Wineshark HK Restaurant Review - Bedu

This restaurant and bar is located on Gough Street, Central, in a hip neighborhood offering Middle Eastern cuisine in a cozy and nice ambiance, with a bar facing the street on one side, as well as an open kitchen with counter seats and dining area on the other side.

Coming early in the evening, we were seated at the back, on high chairs and banquette seating. Quite comfortable, I also like the overall decor which gave a warm and relaxing environment for the meal.

I ordered a cocktail to start, called 'Vega' ($100), the drink has a nice mix of Pavan Liqueur, Lime, Lemon, Grapefruit, Orange, Fresh Mint and Orange Blossom. Originally the base spirit is vodka but I had it changed to gin instead, after getting recommendations from the staff who asked me what type of cocktail I prefer. She is really helpful and friendly, getting us off to a good start of our dining experience.

To start we have the Smoky Hummus ($60) and Homemade Flatbread ($55). The hummus is a creamy dip made from chickpeas, garlic and tahini, then sprinkled with some paprika and parsley, and in the middle some olive oil. It is my first time trying this dip, and it is truly flavorful and delicious, and I think it is also very healthy too. I wish to get the recipe and make it at home in future.

The flatbread is also fantastic. Freshly baked from the oven, it is served still searingly hot, greatly seasoned making it highly irresistible. The texture is also phenomenal, with the crust a bit crunchy while the inside fluffy and chewy. A great complement pairing with the hummus, I definitely recommend all customers to try it out.

We then have the Sweet Spiced Tuna, with Preserved Lime Aioli and Black Sesame ($145). The tuna is fresh, slightly seared on the outside before cutting into slices, before putting some salad greens and beetroot on top. The garlic flavors of the aioli is enriched by the lime to add some nice acidity, which matches well with the fish. Another nice dish.

Another dish recommended by the staff which we ordered is the Baked Feta with Smoked Lemon and Thyme Honey ($115). Again a first time for me, the feta cheese is baked on a tray, to semi-melting level, and the sauce made from the lemon and thyme honey added great complexity to the cheese. Even my wife who are not a big fan of cheese like this very much. Yet again a wonderful dish.

Then came the Black Garlic and Pickled Chili Chicken Skewers ($140), the chicken is nicely grilled, still moist and juicy, with good seasonings to infuse the meat with nice flavors. The chili added a bit of a kick to the taste, and the sour cream provided a nice complement to the overall enjoyment of the dish.

Next is yet another interesting dish, the Harissa Grilled Peaches with Thyme, Labneh and Honey ($105). Harissa is a North African hot chili paste, made from roasted red peppers. After applying on the peaches they are grilled nicely, giving a spicy and sweet mixture on the peaches. Underneath is the labneh which is basically yogurt cheese. It helped to balance a bit on the spiciness of the peaches, making it extremely tasty.

Decided to also sample some desserts, I ordered the Set Yogurt, Honeycomb and Orange Blossom ($85). Served chilled, the yogurt is creamy and rich, and on top there are some caramel pieces. They are soon melted and when those seeped into the yogurt it added another dimension of flavors to the diners.

The other dessert is equally impressive. Drunken Berry Millefeuille with Watermelon Granita ($75). The millefeuille is crunchy, and sandwiched in between there are blueberry, raspberry and strawberry, all marinated with spirits beforehand. The granita is a semi-frozen 'shaved ice' made from watermelon juice which is light and delicious. Each blueberry is large in size too.

Service is good throughout the meal, with the staff helpful and not intrusive. The bill was $940, without any service charge so it is nice to tip extra. I found the Middle Eastern dishes all tasty and highlighting the individual flavors of the ingredients. I strongly recommend Bedu to anyone who like trying exotic food and care about the quality of the food.