Chez Patrick

On a rainy mid-week evening we stepped into the French restaurant Chez Patrick, named after its owner and chef, in steep Peel Street. The interior carried a typical French style with a modern touch like the black colored lamps on walls and ceiling. The menu showed a three or four-course set dinner with a variety of tasteful dishes. Prices were set at HKD 499 (3 courses) or HKD 599 (4 courses); no drinks included. The wine list showed a large choice of wines and the wine by the glass was very OK. Chef Patrick surprised us at our table and suggested a few dishes outside the menu (foie gras specialities, a nice fish and meat main course). We ordered the lamb rack and sea bass. As starters we had cream of Mussels wrapped in salmon and ravioli filled with lobster and served with warm goat cheese. The plates were nicely decorated with lots of colored vegetables. The cream of Mussels was soft and tasteful. The ravioli with lobster was also nice, although the warm goat cheese tasted a bit strong. The lamb rack was prepared quite juicy and tender. The sea bass was grilled and tasted like you would expect it to be. The two courses already filled our stomach pretty much but we had room for desert. Cheese is something for my partner, so he ordered a plate of (French) cheese. I ordered the Profiteroles, a typical French dessert, with ice cream and hot chocolate sauce. Unfortunately the waiter served the cheese plate without any explanation, so one had to find himself how to taste the cheese. My home made dish was a great way to end this dinner. A very nice treat when you enter this restaurant, but not a place you go to for just a quick bite. After a friendly goodbye of Chef Patrick we stepped outside into the rain again.
Chez Patrick, 26 Peel Street, Central, Hong Kong