CHEF PETER FIND’S FIRST SOLO VENTURE PAYS HOMAGE TO HIS GERMAN HERITAGE WITH MODERN UPDATES OF TRADITIONAL RECIPES
Heimat, the first restaurant venture helmed by Chef Peter Find, is poised to shake up Hong Kong’s dining scene with redefined German cuisine when it opens its doors this March. A German word that translates to “homeland,” heimat describes a sense of familiarity where you feel at home. At Heimat, German-born Chef Find pays homage to his heritage and presents modern versions of traditional dishes that will expand guests’ understanding and appreciation of his native cuisine.
"After more than 30 years of working in high-end kitchens around the world, I'm thrilled to be opening my own restaurant, especially because it celebrates the food of my home country," says Chef Find, who was born in the small village of Bersrod, Germany. “I think there are many misconceptions about German cuisine, including that it's too hearty or simple, so I'm excited to share my culinary visions with diners as they taste traditional dishes that have been elevated and refined in ways that reflect my extensive background in fine dining.”
Located in LKF Tower, Heimat is a celebration of all things German—food, drink, hospitality, design and more. The menu draws inspiration from Berlin to Bavaria and beyond, with Chef Find adding modern updates and surprising twists to classic dishes from different regions. For example, he takes a traditional green sauce from Frankfurt typically served with potatoes and hard-boiled egg, and serves it instead with poached Brittany lobster and a 58-degree poached egg. In addition to an a la carte menu of redefined German cuisine, guests can choose a six-course tasting menu (HK$1280) that takes them on a journey through Chef Find’s hometown and his cherished childhood memories. For drinks, the cocktail list will feature German gins including Boar Gin, one of the top-rated gins in the world, and the majority the wine list will come from German vineyards.
Designed by JJ Acuna / Bespoke Studio, the restaurant houses a 32-seat main dining room, two private rooms, a dedicated show kitchen, and a bar. Taking inspiration from both traditional German architecture and the minimalistic style of legendary German-American architect Mies van der Rohe, Heimat is dressed in blonde woods and warm brown tones that contrast with cooling hues of blue and turquoise, punctuated by pops of color. What’s more, for everything from crockery to cutlery, Chef Find is using heritage German brands including Weck, which has manufactured glass jars for nearly two centuries.
For Chef Find, Heimat is the culmination of his decades-long career, the realization of a lifelong dream, and a passion project that he has poured his heart and soul into. For Hong Kong diners, Heimat offers a culinary experience unlike any other in the city, and the opportunity to discover a fresh, exciting approach to German cuisine.
Heimat opens for bookings from March and offers a six-course tasting menu (HK$1280), also available in vegetarian or vegan and gluten-free options, as well as eventually an a la carte menu.
About Chef Peter Find
Chef Peter Find began his culinary career in 1984, before spending the next decade working in a number of Michelin-starred restaurants in Europe. He first moved to Hong Kong in 1995 to become Executive Chef at Pierrot at the Mandarin Oriental before moving on to The Repulse Bay. In 2001, he joined The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore as Executive Sous Chef before being promoted to Executive Chef at The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa in 2003. In 2007, he joined Wynn Macau and Encore at Wynn Macau as Director of Culinary Operations, and in 2010 he took up the role of Executive Chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, where he oversaw six restaurants and a team of 100 chefs. Peter is an award-winning chef, previously awarded the chef of the year globally by the Ritz Carlton group in addition to The Hotelier Awards China, Chef of the Year award.