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Jean-Georges Vongerichten, the internationally renowned
restaurateur and Liam Lambert, general manager, Mandarin
Oriental, Hong Kong, opened Vong -- the critically acclaimed
Thai-Inspired French restaurant concept currently in
New York City and London -- at this award-winning luxury
hotel in Hong Kong in September of 1997.
Vongerichten, best known for his three-star restaurants
Jo Jo and Vong, and his new four star restaurant Jean
Georges, all in New York City, is internationally reputed
for his innovative, ground breaking cuisine. He trained
in France with such world-renowned chefs as Paul Haeberlin,
Paul Bocuse and Louis Outhier. Vongerichten worked in
Asia from 1980 through 1985 -- coincidentally cooking
for a year at the French restaurant in the Mandarin
Oriental Hong Kong. It was during this time that Jean-Georges
developed his love for the exotic and aromatic flavors
of the East that would later translate into his own
unique style of cuisine at Vong. The Oriental-inspired
French menu draws on signature dishes from Vong's celebrated
menu in NYC, but uses indigenous ingredients found in
the Hong Kong markets.
Sautéed Foie Gras with Ginger and Mango, Chicken
and Coconut Soup with Galangal and Shiitakes, Lobster
with Thai Herbs, 27 Asian Vegetables Simmered in Ginger
with Shiitakes, Crisp Squab with Egg Noodle Pancake
& Glazed Pearl Onions, Roasted Asian Pear and Sableuse
Cake & Licorice Ice Cream are just some of the dishes
you might find on the menu.
Designed by Hong Kong's Alison Henry Design, Vong is
located on the 25th floor of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel,
offering a 270-degree view of Victoria Harbour and Statue
Square in Central. The room, which seats 110, has contemporary
lines in hues of cream, black and gold. Noteworthy design
features include a handcarved Carrara marble sculpture
patterned with a central floral motif and interweaving
branches, a circular bar with a Turkish onyx counter
top and 24-carat gold leaf light fixtures. The overall
feel of the restaurant is warm and inviting, sophisticated
and elegant, without being formal.
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