La Petite Maison brings a slice of Nice to Hong Kong
We review the branch of the famous restaurant in the south of France, and the food and the ambience do not disappoint
“I have been coming to Hong Kong for the last eight years, and it hasn’t been easy,” chef Raphael Duntoye told Good Eating in September. “I wanted the right location. It’s got to be very airy and open. Our concept for La Petite Maison involves a lot of light.”
The original restaurant in Nice is still owned by the original owner, Nicole Rubi. Duntoye bought the international franchise, and the opening of the Hong Kong branch is worth the wait, solely for the decor alone.
Situated at the street-level entrance of the new H Queen’s building on Stanley Street in Central, the restaurant has a high ceiling that brings in natural light. It allows diners to leave the hustle and bustle of the financial district behind.
The restaurant, famous for A-list patrons such as Jay-Z and Elton John and Europe’s well-heeled elite, features a sharing menu filled with signature dishes the eatery is known for across the globe.
A signature dish and also the chef favourite is the warm prawns in lemon olive oil and basil. The dish is surprisingly light and tender despite the description and gives the meal a good start.
