Golden Leaf Court - Hilton Chef Season Menu

I've lost count of how many years it's been since I last visited Golden Leaf Court, the Chinese restaurant at the Conrad Hotel. I revisited it after many years to try the limited-time menu from Hilton Chef Season. One of the most appealing aspects of this menu is the accompanying cold-brewed sparkling tea. It's refreshing, layered, and completely elegant. Even someone like me, who doesn't drink, has a nice, elegant drink to complement the dishes. I love it! The four small appetizers—the shredded chicken with jellyfish fingers was refreshing, the Jinling suckling pig pieces were crispy and fragrant, and the shrimp balls with pineapple, hawthorn, and Sichuan sauce—were crispy and had a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. The Yongzhen fresh abalone was sliced ​​for easier eating—five-star hotels always think that's thoughtful. Many star-rated hotels offer crab claws, and this set menu is no exception, featuring steamed crab claws in ginger rice wine. The claws were full of flavor, and the egg whites were surprisingly tender. The ginger rice added the perfect finishing touch. The set menu certainly includes plenty of soup. The crab and winter mushroom soup, with its golden broth, is incredibly rich and packed with seafood. It's a delightful feast. The next dish, the stir-fried grouper with white lily, had a solid texture, and the addition of fresh lily bulbs was even more appealing. Sometimes, fine dining doesn't need to be overly fancy. It's often said that no feast is complete without chicken. Even at top-tier hotels, chicken doesn't have to be served whole; each individual piece can be prepared with exquisite care. The rich broth makes the meat naturally tender and smooth, and the chef has already removed the bones. Each bite is truly delightful. The fried rice is truly Golden Leaf Fried Rice, and it's definitely a must-try. The rice is perfectly cooked, firm, and distinctly grained, and it's filling and delicious. The dessert, the mango pudding, was perfectly frozen, with just the right balance of sweetness and sourness. For me, the uninitiated, I experienced the crispy and refreshing mango flesh for the first time—it was truly special. Enjoying a wonderful dinner in an elegant and tranquil atmosphere is bliss. Restaurant Information: Golden Leaf Court Lobby Floor, Conrad Hong Kong, 88 Queensway, Pacific Place, Admiralty #hkfoodies