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Julien Royer opens the first Hong Kong restaurant.
On June 18th, French chef Julien Royer will partner with JIA Group to open Louise, a traditional French restaurant, at PMQ. The restaurant will serve food in a simple yet refined style and marks Julien Royer's first venture outside of Singapore. The entire interior design will be overseen and designed by internationally renowned architect Andre Fu.
- Opening date: June 18th
- Address: PMQ, Hollywood Road, Hong Kong
Sip Song Restaurant
Sip Song restaurant draws inspiration from the beach culture of Southern Thailand and the Bangkok night markets. The menu was developed by Chef Nuch Srichantranon, who was born and raised in Bangkok. It features signature Thai dishes including roti kor muu yang prk pow (chicken roti), crispy shallots, and chili. Additionally, the Australian cuisine is a highlight, prepared by chefs from the Russell Doctrove group. The restaurant also features a children's play area with games such as giant Jenga and noughts, and a cross on the wall.
- Opening: Late June
- Address: The Pulse, Repulse Bay
Rajasthan Rifles Restaurant
The Black Sheep restaurant chain has been very successful in Hong Kong recently. Following the launch of Hotal Colombo and Taqueria Super Macho, Rajasthan Rifles will soon open in The Peak area.
Rajasthan Rifles restaurant is renowned for its Anglo-Indian cuisine, reminiscent of the historical values from the 1920s. The restaurant will be open daily, starting at 7:30 am, and the menu is overseen by chef Palash Mitra.
- Opening: Mid-June
- Address: The Peak Galleria, The Peak
John Anthony Gin Festival 2019
Gin enthusiasts won't want to miss the Hong Kong Gin Festival 2019, taking place on Saturday, June 8th, 2019. The festival runs from 11 am to 4 pm at John Anthony. Thirteen world-class blenders and over 30 gin brands will be featured at the event.
The finest handcrafted products from brands like Applewood, The Botanist, and Gin Mare will also be on display. Visitors can also enjoy gin cocktails paired with signature dishes such as wagyu beef char siu, sweet and sour pork, vegetables, mushrooms and black pepper, and spring rolls. Tickets can be booked online at ginfest2019.floktu.com
- Opening date: June 8th
- Address: Lee Garden Three, 1 Sunning Road, Causeway Bay
Man Wah Tea Menu
Man Wah, Oriental Hong Kong's Chinese restaurant, is offering a tea-pairing menu from now until June 28th. Man Wah's menu features seven dishes paired with premium Chinese teas.
The combination includes wild black tea from Guizhou province brewed with fried abalone, suckling pig, and sea cucumber marinated in yuzu.
Shi ya ba green tea from Huizhou province is paired with half a lobster in a premium broth, fried chicken with black beans, and pan-seared wagyu beef with Matsutake mushrooms.
Finally, Wuyuan yellow chrysanthemum tea from Jiangxi province will be paired with steamed winter melon with crab meat, "fairy hair" seaweed, and ginger panna cotta dessert.
- Opening hours: From now until June 28th
- Location: Man Wah, 25/F, Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, 5 Connaught Road, Central
Happy hour at Daarukhana restaurant
Every day, the Indian-style restaurant Daarukhana introduces a happy hour from 5 pm to 7 pm, starting on Saturday (June 8th).
The drinks on the happy hour list include beers priced from HK$48; cocktails and premium wines at HK$75; and spirits at HK$68.
- Location: Daarukhana, Buildings G/F and 1/F Tai Yip, 141 Thomson Road, Wan Chai
- Opening: From June 8th
FUMI Japanese Restaurant
The Japanese restaurant, FUMI, will open on June 16th, offering a wide variety of signature dishes including appetizers and salads, sashimi and sushi, tempura, and grilled items. In addition, diners will have many main course options to choose from, including Japanese seafood soup, miso cod, mini vegetable pot, Japanese teriyaki grilled chicken, Miyazaki A4 beef, and Himi udon.
- Location: 6/F, California Tower, Lan Kwai Fong, 30-36 D'Aguilar Street, Central
- Opening: From June 16th
