Aulis Hong Kong

Verdict: A Tasting Counter Worth Planning Around

Aulis Hong Kong is a chef's counter restaurant in Causeway Bay operating Tuesday through Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday. There is no published price per head in our database, but Aulis positions itself firmly in Hong Kong's serious tasting-menu tier; expect to spend at a level consistent with its Opinionated About Dining ranking of #78 in Asia for 2024 (up from #52 in 2023, a meaningful shift worth noting). If you've eaten here once and are weighing a return, the progression ranking suggests the kitchen is moving in a confident direction. Book it again.

The Experience: Tasting Menu Architecture at a Counter Format

Aulis is the development kitchen and intimate counter concept that runs parallel to the Simon Rogan restaurant group; if you've visited Aulis London, you'll recognise the format: a small, chef-facing room where the meal unfolds as a sequence of precise courses rather than a conventional à la carte selection. Chef Keiran McGarrigle leads the Hong Kong iteration, the cuisine is classified as Modern European, which here means a format built around the tasting menu as its primary architecture.

The counter format defines how the meal is structured. You are not choosing from a menu in the conventional sense, you are committing to a progression of dishes that moves in a deliberate arc from lighter, more delicate preparations toward richer, more composed ones. This is the right format for a diner who wants to give the kitchen full control and experience how courses are designed to speak to each other. If you prefer to order à la carte or want to swap in and out of dishes, this is not the right room for you. Consider Amber or Caprice instead, where more flexibility exists within a fine-dining frame.

The Lee Garden One address in Causeway Bay puts Aulis inside a upscale mall environment, a detail that surprises some first-time visitors. This is common in Hong Kong's fine-dining geography, it does not diminish the experience inside the room, but it is worth knowing before you arrive. The approach from the street level is mall corridor, not townhouse entrance.

Timing and Booking

Service runs Tuesday to Friday from 7pm to 10pm, with Saturday adding a lunch service from 12pm to 3pm. Sunday and Monday are dark. The Saturday lunch slot is worth flagging specifically: if you are visiting Hong Kong mid-week travel is difficult, Saturday lunch is your most practical window for a relaxed tasting experience without a late-night commitment. Booking difficulty is rated Easy by Pearl, which means you are unlikely to hit a multi-week waitlist, but given the counter format and small seat count typical of Aulis venues, do not leave it to the week of your visit. Book at least one to two weeks ahead to secure your preferred session.

How It Compares

Aulis Hong Kong sits in a specific part of the market, a counter tasting experience with Modern European framing and OAD Asia recognition. Here is how it stacks up against its closest peers in Hong Kong:

What Else to Know

If the Aulis format appeals but you want to explore the broader Modern European counter scene internationally, Pearl covers comparable venues including Casa Fofò in London, Oak in Gent, and La Rei Natura by Michelangelo Mammoliti in Piedmont.

For a broader view of where Aulis sits in Hong Kong's restaurant scene, see our full Hong Kong restaurants guide. If you are planning a full trip, our Hong Kong hotels guide, bars guide, and experiences guide round out the picture.

FAQ

Can I eat at the bar at Aulis Hong Kong?

• Aulis Hong Kong operates as a chef's counter format, which means the counter seating IS the dining experience, you are not choosing between bar and table.
• There is no separate bar-only option or à la carte bar menu confirmed in our data. The counter seats are allocated as part of the full tasting menu booking.
• If you want a seat at the chef's counter, book the standard reservation, that is the product. Walk-in bar access in the way you might find at a conventional restaurant is not the format here.
• For bar experiences in Hong Kong, see our full Hong Kong bars guide.