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2018-09-09
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Pici is a rare type of restaurant in Hong Kong. Why? They have a focus and that focus is pasta. Fresh handmade pasta to be exact. With an opening in Wanchai, it fast became one of my favorite restaurants of 2017 when it opened. And quite a few others agreed with me that this was one of Hong Kong's best restaurants. With queues late into the night, they opened up another branch in Central with even longer queues. And now? They have crossed the harbor and added a new branch in Tsim Sha Tsui.Boyfri
Boyfriend and I came here as we both had a pasta crave. We thought as it was new and in Tsim Sha Tsui, it would be more quiet. Even the location was a bit hidden. Located in an area that has several eateries but mostly known for having late night drinks at a bar, this was definitely hidden away from the more popular Tsim Sha Tsui area. Let me tell you ... I'm glad we came early. A queue also started to form later on and the place filled up very fast. So, yes, do come early as you cannot make reservations.
The Tsim Sha Tsui branch is a lot more spacious. A bit like the Central branch with a lot more tables and less of a bar-like feel (though to be honest, I still love the Wanchai one for it's up close and personal viewing of the pasta making as it's so small and compact).
The menu is in English only. There is no 10% service charge. It's small and to the point. Starters, pasta, dessert. Clear and concise.
Drinks menu is on the back of the one piece of paper.
They have a tasting menu that costs $280 per person. This includes two starters, three pastas and two desserts. For those that want more bang for their buck, this is a really good option. You can choose any starter, pasta and dessert on the menu. That is what we decided. To do the tasting menu.
They start you off with bread with olive oil/balsamic vinegar for dipping. The bread if fantastic. Soft with a lovely chewy crust. And they readily refill if you want more.
Aperol Spritz ($90). While deciding what pasta to choose from, we began with drinks. Aperol Spritz is a great light starter drink for the hot summer months. A sweet light amount of bubbles. This was a like a light soft drink with a little alcohol.
Negroni ($90). Boyfriend wanted something stronger and this I felt was seriously good. A great balance of gin with the bitterness of the campari giving it a citrus taste.
Handmade Meatballs ($90). The meatballs were generously topped with freshly grated Parmesan. The meatballs were soft and fluffy. And the sauce ... a rich tomato sauce.
Seafood Salad ($110). The waiter informed us that this dish was found at this branch only so we decided to give it a try. Boyfriend was a bit wary with the words salad as he hates anything green. But when it arrived, it was clearly all seafood. No greens in sight! There was octopus, calamari, prawn and mussels. With a simple drizzle of lemon oil to give it that touch of freshness. The seafood were not overcooked. But my favorite had to be the octopus. So soft and tender!
Fagottini ($130). Fagottini were these little triangular pieces of pasta stuffed with leek and Parmesan. I've never had this type of pasta before so I was clearly curious.
Cute as a button! They were wonderfully stuffed with leeks and Parmesan. The duck ragu was rich and flavorful.
Tagliolini ($160). This is clearly for truffle fans as it's topped with a lot of freshly shaved truffle. The pasta was al dente and had a small hint of truffle oil.
Pasta of the day (Ravioli with mozzarella cheese with tomato sauce) ($130). I think this is perhaps my favorite pasta of the night. The pasta of the day may have been simple but isn't that what pasta is supposed to be? A simple yet filling meal? the ravioli was stuffed with cheese. But it was the sauce. The tomato sauce was rich and sweet. The taste of basil was strong and I loved it.
Ravioli ($120). As we had arrived early, they didn't run out of the ravioli this time! The last few times I was at Pici, they had run out of the ravioli. So, we added this. You only get two ravioli but trust me. If you love ravioli like me, than this is a must order.
Why? Because it's stuffed with one runny egg yolk. I love runny egg yolk and added to the richness of the dish. It was topped with savory mushrooms. I think I would have preferred a simple brown butter sauce as I think it would have made the yolk a clear star. But it was still lovely.
Tiramisu ($55). There is only two desserts on the menu so we chose both. The tiramisu was rich and decadent. I could have done with more espresso but that is just me. I love it when it's rich in espresso. But otherwise, it was super creamy.
Panna Cotta ($55). I loved this one more actually. The panna cotta was creamy and smooth. The raspberry sauce was super sour so it balanced out the rich creaminess of this dessert so it didn't feel like it was too much.
Pici is definitely for pasta fans. The pasta is cooked perfectly with a sauce that showcases it. Definitely go for the tasting menu as it is a super good deal. Otherwise, all the dishes are still generous enough to share. Service is friendly and answered questions very well. No wonder it's still busy every day. Line up. It's worth it. I will be back.
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