Edit - January 7th 2018: Spoon by Alain Ducasse has been replaced in 2017 by RECH by Alain Ducasse
By Aude
When comes summer, I always get that craving for healthier food. Sun and heat make me crave for better balanced meal, less fat and seasonal dishes. But delicious and tasty is not an option! Are you just like me? Lucky you, I got the best deal of this summer!
From now on til August 31st, head off to SPOON by Alain Ducasse at the InterContinental Hong Kong, seat and enjoy the crazy view and indulge yourself with L’ÉTÉ 5-course set dinner menu*. Best part of it? 15% discount**! And if you go for the L’ÉTÉ wine pairing*** – which you should because, believe me, every meal tastes better with a nice glass of wine (I am French, cannot help it) – they will treat you with a fresh and bubbly complimentary glass of Alain Ducasse Champagne. A little bit of what you fancy does you good!
Wanna get some yummy feedbacks on the dishes? Seasonable, fresh and delicious! I went there last week and was treated to the July’s menu …
A fresh and minty amuse bouche to cool down from the outdoor heat. A chilled tomato soup with basil – the ultimate summer dish if you ask me. And octopus salad with coco beans and confit sweet bell peppers that has this special taste of comfort food while still succeeding in being fresh and light! Homemade buckwheat pasta with girolles mushrooms and parsley that come in a cute cookpot, with a crazy smell and a sauce that says “take this piece of homemade bread and soak me up”. Speaking of bread, it might not be the healthiest side but you definitely wanna go for it! The baguette is so yummy and the salted butter bread is just addictive. The John Dory fillet was just perfectly cooked and I loved the fresh acidic sauce that comes with it. And the dessert is a total winner: Flat peach and apricot-ginger sorbet … Almost like a candy! Summer food at its best!
And guess what? The August menu will be just as yummy as the July’s one: chilled zucchini soup, marinated mackerel, John Dory and almond sorbet …
And because this is all very healthy, don’t feel guilty when treating yourself with a homemade marshmallow and some chocolates from Alain Ducasse's chocolate factory in Paris (I must confess a total crush on the pralines one) over coffee or tea!
Take your time, enjoy the stunning view and make the most of this summer experience.
*HKD 888/ person and 10% service charges (before special summer discount)
** 15% discount is not applicable to L’ÉTÉ wine pairing
***HKD 368 for two glasses of wine
SPOON by Alain Ducasse
InterContinental Hong Kong
18 Salisbury Road, Kowloon
https://hongkong-ic.intercontinental.com/dining/spoon.php
Diner: Tue-Sun 6pm to 11pm
Lunch on Sunday