Wineshark HK Restaurant Review - Chouchou

This restaurant is located at J Residence in Wanchai, at the same place where Café Bau used to be. Today we came here to experience what this French brasserie has prepared and whether there are some signature dishes to recommend.

The layout has not changed, and we are seated at a table on the side, but not on the window front. The kitchen is at the far end, with a glass wall allowing customers to see through to the activities inside. There is also a bar on another side.

We start with Palourdes en Persillade ($188). The local clams are cooked with parsley and garlic butter, plus white wine. A wedge of lemon is put on the side to add acidity if desire. The clams are tender, with the herbs and paprika enriching the flavours.

Next are Crab Rolls ($98 each). Served in toasted bun, the crab mayonnaise has plenty of crab meat mixed with dressing, along with chives, finely chopped green apple pieces, and lemon zest. A nice combination of salad with bread.

For the main dish we picked Poulet Chasseur ($298). The grilled chicken legs and served together with some smoked pork belly, along with Parisian mushroom and pearl onions, in Chasseur sauce, which are a good match for the chicken.

The other main course is Tournedos Rossini ($458). The beef tenderloin is tender and juicy, with a piece of pan-seared foie gras sitting on top, dressed with a flavourful black truffle jus together with some crouton bread for additional texture.

For dessert, my wife goes for Fraises ($108), which has strawberry and raspberry sorbet to give a refreshing acidity, not too sweet, with some strawberry mint gel and fresh berries to go with crumbs.

I go for Tarte Tatin ($128), with the traditional caramelized apple tart served warm, and having a vanilla ice cream sitting on top. As it melts, the ice cream combines with the tartness of the apple tart nicely, well-balanced and not feeling luscious.

Service is good, with the staff friendly and nice. Together with two glasses of wine and a mocktail, the bill on the night is $2,031. Considering the food quality and overall quality, I would rate this restaurant a Good 65 points, worth trying.