Arbor

Went to Arbor and had the pleasure of experiencing why this restaurant earned its Michelin-star. As it was a birthday dinner, the restaurant kindly offered us the window seat and so we had a great view of the city. The restaurant's set dinner offered a stunning variety of innovative fusion of Nordic and Japanese flavors, so if you want fine dining experience but want to try something other than the conventional French or Italian affairs, then this is the place. We especially loved the abalone and the natto sourdough, which was served in middle of the course instead of right at the start. This was actually a really good arrangement as it means you are not bloated with bread right from the start. Everything was delicately cooked to showcase its natural flavors with the dishes artfully plated and thoughtfully composed. Definitely an experience that we would come back for more!

It was a delectable dinner at Arbor for a Sat evening to celebrate our anniversary! Arbor , helmed by Chef Eric Raty, is a two Michelin star fine dining restaurant serving exceptionally Nordic-Japanese gastronomy. We picked the 9 courses menu which was so satiating. Each dish inherits the balance of Japanese and Nordic ingredients with exotic twist. The sushi wrap stood out for me with the complexity of flavours like a symphony. For bread lover don’t miss the butter infused with japanese soy sauce and other ingredients that elevated the flavour of the butter and complete the taste of sourdough! For seafood enthusiasts the restaurant is highly recommended. The menu was concluded with tantalizing dessert and sweet treats especially the blueberry oat cake and chocolate tart which were so heart-pleasing. The service was attentive with details as well and the serving time took 2 hours which was just appropriate for fine dining.

Two Michelin stars are well deserved. Interesting ingredient combinations, but none of the dishes had umami for me, which holds it back. Service was attentive, and the atmosphere comfortable. Overall, well executed but didn’t leave a lasting impression.

Great view, pampering service, with humble yet elegant decorations. I became a fan of all their hot savories and desserts. Dishes that will bring me back are: absolute delight - natto beans butter and freshly baked sourdough, the slow-cooked chicken was one of the best I have tasted these few years and their garlic butter roasted abalone was tender and flavourful. I highly suggest paying extra for the caviar dessert, it was innovative with wonderful taste and texture. Their desserts, even I am particular with sweets and don't have a sweet tooth, were easy wins and top my favourites.

very kind and friendly service, great atmosphere. however food was served a bit late in between (around 20-25 min wait before each dish), and the main course was underwhelming compared to the appetisers. would say that for the main course, the chicken and the cod dish were more worth it than paying extra for the beef. but overall good food and innovative techniques!

Went for a weekday lunch thanks to a friend’s invite, and overall it was a lovely experience. The food was excellent—especially the appetizers and dessert, which had a nice, elegant touch. The main course was a bit underwhelming in comparison. One thing to note: there’s a dress code, but some guests at other tables didn’t quite match the vibe you’d expect from a Michelin-rated spot.

Arbor in Central is a Michelin two-star gem that’s dishing out Nordic cuisine so incredible, it could go toe-to-toe with Noma’s three-star genius! Chef Eric Räty, with his Finnish flair, blends fresh Japanese ingredients with nature-inspired Nordic creativity, tapping into the global trend of seasonal, innovative dishes. The six-course tasting menu was a flavor-packed journey—every plate was a vibe! The charcoal-grilled eel was a total knockout: smoky, melt-in-your-mouth goodness with a Nordic glaze that felt like a seaside campfire. The Japanese loquat dessert was a bright, tangy delight, its juicy sweetness paired with a delicate Nordic twist that screamed spring. The chic dining room, with its cool blue tones and warm lighting, plus super-chatty staff who shared the story behind each dish, made the night epic. Paired it with a zesty sake that tied it all together. Arbor’s a Hong Kong must for foodie adventures!

