Acme (已結業)

一向觉得中东菜十分迷人，尤其是他们对使用香料的出神入化，无论味道层次、摆盘用色都充满多样性。近年来在香港大行其道，愈来愈多人开始关注中东菜，而Acme也是备受好评的餐厅之一。今次有幸坐在bar枱，对正厨师们煮菜的工作枱，犹如演唱会第一排，过程赏心悦目。Ox tongue hummus 鹰嘴豆泥舖底，上层为芫茜乳酪，再洒上生洋葱、炸干葱、烟熏红椒粉，牛舌稍微在炭火上烤过，所以食材、香料混合一起，十分惹味，炸干葱的香脆实在是神来之笔。Sourdough flatbread 即叫即入炉，大概焗 2分半钟就出炉。热辣辣，包体松软，sourdough 的淡淡酸味，意外地与hummus夹，令人忍不住一口接一口。Deep Fried Halloumi 通常Halloumi 都是煎香，第一次尝试蘸上粉浆油炸，咸香、奶香，十分香口，番茄辣酱汁使味道更丰富，清新的番茄有助解腻。Lamb shank 埃及式手法烹调，先用蔬菜高汤入焗炉煨煮，之后在炭炉上烤，肉质软淋，一点也不干身。薯蓉非常好食，厨师即场烹煮调味，再混入薄荷、番茜，淋上高汤、酥油、洋葱汁熬煮，红萝卜、洋葱清甜，香滑惹味，充满油润感。洒上干葱、炸羽衣甘蓝碎，十分香口，口感层次丰富。Baklava酥皮非常松脆，馅料合桃碎、糖浆、开心果碎，充满坚果香味，虽然口味上仍偏甜，少吃多滋味。 继续阅读

熊多次路过acme的门口已被他们精致的门面吸引 想不到食物也超好吃 店员也超热情🫶🏻🫶🏻-🌟-▪️Hummus ($85)吃中东菜吃hummus是常识吧🥹 超绵密的豆蓉chickpea豆香味超浓 单吃偏咸 但配上他们的热烘烘的flatbread真是无敌 ▪️Babaganush ($80)比起hummus这个更有惊喜☺️调味比较简单 有茄子 橄榄油和柠檬汁 中间放了超多石榴籽 咸甜咸甜简直是flatbread 小偷🤣▪️Sourdough flatbread ($45) (per piece)flatbread一上桌还在冒烟 有一点烟靭 本来还在想点两份会不会太多 但真是一人一份是must🫶🏻▪️Roasted lamb chops ($350)来到main course 的部分分分分～首先调味真是一百分 spicy tomato酸酸甜甜 更能带出lamb chop的羊骚味 但是portion真的是不能再bite size的bite size 虽然有四块但每一块都像被咬剩一口般 份量太少了啦🫠▪️Turmeric corn brûlée ($120)生日一定要点甜品☺️我们点了最招牌的玉米烤布蕾 店员直接唱happy birthday bear 笑鼠😂😂😂😂▫️Love you so matcha ($130)▫️Pink shades ($130)点了两杯cocktails 我们比较推荐matcha那杯🤪pink shades 有一点消毒喷喷的味道🫠-🌟- 店员在上每一道菜后都说please enjoy! 真的让人有宾至如归的感觉🥹虽然付帐时他们有拿错单摆了个小乌龙 但整体还是很推荐一定会再来🫶🏻建议指数：🐻🐻‍❄️🐻🐻‍❄️/5 继续阅读

