Restaurant review: Brass Spoon in Central – tasty Vietnamese dishes, great for a quick lunch
With good flavours, cool decor and cheap prices, this little spot in Central closes early, so head there for a tasty lunch or early dinner
There’s certainly no shortage of brass spoons – or brass in other forms, for that matter – at this restaurant. Combining Vietnamese favourites with cool decor (and Justin Bieber hits), Brass Spoon is an ideal spot for lunch or early dinner.
Although we were full, we managed to squeeze in steamed rolls, or banh cuon ($55). The three little parcels were stuffed with minced meat and topped with herbs and fried shallots, and were light and delicate.
We finished the meal with a light-tasting lychee soda (HK$30) and an iced Vietnamese milk tea
(HK$38), which came with the requisite condensed milk at the bottom of the glass.
With a 7pm closing time, most Central city workers would find it hard to fit in their dinner before the restaurant shuts up shop. But if you’re looking for a well-decorated lunchtime alternative to Aberdeen Street favourite Bun Cha, Brass Spoon fits the bill. We’ll definitely be back to try their banh mi thit, or Vietnamese-style sandwiches (HK$55-HK$60).
10 Pottinger Street, Central, tel: 2804 1811. Open: Mon to Sat noon-7pm
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