I had an amazing experience at L'envol, and from the moment I arrived, I felt like I should have discovered this place much earlier. The lunch, lasting almost 2 hours, was filled with highlights that I lost count. One of the standout features was the...super attentive service team. Derek, a handsome Eurasian gentleman, noticed my slight disappointment with the tuna dish and made up for it with a Picasso-esque tomato salad paired with refreshing tamarillo sorbets. Vittoria, a beautiful Italian-French lady, oversaw my dining experience and engaged me in lovely small talks. Jake, the skillful sommelier, and the two hostesses who handled my reservation also deserve a shout-out for their care and attention.
Apart from the outstanding service, the food at L'envol was at the heart of the experience and felt almost like a ceremonial affair. The canapes to start included crackers, tuna tarts, and gazpachos, while the mignardises to finish off the meal were delightful with cupcakes, macarons, taffy candy, chocolate nuggets, and more. I was pleasantly surprised to enjoy both lobster and tenderloin in a single lunch, thanks to L'envol's specially crafted restaurant week menu. The blue lobster in bouillabaisse consumme and the Kagoshima A4 tenderloin were both perfect in their own right. However, I found the rhubarb sauce accompanying the tenderloin a bit redundant.
As for dessert, I've always loved sorbets, and though it took me a little while to appreciate the specialty of sable (the shortbread biscuit below), the grape sorbet was highly palatable and added a refreshing summer touch to the meal.
Overall, L'envol met my expectations of a Michelin two-star restaurant with its unerring consistency. The restaurant's roomy dining area, impeccable service, innovative dishes (though some didn't work out as well), and highly responsive team have secured a spot in my heart for fine dining in Hong Kong. I highly recommend L'envol for anyone seeking an extraordinary culinary experience.More