Howard’s Gourmet

5/F, CCB Tower, 3 Connaught Road Central, Central, Hong Kong TEL: +852 2115 3388 howardsgourmet.com howardsgourmet howardsgourmet

TATLER SAYS

A meal at Howard’s Gourmet is like dining in the private rooms of an exclusive member’s club. Hidden in an office building, its four salons can be combined into one large event space, featuring high ceilings, crystal chandeliers, views of the city and harbour, and dedicated waiters. Daily-changing tasting menus devised by chemist turned celebrity chef Howard Cai lean towards Cantonese in dishes such as braised crispy sea cucumber and double-boiled soup with sea whelk, while a dessert of pistachio mousse shows contemporary flair. An opulent bar is good for pre- or postprandial tipples.

SIGNATURE DISHES

• Sea cucumber

• Crispy Iberico pig trotter

• Avocado mousse, bird’s nest

TATLER TIP

The high-end, mostly French wine list contains many bottles at close to retail prices, so check before ordering.

PRICE PER HEAD: HK$1,500 PRIVATE ROOMS: 5 rooms for 16-100 persons