Back in September last year, Island Shangrila announced the appointment of Chef Julien Gourmelon as the hotel’s Executive Pastry Chef. Chef Gourmelon held a similar position at Kerry Hotel (also under the Shangrila group umbrellla) for three and a half years and prior to that, at Cafe Deco for about a year so he's no stranger to the city's dessert scene.
I have to admit, I was never a fan of Island Gourmet (the place was way too cramped for the enjoyment of sweets) nor their traditional desserts but with a new sheriff in town, I thought it was time for a return trip, my first since 2015.
Doughnut with raspberry jam - Not everyone would agree with this but it's always hard to find a tasty doughnut in the city's retail network. Some online stores offer really good ones but you're required to order half a dozen or more.
This was really spongy with the centre full of raspberry jam. Definitely won't mind having it again.
Frou Frou - Island Gourmet’s signature creation coated with a glossy mirror glaze.
It is made up of rich chocolate mousse using 70% Valrhona dark chocolate, with almond dacquoise and crunchy almond praline.
The silky smooth chocolate mousse was really delicate, combining well with the lovely crunch provided by the almond dacquoise and almond praline.
Mango Coconut - A delightful treat with a combination of coconut and mango. The aromatic mango jelly and coconut mousse were matched with a layer of exotic curd on top of the fragrant coconut dacquoise. Not bad but Frou Frou was easily the winner here by a country mile.
Food Rating: 6/10
Price: $$$$
Address: 5/F, Island Shangri-La Hong Kong, Admiralty, Hong Kong
Closest Metro Station: Admiralty
Tel: +852 2820-8550
Opening Hours: 9:00am - 7:30pm daily
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