Restaurant au Jardin

Incredible from start to finish. First, I loved the focus on sustainability, and that nothing goes to waste from the ingredients (surprise at the end that I'm not going to spoil!). Second, a big focus on sense of place, with a huge amount of the ingredients coming from within 20km of the restaurant. My pictures speak for themselves around the quality of plating, attention to detail and mesh of different flavors.

Finally tried this 1-Michelin restaurant in Penang, overall pretty decent. There are no big ‘misses’ but neither a lot of particularly exceptional dishes save for the signature cognac & hay dry duck which delivered the wow factor for the night - the crispiest duck skin ever with perfectly done meat. Service deserves a shoutout, delivering a very personalized and attentive experience throughout the night. Love the use of local suppliers up to the collab with @buttersagepottery They also pay attention to sustainability and we were pleasantly surprised with the take home sausage bun at the end, made from discarded food (that Shan’t go to waste!)

Great experience at au Jardin. Was served by Kevin and team. Service was impeccable. Innovative menu and great plating. Food was excellent and great use of local ingredients to create such great tasting food. Will recommend to all!

A charming dining establishment that offers a unique culinary experience, blending French and local influences into its menu. And it is one of the two Michelin-starred one-star restaurants in Penang. And it is located in the culturally rich Hin Bus Depot.

During my recent visit to Penang, I dined at Au Jardin, one of the two Michelin-starred restaurants in the area. Located in the Hin Bus Depot, the restaurant features a modern designed space filled with lush greenery. Chef Kim Hock Su offers a five-course degustation menu, requiring pre-ordering for main dishes. We chose the Cognac & Hay Aged Duck with fermented guava and Szechuan pepper. We were served an amazing amuse bouche trio. Then our first dish was a pea custard petit pois, pea crisp, green curry gazpacho. The second course was a cured wild-caught prawn with braised beets and fish roe emulsion. My friends upgraded to a Grand Caviar Au Jardin, which included sturgeon caviar, picked lobster, and scallop. I found the prawn dish better. For the third dish, we were served mud crab accompanied by hot broth chicken and chicken tsukune, which resembled a chicken lollipop skewer. The fourth course consisted of either beef tartare or pork loin. I opted for the pork loin served with potatoes, anchovy emulsion, shallots, and Pringles beignet. We were then treated to a lime and jasmine sorbet as a palate cleanser; however, I found the combination less enjoyable. The fifth dish, the highlight of the meal was the main course, our pre-ordered: Hay Aged Duck. We also had an additional course at a supplementary charge—the red coral grouper served with short-grained rice and Oba leaves in bone broth—which turned out to be my favorite dish of the evening. Dessert was satisfying, and as a lovely surprise, we were gifted with a Hock’s Dog, made specially by the chef. Our gift included an off-cut, lacto-fermented vegetable brioche and homemade mustard and pickles to enjoy the next day—a nice touch! Overall, dining at Au Jardin was a memorable experience. While it is on the pricier side and some upgrades may not be necessary, the quality of food and unique atmosphere make it well worth a visit during your time in Penang.

We were here last week. Excellent atmosphere. Attentive service. And well taken care by Jacob and manager Huang P’ng. Food was mind blowing, well deserved Michelin star. Only feedback was the special menu grouper fish, the sauce too strong fishy aroma. Aged duck, wagyu steak, wine pairing recommendations were excellent. Bonus desserts guessing and gifts were impressive. Will come back again and pre order their best bread loaf in the world, made with tosai ingredients, thin crust yet crispy. And in house made fermented butter. To die for.. Highly recommend!

Every bite is a feast to remember! Immersed in the flavours, ambience and impeccable “HOCKpitality” service from the teams. Savoured every bite with their degustation menu (Dec 24’) and enjoyed every sip with the non-alcoholic pairing.

A truly remarkable dining experience at Restaurant Au Jardin, well deserving of its 1-Michelin star. The attention to detail in every course was evident, from the presentation to the interplay of flavours and textures. We opted for both the alcoholic and non-alcoholic pairings, and each selection was chosen to complement the exquisite dishes. The non-alcoholic pairing was a pleasant surprise, offering inventive and refreshing alternatives that stood on their own. The atmosphere was intimate and refined, with impeccable service throughout the evening. An unforgettable culinary journey that lives up to its reputation.