French Bistros in Hong Kong to Live Out Your Emily in Paris Fantasy

Emily In Paris has now become a cultural phenomenon. The Netflix hit has been making headlines for its very clichéd presentation of the food. Do the French always want their meat rare? Are coffee and croissants the national breakfast? Non, say the French. It doesn’t matter, however, as the idea of French dining enamours us. We know it’s clichéd, but we wouldn’t mind being Emily, eating her way through the best French restaurants. If you can’t go to France right now, there are numerous French bistros in Hong Kong that make for a worthy alternative. Find out our top picks below.

Don’t deny it. It is a vicarious (guilty) pleasure to watch Emily. If not for the over-the-top outfits or messy romance then maybe for the more feel-good French dining. But why should we just watch? Hong Kong is dotted with French bistros to try out those steak-frites, pot-au-feu, and soupe à l’oignon. At these Parisan-style restaurants, you can experience a more homely style of cooking, albeit with the optional extra of natural wines and impeccably sourced ingredients.

The bistros we’ve picked stand out from other French restaurants and brasseries thanks to their informal ethos and cuisine. So, whether you’re after escargot or something more original, take your pick from our definitive list of Hong Kong’s best French bistros. They will kid you into thinking you’ve stumbled into Gabriel’s restaurant in Emily in Paris.

So, bag a comfy spot on a banquette, order a kir and settle in for the menu du jour right here in Hong Kong.

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