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Day off and came here specifically to eat here as I heard it was open. I was excited! It's fancy French cake! I remember taking a cake back to my hotel in Paris as I lived down the street from their shop.Dalloyau has a long history in France. They were the official patisserie of Louis XIV and the royal court of Versailles. Which is perhaps my most favorite part of French history. They even invented the opera cake. Yeah, I was excited!Located in Ocean Center, the Patio area where Spasso used to b
Dalloyau has a long history in France. They were the official patisserie of Louis XIV and the royal court of Versailles. Which is perhaps my most favorite part of French history. They even invented the opera cake. Yeah, I was excited!
Located in Ocean Center, the Patio area where Spasso used to be. When I arrived, I was greeted with a bonjour and a bow. I noticed there was a dining area and asked if I could order a cake and dine there. The lady said no, I had to order either their high tea set for two or a macaron and cake set for one. As I was by myself, I ordered the macaron and cake set. For $168, you get two macarons, one cake and coffee or tea.
The cake shop is outside the cafe area. The cafe is very simple, a long sofa, few tables and a bar area where the barista is.
I ordered an opera cake as that was what made them famous in France. When I was in Paris, I didn't order their opera cake but their tarte citron as I don't like chocolate and love LOVE tarte citron. So, I decided to try the opera here in Hong Kong. I asked for a macaron to complement the cake and the hostess suggested a tart flavor like citron. I chose that and orange blossom as I love how the French use flower essence in their pastries.
The opera cake was amazing. This from someone who doesn't like chocolate. The top layer was a thick slice of dark chocolate. It was layered with a rich, moist coffee soaked sponge cake and a rich smooth coffee cream. This is how an opera cake should taste like! Yes, the size wasn't huge, but it was perfect.
The macarons were tiny. Even smaller than Laduree. But the flavors were intense. The cookie was crisp, yet soft. It was dry to the touch. The ganache filling smooth. It wasn't overly sweet. They were divine.
I ordered a cafe latte and it came in a small coffee cup. This was fantastic French roasted coffee. It was smooth, rich and strong. With just the right amount of foam. Good strong coffee makes me sleepy and this did just that. It felt like I was taken back to Paris.
I noticed there were some French people there to over see operations. One of them spoke to a French couple seated next to me in French to ask how they liked it. Hopefully standards will remain high when the French leave.
Leaving, I was greeted again from the hostess with a thank you (what? no merci?) and they bowed as I left.
I will be back.
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