Chez Patrick Deli

I have been to Chez Patrick in Star Street before with T and A before a 007 movie and we all agreed that the food was decent and of high standards. The atmosphere was also welcoming and prices reasonable. I would not say it's an all time favorite but it is definitely a solid choice for quality casual french cuisine. C was visiting me from Bombay and I decided to take her to Stanley. I haven't been to Stanley in AGES and it was crazy to see how different it looks! I still remember going to the Mcdonalds there as a high schooler and just laying down by the rocks during my free periods... really insane to think that that was over 5 years ago.

Stanley Plaza has been revamped and has a much more decent selection of cafes and restaurants now. Chez Patrick was one of them and we decided to have lunch here. The open front restaurant was perfect for the sunny day and the decor was very cute and comfortable. The french manager was friendly and professional and service was swift and attentive.

The bread was not warm but was very yummy. The crust was crunchy and the inside was very soft and chewy. The butter was also well salted and creamy.

Quiche of the Day - Spinach and Potato Quiche
The other classic quiche that was available was quiche with bacon and cream which sounded quite good too but since C didn't eat meat we opted for the quiche of the day. This quiche was also very delicious and probably much lighter than the previous choice. The amount of spinach was quite impressive but the quiche still maintained a lovely level of eggyness and richness. The potato slices were not too heavy either and the crust was flaky and buttery. The salad on the side was also fresh and well dressed in a tangy and sweet balsamic dressing. 

Potato Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Emmental Cheese
This was a special lunch main of the day and it was absolutely luscious. The gnocchi was as fluffy and light as pillows and the mushroom sauce was flavorsome and earthy. We were suspecting that perhaps some sweet potato was used to make the gnocchi as there was a lovely sweetness to the dish that we could not quite put our finger on. The entire pot of goodness was kept steaming hot and each fluffy morsel covered with the mushroom and cheese sauce. This was seriously a dream in a pot. The sweetness was a bit surprising at first but was actually the highlight of the dish which made it shine. 

Steak Tartare with Fries and Side Salad
Mmmm one of my favorite things. I thought it was cute how I got to mix it all up myself much to the dismay of C (she used to be a vegan and now eating seafood and sometimes sausages haha). The fries were done very well and the salad was also a nice refreshing side. I felt that the tartare lacked a kick of flavor but the meat was fresh and of good quality. The presentation was also very appetizing (at least to me and those who love raw meat). Overall this was a decent tartare but maybe a bit more condiments would have made it even better.

YUMMMAYYY

Lunch was delicious and very enjoyable. The Stanley location is much more roomier as compared to the one in Wanchai but I am pleased to know that both restaurants are able to maintain the same high level of quality in food and service. Be sure to check out Chez Patrick!

Chez Patrick Deli

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Stanley Plaza

Stanley

Hong Kong