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Howard's Gourmet 好酒好蔡

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Howard's Gourmet 好酒好蔡

3 Connaught Road Central22.28° N · 114.16° E
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Manifesto

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Founded by celebrity gourmand Howard Cai, offering seasonal tasting menus that emphasize ingredient-driven innovation and scientific precision, featuring signatures like crispy sea cucumber, hot and sour noodles, and avocado dessert with bird’s nest, in an opulent, chandelier-lit space with panoramic 270° views of Victoria Harbour designed by Sir David Tang.

The Hand Behind

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Chef Howard Cai 蔡昊

Executive Chef

Howard Cai 蔡昊

A renowned Guangzhou-born gourmet, whisky connoisseur, and international culinary judge, initially worked as a civil servant before studying chemical engineering in Australia and the US, then opening his first Howard’s Gourmet Workshop specializing in Chiu Chow cuisine in Guangzhou in 2005. Applying his scientific background to quantify cooking times and temperatures for optimal flavors, Cai launched the Hong Kong branch in 2015, blending Eastern and Western traditions with seasonal, premium ingredients to redefine luxury Chinese fine dining; his innovative, symphony-like menus have earned eight consecutive Black Pearl Three Diamonds and a dedicated celebrity following, while he mentors teams for consistency and creativity.

Location

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Address

5/F, CCB Tower, 3 Connaught Road Central, Central District

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Ritual

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Hours of Service

Monday to Saturday 12:00pm – 2:30pm; 6:00pm – 10:30pm

Dress Code

Smart casual

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