Words by Aude Camus
When: 24 October to 30 November 2024, 3 pm to 6 pm on weekdays and 12 pm to 3 pm or 3pm to 6 pm on weekends
Where: The Lobby Lounge, Regent Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
How much: HKD 488 per person or HKD 888 for two
Allow me to start with a confession: I’m not exactly an afternoon tea aficionado. Don’t get me wrong - I love the idea of it, that charmingly old-school ritual - but too many afternoon teas fall short. There’s often an overload of sweet bites that leave you a little too full and longing for more savoury treats. Only a select few have convinced me to come back, and Regent Hong Kong’s is one of them. So when I received an invitation to experience their new, limited-time collaboration with La Maison du Chocolat - a French brand I adore and have raved about here before - it was an easy ‘yes’ from me.
I arrived at The Lobby Lounge at 3 pm, deliberately skipping lunch to make room for this indulgent affair. I was welcomed not only by the gorgeous views of Victoria Harbour but also by chef Nicolas Cloiseau, named Best Craftsman of France - Chocolatier Confectioner in 2007 and the creative force behind La Maison du Chocolat since 2012. To celebrate his return to Hong Kong after a decade, he unveiled a chocolate masterpiece combining Parisian landmarks with iconic Hong Kong sights, a beautiful symbol of this collaboration between La Maison du Chocolat and Regent Hong Kong.
Settling into a cosy sofa bathed in warm autumn light, I ordered a tea and treated myself to the Chocolate Martini, crafted for the occasion and available as an add-on at HKD 128.
And then came the set, which included a delightful selection of finger sandwiches by The Lobby Lounge’s head chef, Rajiv Chowdhoory. Not only was I starving, but I remembered these little bites from my last visit - perfectly addictive and offering a welcome savoury balance to the sweet indulgences. A cauliflower and wild mushroom “tiramisu” amuse-bouche started things off, surprising me with its earthy flavour and refreshing twist.
When: 24 October to 30 November 2024, 3 pm to 6 pm on weekdays and 12 pm to 3 pm or 3pm to 6 pm on weekends
Where: The Lobby Lounge, Regent Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
How much: HKD 488 per person or HKD 888 for two
Allow me to start with a confession: I’m not exactly an afternoon tea aficionado. Don’t get me wrong - I love the idea of it, that charmingly old-school ritual - but too many afternoon teas fall short. There’s often an overload of sweet bites that leave you a little too full and longing for more savoury treats. Only a select few have convinced me to come back, and Regent Hong Kong’s is one of them. So when I received an invitation to experience their new, limited-time collaboration with La Maison du Chocolat - a French brand I adore and have raved about here before - it was an easy ‘yes’ from me.
I arrived at The Lobby Lounge at 3 pm, deliberately skipping lunch to make room for this indulgent affair. I was welcomed not only by the gorgeous views of Victoria Harbour but also by chef Nicolas Cloiseau, named Best Craftsman of France - Chocolatier Confectioner in 2007 and the creative force behind La Maison du Chocolat since 2012. To celebrate his return to Hong Kong after a decade, he unveiled a chocolate masterpiece combining Parisian landmarks with iconic Hong Kong sights, a beautiful symbol of this collaboration between La Maison du Chocolat and Regent Hong Kong.
Settling into a cosy sofa bathed in warm autumn light, I ordered a tea and treated myself to the Chocolate Martini, crafted for the occasion and available as an add-on at HKD 128.
And then came the set, which included a delightful selection of finger sandwiches by The Lobby Lounge’s head chef, Rajiv Chowdhoory. Not only was I starving, but I remembered these little bites from my last visit - perfectly addictive and offering a welcome savoury balance to the sweet indulgences. A cauliflower and wild mushroom “tiramisu” amuse-bouche started things off, surprising me with its earthy flavour and refreshing twist.
Of course, the scones - freshly baked by Regent Hong Kong’s executive pastry chef Andy Yeung - were just as heavenly as I remembered. And then came the grand finale: a trio of signature desserts by master chef Nicolas Cloiseau. Each bite was exactly what my chocolate-loving heart hoped for: refined, comforting, and just indulgent enough. My personal favourite was the lemon hazelnut roulade, followed closely by a chestnut and blackcurrant tartlet with a soft chocolate biscuit base and an utterly decadent choux filled with chocolate and cocoa nibs.
This article is based on a complimentary tasting hosted Regent Hong Kong and La Maison du Chocolat. No money has been paid to publish this review which is entirely based on the genuine opinion of its author.