Wineshark HK Restaurant Review - Landau's

Used to be the French restaurant Junon, this place has recently re-opened under the name Landau’s. Located at 2/F Wu Chung House in Wanchai, the restaurant offers two seating area, one is a vibrant Bar and Grill with a casual and lively atmosphere, while we have booked to sit at the Dining Room with a more formal setting.

The neat décor has an artistic traditional vibe, most notably from the glass panels and intricate woodworks on the ceiling, as well as the tall and large windows of European designs. The ambience reminds me a bit of a Michelin-starred restaurants at a 5-star hotel in Kowloon. The night is quiet, without that many customers, perhaps as it is just before CNY and people generally prefer Chinese cuisine.

To start, I have a glass of E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone Blanc 2022 ($98). With a beautiful light gold colour, the wine has a fresh nose of honeysuckle, white peach and apricot, and some sweet spices which goes well with the red prawn crudo.

The Amuse Bouche is a small Brioche, hollowed to stuff with salmon mousse, delicious with a creamy and savoury taste. The few pickled onion on top helps to give acidity. Nice and appetizing.

For the starters, I order a Red Prawn Crudo ($388). The red prawn has been cut into thin slices, drizzled with some orange dressing instead of lemon to provide the acidity. A creative twist with good effect. Together with fennel jelly and dashi cream to add to the flavours, a delicious starter.

My wife has Seared Scallops ($238), with the two large scallops nicely seared with brown butter on both sides to give a caramelized surface while still maintain soft and tender on the inside. The umami of the scallops matches well with the rich, creamy and sweet corn puree too.

For the main course, I have chosen M9 Wagyu Sirloin ($588). The sirloin has been grilled beautifully to my requested medium level, juicy and tender. On the side are some tortellini with tendon stuffing, with also some morel and saffron emulsion to pair with the beef.

The wife has Prosciutto Wrapped Monkfish ($238), with the prosciutto providing a nice savoury taste to the monkfish. The port and wine jus, along with truffle foam, provides further dried fruit and earthy flavours to complement.

For dessert, I have the Chocolate Fondant ($128). Breaking the crust of the fondant the rich and delicious chocolate inside pours out, and on the side the crunchy dulce and caramel ice cream further adds sweetness to this indulgent dessert. Best if you have a sweet tooth.

My wife has Pistachio Crème Brulee ($128). On the crunchy caramel surface, the chef has scattered some pistachio for more texture and taste, while the crème brulee silky smooth and having a more mellow sweetness than the chocolate fondant.

Service is decent, with the staff courteous but did not do much to introduce the dishes or try to share more the stories of this place, or the background of the restaurant, which I think is a big miss given its rich history. The bill on the night is $2,050. To me it is a bit pricey.