Cardamon Street walks the walk with fresh take on Indian fare and healthy dishes
- Unpretentious SoHo eatery serves up fusion food that reinterprets dishes and serves up cocktails with a sly subcontinental twist
FARE Indian fusion.
AMBIENCE Cardamon Street is perched on the corner next to the Soho escalators, opposite famous watering hole Staunton’s. The non-tablecloth establishment is decorated with tasteful contemporary Indian art. The vibe is non-pretentious, where you feel you can come and have a meal with friends or drop by for a quick bite.
COST Dishes from HK$68 to HK$188.
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TURN-ONS First we tried the Indian mezze platter served with pita bread flavoured with rosemary and other spices. Our favourite of the melee was the babaganoush, which had a smoother texture than what is usually served. It is made with a secret recipe of herbs and spices which gives it a bit of a punch. We also enjoyed the tikka chicken sliders and decided this would the new standard for them from now on. The lamb quinoa biryani was a modern interpretation of the traditional dish, giving it a healthy twist as the superfood base was light and easy to digest. The herbs and spices matched well with the grain. The roast chicken was slathered with a creamy turmeric sauce and served with long grain turmeric rice with a garnish of diced vegetables that added texture and a fresh burst on the palate, making it ideal for anyone who shies away from spice.