Rice in all it’s forms is wonderfully versatile. There’s also many forms of rice; Long grain, slightly perfumed basmati rice is great with a curry, or sticky sushi rice is great with Japanese food. Or perhaps try some of the more exotic types like the red rice from the Camargue or the stunningly different black rice, from China.
However, one of the best rice types is Arborio rice from northern Italy, which makes brilliant risotto, which has become one of the world’s favourite and most luxurious dishes. So for inspiration, take a look at the best 20 in Hong Kong.
1 Soft-Shell Crab Risotto @ Shop 9
At Shop 9 the atmosphere is very bistro, with this list of original re workings of this rice recipe: The Soft-Shell Crab Risotto rice recipe makes a lovely romantic treat, while the ‘Green Curry Chicken Risotto’ version works well for mid week, and the ‘Asparagus with Truffle’, is a special treat.
Address: Shop 9, G/F, Hang Fai Building, 127B Third Street, Western District
Contact: 2858 8210
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2 Scallop Risotto @ Felicita 1929
Felicita 1929 is a hip Italian restaurant in Hong Kong, which does several great rice dishes: Risotto rice with Scallop, Bell Pepper in Squid Ink Sauce, or with Seafood, Zucchini and Saffron, or perhaps with Mushroom and Black Truffle Cream is luxurious, while the Mixed Vegetables, Chicken and Tomato Sauce version is piquant.
Address: 44, 44 Hennessy Rd, Hong kong
Contact: 2529 3737
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3 Pesto Cream Risotto @ The Herbivores
The Herbivores have lovely, original vegetarian dishes: Try this light Pesto Cream Risotto recipe containing herbs, pine nuts and Parmesan cheese, and a Sun-dried Tomato Pesto with Cherry tomatoes and nuts, and the classic Italian has Tomato, dry basil, garlic and onion.
Address: G/F, 35 Staunton Street, SOHO, Central
Contact: 2613 2909
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4 Risotto al Funghi Porcini @ Pane Vino
At Pane Vino the rice dishes are classy, try Risotto al Funghi Porcini, a wild Italian mushrooms recipe. The Margherita has tomato, buffalo mozzarella and fresh basil, and Risotto rice P.P.P has pollo, porcini and pancetta! They do an amazing, Black Truffle, Cepes and Wild Mushroom Risotto recipe, at Alize Noire de Nova.
Address: Hong kong, 半山羅便臣道30-32號地下
Contact: +852 2521 7366
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5 Filetto di Manzo e Risotto @ Grappa’s Cellar
Well known Hong Kong restaurant Grappa’s Cellar has many gourmet rice dishes on offer: Try the Filetto di Manzo e Risotto recipe with Tostato allo Zafferano which is beef tenderloin with crispy saffron rice cake. Or they have a, Black truffle risotto recipe with chicken jus and parmesan cookie or the version with: Granchio e Gamberetti in lobster sauce, or lastly try the luxury lobster and fresh asparagus rice dish.
Address: Basement 1,, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Pl, Central, Hong kong
Contact: +852 2521 2322
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6 Buffalo Butter Risotto @ Gaia Ristorante
At Gaia Ristorante they have Risotto, with Buffalo Butter, or with buffalo butter and cheese, roasted peppers and anchovies.
Address: 181 Queen’s Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong kong
Contact: +852 2167 8200
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7 Wild Mushroom Risotto @ Briketenia
At Briketenia they add succulent scallops to their wild mushroom risotto recipe, and they also do a braised beef cheek as asparagus version too.
Address: 10 Shing Yip St, Kwun Tong, Hong kong
Contact: +852 3577 8100
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8 Seafood Risotto @ Pasta Papa
Pasta Papa make a great, stylish seafood risotto with squid and black squid ink, which is tasty.
Address: Hong kong, 上環 永樂街1-3號世瑛大廈201室
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9 Mixed Mushroom Risotto @ Bellini
Bellini has a great mixed mushroom risotto, and a glamorous seafood risotto too, with scallops, crab and lobster.
Address: 6 Wharf Rd, Hong kong
Contact: +852 2806 0869
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10 Grilled Portobello Mushroom Risotto @ Jack’s Terraza
Jack’s Terraza has luxurious seafood risotto in a saffron cream, and the grilled Portobello mushroom risotto has truffle cream.
Address: Hong kong, 灣仔駱克道37-39號得利樓1樓
Contact: +852 2827 1687
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Ordering rice dishes from foodpanda
Whether you’re in the mood for a pumpkin risotto for a Wednesday night supper in front of a film, or, you’re after something more sophisticated, Arborio rice takes time, so, don’t be surprised if it’s cooked to order.
With foodpanda, easily order ahead for special occasions and choose exactly when you want it delivered, and it will arrive right on time, ready to go. Just set the table, light the candles, buy a good bottle of wine, and enjoy.
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