Epure (Tsim Sha Tsui)

Having been awarded a MICHELIN star for five years in a row, Epure is a French fine-dining restaurant perfect for special occasions with its lavish interiors and sumptuous tasting menus 🇫🇷 We came here for a birthday celebration last year right before dinner lockdown, as the WE LOVE DINING dinner deal from Dining City was a total steal ($988 compared to the usual $1,488+ per person) 🥳 Each dish was served quite promptly compared to the typical slower French style of eating, and the plating visuals were absolutely stunning (swipe right to see for yourself). Although the portions didn’t seem to be a lot, we were quite full, yet not stuffed with an uncomfortable feeling 👍🏻 We started off first with warm crusty baguettes that came with a unique chilli butter spread. Appetizers included an innovative pairing of edamame and smoked pike roe in a crispy tart shell as well as the refreshing combination of sunchoke and fine apple dice 🍎 The beef tartare was a tower of raw meat cubes mixed with seaweed and chopped onions in a slightly overbearing sauce, topped with chicken skin cracklings for an added crunch. The soft sea bass was served in a mild soup of cucumbers and seaweed for a nice contrast of texture. The tender guinea fowl meat was complemented with a nutty mousseline and aesthetically adorned with a flaky maple leaf 🍁 The highlight of the night was definitely the souffle, which was simply PERFECT in every way - crispy on top, airy inside, a subtle balance of egg and earl grey (the flavor of the day) and vanilla ice cream with cookie crumbs on the side - left me already craving for more the second I finished it 🥺 The petite fours (actually threes) came in a mini high tea rack, but the macaron, artisan chocolate and jelly were all a little too sweet for my liking. The complimentary birthday dessert surprise was a sweet gesture to end our meal in a memorable way 🎂 Overall, the impeccable quality was undeniable - definitely worth crossing off our bucket list, but the dishes were not jaw-dropping that we’d want to pay the full price tag 💸 📍ÉPURE Shop 403, 4/F, Ocean Centre, Harbour City, 3-27 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui (MTR exit A1) #finedining #hongkong #frenchfood #romanticrestaurant#summertrip#gourmetsummer