Ta Vie
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Restaurant, $$$$, Japanese, Central
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Opens at: 18:30keyboard_arrow_down
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Mon - Sat
18:30-21:30
- Sun Close
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Mon - Sat
18:30-21:30
- +852 26686488
- 2/F, The Pottinger, No. 74 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong
- http://www.globallink.com. hk/tavie
- ReservationYes
- Private Room1 rooms for 4-6 persons
- Accept Credit CardYes
- Dress CodeSmart Casual
- Vegetarian DishBelow 5
- Bring Your Own BottleYes
- BuffetNo
- CorkageHK$500 per bottle
- Smoking AreaNo
- Car ValetNo
Review
“Pure, simple, seasonal.” Those are the words that Chef Hideaki Sato hand-writes on each of Ta Vie’s tasting menus for the evening—a beautifully elegant summation of the philosophy behind his food. Nevertheless, that doesn’t quite prepare you for the sheer brilliance of Sato’s cuisine; marrying the finest Asian ingredients with precise French technique, all topped with a hefty dose of creativity and sophistication, each of his dishes excites, intrigues, surprises and satisfies in equal measure. The presentation of each course is exquisite (to reveal more would spoil some of the thrill) and the taste even more sublime. The opening dish of Kegani crab and avocado cocktail demonstrates Sato’s masterful command of flavours, with a black vinegar dressing that injects an expertly-judged acidity to proceedings, whilst Lung Guang chicken consommé elevates comfort food to lofty new heights thanks to some of the most delicious wonton-inspired dumplings we’ve ever eaten. The drinks list is just as thoughtful, with an extensive selection of unusual Asian wines and cocktails made from local wet market ingredients. Ta Vie’s stellar service slots in seamlessly too, being warm and unobtrusive.
Tatler Tip
Ta Vie’s drinks menu is just as inspired as its tasting menu – including cocktails made with ingredients from the local wet markets, homemade bottles of cold-brew tea and an extensive selection of Asian wines.