Scribbled ideas, late-night R&D sessions… this is where progressive gastronomy takes shape.
Seasonal ingredients are studied, heritage techniques are reimagined, and bold new flavour stories are born, every note reflects Chef Uwe’s relentless pursuit of perfection.
This is more than a menu. It’s the result of curiosity, craftsmanship, and countless hours spent pushing the boundaries of French fine dining — while honouring the soul of Restaurant Petrus.
Want to experience the dishes that started from these very notes? Our spring menu is now available!
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MEMORIES: FROM DOHA’S SPRING TO THE PEAK OF HONG KONG. 🌸 ✈️ 🇭🇰
While my last post shared the beautiful "Echoes of Spring" we are currently crafting at our home @idambyalainducasse in Doha, an Alchemist’s mind is always traveling.
Let’s return to the 56th floor of the @islandshangrila to look closely at the plates that defined our Michelin collaboration. Swipe to see the architecture of the menu we built with Chef @uweo at @restaurant_petrus . 🥢
When you bring the extractions of @idambyalainducasse to a city as ingredient-driven as Hong Kong, everything must be razor-sharp. There is no hiding behind heavy sauces.
Take the lightly marinated Carabineros shrimp paired with elderflower. It was our way of translating fresh, seasonal vitality through a classical French lens. Or the Wild Turbot—a profound technical challenge of balancing the delicate proteins of the sea with the heavy, earthy fats of our walnut and pine vinaigrette.
Every drop of jus, every extraction, and every precise cut of the Olive Wagyu was designed to provoke a question and challenge the palate of the incredibly curious Hong Kong diner.
📖 To read the full breakdown of this menu and the philosophy behind these techniques, the link to my Journal is in my bio. or /journal/
📍 @islandshangrila , Hong Kong
👨🍳 @uweo x Chef Fabrice Rosso @fabricerosso
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A DIALOGUE ABOVE THE CLOUDS. ☁️ 🇶🇦 🤝 🇭🇰
When Doha meets the peak of Hong Kong.
In March 2026, I took the culinary narrative of @idambyalainducasse from our home at the Museum of Islamic Art @miaqatar all the way to the 56th floor of the @islandshangrila .
Collaborating with Executive Chef Uwe Opocensky @uweo at Petrus restaurant @restaurant_petrus was a masterclass in mutual respect. As Tatler Asia @tatlerasia elegantly noted, my goal for this journey was to transport the very essence of Alain Ducasse’s Doha flagship directly into Hong Kong’s fine dining scene.
My team and I achieved this by marrying classical French precision with our deep-rooted philosophy of preservation and seasonality. Together in the Petrus kitchen, we wove exotic spices, terroir-forward nuances, and immersive sensory layers into the menu—creating a bridge between the luxury of Hong Kong and the experimental spirit of the desert.
From serving our lightly marinated Carabineros shrimp to the legendary Olive Wagyu beef, I loved sharing the "why" behind our extractions and 2-year aged camel fat. What struck me the most during those three days was the incredible curiosity of the Hong Kong diner.
To Chef Uwe and the Petrus team: thank you for welcoming me into your kitchen.
📖 You can read my full reflection and view the photo material from this journey in my Journal. Click the link in my bio or visit:
🔗 /journal/ or Link in Bio
📍 Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong , Hong Kong
👨🍳 Uwe Opocensky & Team x Fabrice Rosso x Théo Gilbert
🍽️ @restaurant_petrus x IDAM by Alain Ducasse
@restaurant_petrus@uweo@islandshangrila@idambyalainducasse@theo.gilbert_@miaqatar@tatlerasia@tatlerhongkong@michelinguide@laliste1000@lesgrandestablesdumonde@gaultetmillaufr@theworlds50best@foodandsens@lecoeurdeschefs@chefs_unity@all4chefs@foodzz7@chefs.vic
#ChefFabriceRosso #uweopocensky #RestaurantPetrus #IDAMbyAlainDucasse #Shangrila
Every morning, before the dining room awakens, our chefs craft our butter from scratch.
Cream is churned, then lovingly kneaded by hand until it reaches that perfect, cloud-like texture.
The result? A silky companion to your bread basket — whether you choose the classic salted or our beloved seaweed version that whispers of the sea.
It’s one of the smallest details at Restaurant Petrus… and often the most remembered.
Swipe to watch the magic unfold.
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Restaurant Petrus has DONE IT AGAIN — retaining that prestigious One Michelin Star in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau!
Panoramic Victoria Harbour magic meets jaw-dropping modern French mastery… the team just keeps raising the bar! Massive congratulations to every chef, server, and dreamer behind this iconic spot — tonight we celebrate excellence at its finest! Who’s ready for the next unforgettable evening?
#IslandShangriLa #港島香格里拉 #restaurantpetrus #dineatpetrus #MichelinGuide @shangrilahotels@michelinguide
