There’s a temptation to be sniffy about chain restaurants, no matter how glamorous they might be. That temptation goes double for La Petite Maison, which has locations that include Las Vegas, Miami, Dubai and Abu Dhabi – cities known for their ostentatious style rather than their substance. And yet LPM in Hong Kong serves some of the most enjoyable French food in town. The entire restaurant successfully walks a tightrope – the venue is classy without feeling strict or stuffy, the food flavoursome and well-executed without needing to be pretentious, and the service is attentive without feeling intrusive. The dessert selection is among the best in town, too. The cheesecake, the crème brûlée, the French toast, the apple tart – it’s a cliché, but do be sure to save room at the end.