SEP Hong Kong

Hugely overrated and hyped like all HK fine dinings or fusion. The food was passable if you like gimmicks. The pho for me who has had many authentic ones is inedible. Nothing really stood out - but here are the pics anyway. The shrimp thing SA’s forgettable, chicken was way too salty , the beef was bland. Nice atmosphere like all fine dining. Wine was very average selection for that price.

One of the more impressive fine dining experiences I've had in recent years - flavour, flair / creativity, presentation, ambiance and service all score top marks for me. At SEP, the Petit Vietnam tasting menu takes you on a fun gastronomical journey through all of the Vietnamese classics, from Banh Mi to Pho Bo and everything in between - a true delight for your senses and an instant call back to the times and memories experiencing these dishes in Vietnam. It was also interesting to know the Chef himself (Chef Dobee) did the drawings himself on the menu. There are comments saying the menu is overpriced, which I suspect is due to the fact you are paying high prices for what would be considered traditional street food. However, you have to bear in mind you are being served the most elevated versions of these dishes, using fine dine cooking techniques, quality ingredients and impeccable presentation. It's also amazing to realize in this menu, you are sampling everything from sea to land (squid, shrimp, fish, pork, chicken, beef), so you are actually getting immense value in a way. All dishes were enjoyable from beginning to the end, portion control was just right. The standouts for me were the 3 yellow chicken, skin was crispy as a wafer while the meat was tender without being oily, packed full with the chicken flavour. The Banh Kem ice cream at the end was also very indulgent and moreish! If I had to nitpick, I think some of the extra condiments provided seemed redundant as the food was already quite flavorful. The wine / drinks list was ok but could be better. Well done to Chef Dobee and team for this delightful experience, I enjoyed it very much. You can see and feel the thought put in, and encore worthy.

2 stars - Style over Substance A beautifully presented but ultimately underwhelming tasting menu that fails to justify its steep price. We were excited for a modern Vietnamese experience, but for ~HK$1,500 per person (remember the 10% service charge) we expected culinary fireworks, not just sparks. The snacks, like the banh trang, were promising, full of flavour and innovative. But the excitement faded quickly. The pho proved that no matter how you dress it up, it's still just pho. The miniature banh mi was certainly cute, but its size was a not-so-subtle reminder of the scant value for money. Why get one-eighth of a sandwich if it doesn't taste eight times better? The biggest letdown was dessert. A simple mandarin jelly and a s'more with pandan ice cream that is was icy!! The desserts lacked the technical skills and creativity, it felt like it was an after thought. The sleek, steakhouse-like ambiance also felt disconnected from the Vietnamese theme on the plate. Combined with efficient but utterly charmless service, the entire experience felt more like a transaction than a memorable meal. Unfortunately, I can't recommend it.

A rare Vietnamese fine dining in HK. Had the light menu but adding a drink will set you $1700+ per person. Good food sampling, what you expect of Vietnamese food but more polished. Only a real surprise in 1-2 dishes (the chicken and dessert).

Really interesting restaurant. It has a great atmosphere, tentative service, and is very detailed oriented in general. Their set menu has a very unique combination of Vietnamese dishes using premium ingredients. The shrimp was the best dish. The dessert (Pandan icecream wrapped with roasted marshmellows & blood orange jello) was really interesting, flavourful, and refreshing. Although all the dishes were really delicious, for what it is, it is slightly overpriced, but worth a try.

The manager was being aggressive simply bc I canceled a reservation for one person, which is already unprofessional. What made it worse was the passive aggressive attitude — I was spoken to in a condescending, dismissive way, as if I were a small child who didn’t deserve basic respect. That alone tells you everything about how they treat customers. As for the food: completely mid. Nothing memorable, nothing worth the price, and certainly nothing that justifies calling this “fine dining.” It felt pretentious without the quality to back it up. Overall, bad service, rude management, and mediocre food. Do yourself a favor and do not come. There are far better options in Hong Kong that actually respect their guests.

Extremely overpriced for what they’re serving… service was ok, nothing to complain about. Ambience is pretty nice but the food did not live up to the hype and the pricing doesn’t make sense. I really wanted to try this place once because I love Vietnamese food but I think you’re better off having a nice meal at a real Vietnamese restaurant for 1/4 of the price. Wouldn’t recommend.

Cold hearted manager- Even Grok or ChatGPT have more empathy! We booked sep for dinner, and one of my friend was not feeling well, so the day before, we wanted to reschedule. While we understand the cancellation and rescheduling policy - most restaurants would have sympathy and allow you to reschedule if your friend is sick. Not SEP! This restaurant manager insisted on charging us HK$600. They kept on insisting it is ''policy'' - I was like my friend is really sick, have some sympathy. None was given, which was extremely dissapointing. Even a chatbot A.I. have more flexibility than them. How can you run restaurants this way? ------------------------------------------------------Okay, poor service aside. I came here for team lunch 3-4 months ago. Food is average relative to the price. What's good? The restaurant decoration is new. Prob only good thing about this restaurant.