Friday, June 18, 2021

Island Gourmet (Hong Kong, CHINA) ★★★☆☆

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.

Island Shangrila Hotel Island Gourmet Cake Shop HK

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.

Island Shangrila Hotel Island Gourmet Cake Shop HK

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. 

Island Shangrila Hotel Island Gourmet Cake Shop HK - Doughnut with raspberry jam

This was really spongy with the centre full of raspberry jam. Definitely won't mind having it again.


Frou FrouIsland Gourmet’s signature creation coated with a glossy mirror glaze. 

Island Shangrila Hotel Island Gourmet Cake Shop HK - Frou Frou

It is made up of rich chocolate mousse using 70% Valrhona dark chocolate, with almond dacquoise and crunchy almond praline.  

Island Shangrila Hotel Island Gourmet Cake Shop HK - Frou Frou

The silky smooth chocolate mousse was really delicate, combining well with the lovely crunch provided by the almond dacquoise and almond praline.  

Island Shangrila Hotel Island Gourmet Cake Shop HK - Frou Frou

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.

Island Shangrila Hotel Island Gourmet Cake Shop HK - Mango Coconut






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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