- Noms of Hong Kong: Donkey and Sheep -
Starting restaurant reviews in Hong Kong and the series is going to be called ‘Noms of Hong Kong’. Hong Kong is known for an amazing selection of food from all types of cuisines. However, in this compact city, most of the hidden gems are in either in old buildings or alleyways. You really have to know your way around or of course, use openrice like I do.
This small Italian restaurant, Donkey and Sheep located in Causeway bay had an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 on Openrice. We ordered the Donkey and Sheep salad (not shown) and 3 pastas; tomato and mushroom, sea urchin with creamy mushroom truffle sauce, and lobster linguine with bloody mary sauce.
One of the main criticisms that I had with this restaurant is the timing in which the food came. I know Hong Kong’s restaurants are small and it’s difficult to get the food to come out around roughly the same time. However, the last main came out about 20mins later than the first main (quite a big difference!). Those accustomed to wait for everyone to receive the food before eating would have not only been impatient but also have a cold main by the time all the mains have arrived!
I don’t eat meat or seafood so these reviews are based on my friends’ opinions.
Lobster Linguine with Bloody Mary Sauce and Sea Urchin with Creamy Mushroom Truffle Sauce.
The sea urchin pasta was a bit too thick and creamy. In addition, the ‘truffle’ seemed like they used truffle oil instead of truffle paste.
Sea Urchin with Creamy Mushroom Truffle Sauce.
The lobster was a bit over cooked and the sauce was again just average in which the bloody mary sauce lacked the spiciness that it was suppose to have.
Lobster Linguine with Bloody Mary Sauce
The tomato and wild mushroom pasta was tossed in olive oil dressing. It was alright, nothing special and definitely not something I would come back for.
Tomato and Mushroom Pasta
All in all, a very average Italian restaurant. Although, I must say the staff was friendly and the environment was nice, it had music playing in the background but it wasn't loud so you could still have a nice conversation with your friends.
Restaurant Name:
Donkey and Sheep
Rating: 6 / 10
Address:
Room 1303, 13/F, Bartlock Centre, 1-3 Yiu Wa Street, Causeway Bay 銅鑼灣耀華街1-3號百樂中心13樓1303室
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