‘Great after a hike’: the best Hong Kong restaurants for seafood, brunch and dim sum, according to a French food entrepreneur
- Food entrepreneur Christopher Daures is the co-founder of meal planner service Eatology, and enjoys exploring European and Asian cuisines in Hong Kong
- He also shares his top pick for omakase in Tokyo, and a ‘superb’ restaurant with an avant-garde chef to visit in France
With a background in engineering, IT and banking, Frenchman Chris Daures is a co-founder of Eatology, a meal planner service that recently launched a Flexitarian meal plan. He spoke to Andrew Sun.
I moved abroad when I was 23, living in England and Japan before moving to Hong Kong. I really enjoy travelling, outdoor activities and discovering different food cultures, so experiencing countries and their food has always been important to me.
There are many places I love but in Hong Kong, here are my top picks. Bistro du Vin (Shop A, 39-41 Cadogan Street, Kennedy Town. Tel: 2824 3010) has classic French food with an excellent wine selection. I love this place because it has a fantastic atmosphere. Ambience is key.
Gaia Ristorante (G/F, Grand Millennium Plaza, 181 Queen’s Road, Sheung Wan. Tel: 2167 8200) is perfect for alfresco dinners and sharing delicious Italian food with friends. It’s a great central location and an easy meeting spot. The five formaggi pizza and cotolette di vitello or veal cutlet are among my favourite dishes.
