Thursday, April 11, 2013

Stone Nullah Tavern

Restaurant well covered so will keep short. In Wanchai across from "Blue House." Dishes served as smaller sharing plates. Pigs' Head Terrine with Lobster Salad and the Brussels Sprouts were the stars, the former for its texture and lovely mix of flavors and the latter for its cooking and sauce. Chicken wings a melange of different flavors, well balanced and don't clash. Mac and Cheese kept nice texture but was nothing stunning taste-wise, ditto on Squid Salad.  Real reason for this post is to encourage folks to keep space for dessert.

Order the "Fat Kid Cake." It has a red velvet base, with cheesecake above that, chocolate fudge above that topped with creme brulee (as the frosting essentially) and is sprinkled with chocolate pop rocks. Among the best if not the best dessert I've had in HK (surprise factor may be a part of this). Photo below.

Service quick and friendly, solid looking drinks list with craft beers.



Reservations suggested but probably not needed on weekdays. Credit cards accepted.
Dinner for HKD 300 and up (not cheap). 
G/F, 69 Stone Nullah Ln
Wan Chai
3182 0128

http://www.stonenullahtavern.com/

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Woodlands

Most authentic Indian food in HK (in my humble opinion).

In Wing On Plaza (sort of a kind of C-grade 90s style mini-mall) next to Kowloon Shangri La. Decor of Woodlands is "down to earth", menus are paper and also act as place mats. Emphasis on South Indian vegetarian cuisine with some North Indian dishes (paneer, alu, etc) thrown in. Vegan friendly.  None of the dosas (a thin rice crepe) will disappoint. Get Mysore-style if you like spicy, masala if you want something more filling. Mixed uttapam (see photo, served with sambar and coconut chutney), a thick mixed rice and dal-batter pancake stuffed with tomato, onions, coconut and a few green chillis is a delight. Served with sambar, a staple South Indian vegetable stew and coconut chutney. Skip the idly (a cake-ish thing made of rice and lentil batter), though vada (a vegetarian fritter) is often fresh and delicious.  Masala tea a nice (and culturally authentic) way to finish the meal. No meat served here but you probably won't miss it too much.




No reservations needed. Credit cards accepted.

HKD 50-120/person.

UG 16-17, 2/F (from street level only 1 escalator ride up)
Wing On Plaza
62 Mody Road
Tsim Sha Tsui (MTR TST East, Exit P1 or P2)
2369 3718