Enjoy a Western-style Cafe lunch, there's definitely something for you.
Restaurant: Plato Cafe & Bistro (Kwun Tong)
Address: Shop 309, 3/F, YM², 33 Hip Wo Street, Kwun Tong
If you're familiar with dining in the Yau Tsim Mong District, you probably know Plato Cafe & Bistro. After the closure of their upstairs branch on Nathan Road, the Jordan branch on Woosung Street seemed to be the only one left. However, six months ago, Plato opened a new branch on the outdoor terrace of YM² in Kwun Tong, and recently, they also opened a third branch in Mikiki, San Po Kong 🎊
During non-peak lunch hours on weekdays, the cafe is still about 70-80% full. If you want to dine here, it's best to arrive a bit early to secure a seat. The Kwun Tong branch offers both indoor and outdoor seating. The indoor area mainly features booth seating, providing a spacious feel 👍. Near the entrance, there's a quote on the wall: 'I Can Do All Things Through HIM Who Strengthens Me.' Does it resonate with you? 😎
As always, their lunch sets are quite attractive 🤩. The cheapest salad is only $68, and the most expensive Australian rib-eye steak is $148 🥩, which includes a soup or garden salad 🥗 and a $32 drink. If you order a $46 latte like I did, you'll need to add $14 ☕️. There are also various snacks and desserts available for an additional charge. My friend and I added a homemade Japanese cheesecake for $28 🍰. It was a small piece, but the texture was smooth and slightly dense, with some cereal flakes as garnish, making it even more appealing 🤓
✝️ Spanish Iberico Pork Chop with Apple Sauce $128
This boneless Spanish Iberico pork chop is quite thick 🐷, about 4-5cm. The most impressive part is that despite its thickness, you can still taste the tenderness and juiciness of the pork chop whether you cut it with a knife or bite into it 💦. The slightly crispy and charred flavor on both sides, combined with the sweet apple sauce, helps to cut through the richness. Paired with white rice, it's definitely filling 😌
✝️ Herb Roasted Spring Chicken $98
This half herb-roasted spring chicken is visually and aromatically appealing 🔥. However, it tasted a bit too salty due to the extra seasoning 🤏. The cooking time was well-controlled, making the chicken incredibly tender. Paired with spaghetti, it helps to balance out the saltiness 🍝