La Parole

3rd floor, The Pemberton, 22-26 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan.

After much discussion with my foodie bud where to go for dinner, we decided to go for some good French food. I suggested La Parole which I haven’t had a chance to revisit for quite a few months. I still salivate over my prior experience with their foie gras creme brûlée and sadly that dish was no longer available. Our entrees were great, the lightly sear scallop was juicy and fragrant, and the fresh figs complemented the foie gras well. As for the mains, the medium rare rib eye was cooked perfectly and the heavily flavoured gravy added a sweetish taste to the dish. The spatchcock was crispy grilled and fragrant. The chocolate dessert (made with Leonadis chocolate I believe), the dark chocolate complemented well with the hazelnut ice-cream, was a clear winner over the apple vol-au-vent that was a tad too sour for my liking.

Amuse Bouche

Foie Gras with Figs

Lightly seared scallops

Rib Eye

Spatchcock

Chocolate

Apple Vol-au-Vent

BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER
Rating:
Will I go back?: Most likely, its worth the visit

Date: February 2013
Food: Fantastic authentic French food.
Service: Friendly and efficient
Ambience: Nice comfortable lightning and environment
Pricing Category: Fine Dining, HK$500+