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.

Having been to probably almost all French restaurants in Hong Kong, it hard to pick a few to…read moreremember. Bistro du Vin stood out amongst all the others and for one particular reason; its so darn charming! I was invited to a bday party over the weekend and while from the outside, it doesn't look much since its situated in the middle of two bars, once you step in, its like being back in a cafe in Paris. The decor is fabulous and the furniture is almost Parisian authentic. There's old posters, street signs, paintings... pretty much a lot of decorations you will find in a French cafe... in France! But what about the food? I'll have to admit that it was quite yummy. We had a a beef stew casserole, pork knuckles and sauerkraut, salmon in tomato sauce which overall were quite delicious and enough as sharing dishes. The host brought his own wine but they let us stay on a Sunday night until 11:30pm. Service was mostly good however I don't think they were accustom to so many foreigners at once and we were quite loud so thanks for putting up with us. Bistro Du Vin is really a nice place to bring several friends for a night of good conversation over good food and good wine. Def be back.

BDV is located in Western District which is becoming more and more popular. In the past few years…read moremany good restaurants and bars opened here. BDV belongs to one of them. The setting is casual with a nice Paris like bistro decor. This place is small and the tables tightly sit next to each other to make use of the space. Especially on weekends it is crowded. The atmosphere is buzzing but very pleasant. They have 2 seating's, first from 630 - 830, second from 830 until close. The service is efficient and quick, may lack of warmth and friendliness depending of the server; especially when the place is packed. The wine list is small, with only a few selections of sparkling, red and white. If you want to have a nice bottle, bring your own wine. For every 2 person they waive the corkage for one bottle. If you bring more they charge you HK$ 200 per bottle which is very reasonable nowadays. The selection of food is adequate and offers typical french bistro fare. I have to say that the quality and taste of food is excellent. None of the dishes we tried were a letdown. My favorite appetizers were the escargots on bone marrow and the Home Salted Brandade, Soft Egg. Both are really delicious. My favorite main courses were the Coq Au Vin, the Suckling Pig Leg and the Char Grilled Cote De Boeuf. The chicken is so tender, fell of the bone and almost melted in your mouth. Same for the suckling pig which was really tender and the skin still crispy. If you're a beef lover try the Cote De Boeuf. This you have to pre-order as they don't keep it on stock all the time. This is best for sharing as including bone it comes at 1 Kg! I totally forgot to ask of the origin of the beef but in any case it's great. Cooked perfectly medium the meat was very juicy and tender. Be careful not to order to many main dishes if you're going for the Cote De Boeuf. It's filling! I am a bernaise guy and their bernaise is extremely good. Light and airy, perfectly done. Don't miss out on the frites that accompany the beef and the potato salad that accompanies the pork! It may be difficult to leave room for dessert but make sure to try the Fresh Baked Madeleines with Mousse au Chocolat. They serve them warm and they are still crispy! The mousse is fluffy and airy. It's made mainly out of dark chocolate which makes it not so heavy. Is it pricey? Yes, but worth every penny. Repeat factor 150%!

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.

What a completely wonderful French (Mediterranean?) restaurant in Central. Simple, elegant and…read moreoutlandishly delicious. The tables are all set up with small clusters of organic tomatoes in the center, the idea being that the guests would enjoy them with olive oil as a starter. It's relatively new in Hong Kong, having just opened this October 2018 - it has already been nominated as the Tatler's Readers' Choice award for Best New Restaurant. Nigerian born Chef Patron Raphael Duntoye has outdone himself with his extraordinary menu. We started with the Beignets de fleurs which are lightly battered (crispy on the outside, soft inside) friend zucchini flowers. UNBELIEVABLE!!! I could eat these daily. The Crevettes Tièdes à l'Huile d'Olive - warm prawns with olive oil were so tasty and seasoned just right, so we could taste the freshness of the sea with the olive oil. Carpaccio de Sériole - yellowtail carpacio had just the right amount of thinly sliced hot pepper to give it that extra emphasis. Divine. Poivrons Marinés à l'Huile d'Olive the roasted peppers were smoky flavored but not charred so we enjoyed the freshness of the peppers untarnished. Betteraves Marinées marinated beetroot tasted roasted and marinated and was bursting with flavor. Coquelet aux citrons confits baby chicken with lemon confit was aromatic and tender with a slightly crispy skin. Delicious. White truffles in pasta - what words could describe the wonder affiliated with tasting this amazing dish? The pan fried dover sole was fragrant and tasted like it was just caught within the hour - the freshness was unmatched. To top it all, we had the passion fruit, coconut and mango sorbet with their signature French toast, which tasted like the top of a creme brulee. This has now become my favorite restaurant in Hong Kong. It is that good.

This is our go to restaurant for special occasions. The food is delicious and the service is top…read morenotch. My favorite dishes are the carpaccio, grilled tiger prawns and the chicken. The bread is delicious too! We came here for my husband's birthday in July, then again for our wedding anniversary in November and we have another booking for Christmas Eve!

Gérard Duboi is a Swiss-born pastry chef, for delivering top-quality products! The shop's star…read moreproducts are crusty sourdough bread and Passion baguette, baked in-house in a traditional stone oven. Price: - $23.00NT ~$ 3.10 USD Tina's Travel and Tabloid - Mama and I were browsing around the mall! - After going to Starbucks, we wanted to make sure that we got seats. My mom usually has a good eye and sat at Passion since it was packed. - I didn't feel good about sitting without buying anything so we got the roasted almond croissant. - The staff was really nice, they warmed up the pastry and served it on a plate. We also asked them for a cup for water, which is self serve from this cool glass water jug. - Great thing was NO TAX! Yay, and we got to relax a bit after walking around so much. - Definitely a great place to get pastries and coffee.

Early in the mall is not a good choice. They don't open until 11AM. This one was the one open…read moreearlier, so we could sat down and caught up with some work. It's a nice French cafe place, we ordered their black current and pear Williams which were very refreshing. They have pretty looking bakery. We ordered the peach danish was a bit too sweet for me but good. It's a cool place for some drinks and bakery and they serve pizza and pasta too. It locates in the L4 and they accept credit card if transaction over $200 HKD

Le Marron is nestled in the heart of Causeway Bay. It is located in a commercial building on the…read more12th floor. The entrance to the building is hidden, you might walk by. In addition the lift lobby doesn't look very inviting. Once you enter the restaurant the atmosphere changes totally. The setting is cosy, decor may be a little kitschy. All tables are separated by curtains, giving every party a little more privacy. This place for sure has a romantic touch. The wine list is short but that's not a problem. As most of the guests bring their own wines and the good news is that they won't charge you for whatever you bring. Service is attending and efficient. They're knowledgeable and will recommend the specialties of the house. Food emphasizes on French cuisine. Starters include French Gilardeaux oysters, torteaux and steamed mussels. The soup of the mussels is especially delicious. Seafood is very fresh. Don't miss out on the soups which include classic onion soup and lobster bisque. The mains include confit de canard, lamb Wellington, Holstein rib eye and kurobuta pork chop. All of those dishes are great, cooked to perfection. If you're into pasta try the fettuccine with boneless of tail. If you have room there's a good selection of classic French desserts. This place is highly recommended and it's really good value for money.

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.

Great location, good pasta and prawns. Desserts options are good too, sorbets are nice. Crab soup…read morewas the best. Service excellent. Place has wifi too