Newly opened at the East Kowloon Cultural Centre is Mi Manchi, a laid-back trattoria serving a menu of casual Italian fare. Located just minutes away from the Kowloon Bay MTR station and between the neighbourhood’s residential areas, Mi Manchi is a no-fuss, family-friendly destination with a touch of class — thanks to its artsy abode.
Tucked away within the Cultural Centre, Mi Manchi sports an open-planned interior complete with two-storey floor-to-ceiling windows that overlooks the surrounding metropolis. Its window counter seats are ideal for a lazy afternoon of people watching, while its booths and tables add extra comfort and privacy to your meals.
Mi Manchi offers a menu of Italian classics revamped with a local twist. A highlight is the tofu cheese foam with focaccia toast ($78), a light and fluffy tofu cloud that pairs exceptionally well with the contrasting crunch of toasted focaccia slices, while another signature is the restaurant’s selection of homemade fresh pastas. If you’re indecisive, go with our choice: the spaghetti alla red shrimp ($178), a rich and indulgent dish made with Huadiao-infused soy sauce and sashimi-quality shrimp that is served with a spray of Huadiao mist.
Another highlight is Mi Manchi’s housemade sourdough pies, where toppings are piled on a sliced sourdough bread loaf and baked to perfection. Meanwhile, the restaurant offers four classics: housemade gelato, bomboloni, panna cotta, and tiramisu. As for drinks, you’ll find an extensive menu of coffees, teas, cocktails, mocktails, wines, and beers, a diverse selection guaranteed to suit any occasion.
Mi Manchi is now open for lunch and dinner at 1/F, East Kowloon Cultural Centre, 60 Ngau Tau Kok Road, Kowloon Bay. For more information and reservations visit instagram.com/mimanchihk/.
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