from exploring the SOHO area we decided to try something different beside the regular Hong Kong food or restaurant and decided to try something different. We went with French and it was not a bad decision, it was a great choice! Restaurant was not too big but there were tables available during our dinner time and we did not have to wait in line or book prior to being seated. There are plenty of option for dinner but I forgot what they were and did not take picture of the menu. We had a complimentary toasted bread and butter. We then ordered a plate of Escargot to share, I ordered a Ribeye with fries and a Kronenbourg 1664 Beer. The escargot was very delicious or probably I was very hungry, but definitely the taste of it was great and there was the buttery oil coming out of it that made it that much more good. The ribeye was epic paired with the butter sauce I got and it was very tender and very satisfying for my appetite. The fries were perfect as well not soggy or too salty and just right for fries. The beer? Well that was great as well, who wouldn't enjoy a beer paired with a nice dinner?! By the time I finished eating and drinking, I was very full indeed and this was a perfect dinner! Location: around the SOHO area and there are many different types of restaurant as well, but you wouldn't go wrong with Bouchon. Service was very good, order was fast and food came out pretty quick as well. Clean and atmosphere was very nice, there are high tables and also regular tables for seating and a small bar as well. Overall, if I was looking for a nice little dinner and French dinner this would be the place! Price wise was not too bad but have to thank my cousin for that, with much appreciation! Dinner was just plain awesome! And your appetite will definitely be fulfilled and your gonna have a good night sleep after eating at Bouchon Bistro Francais!

I adore the booming dinning scene on High street. The grill, the ramen, the thai food and now…read moreintroducing this french bistro. And happily no F&B big group intends to share the pie here at the moment which the vibrant movement along the hood lacks harmony, in a good way, I mean very positive. This restaurant unveiled in the first quarter last year. Right at the corner of High Street and Centre Street. Reservation is rather easy and we are early for a good spot. My friend and I are hard-core red wine lovers that the selection here is not bad at all. My friend went for old style onion soup, and lamb for the main. I shared the salad with goat cheese and had a seared salmon. And and and, they have GREAT bread here. It is somewhat european standard. I had a great night there more coz it is the perfect occasion for catch up with wine flow and cozy vibe. The food ..hmmm. Let us say not surprising. Okay then I got informed they serve 3 course set lunch with 100 bucks. Holly xxx! I do not love bargains, but this could be lunch gateaway!

Sai Ying Pun is fast becoming a hot new foodie neighbourhood. Adventuring out of soho for brunch, a…read morefriend suggested Metropolitan for our get together. The decor is modern, high tables and a Parisian feel. There's a vast brunch menu, and an appetising a le carte to choose from. I went for the croque Madame. It was crispy, cheesy and spot on. A huge portion that was accompanied by a side of fries and salad. We followed on our main with some desert. Hey, it's Sunday - why the hell not. Three of us decided to share an "apple pie". Do not let the name fool you. The pie part is more like a tartin and the apples, perfectly spiced like a British crumble. The whole thing together was more than a pie - it was like a crumbtin. Brilliant and satisfying. I was so stuffed after our meal thatI was glad that I did a 20 minute walk to and from brunch. One element of dining that plays an important factor, aside from the food, is the staff. Staff make an experience. The team at Metropolitan stole my heart. They have such a wonderful spirit, are able to joke with customers and make you feel so at home. They did not bat an eyelid when we spent 2 hours at our table, laughing, joking and drinking what felt like endless cups of coffee. On the note of coffee, a latte is served with a bit side Madeira cake. Fuck me (excuse my French) this tasty morsel absolutely won the day. The main course was delicious. The apple pie scrumptious.... But the Madeira cake was the best one I've tasted in years. Moist, dense and the perfect bitesized morsel.

