With the opening of The French Window, The Miramar Group has created a new landmark culinary destination for Hong Kong. Inspired by a French chateau, the stunning decor and creative entrance will literally transport you to another world. A world of elegance, a world of style, a world of sophisticated relaxation.

Complementing the interior is the cuisine. The menu features an array of French classics, which are reinterpreted with the freshest ingredients, served with a contemporary, artistic twist, and crafted by the restaurant's advisor, award-winning chef Justin Quek, and talented head chef Mickael Le Calvez.

Gourmet Indulgence

First time diners to The French Window may want to indulge in one of two tasting menus, as these menus will allow you to try many dishes and gain a deeper of understanding of the cuisine and the chefs' vision. The eight-course Gourmet Menu for example begins with an amuse bouche, which will certainly amuse and engage the tastebuds in preparation of the dishes to follow.

Salmon Club Blinis, Lemon Cream, Caviar is the next dish on the culinary journey. A light, fresh, creamy encounter with a mille-feuille style presentation, giving a modern edge to a classic.

To follow Beef Carpaccio Rossigny, a sublime dish that is quickly becoming a signature and for good reason, it is outstanding. The dish is the chef's play on the classic dish, Beef Rossini and involves layered strips of the most sublime melt-in-the-mouth Angus beef and buttery foie gras, topped with micro leaves and rounds of black truffle. The flavours come together in perfect harmony, exciting the palate and leaving you craving more.

A comforting dish of Creamy Polenta, Black Trumpets follows. The polenta is sweet, with a richness that is heightened by the exotic black trumpet mushroom and the small pieces of crispy bacon. The homeyness of this dish is a good balance to the preceding decadent offering.

Complexity and Vision

A return to indulgence with the next course, Grilled Scallop, Cep Mushroom, Parsley Butter. An expertly and perfectly cooked sweet scallop, slightly caramelised, is topped with an earthy cep mushroom atop sauteed spinach. The wonderful flavours and textures simultaneously complementary and contrasting.

Lobster Ravioli, Laksa Emulsion, a dish that brings the best of two culinary worlds together to create something new is the next dish to delight. A large open-style ravioli filled to the brim with succulent lobster finds a home in a lobster-infused, spicy, flavourful laksa. The waves of lobster and laksa ensure satisfaction until the last mouthful. A chic-street dish so good you may be tempted to lick the bowl clean.

The final savoury dish on the Gourmet Menu is Roasted Pigeon, Beetroot Confit, Spiced Red Wine Sauce. A complex dish with many flavour elements that alchemically combine to produce an unforgettable experience. The intensity of the sauce is matched by the pigeon, which due to the method of killing ensures the meat takes on an unexpected depth of flavour that has notes of game and liver. The sweetness of the beetroot brings continuity and length.

Sweet Trio

A selection of AOC cheeses from Philippe Olivier follows. The selection depends on the seasons but currently includes Comte, Découverte Récente, and Couloumiers de Tradition lle de France, and are served with blueberry marmalade and kumquat chutney with a streak of caramelised tomato. A transitional stage from savoury to sweet.

Three desserts, Poached Pear, Almond Cappuccino, Chocolate Sorbet; Tart Tatin; and Modern Tutti Frutti make up the dessert tasting platter. All dessert offer something to delight the sweet tooth. The lightest is the Modern Tutti Frutti with small pieces of fruit such as pineapple, mango and kiwi, exotically resting in-between two thin sheets of agar agar. Finish the meal with excellent petite douceurs and coffee or tea.

Signature Dishes

One dish that is already the talk of the town and is only available on the a la carte menu is the Modern Avocado Shrimp, Cocktail Argan Sauce. An inventive and unique interpretation of a classic. Green orbs created from the molecular magic of avocado, lime and soup contain spiced shrimp, and are a playful pleasure to eat. They pair perfectly with the crispy textures of the tortilla chip and wafer thin onion slice, and the spicy cocktail sauce with its unique flavour that comes from the decadently delicious Argan oil.

Another signature that is available on the a la carte menu or from the five-course Degustation Menu is the Pan Seared Lamb, Maxim's Potatoes, Middle Eastern Pesto. Tender lamb loin rests on buttery fondant potatoes, and both sit artistically in a funnel of crispy potato (each funnel takes 15 minutes to make). The dishes flavour is intensified with the addition of lamb jus and the pesto, which is made from a variety of herbs and Argan oil. A stylish, artistic dish that wows the diner with its taste and presentation.

All dishes in the Gourmet Menu can be ordered from the seasonal a la carte menu.

Extensive Wine Selection

To complement the fine cuisine an extensive selection of wines is available, including some fine wines that are exclusive to The French Window. Let the restaurant's knowledgeable and enthusiastic sommelier guide you to the perfect choice. The above tasting menus can also be enjoyed with premium wine pairings, and each wine is specifically chosen to showcase the dish. The restaurant's cellar contains over 500 varieties from around the world.

The restaurant also prides itself on its professional service which adds to the overall experience of elegant dining at The French Window. 

As Justin Quek says, "Taking the essence of traditional French cuisine, the philosophy of The French Window is to reconstruct the craft with a modern interpretation of fare that is of uncompromising quality and aesthetic values. Only the best and freshest ingredients from around the world will be used in an intimate menu with particular emphasis on excellent food, service and ambience."

Design Note

The restaurant's interior was created by award-winning design firm AB Concept. The accomplished design firm focuses on high-end hospitality projects.