LA TERRACE BY LOUISE INTRODUCES REFRESHED ALL-DAY MENU, NEW SET LUNCH, AND MIDWEEK LIVE MUSIC

A new chapter downstairs at Louise, with an expanded kitchen, updated menus, and a more social rhythm through the week

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[30^th April 2026– Hong Kong] La Terrace by Louise, the more relaxed ground-floor counterpart to one MICHELIN-starred Louise at PMQ, unveils a refreshed all-day dining menu alongside a new weekday set lunch offering, marking the next evolution of the space. With the addition of a brand-new ground floor kitchen – bringing the total to two kitchens across two floors – La Terrace sharpens its identity as a standalone destination for casual French dining, while staying closely tied to the culinary direction of Executive Chef Loïc Portalier and Head Pastry Chef Eve Minialai.

The update also introduces a new weekly rhythm, including Soulful Live Acoustic Wednesdays, with live music from 6:45pm to 10pm, designed to bring a more laid-back, after-hours energy to the terrace.

A REFINED ALL-DAY MENU, DESIGNED FOR SHARING

The refreshed à la carte menu expands on La Terrace’s bistro-style foundation, balancing French classics with lighter, produce-driven plates and a few more indulgent signatures.

All new snacks and starters set the tone with dishes such as Smoked Cured Sardine with grilled sourdough and romesco (HK$58 per piece) built on Basque-style cured sardines layered over toasted sourdough, with a deeply flavoured romesco-style base of confit tomato, nuts, and smoked paprika. The crowd-favourite Croque Monsieur (HK$178) with St Nectaire cheese and black truffle is pressed in a waffle iron for a crisp exterior with a molten centre of truffle mornay and cooked ham.

Lighter plates include Hamachi (HK$188) with green meat radish and yuzu kosho, where thinly sliced Kagoshima yellowtail is dressed in a citrus-forward ponzu and yuzu kosho dressing, balanced with the crunch of fresh radish, and Confit Datterino Tomato (HK$188) with sunflower seed and mint oil, bringing a softer, more Mediterranean direction to the menu.

Among the mains, the Clams (HK$388) with nduja, seaweed and lemon beurre blanc stand out –steamed à la marinière and finished with a rich, slightly tangy butter sauce layered with seaweed and a gentle heat from nduja.

At the centre of the menu is a classic Maman Claudine “Choux Farci” (HK$668, serves two) – a more personal, homestyle expression within the otherwise bistro-led menu. A tribute to Chef Julien Royer’s mother, the dish features cabbage leaves wrapped around a layered filling of pork, foie gras, and dried plums, then braised in pork jus until deeply tender.

Desserts follow a classic French direction with a lighter touch. The Amalfi Lemon Givré (HK$78) combines lemon and basil sorbet, citrus crèmeux and meringue inside a frozen lemon shell, while the Caramelised Apple “Tarte Tatin” (HK$98) reworks the traditional upside-down tart with layers of caramelised apple, vanilla ice cream and lime crème fraiche

The full La Terrace by Louise all-day menu can be viewed here.

A NEW WEEKDAY SET LUNCH

Launching alongside the à la carte update is a new Thursday and Friday set lunch menu, priced at HK$428 + 10% per guest.

The menu is structured for flexibility, beginning with snacks such as the house Sago & Mimolette “Arancini”, followed by a choice of starters including Escargots with garlic parsley butter, Confit Bell Pepper with Burrata “cream”, olive oil and basil, or Foie Gras Ravioli (+ HK$88) with beef consommé and kampot pepper oil.

Mains highlight La Terrace signatures, from the ½ Roasted Yellow Chicken with Niigata rice to Australian Black Angus Ribeye (+ HK$108) with kampot pepper sauce, alongside the same Clams with nduja and beurre blanc featured on the à la carte menu. Desserts by Chef Eve Minialai keep things classic, with options like Crêpes Suzette with kalamansi sorbet and Paris Brest (+ HK$48) with hazelnut praline.

Designed as a more accessible weekday format, the set lunch reflects the same cooking style as the main menu, while offering a quicker, more structured experience. The addition of a new ground-floor kitchen marks a significant shift in how La Terrace by Louise operates. With dedicated kitchens on both levels of the house, the team is able to execute a broader menu downstairs while maintaining the MICHELIN-starred experience upstairs at Louise.

SOULFUL LIVE ACOUSTIC WEDNESDAYS

Further shaping the identity of the space is the introduction of Soulful Live Acoustic Wednesdays. Running weekly from 6:45pm to 10pm, the programme brings live acoustic performances to the terrace, reinforcing its role as a more relaxed, social setting within PMQ, suited for both casual dinners and after-work drinks.

For reservations and bookings for La Terrace by Louise, please visit website at HERE.

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ABOUT LOUISE AND LA TERRACE BY LOUISE

Set in a two-storied heritage-listed house within the gardens of Hong Kong’s PMQ, one MICHELIN-starred Louise, now led by new Executive Chef Loïc 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 and 2020 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 refined 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 Loïc Portalier.

RESTAURANT AWARDS AND ACCOLADES – LOUISE

Prestige Hong Kong Luxe Living Awards 2025 – Top Restaurants of Hong Kong

Harpers Bazaar Hong Kong – Bazaar Elite Taste 2026 – Best Brunch – Louise

Travel & Leisure Asia 2025– Top Restaurants of Hong Kong

Prestige Hong Kong – 40 Under 40 Award – Chef Loic Portalier

Tatler Best 2025 – Tatler Best Recommended Restaurant

A Foodie World – Best French Restaurant – Louise

SCMP Top 100 Tables 2025 + 2026 – Louise

Harpers Bazaar – Bazaar Elite Taste 2025 – Young Rising Star – Chef Loic Portalier

Harpers Bazaar – Bazaar Elite Taste 2025 – Top 30 Restaurants of Hong Kong – Louise

MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong Macau 2024 + 2025 +2026 – One MICHELIN Star

50 Best Discovery – Louise

RESTAURANT INFORMATION – LOUISE + LA TERRACE BY LOUISE

Address: PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central, Hong Kong

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Whatsapp – +852 5722 3269

Email –info@louise.hk

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