Dave L.
Yelp
Kong is a fantastically fashionable bar at the top of the LVMH building. Its name, manga-inspired prints, and menu - a haute French / southeast Asian fusion - show its Asian influences. Slink around the lounge bar, or hit up the airy upstairs dining room to take in a view of the Seine. Lit partitions, a florescent stairwell, and table-lighting combine to form a visually active space. Plasma screens grace the restaurant's perimeter, flashing images of geishas and Kong's logo. Upbeat lounge music completes the picture.
Presentation-wise, plating was excellent. Flavor-wise, our plates were more hit than miss. The agneau roti was a good try: sweet potatoes and tender pork (prepared medium) sat on a bed of violently strong spinach, artichokes, and red curry. Alas, there wasn't enough curry or spinach to rescue the plain meat. On a more positive note, the carpaccio de bar sauvage et daraude, sushi de pomme verte was tasty, the fish had a faint saltiness, a citrus accent of sorts. The beef tartare was delicious, with a soft texture, the raw taste kept to a minimum. A quail egg topped this dish's whimsical presentation.
For dessert, the signature Pierre Hermé deux mille feuille (11 E) was decadent and not cloyingly sweet. The contrast between the chocolate and hazelnut mousse was incredible.
Our server spoke English to us when he caught on that we weren't native French speakers. He paid so much attention to us that we gladly left an extra tip.
Book in advance, especially for dinner.