Have you ever walked into a restaurant and just immediately fallen in love with it? That's how I…read morefelt about Figaro this morning. A buddy suggested it for our Sunday brunch venue, and I was down for trying somewhere new in the neighbourhood. Down the steps of Shin Hing Street, you'll find a plethora of restaurants, from Cocote to The Mixing Bowl, along with some funky galleries and shops. It's one of my favourite streets in Hong Kong to explore with its shady trees and eclectic cred. Basically, I was already in a happy mood and I walked into the most gorgeous restaurant with a cool atmosphere. If you're like me, and have a thing for all things kookie, you'll love the tiles to the hand drawn artwork on the walls to the toilet doors. I made my way upstairs, thinking my pal would already be there, he wasn't ... But the waiter was... And he spoke wiz ze French accent. *heart melt*. I adore an accent, and it just made me appreciate the restaurant even more as it offers French cuisine by French people. Hells yes. I was really after eggs today, and boy was there a selection. I opted for the poached egg with wild asparagus and Parma ham. Bon oeuf, they were spectacular. The eggs were perfectly runny, maybe even verging on scrambled yet poached (we have coined the phrase scroached) with a salty flavour from the Parma ham that hit every tastebud and sent it tingling. The asparagus was fresh and crunchy, adding another layer to the dish. Served alongside the meal is a basket of the bread baked fresh in the kitchen with a dob of salted butter that is out of this world. I mean, butter is butter right... Wait till you've tasted this butter. It was so scrumptious I even asked where it's from. Sadly the server didn't know, but I think it's a ruse to keep us going back (although I was offered some for takeaway). Finally, I have to make mention of my ice latte. It was spectacular, with a little sweetness and coffee beans as decoration, it was the perfect combination to my utterly delectable meal. Merci bien, I will return to sample their dinner menu (I mean cheese!).

A cozy space for brunch. You can order a la carte or you can…read moreorder the full brunch menu which included yogurt with granola, a croissant, and other things. I can't remember because I had ordered the eggs benedict which I thoroughly enjoyed. My husband had the thinly cut iberico jambon. Overall, I enjoyed my meal here, and would come back. My company said that they thought that the food wasn't spectacular and that they could simply create the same food in their home. I'd rather have someone make it for me. LOL. Its a small place so maybe 9 - 10 people would be the biggest group they could accommodate comfortably. We had 8 people. I'd imagine that you could rent out the second story for a small gathering of about 20 people. They also have a wine cellar on the second floor! Enjoy!

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'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.

I studied abroad in Paris and was missing its classic bistro fare. This place was perfect! I had a…read moresalade Nicoise, which was done in the traditional way. They were packed on a Monday evening at 9:30. We cozied up on a table up front by the street, but stayed toasty thanks to the heaters around. The restaurant is great for unwinding with a glass of red and people watching- especially trendy French folks. I'll be coming back to try their croque Monsieur, which they were out of.

My favorite spot for happy hour. They have great deals on their wine- I go just for the Rose wine…read more The restaurant is very small, but it's perfect. You can sit facing the street and be half inside, half outside. Great spot for drinks and small snacks.

Nothing beats simplicity. Clear menus, focussed choices, prompt service…read more La Vache! is a pair of restaurants with the same concept: French bistro atmosphere; a menu comprised solely of entrecôte steak cooked to your desired level of done-ness; plus salad and unlimited frites included in the base price. You can fancy it up with wine, cocktails and dessert (from a cart!). Service was fast and friendly, steak was delicious, cooked perfectly and kept warm at the table. Value is good for Hong Kong.

Great concept, less quantity and more quality would be welcome. This is a "formula" restaurant…read morealong the lines of the Maison de l'Entrecote chain in Paris. Food portions are very large, quite a challenge when you are in your 70's. Guessing that the beef was a choice cut rather than prime, a pity for a restaurant that serves exclusively steak.

We came on a Friday night and witnessed full house. Being informed to wait for 2 more hours seems a…read morebit ridiculous. Then we decided to stay a bit for a few drinks while looking up other spots to go. Very straight forward, they got my preferred Rhone wine. One of us went for the beef stew was a good pick. The steak and overall food are high standard - causual dining.

I'm all about hidden french bistros in alleyways, but not the french attitude…read more There was more expectations on the food for the price. Kudos to the chef on the presentation and flavors but the ingredients they used were clearly no longer at it's prime. I tried to let that slide as it was a rainy Monday after a long weekend so they probably are trying to get rid of their week old frozen meats. What I am trying to wrap my head around is the lack of service when I came through the door. The waiter was busy socializing and didn't seem like he wanted to be bothered. The dining room was 80% empty but when I told him I had a reservation he just randomly pointed me to this corner table that was plopped against a wall. He attitude later changed and got friendlier so maybe he was just caught up in a very important conversation earlier. But I really felt he didn't give two ** about his customers. I tried to settle in with my wine to focus on the bigger picture aka the food but unfortunately it didn't make up for the experience. We ordered the Spring chicken, Beef Bourguignon along with the Seabass with creamy spinach sauce. The sea bass was the most unmemorable, a bit overcooked but the bed of grains they served it with was superb. The beef with fries was the better dish out of all, red wine and good beef will almost without fail yield a good Bourguignon. The highlight of the night was actually the roasted duck fat potatoes under the slightly dry roasted spring chicken. Total damage: 400pp I think Ima stick with Bouchon for Super Mondays or Metropolitain for my monthly French cravings. Till then I'll probably look for another place.

