aera
Hong Kong
一目でわかる
レビュー
An Exceptional Evening at Aera. Perched on the 30th floor of Connaught Marina, Aera offers an unforgettable Neo-Nordic culinary journey. Chef Chevalier Yau and Pastry Chef Sheen Foh showcase flawless technical mastery, brilliantly elevating local Cantonese ingredients. Every dish, from the texture-perfect Kornynsgröt to the vibrant Salaatti dessert, is a triumph of balanced flavours and seamless execution. It was a thoroughly sophisticated and memorable dining experience.
We had a wonderful evening celebrating CNY and birthday. Food is creative fusion of Nordic and Asian flavor and service was nice and cozy.
I keep coming back to this place just for the three yellow chicken drumsticks. I’ve loved them since my first visit and never get bored of them — I still crave them from time to time. The new clam soup is really good too, with lots of clams matched with liang pi - a rich, comforting clam flavor. I also tried the new lobster dish and liked it a lot — great variety of textures and very enjoyable. One of my favorite spots, always happy to come back.
My boyfriend booked this restaurant to celebrate my birthday, and it turned out to be such a lovely experience. The view overlooking Victoria Harbour was stunning — it really set the mood for a special evening. The menu featured eight courses paired with four glasses of wine, so definitely come hungry! Every dish was beautifully crafted, full of creativity, and absolutely delicious. And let’s not forget the dessert — it was a perfect sweet ending to the meal, just as impressive as the rest of the courses. Each dish was introduced by the chefs themselves, which made the experience feel very personal. Since it’s an open kitchen, we could see how much care and attention went into every plate — it really added to the atmosphere. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, always making sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. It’s the kind of place that’s perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or any special occasion. I left feeling full, happy, and very well taken care of.
Dining at Area was an intriguing experience, characterised by moments of excellence and inconsistency. The restaurant’s ambition is evident, and certain dishes — notably the chicken leg and the pigeon — were exceptional. Both were tender, full of flavour, and expertly prepared, highlighting the kitchen’s strong potential. However, several other courses relied too much on sour or vinegary notes, disrupting the balance of flavours. The bread was also unremarkable — somewhat doughy and lacking in texture. The dinner menu includes a mandatory wine pairing, which should ideally enhance the meal, but the wines felt too young and did not complement the dishes well. The sommelier, to her credit, was very friendly and knowledgeable, which helped offset the shortcomings of the pairing. The service was generally polite, though sometimes awkward, possibly due to the relative inexperience of some staff members. The view from the bar counter is appealing, but the overall ambience feels mismatched — more akin to a casual coffee bar than a fine dining establishment. Overall, Area shows promise and creativity, with flashes of real skill in the cooking. However, the restaurant still requires refinement — particularly in balancing flavours, curating the wine programme, and creating an atmosphere that aligns with its culinary ambitions.
