Chef Loic Portalier : serving heart-warming French cuisine to Asia
- 1* Restaurant Louise in Hong Kong
- French Technics, Asian flairs
- Strong Background of fine dining
More 1* chefs here. More French chefs here. Go back home.
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Most recently the Executive Chef at one MICHELIN-starred Louise and La Terrace by Louise by Julien Royer, Loic Portalier’s creative vision transcends traditional boundaries, infusing each dish with a contemporary flair while prioritizing genuine hospitality. He places a strong emphasis on tailoring the dining experience to exceed guest expectations, making every visitor feel truly welcome and valued. At Louise, he spearheads a fresh culinary concept that celebrates the sociable nature of French cuisine, presenting it in a stripped-down yet delightfully flavorful essence.
Through his culinary journey and experiences across top-tier restaurants, Loic Portalier has honed his skills, cultivated his passion for hospitality, and emerged as a dynamic chef poised to redefine culinary excellence at Louise and beyond.
Set in a two-storied heritage-listed house within the gardens of Hong Kong’s PMQ, one MICHELIN-starred Louise, led by newly appointed Executive Chef Loic Portalier, is a collaboration between Yenn Wong, Founder of JIA Group and Chef Julien Royer, honoured with the No. 1 position in the “Asia’s 50 Best” award in 2019 with his three-MICHELIN starred Singapore restaurant Odette.
Acclaimed architect André Fu has transformed the heritage building into an intimately chic colonial home for the restaurant. Welcoming guests into “her” home, Louise offers relaxed all-day dining and drinks in the newly launched La Terrace by Louise or an invitation to the upstairs dining room for a French fine-dining experience.
La Terrace by Louise – a renewed concept for the ground floor of Louise combines the best seasonal produce with the timeless allure of French cuisine, this casual and unpretentious setting offers an elevated bistro experience without compromising taste. Whether seeking an after-work libation or a gathering with friends, La Terrace by Louise provides a social space to enjoy enticing French flavors curated by Executive Chef Loic Portalier.