A Must-Visit French Restaurant on Central's Flower Market Street

Walking through Central on the way to work, you'll often see the large advertisement for La Brasserie by the Mid-Levels Escalator, which is truly eye-catching. Finally, on the eve of a long holiday, I made a special trip to explore the restaurant and taste the French flavors. The restaurant is simple and elegant, with a large bar area right at the entrance. To the left is the wine cellar, stocked with a variety of red and white wines. Since we had to catch a plane early the next day, the enthusiastic waiter recommended the lightly alcoholic Hugo and La Petite Reve to us. Hugo A cocktail made from St.Germain, Lillet Blanc, cucumber, and champagne, it's refreshingly delicious and leaves you feeling relaxed and happy! A surprisingly delightful cocktail. La Petite Reve Made with butterfly pea flower vodka, lavender, and blueberries, it's a sweet and easy-to-drink light purple beverage. Tartare au couteau The beef tartare looks blood-red but doesn't feel like raw meat when eaten; instead, it's very tender. The raw beef has a slightly spicy and sour taste, which is quite appetizing. Escargots bourguignonne Garlic butter baked French snails The mashed potatoes are smooth, and the snails are conveniently shell-less, with a garlic aroma complemented by a hint of parsley. The slightly crispy breadcrumbs add a nice touch to this small dish of baked snails! Bouillabaisse French seafood soup If you love soup, you definitely shouldn't miss this seafood soup! It's like the Chinese Sea Dragon King soup, with lots of seafood, including mussels, scallops, prawns, sea bass, fried shrimp heads, etc. The soup is creamy and sweet! The lobster flavor is rich, the seafood is fresh, the scallops are plump, the fish is tender, and the crispy fish skin adds a nice touch, along with a generous portion. For the price, the quantity, and the taste, it's truly great value! Crispy layered potatoes with the meat and rosemary This can be called crispy potato layers because the rectangular shape creates a layered effect. The texture is crispy and full of potato flavor, reminiscent of a mix between a Napoleon and a crispy potato cake! It's surprising how delicious potatoes can be made, leaving a memorable impression. Magret de canard dry-smoked duck breast The French red label certified duck breast guarantees production quality, so in addition to its visible plumpness, the flavor is also excellent. The duck breast is large and tender. Paired with kumquat honey sauce, the sweet and sour taste complements the tender duck breast perfectly, making it one of the best duck breasts I've ever had, and it's no wonder it's ordered at every table! It can truly be considered a signature dish of the restaurant! The final desserts were Soufflé Pistache and Tarte Tatin. The apple pie is full of green apple aroma, with a slightly crispy crust, accompanied by cinnamon, an irresistible flour scent. Paired with a scoop of smooth vanilla ice cream, it's simple and satisfying! The pistachio soufflé has a strong pistachio flavor, and the soufflé is soft and airy, not feeling heavy at all! The pistachio sauce in the center is the finishing touch, making the dessert even more outstanding. It can be said that after eating countless French meals in Hong Kong, this restaurant truly surprises with every dish, showing the chef's attention to detail, striving to present each dish in its best taste to the diners. La Brasserie is definitely a French restaurant I've eaten at in recent years that I would absolutely recommend! The value for money, taste, environment, and service all score highly! La Brasserie (Central) Shop D-E, G/F, Central Building, 23-29 Flower Market Street, Central