Petit Jardin, the contemporary offshoot of the long-running Michelin-starred Jardin de Jade, has opened its doors at The Peak Tower, introducing Hong Kong diners to a lively, modern take on Jiangnan cuisine with sweeping views of Victoria Harbour to match.
The brand, founded in Shanghai in 2014, arrives in Hong Kong as an extension of Jardin de Jade’s 11-year Michelin legacy in Wan Chai. Operated locally by SSP Group — which already runs a branch of Jardin de Jade at Hong Kong International Airport — Petit Jardin aims to distill the essence of Huaiyang and Shanghainese flavors into what it calls “contemporary casual dining.”
The new restaurant’s menu reimagines Jiangnan classics through a lighter, more modern lens. Highlights include the Signature Jiangnan Gua Bao Platter, which pairs soft buns with fillings such as twice-cooked pork, shredded chicken with cucumber, and stir-fried beef with leeks. The Shanghai Juicy Trio Assorted Xiao Long Bao offers a playful mix of original, mala, and vegetarian flavors, the latter packed with mushrooms, wood ear, baby corn, and carrots.
Other dishes bridge tradition and innovation, including Mapo Tofu with Snapper Fillet served alongside noodles topped with shrimp roe, and a refreshed version of Stir-fried Rice Cake with Pork and Vegetable in Shanghai Style that leans brighter and less heavy than the classic.
The Peak location serves as more than a dining room. Its interior, shaped by the aesthetics of contemporary Jiangnan design, features a bespoke landscape palette created by a Hong Kong designer. The curving, colorful motifs reference river delicacies, rice grains, and traditional wine jars, while a mosaic wall near the entrance — incorporating the “品” character in the shape of a Xiao Long Bao — offers a playful photo backdrop for visitors.
Alongside food, Petit Jardin presents a curated set of Chinese-inspired cocktails and wellness teas. Drinks such as the rosé-sparkling Rosé Bloom or the lavender-infused Cloud Dream add a floral, dessert-like dimension to the menu. Non-alcoholic creations, including the fizzy Oriental Spark and the layered Golden Snowlight, reinterpret traditional herbal teas for a younger, design-driven crowd.
For weekday diners, a “Combo for 1” lunch menu beginning at HK$108 offers a more accessible introduction to Jiangnan flavors, with options to add signature dim sum or upgrade to creative beverages.
Petit Jardin is opening on November 27 and is marking its debut with a series of limited-time offers for guests.
marco.lam@singtaonewscorp.com
