Cô Thành founder Brian Woo
After five years in a small space in Sheung Wan, Brian has recently relocated the restaurant to a spacious premises in Pacific Place. To celebrate the new beginning, we asked the restaurateur to take us through a typical day in his life, which revolves largely around the Admiralty neighbourhood. (The restaurant’s proximity to lululemon is a happy coincidence too: Brian’s entrepreneurial story and adventurous spirit have made him an ambassador, so you’ll typically find him kitted out wearing the athleisure brand from morning to night.)
Morning
‘After I get ready for the day, I make myself breakfast, which typically includes homemade sourdough with eggs or avocado and freshly pressed green juice. I head out and start my mornings with a walk through Hong Kong Park, which connects to Pacific Place. I usually stop by Fuel or Between Coffee to grab a cappuccino before stopping by Cô Thành. After I connect with my team and attend to any urgent business, the team and I set up the restaurant for lunch service before we have a daily briefing.’