I rate the food a five out of five, but the service only a one. I had reserved a table in advance, when I arrived and spoke English, the front desk staff behaved normally. However, other guests who spoke Chinese had arrived before me and were not seated—they were left waiting outside until I showed up. When these guests inquired, the two female staff members at the front desk displayed a very poor attitude, whispering to each other and making uncomfortable expressions in front of the customers. It wasn’t until we decided to move to a private room with a minimum spending requirement and ordered more bottles of wine that their attitude did a complete 180-degree turn. Even then, the service was not particularly professional and did not meet the standards of a fine dining establishment. I don’t care whether it was discrimination or not, but as a two-Michelin-star restaurant, service is a crucial part of the evaluation. Although the food was excellent, the service significantly dragged down the overall experience. I will choose other fine dining options in the future. If u expect a good service, choose others instead.

We ate here for a special meal when my brother was visiting, and Arbor did not disappoint! The food and service were both top-notch. Between the four of us, we had fish, lamb, beef, and pigeon. I also had several vegetarian dishes that they prepared for me because I don't eat seafood (they were very accommodating). Several dishes had generous servings of caviar or truffle, and all of the dishes were cooked perfectly. My favorite was the traditional Finnish Karelian pie, which featured Japanese rice and various tasty toppings. The steak and lamb (which was not gamey at all) were close behind! Lastly, the views from the dining room are quite nice. We were here at lunch, and I imagine it's even more stunning at dinnertime.

I came to Arbor with high expectations given its two Michelin star distinction and overall had a good meal paired with excellent service. The food here is quite unique which can be characterized as French with Japanese and Nordic influences. During lunch there are two choices of set menus: tasting (688) and chef's tasting menu (888). The chef's tasting includes a few of the restaurant's signature dishes and I went for that. The menu does include a choice for the protein and with the chef's Nordic background I thought fish would be the natural choice. Food: 4.25 stars Service: 4.5 stars Value: 3.75 stars Overall: 4.25 stars Tasting Menu: Pre-meal: The meal starts off with a home baked brioche and butter. The brioche was quite unique in that there was seaweed baked in and I did really enjoy the accompanying butter choices. One was a miso butter and the other was a soy sauce butter. I preferred the miso as it really paired well with the bread. Following the bread was an amouse bouche of octopus on a rice dusted with matcha. Nice start to the meal Starter: Tuna sashimi with rice wrapped in a seaweed crepe. Creative dish that had clean flavors. Not something that blew me away taste and flavor wise but I did enjoy it. Main: Lobster & daikon with XO sauce paired with a shrimp cracker. The lobster was served table side with a butter emulsion broth. This dish was my favorite and is the one I will remember dining here. The XO and lobster paired great together and I could drink that broth all day. Main: I choose the sable fish as my other main. The skin was puffed to add additional crunch to the skin. I'm sure this takes some skill technique wise but I've found that I don't really enjoy this that much as just crisping the skin in the pan. The accompanying cauliflower and seaweed butter were nice. But since the protein itself wasn't prepared the way I like this was my least favorite part of the meal. Dessert: I love tart desserts and I love meringue. So I enjoyed the citrus meringue dessert here. Lots of different textures, temperatures and flavors. Some may enjoy a more rich and decadent dessert but this is more my style. The meal ends with petit fours, which are quite substantial. They included a madeline and a cookie sandwich which had a soy sauce cream in the middle (pretty interesting).

AMAZING meal. AMAZING venue @arborhk We special ordered the pigeon foie gras pie which was a great decision. It costs an extra $600 (I may be mistaken) but it was worth it. The pie was rich and decadent. The fat from the foie gras dripped all over the perfectly medium rare pigeon. The pastry was crispy and golden brown. It was unequivocally the star of the show but the lobster was also AMAZING. The sweetness of the corn purée paired well with the lobster and the lobster bisque foam. The madeleines were light as air but still buttery. Book your reservation here now! Taste: ***** Service: **** Ambiance: ***** ------------------------------ Arbor 80 Queen's Road Central 25/F, H Queen's, Hong Kong ------------------------------