Dalloyau in Central: well flavoured mains, too sweet starters – and beware of price supplements when you order sets
- Store known for its breads and pastries also offers meals for sit-down diners. Unless you only want one course, the set meal deals are your best option
- Of the dishes we tried, the starters were disappointing but the main courses and a dessert made up for them. Slow-cooked beef bourguignon was excellent
“Maybe we should go someplace else,” I whispered to my guest as we looked over the menu at Dalloyau in the Entertainment Building in Hong Kong’s Central business and shopping district.
The entrance – through a Fancl shopfront, and past a Fancl skincare stand on the left, and a display case showing Dalloyau macarons and pastries on the right – did not inspire confidence.
Once we got past that, though, the small dining room was cosy, comfortable and attractively decorated (although they should consider losing the bright screens that show a rotating display of the dishes).
Fortunately, just as we were considering other options in the area, the waiter brought over a basket of warm bread – crisp, delicious baguettes and buttery, pillowy brioche. We shouldn’t have been surprised at how good they were, because Dalloyau is best known for its pastries and baked goods.
The dishes can be ordered à la carte, but unless you’re having a single course, it’s more economical to have one of the three sets: HK$398 for appetiser or soup, plus main and dessert; HK$438 for appetiser, soup and main; and HK$498 for appetiser, soup, main and dessert. Many of the dishes have supplements, though, and it does add up. My guest and I ordered the largest menu.