8.16.2007

Eat in Paris - Kong


Bar Restaurant: Kong
Address: 1, rue du Pont-Neuf, 75001, Paris
Tel: 01 40 39 09 00, Fax. 01 40 39 09 10
email, Website (online menu and wine list available)
Open everyday 10:30 am - 2 am. 3 am. the weekend. 
Sunday Brunch. Happy hour 4 pm. - 6 pm.
Rate: 30-60 euro (not included beverage)
Type: Japanese style French food.
Seat: 180
Owner: Laurent Taïeb
Directeur: Gérald Collet
Menu: Fumiko Kono
Chef: Richard Pommies
Exclusive Pastry Chef: Pierre Herme
Design: Philippe Starck

Note:
A fashion spot in the heart of Paris. Designed by Philippe Starck in Japanese manga style, classic Starck faces chairs, Chinese fabric arm chairs, pebbles image carpet, pebbles tiles for the restroom. Geisha image ceiling, glass roof windows, fluorescent staircase, video clips etc. Live DJ. Very sexy bar with the best Mojito in town.
The dishes are delight and light. Can't call it gourmet but good enough for a glamour meal like in the "Sex And the City". The top floor is a beautiful place to spend the afternoon.

Recommend:
Mojito, Nems de homard, Mi-cuit de thon aux herbes, rouleau aux légumes verts, Omelette Kong, Canard laqué ''authentique'', Foie gras poêlé pomme Fuji, Moëlleux au chocolat tiède, crème pistache, 2000 feuilles.

Positive:
Beautiful view at top floor. The bar man Francois is wonderful. Hip fashion atmosphere.

Negative:
The selection of the wine is unfortunately lacking for a restaurant in France. The waiters are pretty and well dressed but with Brasserie attitude. The clients need an extra charm for attention.
The design is beautiful but too crowdy for an elegant dinner.