Business travellers to Hong Kong looking to impress should make a beeling for the InterContinental Hong Kong, where one-Michelin starred Rech by Alain Ducasse will offer a special Taste of Hong Kong menu in March and April.
The InterContinental Hong Kong‘s Rech by Alain Ducasse Taste of Hong Kong menu by executive chef Guillaume Katola and pastry chef Gary Wong consists of refined modern French dishes inspired by some of Hong Kong most beloved and prestigious ingredients as well as popular street food and will be available March 3 until April 30, 2020.
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The Hong Kong inspired menu uses premium local ingredients such as abalone and fish maw, along with seasonal spring vegetables and specialty products from France including morels and duck foie gras. With inspiration from all-time favourite Hong Kong dishes, chef Guillaume has incorporated his modern French culinary finesse and artistry to prepare Rech style creations. Meanwhile pastry chef Wong, a Hong Kong local with French culinary experience, has taken the beloved egg waffle to a gourmet level with chocolate from Alain Ducasse’s manufacture in Paris and Earl Grey Tea.
Highlights of the Taste of Hong Kong menu include fish balls ‘cromesquis’ made with crusted lobster, cod and octopus, served with ginger and curry sauce, and inspired by the local street food staple; abalone and duck foie gras pâté en croûte with oyster foam, a Hong Kong/French adaptation that pairs this prestigious ingredient with the traditional French pâté en croute and a touch of fresh creamy oyster foam; Niçoise-style fish maw with sweet bell peppers, tomato and olives, crispy grey shrimp; and ‘hot pot’ of braised beef cheek, spring vegetables and morels in a delicate consommé, inspired by the all-time Hong Kong winter favourite dining style, Hot Pot.
Pastry Chef Gary Wong
Hong Kong’s popular street snack, egg waffles, is elevated with the addition of chocolate from Paris and Earl Grey Tea, and is served with a cooked cream and a bottom layer of Alain Ducasse chocolate cream and exotic fruit.
The Taste of Hong Kong menu starts from HK$988 (US$127) per person for four courses and HK$1,288 (US$165) per person for five courses (includes the Abalone course). Wine pairing is HK$688 (US$88) per person.
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