Newly opened Kaum at Potato Head in Sai Ying Pun – authentic Indonesian cuisine

Potato Head Hong Kong in Sai Ying Pun is, as hipsters will tell you, the “newest hot spot” for the uber cool. The 8,000 sq ft space includes a small lifestyle store, a mini takeaway coffee shop, lounge and bar area, dining room, with plans for a music room and private dining space. It also houses Kaum, which serves authentic Indonesian cuisine at very reasonable prices.

Large groups of diners can sit at communal tables, while couples can sit at the bar and watch chefs prepare the dishes in the open kitchen. For those unfamiliar with Indonesian food, the staff are available to explain the dishes and answer questions.

NOTE: this story was updated on June 16 to reflect changes in prices since our reporter visited Kaum. The prices quoted below are the new ones.

Sambals, available at HK$22 each or HK$80 for four, are fiery and complex, and a good accompaniment to rice. If you find them too spicy, have a cooling mango-honey lassi or two.

A bit of respite from the heat can be found with a refreshing dish of gohu ikan tuna (HK$90) – three slices of marinated raw tuna with coconut oil, calamansi, pomelo and toasted nuts.

Gado gado (HK$80) features raw and blanched vegetables such as string beans, cucumbers, salad leaves, bean sprouts, potatoes and tofu mixed in a gently spicy white peanut dressing topped with boiled egg, tempeh and garlic crackers. We liked this dish for its combination of vegetables, and the depth of flavours.