The Park Lane Hong Kong has undergone some major changes in the past year or so, starting with the lobby, and more recently, Riva, the fine dining Western restaurant on the top floor that has been revamped and renamed Skye.
Panoramic view at Skye.
The entrance looks sleek, and there’s a bar with panoramic views of Causeway Bay and beyond at the end of a long hallway. The evening we went there was a steady stream of people making a beeline for the bar.
Compared to the invigorating and dynamic bar outside, the dining area inside was quiet. The tables have blue glowing lights but a warmer colour would have brightened things up.
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The monochrome décor of the dining room is a surprising contrast with the colourful bathrooms painted with wild animals that may give guests a jolt.
The cuisine is described as French, but we found it contemporary Western, with creative flavours; a bit of restraint would make the dishes better.
Heirloom tomato tartare.
The heirloom tomato tartare (HK$130) was refreshing, but the tomato foam was a tad too salty. We really liked the tomato sorbet and diced tomatoes underneath.
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Barbecued miso Hokkaido scallops.
Next came the barbecued miso Hokkaido scallops (HK$300). The natural sweetness of the grilled scallops was overwhelmed by the miso marinade.
