Mak Mak

Address: Mak Mak, 217A, Landmark Atrium, 15 Queens Road Central, Central, Hong Kong,
TEL.: +852 2983 1003
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FOOD

Where Chachawan explores northern Thailand’s very distinct Issan cuisine, Mak Mak’s large menu is immediately more recognisable to the foreign market. While a list of over 60 dishes can appear intimidating, it’s neatly divided — salads, omelettes, wok dishes, and the like — as well as a dedicated vegetarian section, another tick in text in the “pleasing the masses” box.
Serving sizes at Mak Mak aren’t exactly generous, but they do pack a flavour punch. Appetisers like the goong sarong (HK$128) hint at a slightly contemporary twist on classics, with juicy and sweet king prawns wrapped in a kataifi-like rice vermicelli and deep fried, and served with a well tuned honey mustard mayo. It’s a tailor-made crowd pleaser. The tom yum goong (HK$178) is refined and balanced beautifully, the broth exuding the right amounts of hot and sweet and sour that continue to unfold the longer it’s on the tongue.

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