Where a Hong Kong-based Frenchwoman goes for dim sum, vegetarian food, French fine dining

Hong Kong-based Elsa Jeandedieu is a French muralist and visual artist whose works can be seen across the city. She spoke to Andrew Sun. A favourite place of mine is Treehouse (Shop 1, G/F, The Steps, H Code, 45 Pottinger Street, Central.

Tel: 3791 2277) for its delicious, health-conscious menu that aligns perfectly with my food preferences. As for a more unique dining experience, I love visiting Man Mo Dim Sum & Wine (G/F, Hollywood Centre, 233 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan). It offers an interesting fusion of Chinese and French culinary traditions.

I am particularly fond of their truffle Brie (a French soft cow-milk cheese) dumplings and the sea bass dumpling. For a more elevated dinner experience, I would suggest the Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic (44/F, Forty-Five, Gloucester Tower, Landmark Atrium, 15 Queen’s Road Central. Tel: 3501 8580).

For a celebration splurge, I would choose L’Envol (3/F, The St. Regis Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Drive, Wan Chai. Tel: 2138 6818), a French fine-dining restaurant, for its elegant yet intimate atmosphere.

Overseas, I love exploring the remarkable food destinations of Bali in Indonesia, Australia’s Sydney and Bangkok in Thailand. In Bali, I would suggest Kubu at Mandapa (Jalan Kedewatan, Banjar Kedewatan Mandapa, a Ritz Carlton Reserve, Ubud. Tel: +62 361 4792777).

It feels utterly magical, nestled at the bottom of a verdant valley with dim lighting and exotic cocoon-shaped dining rooms. My friends and I were left in awe by the sheer beau.