The renowned culinary master dishes the secrets to the success of his 17 restaurants around the world
French chef Yannick Alleno talked to T.Dining recently about his latest project in Hong Kong. Terroir Parisien, in Central, is a bistro-style restaurant offering a casual take on French classics. The restaurant is the 17th around the world managed by the chef, who has been awarded three Michelin stars over his 40-year career.
Read on for the nuggets of wisdom we extracted from Alleno’s conversation with T Dining. Or McNuggets, as it were. Our key takeaway from the interview? Even Michelin maestros love a good Big Mac.
Timing is everything
"Over the past few years we have come to scout locations and examine the food scene. I wanted to know if Hong Kong is ready for us, and vice versa, whether my restaurant fits in the edible landscape of the known food paradise of Asia."