Where a Hong Kong-based Frenchwoman goes for dim sum, vegetarian food, French fine dining

French artist Elsa Jeandedieu reveals where she goes for ‘exceptional’ dim sum in Hong Kong, and a ‘more elevated’ dining experience

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Treehouse has a health-conscious menu that “aligns perfectly with my food preferences”, says French artist Elsa Jeandedieu. Photo: Tory Ho

Published: 12:45pm, 7 Aug 2024

Hong Kong-based Elsa Jeandedieu is a French muralist and visual artist whose works can be seen across the city. She spoke to Andrew Sun.

I would consider myself a thoughtful and sometimes picky food person. I am quite health-conscious and selective about what I eat, preferring quality over quantity. My diet leans more towards vegetarian and organic foods.

A favourite place of mine is Treehouse (Shop 1, G/F, The Steps, H Code, 45 Pottinger Street, Central. Tel: 3791 2277) for its delicious, health-conscious menu that aligns perfectly with my food preferences.

As for a more unique dining experience, I love visiting Man Mo Dim Sum & Wine (G/F, Hollywood Centre, 233 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan). It offers an interesting fusion of Chinese and French culinary traditions. I am particularly fond of their truffle Brie (a French soft cow-milk cheese) dumplings and the sea bass dumpling.

Hong Kong-based Elsa Jeandedieu has artwork all around the city. Photo: Elsa Jeandedieu

Maxim’s Palace (2/F, City Hall, 5-7 Edinburgh Place, Central. Tel: 2521 1303) is also my go-to spot for some classic Cantonese dim sum. The flavours are delightful and they are served in just the right portions for sharing with family and friends.

For lunch, I would take visitors to Din Tai Fung (various locations including 68 Yee Wo Street, Causeway Bay. Tel: 3160 8998), a Taiwanese restaurant with exceptional dim sum. The spacious, efficient layout of the restaurant makes it easy to secure a table even during the busy lunch rush.