A New Culinary Chapter in Central
Central’s one-Michelin-starred French restaurant, Feuille, has officially embarked on a transformative chapter. The nature-focused fine dining destination, helmed by freshly installed Head Chef Léo Daull alongside Sous Chef Alexandre Terrier, launched its ambitious new autumn degustation experience, “Menu Habitat,” on October 8. The menu is an immediate statement of intent, redefining how the restaurant tells its story on the plate.
Feuille — the French word for “leaf” — was originally conceived by Michelin-starred chef David Toutain in partnership with the Zao Shen Group, and its mission has always revolved around celebrating the natural world through meticulous technique. With Daull and Terrier now at the pass, that vision has deepened into something even more structured, seasonal, and narratively driven.
‘Menu Habitat’: A Culinary Atlas
The new tasting menu is structured as a multi-course expedition across four distinct ecosystems. Daull’s kitchen interprets each environment with a combination of contemporary French precision and a reverence for ingredient purity. The result is a journey that moves from the ocean floor to the heart of the forest, across rolling pasturelands, and into the tropical heat.
The four habitats and their signature dishes include:
- Marine: Amberjack with leek and a Pil Pil brioche, capturing the briny essence of the sea.
- Forest: Matsutake mushrooms, a wild mushroom pie, and a deeply aromatic consommé — evoking an autumnal woodland floor.
- Pasture: A prized Three-Yellow chicken, complemented by a chicken giblet preparation and an intensely savoury rich broth.
- Tropical: A daringly inventive finale of vanilla, soy milk, and Oscietra caviar that blends sweet and savoury notes to reflect the tropics’ lush complexity.
Each course is plated with the gallery-like aesthetic Feuille has become known for, yet the flavours are grounded in a genuine sense of place. The menu asks diners to taste not just ingredients, but entire environments — a compelling evolution for the restaurant’s already impressive lineage.
Two Paths for the Gourmand
Guests can choose between two formats. The Discovery Tasting Menu is priced at HKD 1,588 per person, offering a comprehensive introduction to the habitat concept. Those seeking a deeper dive into Daull’s signature work can opt for the Signature Tasting Menu at HKD 1,788 per person. Both are subject to the standard 10% service charge, and a curated wine pairing selection is available for those who wish to elevate the experience further.
A Broader Impact
“Menu Habitat” arrives at a moment when Hong Kong’s fine dining scene is increasingly hungry for narrative-driven meals that go beyond luxury ingredients. Feuille’s new direction signals a broader trend: diners are seeking gastronomic storytelling that reconnects them with the natural rhythms of the earth — all from within the polished confines of a Central restaurant. For anyone looking to experience the next evolution of nature-inspired French dining in the city, securing a reservation at Feuille this autumn is a must.
Restaurant Details:
- Address: 5/F, The Wellington, 198 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong
- Phone: +852 2881 1848
- Email: info@feuille.hk
- Website: www.feuille.hk