Unfortunately. Le Tse' Fung's prices do not equal delicious food. I dine out regularly for business…read moreand have been to restaurants with elevated pricing in the U.S. and internationally most of the time there is a justification for the prices charged. Unfortunately, at Le Tse' Fung, you don't get what you pay for. They tout a Michelin star. After our experience, we are dubious about the famed "Michelin Star" as a mark of distinction. I should note we read the reviews and thought, despite some negative ones, we would give it a shot.
My friends and I dined outside in a very lovely setting. It is located in a very high-end hotel which is not near a lot of restaurants. Accordingly, we surmised they rely on their captive audience to stay in business.
We tried many things on the menu, these included Edamame; Shrimp & Chicken Siu Mai; Foie Gras Dim Sum; Vegetable Spring Rolls; Crispy Pork Belly; Shrimp Toast; Traditional Peking Duck; Crispy Sesame Beef; and Frank Xu's Fried Rice.
The service was fine at times and inattentive at other parts of our meal. That said, everyone from the hostess to the waiters were friendly.
I will start with the bright spots; the Shrimp Toast was perfectly cooked and flavorful. Also, the Foie Gras Dim Sum was tasty and unique. The duck was probably the highlight: however, compared with other restaurants who feature the dish, and we order it regularly since it's a favorite, it was standard fare. The skin was not as crispy as we are accustomed to. Additionally, the portion was very small. The crepes which accompanied the duck were a favorite, everyone agreed they are the thinnest we have ever encountered. The Crispy Sesame Beef was good, with Avery crispy coating, but there was not a lot of beef.
Unfortunately, there were a lot of "misses' with our meal. The Crispy Pork Belly under "Hot Starters" was served room temperature and although cooked, had cold spots in the middle. If I was Frank Xu, I would sue for defamation for the use of his name. His rice was incredibly dry and the waiter's promise of chicken, duck, and shrimp being ingredients did not materialize. We found, literally, a few crumbs of some type of poultry. It was comical. We were curious, when was the last time Frank tried his rice? Or, if it's a tribute to Frank, what did he do to deserve this rice?
The best part of the meal was dining with friends and, as I mentioned earlier, the lovely setting.