by Aude Camus
L’ENVOL
L’ENVOL
(c) Aude Camus - Amuse-bouches platter
Freshly opened at brand-new The St. Regis Hong Kong (here to rediscover our review of the hotel) and led by Michelin-starred chef Olivier Elzer, L’Envol is the latest French fine-dining address in town.
The set lunch features a choice of First Courses, Second Courses, Main Courses and Desserts focusing on fresh seasonal products.
Hong Kong Madame’s lunch order:
- First Course: Grilled tuna 5 spices, crushed avocado, crispy shallots
- Second Course: Burgundy snails “au pastis », cherry tomatoes, chicken mushrooms
- Main Course: Sea Bass in “gremolata” butter (+HKD 60)
- Dessert: L’Envol cheese platter (+HKD 60)
Hong Kong Madame loves: the open kitchen allowing Chef Olivier Elzer to interact with his guests, the amuse-bouche platter served even with the lunch set, the cheese cellar and the beauty of the room.
How much: HKD 588 for 3 courses / HKD 698 for 4 courses / HKD 798 for 5 courses
L’Envol
The St. Regis Hong Kong
1 Harbour Drive – Wan Chai
STATEMENT
The set lunch features a choice of First Courses, Second Courses, Main Courses and Desserts focusing on fresh seasonal products.
Hong Kong Madame’s lunch order:
- First Course: Grilled tuna 5 spices, crushed avocado, crispy shallots
- Second Course: Burgundy snails “au pastis », cherry tomatoes, chicken mushrooms
- Main Course: Sea Bass in “gremolata” butter (+HKD 60)
- Dessert: L’Envol cheese platter (+HKD 60)
Hong Kong Madame loves: the open kitchen allowing Chef Olivier Elzer to interact with his guests, the amuse-bouche platter served even with the lunch set, the cheese cellar and the beauty of the room.
How much: HKD 588 for 3 courses / HKD 698 for 4 courses / HKD 798 for 5 courses
L’Envol
The St. Regis Hong Kong
1 Harbour Drive – Wan Chai
STATEMENT
Opened a bit less than a year ago, Statement is a showcase of elevated British cuisine, echoing Hong Kong’s colonial heritage while also displaying some of the more avant-garde culinary directions found in London today.
Hong Kong Madame’s lunch order:
- Starter: Isle of Skye scallop carpaccio
- Main: Signature Aberdeen Angus roast beef carved table-side, Yorkshire pudding, gravy
- Dessert: Cinnamon set custard
Hong Kong Madame loves: the cocktails menu, yummy and perfect if you are looking to truly treat yourself, and the carving trolley oh so British.
How much: HKD 288 for 2 courses / HKD 328 for 3 courses
Statement
Block 01, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road – Central
TOSCA
Hong Kong Madame’s lunch order:
- Starter: Isle of Skye scallop carpaccio
- Main: Signature Aberdeen Angus roast beef carved table-side, Yorkshire pudding, gravy
- Dessert: Cinnamon set custard
Hong Kong Madame loves: the cocktails menu, yummy and perfect if you are looking to truly treat yourself, and the carving trolley oh so British.
How much: HKD 288 for 2 courses / HKD 328 for 3 courses
Statement
Block 01, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road – Central
TOSCA
Unlike the two restaurants above, Michelin Star restaurant Tosca isn’t a new address in town but recently took a yummy culinary shift under the direction of Sicilian awarded chef Angelo Agliano. The perfect place to treat yourself to a Mediterranean-inspired lunch featuring premium seasonal ingredients sourced from Italy, executed with precision and finesse.
Hong Kong Madame’s lunch order:
- Antipasti: Hamachi carpaccio with Sicilian condiment
- Primi Piatti: Spaghetti with Hokkaido Sea urchin and fresh wasabi
- Secondi Piatti: Seared Line Caught Sea Bass
- Dolci: Ricotta Cream Cannoli with Candied Fruit and Chocolate Sorbet
Hong Kong Madame loves: the “never gets old” stunning panoramic view and the strong focus on seasonal Sicilian ingredients
How much: HKD 448 for 2 courses / HKD 508 for 3 courses / HKD 698 for 4 courses
Tosca
The Ritz Carlton
Level 102, ICC, 1 Austin Road West – Kowloon
Hong Kong Madame’s lunch order:
- Antipasti: Hamachi carpaccio with Sicilian condiment
- Primi Piatti: Spaghetti with Hokkaido Sea urchin and fresh wasabi
- Secondi Piatti: Seared Line Caught Sea Bass
- Dolci: Ricotta Cream Cannoli with Candied Fruit and Chocolate Sorbet
Hong Kong Madame loves: the “never gets old” stunning panoramic view and the strong focus on seasonal Sicilian ingredients
How much: HKD 448 for 2 courses / HKD 508 for 3 courses / HKD 698 for 4 courses
Tosca
The Ritz Carlton
Level 102, ICC, 1 Austin Road West – Kowloon
This write-up is based on complementary lunch tastings hosted by the three named restaurants (no monetary compensation).
