Hong Kong’s foodies are nothing if not adventurous, forever eager to experiment with all kinds of cuisine from the world over. Foremost among these is Indian cuisine with many a new restaurant coming up with an array of dishes from all parts of this vibrant country.
But Jashan stands out among them, thanks in no small part to its 16 years of heritage and its coveted Central location. Now the award-winning restaurant has completely revamped its menu under the stewardship of India’s most-recognised celebrity chef Harpal Singh Sokhi, who has already garnered a massive fan following thanks to his popular TV shows and his restaurant chains in the country.
Under this collaboration with Chef Harpal, the menu at Jashan has undergone a sea change, finely balancing the authenticity of Indian cuisine with a contemporary global outlook. So while it retains classic dishes like Lamb Rogan Josh and Awadhi Biryani, Chef Harpal has added his own signature items like Blanc Butter Chicken (a refreshingly lighter version of the iconic Butter Chicken), Margherita Paneer Tikka (a traditional dish with an Italian twist).
It is also to Chef Harpal’s credit that he has managed to incorporate elements from the diverse regions of India, so we have dishes from the east coast – like the Bengali delicacy Daab Chingri (prawn inside young coconut) – to the west coast – in the form of the classic Konkani dish Panko Fish Koliwada. Moving on to desserts, his innovations are again apparent in creations such as Carrot Halwa Spring Roll and Gulab Jamun Delight. To savour all the dishes, it’s perhaps best to choose Jashan’s brunch and lunch buffets which include most of the novelties from the menu. Just make sure you don’t go into a food coma though!
Jashan
1F, Amber Lodge, 23 Hollywood Road, Central
(852) 3105 5300
www.jashan.com.hk