The Salted Pig (Hong Kong, CHINA) ★★★★☆

With all the success of the Salted Pig in Central, it came with very little surprise that Shore Hospitality decided it's the right time to open its second branch across the harbour.

Apart from the news on the expansion to Knutsford Terrace, Tsim Sha Tsui, the group also announced the appointment of their new executive chef Anthony Fletcher, formerly of the Pawn in Wanchai. Well-travelled Chef Fletcher brings global diversity to a revamped menu that promises variety and fresh seasonal ingredients.

The interior design of this brand new outpost was largely inspired by the old-English style farmhouse concept. I thought the wooden furniture, colorful stools and modern hanging lamps all contributed very well to the cozy ambience.




As a pork centric restaurant, it's only fitting that the wall painting also uses these little piggies as its theme.  



Right before the start of our dinner, a mocktail to cool myself down. Meet my Kiwi Amour.



We ordered three appetizers to share and the Sticky Bourbon Chicken Wings happened to be the first dish to arrive. Garnished with ginger, watermelon and spring onion, the chicken wings reminded me a little bit of buffalo wings but less spicy and sour.

The city has gone wild with tapas fever in recent years and Chef Fletcher and company wasted no time putting some Spanish flavors into their new menu. 

The Acorn-fed Black Pig included five pieces of lightly breaded manchego croquettes with Spanish acorn-fed Iberico ham. Dip one in their special smoked chilli aioli, buckle up and enjoy.



And yes, they have brought their signature dish, bacon wrapped scallops here as well. Each scallop was perfectly seared and wrapped around by a crispy slice of bacon before finally placed on top of a pool of sweet peas. That was delicious.



Our main course, a roasted Duroc pork chop, was almost as good. I found the cinnamon sauce with roasted apple and beer pickled onions particularly enjoyable.  




Food Rating: 6/10
Price: $$$
Address: G/F, No. 1 Knutsford Terrace, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Closest Metro Station: Tsim Sha Tsui
Tel: +852 2367 0990
Website: www.thesaltedpig.com.hk
 



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