Ta Vie

Everything about this restaurant reflects what one expects from a place holding three Michelin stars. I’ve been here six times already, and each new menu is a perfect 10 out of 10 — consistently exceptional. The atmosphere is discreet and refined — it feels private, composed, and quietly elegant, without a hint of showiness. The service is of the highest standard, polished yet never intrusive. It’s particularly noteworthy that the Chef personally greets guests and genuinely seeks their thoughts on each dish — a rare gesture that speaks to true hospitality. The ingredients are rare and distinguished, brought together in combinations that reveal remarkable taste and restraint. This is not a place for casual tourists — it is unmistakably a destination for those who value depth of flavour, sophistication, and culinary integrity. Unreservedly recommended to true gourmets.

As we speak, food and everything in Hk is seriously pricey. Well the food here is Japanese - French~~ the location is in the pottinger hotel. The atmosphere is dark color and in oriental style. My opinion, it’s a little too dark but this is just my opinion. The service is amazing as you got served by Japanese servers and head chef. Very prompted services!🩷 For food, I love their 3 types of breads and butter. The butter is very light whipped. Food I love their 3 menu, Crispy Paella with Kegani crab, "Pot-au-feu" and fresh pasta with uni. I found them to be so comfort and heart warming. 😆😆

A bit pricey , costing around 3000 per person, but I think it's so worth it. It's not like a "wow" molecular gastronomy restaurant. From every dish I can really feel that chef Sato tries to bring out the intrinsic flavors of the highest quality ingredients, a bit like the "less is more" philosophy I guess. Everything from start to finish is great. Top notch. They serve you 3 pieces of sourdough bread (each tasting slightly different) too so you'll be 1000% full Even the water they serve is from Japan ... Would appreciate even more if the restaurant incorporates local ingredients.

One of the best meals I have in my life. By far the best 3 Michelin star restaurants that I have eaten. Food is top notch, everything is beautifully executed and it’s not just throwing expensive ingredients, but the flavours are wonderful. Service is top notch as well, I will definitely come back again!

Is good to be back to one of my favorite restaurants in Hong Kong. Chef Sato never fails to impress us and to be honest their desserts are getting better and better. Their food presentation is just simple and elegant nothing gimmick. Their homemade uni pasta is still one of the best I had ever had. Service wise they are friendly, professional in explaining each dishes, Chef Sato himself will even come out to present some of the dishes in person.

Cozy atmopshere, jazzy music, nice service but do not expect several amuses bouches, mignardises nor any "wow-effect". Chef Sato sticks to his motto "pure, simple, seasonal". 3 types of bread with butter or ricotta in olive oil, very well executed french cuisine with a personal twist, and after the meal & dessert to conclude a pandan pannacotta.Chef Sato himself will come on several occassions and present dishes himself which is a great touch.

Had dinner here a few times. 1st time here was way before it gotten its stars and you can already tell the potential is high. A combination of Japanese and French with excellent execution, turned into something very unique that belongs to chef Hideaki. Attention to every details and the service was also impeccable. Love the sourdough and butter, btw. Should definitely put it on your itinerary.

Excellent place, and worthy of it's price of admission. Comes across as less pretentious as some other similarly priced places, but food and service definitely up to par. The Chef came out a couple of times to introduce himself and the food, and overall dining experience was very, very good. Wouldn't hesitate to come again.

Ta Vie 旅 means "Your Life" in French, "Journey" in Japanese, and with the ethos of both cultures in mind the Michelin 3* Restaurant from Chef Hideaki Sato focuses on premier ingredients prepared simply at the height of their season inside intimate confines. Embattled during the pandemic, and now operating with only six employees from kitchen to hostess stand, guests are seated at posh tables surrounded by polished black and tile while staff attends to every need from carefully selected Teas to housemade Butter alongside piping-hot Bread. Seasonal but not constrained by region, Chef Sato instead reaching to Japan, China and Europe for the best products available, December 23 offered only one menu beginning with premium Abalone atop tender Artichoke followed by hand-cut Pasta dressed by Seaweed Sauce and creamy Hokkaido Uni. Served several dishes by Chef Sato himself, a buttered Leek supporting abundant Caviar revealed beneath char the first, Blue Lobster followed amidst Whelks and Burdock before a grand finale of Bresse Chicken liberally showered by White Truffles. Paced appropriate to each diner, no lulls despite such a small staff, Hideaki emerged from the kitchen again to pour Champagne around his sugar-crystal "Pear" before rounding out the evening with complimentary sweet Tea, Strawberries with Pistachios and thick Chocolate Pudding kissed by Citrus.

We usually try to hit up a Michelin star restaurant when out of the country. This ended up being the spot I chose. Very intimate place. I think we were the only ones there with another table. The servers were very attentive, sweet, patient, and kind. Everything came out beautifully. The food was showcased by the plating. Unfortunately the food itself wasn't anything that stood out. For the price of this place I wanted my socks to be knocked off. It was good but not half a thousand dollar good.

1 Michelin star French - Japanese fine dining. One of my favorite fine dining restaurants. The food is excellent - the right balance of traditional and creative. Dishes are inspiring / unexpected but are executed well. Every dish from amuse bouche to desserts were fantastic. Strongly recommend. Service was very welcoming.