A dessert queen has recently landed in Hong Kong with the arrival of the new Cobo House, a peaceful oasis tucked away near the Hong Kong University MTR station. Singaporean Janice Wong rose to fame in 2013 and 2014 when she was named Asia’s Best Pastry Chef and is known for her innovative take on desserts which she’s been showcasing at 2am: dessertbar in Singapore for many years. Now it’s time for Hong Kongers to relish in her sweet touch and discover her savory side as well…
The bright, elegant interiors with dark wood panels and high ceilings let in plenty of greenery from the giant windows and set a most relaxing vibe. Stop in for a sweet snack on a quiet afternoon or for a business lunch during the week to sample her conceptual creations which have often been described as “edible art”.
The signature desserts will thrill you and are reason enough to come here, though the savory dishes surprised us too. Cobo House is the first time the chef has developed a full savory menu and she brings the same artistic touch to the appetizers and main dishes as she does to the sweet courses. Visually pleasing, the dishes are all pretty light and with such an imaginative presentation you’ll certainly want to snatch pictures like we did and spend a few seconds admiring the art on the plate before digging in. It makes for a delightfully fun and beautiful meal with a very strong ending, perfect for that special date or sealing one of your deals…?
Homemade bread
Crab: caviar, tomato gelée, Belgium tomato and crest salad
Mushroom: King Trumpet mushrooms, egg tofu, herb butter
Pork: slow cooked pork belly, charred spiced pineapple, potatoes
Beef: flat iron, watercress salad, hollandaise
Perch: parsnip purée, slow-cooked egg, mornay sauce, parsley oil, fried capers
Somen: grilled vegetables, “ibo no ito” Somen, basil
Tiramisu: Kahlua jelly, mascarpone, espresso ice-cream
Cheesecake: milk soup, passion fruit blanket, malt ice-cream
Chilli chocolate: bread ice-cream, coffee soil, peanut butter and honey
Cobo House
G/F-1/F
8-12 South Lane
Shek Tong Tsui
Hong Kong
T: +852 2656 3088
