Bedu
Situated at the quieter end of Gough Street, this neighbourhood restaurant and bar is a real gem. Inspired by nomadic Bedouin tribes, Executive Chef Corey Riches has given his modern twist to traditional Middle Eastern dishes. The result? An enticing menu that’s ideal for sharing.
We went for the “Ask the Chef’” option (HK$390 per person), which kicked off with warm, soft, homemade flatbreads dusted with spices and accompanied by two dips: a silky labneh garnished with pistachio, and a generous serving of hummus. A delicious start!
I’m generally not a fan of eggplant, which takes pride of place on many Middle Eastern menus. So it was with some trepidation I tried the eggplant carpaccio. But the smoky, squishy aubergine garnished with crimson pomegranate was simply superb – I’m a convert! The roasted cabbage with black garlic labneh also hit the spot.
We then moved on to salmon kibbeh nayeh: soft marinated salmon chunks in a beetroot dressing with a sourdough crisp; it was a pleasant if a little underseasoned for our palates. Standout dish of the night went to the harissa-glazed chicken skewers sitting on black garlic labneh. They were succulent, with more smoky flavours, and positively singing with the harissa – the perfect bite!
To end, Turkish Kisses was a pretty plate of strawberries, watermelon and soft pillowy marshmallow; a fitting finale.
There’s an interesting wine list of French and Italian vintages, and the team at Bedu also serve some great Middle Eastern-inspired cocktails. My friend enjoyed the Red Sea ($95), an layered cocktail of rosemary syrup and red wine topped off with Ballantine’s scotch and lemon juice. And I loved the Princess ($105), a pretty pink strawberry vodka cocktail blended with blackberry and almond syrup.
この記事は EL Hong Kong の June - August 2021 版に掲載されています。
7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、8,500 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
すでに購読者です ? サインイン
この記事は EL Hong Kong の June - August 2021 版に掲載されています。
7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、8,500 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
すでに購読者です? サインイン
A Writer's Retreat
We meet children’s author (and saree enthusiast!) Bhakti Mathur at her peaceful home on the Peak.
Staycay Season
For a change of scenery (and a reminder of the pleasures of travel), check in to one of these five fabulous spots in five very different locations across Hong Kong!
Award-Winning School Camp Programme For The Summer
Are the kids keen for some fun over the holiday? Read on for details of an award-winning school camp programme for the summer – one with 13 different streams to choose from!
Pictures Of Pooches
We meet Romanian expat Mihaela Tudor, and learn about her photography work, including a recent project about pets!
5 Tips For The Perfect Bedroom
Advice from the team at Blanc Des Vosges on making your sleeping spot a stylish haven.
Forging Ahead
Forging The timing couldn’t have been worse: starting a large-scale renovation as a pandemic was breaking out. But interior designer JENNY PERRY persisted with her project. The result? A classy and colourful new look for a Sai Kung village house – which also happens to be her own home!
10 Minutes With...Priyanka Agarwal
The AWA President explains how she’s been juggling the day-to-day running of the popular women’s organisation amidst all the disruptions of the past year or so.
World's Most Instagrammed Waterfalls!
When you can’t get on a plane, it’s fun to at least take in some destination eyecandy. Here we take a look at some of the world’s most Instagrammed waterfalls!
Two-Bedder By the Beach?
If you’re thinking of a sea change – and let’s be honest, most of us are! – and you’re in the market for a high-end home, here’s some good news from Southside.
From The Frontline
Dr Christopher K M Hui has a working life that’s nothing short of dynamic, including juggling daily roles in both Hong Kong and Shenzhen over the past seven years. With the emergence of the pandemic, however, things only intensified. He shares his story here.