Racines

OVERVIEW

Racines, meaning “roots” in French, is a heartfelt tribute to the culinary heritage of Southern France. Located on Upper Station Street in Sheung Wan, this intimate restaurant is the passion project of chefs Romain Dupeyre (from Nice) and Adrien Castillo (from Toulouse) . The emphasis here is on the heart with which each meal is prepared, served in convivial, warm surroundings that make you feel like a guest in someone’s home rather than a customer in a restaurant .

The space is small and charming, with counter seating that allows diners to interact directly with the chefs and watch them at work . The atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious, yet the food is serious, precise, and deeply rooted in the culinary traditions of the South of France.

The menu varies with the seasons, showcasing the chefs’ shared roots. Signature dishes include the squid escabeche with leek and citrus, pigeon with aubergine, licorice, and olives, and the Clacbitou cheese with ice cream, arugula, and pineapple .

THE LUNCH DEAL

Racines offers lunch on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays . The lunch menu is called Menu ‘Discovery’ , a 5-course creative journey priced at HK$788 per person (plus 10% service charge) . An Osmose Wine Pairing with 3 glasses is available for an additional HK$698 .

The 5-course lunch showcases the chefs’ fine execution and technique, playing around freshness and delicacy while outshining some of their most unique dishes . The menu changes seasonally—recent autumn offerings have included a classic French duck breast salad variation featuring artichoke with foie gras and truffle, a two-way red mullet dish inspired by traditional Bouillabaisse (with one serving as a cold marinated carpaccio and the other lightly pan-seared), and mains like roast pigeon or charcoal-grilled Brandt Beef ribeye .

LUNCH DETAILS

• Set Lunch Price: HK$788 per person for 5 courses (10% service charge applies)

• Osmose Wine Pairing: HK$698 for 3 glasses

• Hours: Thursday – Saturday, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

• Location: 22 Upper Station Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

WHAT TO EXPECT

• 5-course seasonal French tasting menu

• Southern French culinary heritage from Nice and Toulouse

• Intimate, convivial atmosphere with counter seating

• Opportunity to interact directly with the chefs

• Optional wine pairing to complement the menu

• Smart casual dress code

WHY IT’S A GREAT DEAL

Dinner at Racines is priced from approximately HK$1,488+ per person . The HK$788 5-course lunch offers the same chefs, the same Southern French inspiration, and the same warm, convivial experience—for nearly half the dinner price. For diners seeking authentic, heartfelt French cuisine without the formality, Racines’ lunch is exceptional value.

RESERVATIONS

Essential. A deposit of HK$500 per person is required to secure all reservations . Cancellations within 72 hours of the reservation will forfeit the deposit .

CONTACT

• Phone/WhatsApp: +852 6407 1925

• Email: [email protected]

• Website: (Search “Racines Hong Kong”)

HOURS OF OPERATION

• Lunch: Thursday – Saturday, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

• Dinner: Tuesday – Saturday, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

• Closed on Sundays & Mondays

INSIDER TIPS

• Book the counter seats to interact directly with the chefs and watch them at work—dishes will be served and explained by the chefs themselves

• Vegetarians can be accommodated but must notify the restaurant at least 72 hours in advance

• The restaurant cannot accommodate vegans, Keto diets, or Halal

• Dress code: Smart casual