I am back to The Pawn for a quick British meal before my meeting this afternoon. It’s been a while since my last visit so I wasn’t sure what to expect. But what a sigh of relief when I saw a dining room full of satisfied diners!
From what I’ve read, The Pawn is no longer tied to Chef Tom Aikens but their cuisine remains very modern British (or European) with a slight touch of Asian.
My starter was potato soup infused with curry. It was served with a dab of potato purée and a crispy tuile. I have never had curried potato soup before so it was definitely a breathe of fresh air.
Didn’t expect potato and curry working so well together.
My main dish was a well decorated seafood risotto, with tomato, baby cucumber and basil.
This wasn’t bad. Thought the squid meshed really well with the tomato risotto but the catfish, to a much lesser extent.
My lunch was finally completed thanks to a very small dessert, sliced of poached pear served with mascarpone ice cream, almond crisp and pear gel. A nice exclamation point.
As usual, the portion was a little small but all three dishes did enough to keep my stomach happy. Mission accomplished.
Food Rating: 5.5/10
Price: $$$
Address: 2/F, 62 Johnston Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Closest Metro Station: Wanchai
Tel: +852 2866-3444
Website: www.thepawn.com.hk
Opening Hours: 12:00pm - 1:00am (Mon - Sat), 11:30am - 1:00am (Sun)
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