[ Acme | 中环 ]I know I’m a self proclaimed hummus AND sourdough enthusiast but I’ve never actually been to Acme. Until now. I was so excited to finally try their sourdough flatbread (spoiler: I got 2) with the starter from Baked. I asked the chef how old it was and he said 40 years 😳 Chef Praveen has been at Acme since the opening and this Indian chef has certainly assimilated to this restaurant. Naturally, I booked a table at the bar to get a a front row seat to Chef Praveen working his magic and I have to say he moves like a chef. Even though it was Wednesday night so not very busy, every dish he put out required precision and proper time management. For example, he was dicing parsley and stuffing tomatoes whilst simultaneously managing the grill and producing perfectly cooked meats every time. The vibe of the restaurant is very cozy and bright. Even though it was quite empty, the music were lively and the staff were enthusiastic and friendly. I also really loved the interior design with spacious counter seats and a massive window looking out the street. Anyway, that’s enough of the restaurant. Let’s get into the food 😋—— —— Pickled eggplant A nice starter and appetizer. They used baby eggplants which is small and bite-sized instead of the regular sized ones, thus, they didn’t have to cut it and maintain its shape. The brine is tangy and sour but not tart. It’s spiced but not spicy. I could have eaten more but this was complimentary from the chef because he saw he gushing over it. —— —— Hummus $85The presentation is spot on, we always eat with our eyes first so it’s very important that food looks appealing to us as we start producing saliva in response. A generous portion of hummus with smoked paprika, drizzled with extra virgin olive and garnished with more chickpeas. The texture is thicker and coarser than I’m used to (less tahini used) but taste is amazing. This hummus is perfect for people who like a strong chickpea taste and less of the overwhelming tahini. It’s also quite textured and grainy which some may enjoy (I like all). But not to fret, simply incorporate the olive oil on top to have a more luscious, silky smooth hummus. The ratio of hummus to olive oil is perfect as the thick dip absorbs some of the oil and becomes looser and easier to spread. Doesn’t become too oily or greasy. Moreover, thanks to the paprika, the olive oil has a smokiness to it which is quite strong. The chickpeas add too are crunchy and a tad bit hard. Texture contrasts with the dip and not by themselves either. I think they hydrate their own beans instead of using canned because the size is bigger than regular canned chickpeas and harder than them too, suggesting they were recently just in their dried form) —— —— Baba ghanoush $80My favorite dip not including hummus! Acme has done right by it. Theirs is super smooth and ridiculously light and loose. It spreads heavenly onto the flatbread and the extra pomegranates on top bursts to add sweetness and brightness. The pomegranate I usually see on top is quite flavorless and merely water but Acme’s is very sweet and fresh. The one thing I will say is that the ratio of olive oil to dip is not quite balanced. The chef says he adds the same amount of oil to the hummus and baba ghanoush but due to the natural thickness of the hummus and the looseness of the baba ghanoush, the amount of oil for both should be different. Therefore, this dip may get too greasy and overtly loose. I do want to say someone about their extra virgin olive oil. It’s very authentic and flavorful. I know Chinese people don’t care about oil and only uses canola or vegetable oils when sautéing, but Middle-Eastern people (especially Egyptians) love oil (especially EVOO) and they use it as garnish for everything. True olive oil will taste peppery and tart whereas mass produced olive oil tastes greasy and bland. Acme’s is anything but. I even ate some bread alone with the oil to try and it’s really good. The bread soaks up the oil nice and well, making it tender and moisturizes it for the esophagus as well. I asked what brand they’re used but it was classified 😶‍🌫️—— —— Muhammara $90 I had extra flatbread so I ordered another dip as I wanted to try their muhammara too! The texture is in between the hummus and baba ghanoush: thick and viscous but also light and pliable. The additional walnuts, pomegranates and olive oil on top added a plethora of textures. From the crunchy walnuts to the juicy pomegranates, all encapsulated in the luscious olive oil. Wow. The taste is fruitier and sweeter than others I’ve had. Perhaps they used more pomegranate molasses in it. This sweetness worked well with the spiced red peppers that were roasted for maximum taste and a hint of char. Because it is so fruity, it is quite appetizing. I do want to say something about the walnuts. A lot more walnuts than I’m used too and some might say it’s too much walnuts 🤷‍♀️ because you will often find a piece stuck in your teeth but the crunch and body it provides is uncanny. Unlike other nuts, walnuts also has a tartness and slight bitterness which is great with the fruity molasses and charred red pepper. This dip is more filling than the others as it also has breadcrumbs in it as a thickener. But like the hummus, the olive oil loosens it significantly. —— —— Flatbread $45/1 Wow!! The star of the show. This flatbread is baked to each order and served piping hot. The outside is firm and inside is unbelievably fluffy. I recommend letting ur cool for a few seconds before your attempt to rip it as a cloud of steam would escape and effectively burn your face and fingers. As the ‘flatbread’ has a distinct hole in the middle and because it is leavened by the starter, it should be called pita 😅 but names are just names. First off: the aroma. Very strong smell of fermented yeast which is natural from the starter. As it is freshly baked, the smell is even more intense. Next: the texture. Like the said, the outside is firm and a bit crunchy, the inside is really fluffy and soft. You can also see the gluten networks in the bread and how it stretches, indicating it has risen well and the starter is quite old. Some people said that it becomes hard and stale after completely cooled down, but I disagree. Yes it gets harder and denser but still quite fluffy and not at all stale. Lastly: the taste. There is a faint taste of tang due to the nature of the sourdough but the taste of yeast overpowers it. As it only tastes of yeast, it acts as an ideal vessel for the explosions of flavors the mezze has to offer. It also soaks up olive oil very well (as I’ve mentioned) without becoming soggy or greasy. The portion is quite big and enough for 1 dip as the pocket in the middle effectively separates it into 2 pieces. This is also quite dense and filling so I recommend getting 1 between 2 and only ordering more if needed. For my second piece of flatbread, I asked chef to grill it for me and it’s so much better. The char adds smokiness. The burnt adds crispness and the steam is only enhanced. I recommend getting the mixed grill too as the flatbread would be grilled in the meat juices. —— —— 推介 🙆🏻‍♀️💬 Overall, first time coming to Acme and definitely not the last. Loved everything and hope to try their tagines next as I’ve conquered most of their dips. The service is also excellent so feel free to ask about the foods and talk to them. The price range is quite expensive but still reasonable to the limited amount of middle eastern cuisine in HK and the money it takes to import from overseas. But not a bad place for gatherings (no more than 4 as their counter can’t seat too many!) and you can try their grilled dishes that are meant for many people too. 🗓 Revisit? ✅ ⭕️/ ❎ 继续阅读

Went there with family for lunch. Great food and excellent service. It is a great place for 4 people as the seating is also great. The portions of the food are actually very reasonable! Highly recommended and definitely will come back again with family or friends to try dinner! 继续阅读

Ox tongue hummus 牛舌软稔之余，牛肉香非常浓郁。豆泥既调味同香料好清新，加埋炸蒜就更惹味~ sourdough小小烟韧得黎又有种面粉香，点住豆泥食真系食到停唔到口!!.Charred corn 清新健康前菜之选，配上摩洛哥style既香料同酱，推！.Deep fried halloumi用上山羊同绵羊既奶所造既未熟成芝士，加上独特香料配方炸到橘红色，干脆香口，点埋辣辣地既酱汁真系好夹.Beef kebab牛肉肉香足，但肉质有d老同鞋口，微韧。个汤汁值得一试，捞埋碗有肉桂粉同提子干炒香既饭 yumyum .2款点品都偏甜，corn brûlée 系有啲特别既。终极嗜糖者先好点chocolate pudding，质感似一pat比较稠既朱古力榛子酱再加提子干核桃pistachio碎，实在甜到漏…..Ox tongue hummus $225 Sourdough flatbread $45Deep fried halloumi $120Charred corn on cob $130Beef kebab hala $420Chocolate pudding $120Turmeric corn brûlée $125 继续阅读