Zest By Konishi

28/F-29/F, 18 On Lan Street, Central, Hong Kong TEL: +852 2715 0878 zestbykonishihk.com zestbykonishi zestbykonishihk

TATLER SAYS

Lai Sun Dining's most notable French restaurant stars Mitsuru Konishi as the frontman for this finedining establishment. Booth seating is popular—though slightly cramped, it is beautifully spread across the open kitchen for the best views. Expect Japanese seafood with a French touch, which can vary in execution given each ingredient's limits in seasonality. The signature Ping Yuen chicken with lotus foie gras rice, unveiled table side for a theatrical entrance, is worth the additional mark-up. Dishes on the degustation menu tend to be on the larger size, while the wine pairing is well-designed with oftentimes generous pours. Service is hit or miss and the pacing of dishes needs some improvement.

SIGNATURE DISHES

• Ping Yuen chicken, lotus foie gras rice Hokkaido kinki,

• stuffed with langoustine, clams, bouillabaisse

• Ezo abalone, lily root, king crab dashi

TATLER TIP

The prix-fixe menu changes every two weeks, providing a great excuse to return time and again.

PRICE PER HEAD: HK$1,880 PRIVATE ROOMS:

1 room for 12 persons