Upper Modern Bistro is owned by French Michelin-Starred Chef Philippe Orrico. Upper Modern Bistro is his first restaurant in Hong Kong opened since 2013.
Upper Modern Bistro is located at Upper Station Street (end of Hollywood road) in Sheung Wan. It is 10 minutes walk from Sheung Wan MTR station. Take note that it is required to walk up stairs and high slope to get to the restaurant. Alternatively, you may take a taxi or grab a Uber to get there conveniently. Making a reservation is highly recommended, especially during the weekends and festive dates. I reserved a table for 2 people for dinner with my boyfriend Ryan and we were lucky to be seated in a window seat.
We start off with a Crispy Squid with Black Sesame & Lime Dip, a Vintage Negroni (their signature) and a glass of Chateau Roubine Rose 2014.
Crispy Squid
For starters, we had a Beef Tartare with Burattina, Blueberry & Roasted Hazelnut, a Scallop Carpaccio with Japanese Turnips, Pecan Nuts & Pear Vinaigrette and one of their signature dish Egg Onsen with King Crab, Beans & Piperade Emulsion.
Beef Tartare
Egg Onsen
For main courses, we had a Fassone Milk Fed Veal Chop with Roasted Eggplant Caviar Teriyaki & Sauteed Vegetables and an Atlantic Cod with Lobster Sauce.
Fassone Milk Fed Veal Chop
Atlantic Cod
For dessert, we had an Upper Chocolate and 5 Upper Cheese Selection.
Upper Cheese Selection
Overall, the food and service were excellent and very unforgettable. I would highly recommend this restaurant. I will definitely try their brunch very soon!
Food: The Egg Onsen was known to be their signature dish and it did not disappoint me. The taste was a mixture of sweet and savoury. The presentation was exhilarating. The Veal Chop was very tasty and the sauce was fantastic. Lastly, I would give a thumbs up for the Cheese selection. I would say Upper Modern Bistro got the best cheese in town!
Beverage: The Sommelier, Reeze have recommended us a very good wine pairing with our main course. Feel free to ask for his assistance.
Service: The service was very efficient, attentive staff and unforgettable.
Ambiance: The interior of the restaurant is quite unique and relaxing. They have 3 different sections, the main dining, the coffee tables and the Chef's table (high table). All 3 sections seems to be pretty good to me.
Yours Truly,
Michelle Chan
