New restaurants in Hong Kong: delicately spiced Middle Eastern treats at Bedu in Sheung Wan
The recommended dishes were well made, nicely flavoured and presented, and the salt-baked potatoes were incredible, although the broccoli was undercooked
The paper table mats at Bedu, a Middle Eastern restaurant in Sheung Wan, serve as the menu; it is divided into dippers, smaller, bigger, something more, and desserts. The waiter recommended some dishes, which were all the ones my guest and I had been tempted by anyway.
The smoky hummus (HK$55) was smooth and light, and went well with the house-made flatbread (HK$50). The bread, served straight from the oven, was soft and delicious, with a gentle smokiness.
Golden spiced manti with yogurt and Aleppo chilli oil (HK$115) was another winner. Topped with toasted almonds, the small dumplings had thin wrappers that were well stuffed with a delicate but flavourful filling.
