Aaharn

HK$800 per person

What really makes David Thompson’s Aaharn so exciting is its diverse menu of less-commonly-seen modern Thai cuisine packed with vibrant, fully rounded flavours, all served within the stylish, historic surroundings of Tai Kwun. Though a few dishes on our latest visit were a little under-seasoned and tame in terms of spicing, there was still plenty of savour—like the perfectly cooked deep-fried perch with tamarind, chilli, fried basil leaves and garlic flakes, with its moreish sticky-sweet crispy exterior, or the canapé of crispy noodles with crab, beansprouts and pickled garlic that packs a winning balance of textures and flavours. The wine list covers all bases well, with plenty of affordable bottles and by-the-glass options. With its distinctive menu that bursts with complexity of flavour, Aaharn really does stand out from the pack.

Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong TEL: +852 2703 9111 aaharn.hk

"With its distinctive menu of dishes that burst with complexity

of flavour, Aaharn really does stand out

from the pack