As deputy consul general of Switzerland in Hong Kong and Macau, Francoise Killias Zillweger will be celebrating Swiss National Day on August 1. I love bold flavours, especially with a bit of spice, so Asian cuisine has always been my first choice. Without hesitation, my favourite restaurant is Sijie Sichuan Restaurant (171-172 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai. Tel: 2896 0070), a Sichuan restaurant run by an amazing lady I have known for 17 years. Sichuan liang mian (cold tossed noodles) at Sijie Sichuan Restaurant.