I've known of the legend of Joel Robuchon for many years, being the most decorated French chef in…read morethe Michelin guide with over 30 Michelin stars to his name. Luckily for me, the L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon in Hong Kong is 3 Michelin stars and also affordable (relative to its reputation). I decided to come here for lunch with my wife as my first ever 3 Michelin star experience. I reserved a lunch reservation about a month in advance. The restaurant is very romantic and fancy. We were seated at a bar style counter, and we were escorted to our seats. The staff were all very attentive. Many were multi-lingual in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English. We ended up each ordering the lowest cost lunch tasting menu with one amuse bouche, one appetizer, one soup, one entree, and a dessert. We also each got a drink. I got a mocktail with lychee and mint which was an amazing palate cleanser between courses. The amuse bouche was a cracker with uni on top. The uni was very soft like Hokkaido uni and the cracker went well with the soft texture of the uni. We had a complimentary bread basket with a variety of different breads, all of which were amazing. I loved the croissants. For my own appetizer I chose the salmon caviar. I've never had that much caviar in my life in one sitting, it was amazing. My wife got the yellowtail carpaccio which was also amazing. The soup was a mushroom style soup with foam and a single matsutake mushroom. Soup was savory, rich, and a delight to the senses. We both got the pigeon entree. I'd never had pigeon before, my wife did but said she did not like it before. She loved this pigeon though, which was cooked slightly on the rarer to medium rare side. The pigeon was super soft. It was also wrapped with foie gras which made it decadent and rich. For dessert I chose coffee and also the coffee ice cream dessert with gelato, coffee crumble, and coffee jelly. Super rich but quite tasty. The coffee also came with a variety of small sweet snacks. Joel Robuchon truly lived up to its hype, and was well worth the cost. I will definitely come back.

L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon is definitely one of my favorite store in Hong Kong. When I used to…read morelive and work here, I remembered if I work an early shift, I will come by at 7 am to get their freshly bakes croissant. It is one of the best croissant I have around the world. I love dessert. I was a bit disappointed when they change the Earl Grey Cream Dome to the new square version. The cake layer distribution in the new cube version is just now as good as the dome version. There are more cream than cake/chocolate ball crunch ratio. It is still good, I just prefer the dome version. I also tried their green tea red bean roll cake and that is not my cup of tea. Speaking of tea, I also tried their latte. Not my cup of tea again. It is below average for a latte drink. I mean it is better than Starbucks (and way better than McDonalds), but not up to the average latte level for a coffee shop. I could hand whisk a latte better than theirs, and given they have the machine... I have higher expectations. BTW I have been there 3 times during my Hong Kong visit, and by the 3rd time, they have a promotion where basically the drink combo is like HKD$20 cheaper (roughly). Not a driving force for me to buy their drink. I will opt'ed for the drink downstairs instead. Service is great. I will return.

A well deserved 5star, opened yesterday and running 1/2 seating. Friendly staff who actually chats…read morewith you (unusual in HK) and chic atmosphere, can't really hear the music but I know it is there. Main focus is on meat! Smoke beef, chef special, damn it is so special, tender and full of flavor. In HK, I find most steakhouse have no idea about what medium raw/ medium/ medium well is, this place does and done so perfectly. As for Ruth Chris... It will be sometime before I visit there now that I found this place! Duck breast...amazing!!! Very reasonably priced. I will be back but will also remember to book!!

It's a very little cozy restaurant. Staffs are friendly and good recommendations on drink. The…read moremain courses are good, highly recommend duck breast and Iberian pork rib. Side dishes are unlimited order, the best item is pommes darphin. Don't forget to order dessert, it actually brings surprise, it looks normal but it tastes sooo good. The entire experience of this restaurant is very good and will come back again.

Positively THE BEST meal I had in Hong Kong. I came here for lunch with some friends and enjoyed…read morethree appetizers, three main courses and three desserts, all of which were perfectly executed, prepared and presented. It is fine dining at its best. Chef Nicolas Boutin's meticulous dishes are not only beautiful to look at, but tastes just as good. My favorites include the scallop appetizer, the seafood vol au vent and the hazelnut bar for dessert. I wish I had time to come back for dinner -- maybe when I return to HK next time.

