La Rotisserie

The chicken is soooo good, but the sandwich is one of the best tasting lunch options in HK. Some days I have two not necessarily because I’m that hungry, but because it just tastes that good!
Maybe it’s my craving for a decent American sub sandwich, the perfect baguette, the moist and juicy fresh carved chicken, or the simple and clean flavors of the fresh veggies, but this sandwich is so tasty.
The results are the same between the Sheung Wan and Sai Ying Pun locations (haven’t been to the Wan Chai one but I imagine it’d be consistent there too).
The sides can be a little heavy on the oil/​butter, but you’re really only there for the chicken.
Mostly I’m just there for the chicken sandwich at lunch, but we will occasionally grab a half or whole chicken take away too. Carved right in front of you, every piece is wrapped in tinfoil and placed in a sturdy take away box. Clean and still piping hot 15minutes later when you get home you stream rushes out when you unwrap it.

On their website, La Rotisserie proclaims that they’re the ‘first traditional French rotisserie takeaway’ in Hong Kong. Sounds a bit pretentious, no? Well, their chicken checks out as supremely legit so I really don’t care how many words they think they need to accurately describe their premise!
Speaking of adjectives, my roasted chicken sandwich made for a scrumptious, filling, succulent, messy, inexpensive, kick-​ass meal. Dressing the greens with balsamic vinegar before pressing them onto the homemade crusty baguette brushed with a bit of mayo really created an interesting flavor profile. Though La Rotisserie is really a takeaway joint, during less crowded times you may be able to snag one of two seats at the counter and there’s also one table (that seats two).
In addition to roasted chicken which you can get served whole, half, or in quarters, they offer salads and sides such as mashed potatoes or veggies. Though the desserts in the case looked so good, I’d be inclined to skip the veggies and go for the pear tart. But hey, that’s just me!
Definitely going back… it’s worth the climb up the hill!

My mum bought a chicken today, and I realised that SYP has changed a lot these few years. Can’t believe the french rotisserie chicken has opened a branch in this old neighbourhood :) My mum said that she was attracted by the delicious smell of the grilled chicken everyday she walked by Third Street and finally bought a take-​away for dinner tonight. She was told that the chicken was imported from France. The meat is lean and soft, and the skin is crispy — very yummy and healthy. Very good choice for my mum to buy this HKD150 chicken to save her effort cooking tonight haha

The SYP location of this popular french rotisserie chicken always puts a smile on my face when walking down the street. The intoxicating smell is amazing and it lures you in for a closer look. My favorite part of the SYP location is that you are able to get their baguettes that are $ 18. The baguettes are so good here– nice and chewy inside with a semi hard crust. Delicious. The chicken sandwich is also served on this baguette and truly it’s delicious. Lunch specials are standard like the other locations at $ 68 which includes ¼ chicken, 2 sides and a soup or drink. Great deal if you ask me. I opted for the white meat which was still a tad dry for my liking, so I would recommend asking for the dark meat which I would assume is much juicier. Fast, affordable, and service with a smile. I like it.