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Albin Gobil
Chef de Cuisine, Gaddi's
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Known for
- Modern classic French cuisine with less-is-more philosophy
- Signature dishes including black Angus beef tartare with Tarbouriech oyster and French baerii caviar
- Succession of Xavier Boyer at Gaddi's
i. Biography
Kitchen progression in the hotel fine-dining register is built through ranked stations and narrowing responsibility. In Albin Gobil’s case, the sequence is measured plainly: senior chef de partie, junior sous chef, sous chef, Chef de Cuisine, then Executive Sous Chef at The Peninsula Hong Kong.
The Climb
Since 2019, the Chef de Cuisine post at Gaddi's, The Peninsula Hong Kong, has placed Albin Gobil inside one of the city’s established dining rooms, where consistency, French structure, and service discipline carry the work.
Today
Modern classic cooking depends on reference without reproduction. In Albin Gobil’s style at Gaddi's, that means French structure, local sourcing, and technique held in balance. La Poule Ping Yuen en Vessie — Ping Yuen Chicken cooked in a pig bladder in two services — keeps the frame of a farm-to-table French classic with a modern twist, using locally raised Ping Yuen Chicken. Menu work in this register also requires a clear historical anchor. Limousin Veal Prince Orloff, served as part of Albin Gobil’s six-course Gastronomic Memories menu, draws from contemporary interpretations of classic French dishes from the 1970s, keeping the reference point precise while allowing the plate to move forward.
Signature
Signature work for Albin Gobil includes Limousin Veal Prince Orloff and Scottish langoustine with Kaviari Kristal caviar.
Recognition
Albin Gobil has received MICHELIN Guide — One Michelin star for Gaddi's (2020). Recognition for the kitchen includes One Michelin star for Gaddi's (2021).
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Albin
What is Albin Gobil's current role?
Albin Gobil is Executive Sous Chef.
What recognition has Albin Gobil received?
One Michelin star for Gaddi's (2021).
What is Albin Gobil known for?
Modern-classic French fine dining.