Well this was an unexpected but magnificent meal in a gorgeous setting…read more We were unclear about the chef's tasting-only menu at night but once we figured out that was the deal we settled in and had a top notch meal. Wine list is superb and each course was a seasonal, meticulously-plated perfect plate (or bowl) of food. Service was impeccable. Bravo!

Mother's Day Trip to HK. And decided to have lunch here since their dinner reso was booked up…read more Heard great things about this 3 star Michelin restaurant from some fellow foodie friends. Must say, I was rather disappointed. The only 2 dishes that we thought were actually Michelin worthy might be the Aka uni. Cauliflower. Lobster. Royal Cristal caviar. Etc. dish and the mango. Golden pineapple. Curry. Black fermented kumquat. Coconut cream dessert. The other dishes ranged from normal good to unmemorable. Perhaps comparing it to French Laundry is crazy, but it's really hard not to compare when they're both 3 star Michelin restaurants and the price is comparable. The ambiance was on point. However, service was mixed depending on the server and honestly... I've had better service at 1 star/ 2 star Michelin restaurants. In terms of service I'll just mention what I recall (they're nice overall, but...): 1) we found a piece of glass on my sister's place mat. They attributed it to the centre piece which we find utterly laughable, but sure, whatever excuse they want 2) while we were taking photos they came into the frame a few times. French laundry was much better... invisible when not required and visible immediately when needed 3) gave us the bill while we were still eating and asked us to leave early cause they need to close up for break before dinner service. I missed the exact wording as I was in the restroom but absolutely unacceptable. Never in a million years have we ever had any Michelin star restaurant do this to us 4) there were times when the staff didn't clear the dishes and gave us the next dish. There should never be clutter on the table where it takes away from the seamless experience 5) it was a nice touch that they gave us a Mother's Day cake to pack to go but they failed to mention that it needs to be eaten immediately or refrigerated within 2.5 hrs. Yes... they had a note on the cake box in font size 12. But a normal 3 star or even 1 star Michelin would mention it verbally too 6) them telling us that their kitchen is closed so they can only give us a doggy paper bag and not a box to pack our madeleines to go. I've contemplated giving this place a 2 star review, but I also don't think their food is bad... just not sure ALL their food AND service is Michelin worthy. 2 words. Thoroughly disappointed.

Found on The Landmark Mandarin Oriental Hotel's 7th floor Michelin 2 star and Green star Amber sees…read moreDutch Chef Richard Ekkebus offering an elegant French menu entirely free of lactose amidst skyline views and a bright room featuring a sculpture made with 4,320 pieces of the Restaurant's eponymous material. Secluded from the bustling shops below with gilded accents, servers fluent in a multitude of languages catering to every detail of the experience, diners are invited to choose from various prix-fixe menus including a curtailed lunch to which some of Amber's signatures can be added for a supplemental fee. Sourcing Ingredients from only top producers, all of the Produce organic and plant-based alternatives to plastic contributing to sustainability efforts, amuse bouche sees Shiso Sorbet give way to fiery Kombucha and pickled Mussels fully awakening the palate for creamy Foie Gras Torchon kissed by Giseng spread atop Coconut Milk Viennoiserie. Not forgetting piping-hot Sourdough adjacent Cashew Butter, though filling up on Bread is ill-advised, Ekkebus' signature Red Sea Urchin is a highly recommended splurge thanks to a hefty dollop of Caviar plus Lobster and Cauliflower Panna Cotta beneath. Continuing with an exploration of local Chicken, three preparations including a Wing stuffed with Sticky Rice and Breast supporting King Crab dazzling alongside Morels, Dessert begins with Persimmons lent texture by puffed Rice followed by a selection of Mignardises including a warm Madeline and shaken Pear Butter with Tea.