Caprice

Description:

• Ensconced in the sleek Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, this is one of the places to dine in Hong Kong, and deservedly so. (Need I add that reservations are a must?) Caprice garners high marks for its innovative take on French classics and its gorgeous setting. A glowing catwalk lends a celebrity feel upon entering the dining room, which mirrors the cuisine's contemporary/classic theme with portraits of women that combine an Art Nouveau style with Chinese influences, shimmering custom-made chandeliers, an open kitchen, and dramatic views of Victoria Harbour. The knowledgeable staff is happy to make recommendations from the menu, orchestrated around the seasons and drawing inspiration from provincial France. You might, for example, opt for the langoustine ravioli with veal sweetbreads, chanterelle mushrooms, and delicate lobster bisque, followed by Wagyu beef filet and beef cheek Wellington, served with potato Dauphinois in a black truffle infusion. If making a decision is too painful, opt for the fixed-price tasting menu (which must be ordered by the entire table) for HK$1,280 (US$166/£83) per person.

• © Frommer's 2012

Awards:

Frommer's

•  Very Highly Recommended 2010