Aberdeen Street Social has been one of my favourite spots to grab a cheeky cocktail (or two) after work or hang out during a lazy Sunday brunch, so when I heard they were launching a new dinner menu, I couldn’t pass the opportunity to try it. The new menu adds a selection of seafood and grilled items, as well as maintaining some of the old favourites (which basically means, you can’t go wrong with Ab Street).

Starters

Isle of Wight heirloom tomato salad, burrata, dehydrated olives (HK$158)

Pulled lamb, basil pesto, char-grilled courgette, ricotta, buffalo mozzarella and anchovies flatbread (HK$128)

We started on a healthy note (which obviously didn’t last long) to make ourselves feel better after a weekend filled with too much food and booze by ordering the Isle of Wight heirloom tomato salad and burrata (HK$158). One of my favourite classic salads, Aberdeen Street Social’s did not disappoint; the dish was colorful, the tomatoes were fresh, and the burrara was rich and creamy. Since we had already done our part in being healthy for the evening, we also ordered the Pulled Lamb Flatbread (HK$128) with basil pesto, char-grilled courgette, ricotta, buffalo mozzarella and anchovies. I loved that they certainly didn’t skimp out on the quantity of ingredients, but could have done with a few less anchovies.

Mains

10oz M6 wagyu rump, grain-fed for over 300 days, Queensland, Australia (HK$350)

Mezze mancini, truffle mac, beef cheek and cheese (HK$200)

The grilled selection was a new addition to the menu, so we opted for the 10oz M6 wagyu rump (HK$350), which was grain-fed for over 300 days from Queensland, Australia. I love love love steak frites, and while I wished the steak was slightly more tender, the rump was very satisfying and paired well with the house and Bearnaise sauce. Since acting like an adult is apparently a challenge, I couldn’t help myself when I saw the Mezze mancini, truffle mac, beef cheek and cheese (HK$200) on the menu. This was an instance where I was grateful for my lack of self control because this dish of creamy, rich mac n cheese was incredible; the truffle was present, without being overpowering, and there was plenty of tender beef cheek.

Dessert

Chocolate and Peanut Bar (HK$98)

Don’t Feed The Monkey (HK$128)

A dinner is never over until dessert is served and Aberdeen Street Social pumps out some creative desserts that are packed with flavour. Our favourite of the evening was the Chocolate and Peanut Bar (HK$98) with cookie crumble and banana ice cream. The chocolate cake was dense, rich, and chewy, and complimented the banana ice cream and caramelized bananas. To go along with our chocolate-y dessert, we figured why not also order the Don’t Feed The Monkey (HK$128) cocktail. This was Ab Street’s take on the classic espresso martini, however theirs is made with spiced rum, peanut butter, salted vanilla syrup, and coffee. I’m a sucker for cute cocktails, so I was also swooning over the cashews that came in a tiny cone paper-clipped to the side of the glass.

Verdict

Though the dishes on the dinner menu are a bit expensive, the high quality of ingredients and taste make it well worth the price. Always a popular brunch and after-work spot, Aberdeen Street Social’s new dinner menu gives Hong Kongers yet another reason to visit!

Aberdeen Street Social 
PMQ, G/F 35 Aberdeen Street
Central 
Hong Kong 

Tel: 2866 0300