Opened in 1969 after Hugo Ludwig Wilhelm von Gluckenstein, a Bavarian fictional character who loves to feast on fine wine, the historic Hego Restaurant is one of Hong Kong's oldest Western restaurants in the former Hyatt Regency Hong Kong on Nathan Road. Later, after a reorganization, the restaurant reopened at the Hyatt Regency Hong Kong Tsim Sha Tsui on Hanoi Road, recreating the eyes of diners with a relaxed and elegant style, and still has a place in the hearts of Hong Kong diners.
The restaurant offers four-course and six-course menus, as well as a la carte menu. The focus is on traditional European cuisine with a strong French twist, which is updated on a quarterly basis. In one of the seasonal sets, the appetizer is seasonal oysters served with shallots and red wine vinegar. The oysters are small but clean and fresh, and the soy sauce and vinegar enhance the umami. Another pan-seared foie gras, served with mango, almonds, baguette and drizzled with beer juice, is one of the most stable French dishes. The soup includes cream brandy lobster soup, and the delicious lobster meat is soaked in brandy to add umami, and the thick soup is rich in flavor and very delicious. The main course is pan-fried wild French sea bass fillet with black truffle cream sauce. Another French black pepper beef tenderloin with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables has a tender meat but the black pepper juice is not concentrated enough and the taste is relatively light. The dessert is finished with Higo chocolate soufflé, which is served with Orange Wine Juice and Chocolate Cognac Juice, which is soft and loose in the mouth.
The restaurant has a unique nostalgic mid-century feel and serves a range of traditional silverware tableware, including two 60's food trucks from Christofle. Some dishes, such as raw beef tartar or French beef tenderloin with black pepper, are prepared by the chef in front of the diners, bringing both eyes and taste to the eyes. The wooden gates, higo armor, ceiling chandeliers, spears and shields that have been preserved from the former restaurant add to the charm of the mysterious castle of the city's old restaurant. It is worth mentioning that the two managers of the restaurant are veterans who have been with Higo for decades, and they are professional and skillful when introducing the dishes to diners, adding to the decent charm of an old-school restaurant.
