Yardbird

Yardbird @ Sheungwan

Yardbird has fans. A lot of fans. And despite the long queues (no reservations taken), one waits, and wait they should - the food here is fab. Below is a collection of photos over several visits, with a few comments here and there.

Menu, specials on board My meal here often begins with one of the house cocktails or incredibly packaged bottles of Japanese beer. Below is a drink I can't decide I like or not, but its a bloody mary.... with kimchi juice. Yes, there's kimchi juice in my cocktail.

 

"Bloody Kim Jong Il" ($90)

"Quail" ($140)

Rather small in portion and a little underseasoned. But very tender meat...

Kimchi Fried Cauliflwer aka "KFC"

 Cauliflower florets fried in a thin batter and then coated in sweet Korean spicy gochujang sauce and sesame seeds. The lime cuts through the sweetness, but with or without, it's delicious every time!

"Chicken filet"

 I wouldn't bother. Filet is dry and although yuzu is a nice touch its under-seasoned. 

"Mushroom Rice"

One of my favorite dishes here - a must order. Crispy garlic chips on a risotto-like mushroom studded glutinous rice... vegetarian heaven.

"Chicken meatballs" ($42/skewer)

Soft and flavourful chicken meatballs with a crisp exterior on a stick. Mix the sweet soy with the egg and coat the meatballs well, consume. 
 

"Chicken wings"

"Chicken thigh"

 Seasoned with house tare sauce. Must get. 

"Chicken oyster"

Another good part of the chicken... 
 

"Chicken neck"

 One for textures. 

"Uni" ($200)

 Very fresh uni with panko and seaweed. Mix well and you will achieve the taste of umami.

"Mussels"

"Brussel Sprouts"

"Short Rib Curry"

"Chicken and egg rice"

I would definitely return again (and again) for the KFC, sea urchin, chicken meatballs, chicken thighs, chicken wings and both mushroom and chicken-and-egg rice dishes.

Food: ♥♥♥-♥♥♥♥

Service: ♥♥♥

Price: HK$300-400pp  without drinks.

 
Yardbird 

Basement & G/F, 33-35 Bridge Street

Sheungwan,
Hong Kong

T: +852 2547 9273 (open for dinner, walk-ins only)