Seasonal Eats: Best New Spring Menus in Hong Kong
Restaurants celebrate the arrival of crisp green stalks of asparagus, plump sugar snap peas and bright red rhubarb.
Rustico
Focusing on simple, homemade dishes, Rustico is a notable dining destination in the up-and-coming Lai Chi Kok district. To celebrate spring, the cheery resto welcomes guest chef Hector Costa Fernandez to introduce a taste of Barcelona to dishes such as Spanish baby cuttlefish with sweet potato and crispy artichokes ($138), “Caldereta” Catalan stew with lobster and clams ($298), and red bell peppers stuffed with cod fish mousse ($128). Through Apr 30.
Woobar
Woobar draws inspiration from Paris, “The City of Lights,” with a French-themed afternoon tea complete with edible flowers and a spring-colored palette brushed with yellow, orange and green. The “Le Jardin” garden tea party is a breezy and elegant affair for two, so grab your BFF and sample dainty treats like vanilla custard kiwi tarts, green tea strawberry tarts, passion fruit and mango cheesecake—all with a glass of champagne in hand. Through Apr 30, Mon-Fri 2:30-6pm ($418 for two), Sat-Sun 2-4pm or 4:30-6:30pm ($268 per person).
Common Room and Amazake
What’s a spring degustation without floral cocktails to pair? Prive Group’s bartenders whip up spring-inspired cocktails to refresh the palate, from dainty libations at Common Room to Japanese-themed drinks at Amazake. The Violet Dream ($115) at Common Room is sweet with crème de violette and maraschino cherry liquor, while the Summer Garden ($115) packs a fruity punch with fragrant elderflower liqueur. At Amazake, wash down the DIY sushi platter ($250) with the Sakura ($110), a springtime blend of umeshu, cranberry and orange bitters.
