Nino's Cozinha is a tiny Portugese restaurant tucked away on the higher end of Ship street just off Queens rd east (as opposed to the lower end which is between Queens rd east and Johnston road).
What caught my friends' attention was a cute Macanese teenage boy hanging outside the restaurant. After chatting to him, she found out that his Macanese uncle actually runs this restaurant.
The restaurant probably only fits about 20 people, so it really is essential to book. The place was tightly packed when we went. There was a list of interesting tapas and small dishes to try, but being a working day lunch we opted for the set lunch. The crab and leek soup was a milky and surprisingly brothy soup - we were expecting something a little creamier. That said, it was light and fragrant and they were generous with the crab meat.
What caught my friends' attention was a cute Macanese teenage boy hanging outside the restaurant. After chatting to him, she found out that his Macanese uncle actually runs this restaurant.
The restaurant probably only fits about 20 people, so it really is essential to book. The place was tightly packed when we went. There was a list of interesting tapas and small dishes to try, but being a working day lunch we opted for the set lunch. The crab and leek soup was a milky and surprisingly brothy soup - we were expecting something a little creamier. That said, it was light and fragrant and they were generous with the crab meat.
The main course was a generous serving of oven grilled sole marinated with herbs - I tasted cumin and perhaps parsley. It sat on a bed of cabbage leaves cooked al denta and a lovely hot tomato salsa sauce.
The highlight was really the apple pie dessert, which is probably the best apple pie I have ever tasted. Warm out of the oven, the pastry was light and just the right level of sweetness. No side ice-cream required - its too good on its own.
Shop 3, G/F Greatmany Centre
31 Ship Street
Wanchai Hong Kong
Tel: 2866 1868
Verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Shop 3, G/F Greatmany Centre
31 Ship Street
Wanchai Hong Kong
Tel: 2866 1868
Verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars
I have since been back twice (both times with out of town friends) and I must say the sardines are a must try. We never got a chance to have the apple pie again (apparently more a dinner thing) but other desserts were great.
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