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    Home » Restaurant

    Chino Kennedy Town - Mexican food with a Japanese twist in Hong Kong

    Published: Jan 13, 2020 by Jennifer Che

    • Chino Kennedy Town Hong Kong
      Ox Tongue / Pickled Jalapeños / Arbol // HKD40

    We hardly ever leave Wan Chai when it comes time to find a place to eat dinner. In Wan Chai alone, there are so many ridiculously good restaurants, we actually find ourselves getting lazy, thinking that even Causeway Bay (only a 15-min walk away) feels too far away some nights.

    Having said that, we make a huge exception when it comes to Mexican food. There is a dearth of good Mexican food in Hong Kong. This is why we were thrilled when we discovered great Mexican food in Kennedy Town, despite the fact that it was (*gasp*) a whole six stops away on the subway.

    Chino Kennedy Town Hong Kong

    We fell in love with the food at Chino the first time we visited. Chef Erik Idos grew up in Los Angeles (just like Bryan!) and was surrounded by really good Mexican food ever since he was a kid. He later trained at Nobu (California, New York, and Hong Kong) for eight years before opening his own place.

    Chino considers itself a "modern Mexican style restaurant inspired by Japanese ingredients and cooking techniques." We enjoyed the creative blend of the two cuisines - marrying Mexican bold flavors with top notch Japanese ingredients (and flavors).

    Drinks

    • Chino Kennedy Town Hong Kong
      tasting of mezcal
    • Chino Kennedy Town Hong Kong

    Chino specializes in tequilas and mezcals and has a formidable list of them to try. We tried an interesting flight of three different mezcals. They also have some pretty fun locally brewed beers.

    Starters

    Bryan loves guacamole and I love anything that reminds me of sushi, including ceviche. The guac here is excellent but they don't give you a lot, so if you only order one you may be fighting for it. 😉

    Chino Kennedy Town Hong Kong
    Guacamole HKD 58

    Other starters are flavorful and creative, taking in quite some influence from Japanese cuisine.

    Chino Kennedy Town Hong Kong
    Mushroom / Mizuna / Burnt Jalapeños
    HKD138
    Chino Kennedy Town Hong Kong
    Shima Aji / Shiso Lime / Pickled Pineapple
    HKD188
    Chino Kennedy Town Hong Kong
    Market Fish Ceviche / Yuzu Lime / Cashews // 148

    Tostadas

    The tostadas are delicious but really small. Despite costing HKD 50 to HKD 90 each, they can essentially be eaten in one (large) bite. They won't fill you up alone, so definitely plan to order some other stuff.

    Chino Kennedy Town Hong Kong
    Kanpachi, Furikake tostada HKD50
    Chino Kennedy Town Hong Kong
    Tuna Poke, Arbol Miso tostada // 70
    Chino Kennedy Town Hong Kong
    Scallop Uni toastada // 90
    Chino Kennedy Town Hong Kong
    Grilled Corn and Avocado Tostada HKD50

    Tacos

    The tacos are excellent here and we've tried many of them. They are Bryan's favorite thing to eat here. In fact, the second time we came back, he said he didn't want any tostados and only wanted minimal starters so that he could order mostly tacos.

    Chino Kennedy Town Hong Kong
    Duck Carnitas / Grape Tomatillo // HKD50
    Chino Kennedy Town Hong Kong
    Crispy Fish Taco/ Chipotle Kewpie / Salsa Fresca // 68
    Chino Kennedy Town Hong Kong
    Taco: Ox Tongue / Pickled Jalapeños / Arbol // 40
    Chino Kennedy Town Hong Kong
    Chicken Tinga / Pickled Onions / Avocado // HKD40

    Main Dishes

    Chino Kennedy Town Hong Kong
    Clams / Chorizo / Aji Amarillo // HKD168

    General Thoughts - Chino Kennedy Town

    We really enjoy Chino. It is worth the "trek" out to Kennedy Town in order to get this level of Mexican food. Aside from 11 Westside (also in Kennedy Town), we have not found any other places that reach this level of quality. The vibe is fun, the food is excellent, and the service is good.

    It is on the pricy side, mostly because the portion sizes are small, and thus you do need to order several things. However, the quality of the ingredients is very high and the flavors are great.

    Clearly Chino is doing something right. They have been going strong in Hong Kong since 2014 (not an easy feat in such a competitive restaurant market!) and have now opened a second location in Manila, Philippines.

    Definitely recommended!

    Chino Kennedy Town Hong Kong
    1B-1C New Praya 堅尼地城新海旁1B-1C
    Located on the corner of North Street (北街交界)
    Kennedy Town, Hong Kong

    11 Westside Kennedy Town
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