Things I like: - all their wine…read more- great lunch menu Things I don't really like: - awkward chair height Quiet little French place with great wine selection and nice people. The staffs was so friendly and nice. : around HKD 300 for lunch with a small glass of wine

Good place for a quick catchup or a night cap. Attractive looking French wine bar…read more Good wines and friendly service. Prices are higher as most places are in the soho area. I was not aware if they had an happy hour but would be great if they did !

I had lunch here and I'm looking forward to coming back. When I was reading up on Bibo, I was a…read morebit unsure as I read about how much dinner can cost. Lunch is much more affordable and if it's your first visit, I'd recommend trying lunch first. FOOD Everything was nicely presented and satisfying. I enjoyed everything. ART Well there is definitely enough art to satisfy most cravings. This is good news since I'm sure that the art display is the main draw for Bibo. You can also expect an occasional rotation of the art. LOCATION It's not that obvious where their entrance is. My best tip is that there should be a nicely dressed guy standing outside.

Anything less than a SIX star would be unfair…read more Ok I knew there was some sort of French restaurant down the Ladder Street (of course they didn't have a proper sign there). I knew there's a restaurant on Hollywood Road that my friends had been recommending to me. I didn't put two and two together, which was a nice surprise when I was there. Stood at the front door for 30 seconds figuring out how to open the door, we found the button 5 seconds before it was too embarrassing. Pretty neat by the way, blended well with the rest of the street. Greeted by the staff leading down the stairs, "Obey the Giant" was there staring at you making you feel very excited already. Oh and there was a mini sculpture from Koons, a skull by Hirst, a wall print of Le Fifre by Manet (which I suspected to be from Banksy), a graffiti by André, and the Princess Peach by The Invader. A few calligraphy graffiti by Tsang Tsou Choi 曾灶財 even. If you love arts, you will fall in love with this place already. You'd have noticed how the restaurant and the menu were inspired by La Compagnie Generale Francaise de Tramway, the original company resided at this very same address at 1930s. They didn't oversell it though, so it was a nice touch to have. We had a 5 course dinner menu to share and a daily special. Foie gras, slow-cooked eggs with crab cake, red snapper, etc. They were all way too good but as they keep rotating the dishes, it wouldn't be the most helpful telling you how they tasted anyway. Trust your servers' recommendations, if anything helps. (Looking back I don't even think I've ever rated any restaurant six stars just because of the food). What was worth the extra start was service here, which was top notch to say the least. Both myself and my partner noted that they had two different servers to recommend to us the food and the wine respectively, and each of the dishes was served by a different server. We kept looking at the arts around us during the dinner, and a server came by and offered to give us a short intro to each of the arts (which we eventually didn't have the time, but that's beyond the point). We also casually chatted up with the last server who served us the dessert. He asked if it's any occasion we chose to have a dinner here, and we answered, "Yeah, not a biggie but just a cheeky celebration of [something personal]." He later, as a surprise, gave us extra set of sweeties with a candle and the "Happy [something personal]!" written on the dish. We went over the moon. Will definitely come back, maybe to try their branch some time. (And if the manager sees this review, please let me know if Le Fifre was Banksy's work!)

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.

Saturday Night - Mong Kok - Places that don't have a line are places that I go to and then…read moresometimes wish i had patience to wait for something good. With that in mind, I give this place four stars for the taste of the food. Lamb Chops with Rice - Fragrant and tender Iskender Kebab with Bread - A huge portion- perhaps a little bit more than what a normal person can finish! The meat is interesting and nothing like I've had before but it was enjoyable. Turkish Apple Tea - Good Hot Mango Tea - Tastes exactly like unset - hot jelly mixture. Do not waste money on this one! Severely understaffed with just one waitress for around 10 tables, perhaps more. Other workers (they look like the owners family or of the same ethnicity) were just sitting around and waiting for this one busy lady to manage the restaurant. It makes them look like terrible employers that force their staff to the brink of falling over and I hope this changes soon.

I ordered a double scoop of ice cream, it was HK$55…read more On Openrice that had the top reviews for the area. Mainly because I have never had Turkish ice cream, it fit the description. light with some "small nuts" in it. That fit the description of Turkish ice cream, probably read on wikipedia. A couple described the Turkish ice cream at Joy Mall by Qufu Road Station as heavy & saturated. So I figured I better try some probably more authentic Turkish Ice Cream in Hong Kong.