Central🇭🇰 Tai Kwun has over a hundred years of history

Tai Kwun in Central has a history of over 100 years and consists of 16 magnificent historical buildings. It is not only a statutory monument in Hong Kong, but also one of the landmarks to check in in Central. This time, we came to 1862 BAR DE TAPAS Y VINO, located next to the Prison Yard of Tai Kwun Prison. The name 1862 commemorates the construction year of Warehouse D of Victoria Prison. The restaurant retains the original style of the Central Police Station complex, including most of the British classical elements, such as brick and stone structures, arches and other details. It combines 19th-century Victorian architecture with modern design, exuding a retro European style. There are outdoor seats, and the environment is more open. While dining, you can enjoy the historic buildings of Tai Kwun. The menu focuses on seafood from the central and northern coastal areas of Spain, which is relatively rare in Hong Kong. While retaining traditional cooking methods, fusion elements are added. Iberico ham balls $28/pc A signature tapas, the ham balls are lightly fried in high-temperature oil, the outer skin is golden and crispy, and the filling is made of diced Iberico ham mixed with potatoes, cream and other ingredients, which is sweet, fragrant and soft. Spanish authentic potato omelette $88 The Spanish potato omelette can be regarded as a signature dish in Spanish cuisine. The outer layer of the thick-cut omelette is fried to an attractive golden color. Every bite is filled with rich egg fragrance. The middle is oozing with a heart effect when cut, and it is mixed with soft and chewy sliced ​​potatoes. The taste is very layered. Rib-eye steak with green pepper sauce and fried onions $198 The rib-eye steak is ordered 70% done, the fire throat is precisely controlled, the meat is full of gravy, and the surface is baked with charcoal fire. The meat is tender and soft, not much fat, and has a strong beef flavor. Sprinkle with green pepper sauce and fried onions to add flavor and wake up the stomach, and it can also neutralize the greasy feeling of meat. Ice cream sandwich $48 The vanilla ice cream is sandwiched between two Spanish churros rolled into a round shape, bringing a double sensory experience of hot and cold. The Churros are soft and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The surface is sprinkled with fragrant cinnamon sugar powder and then dipped in dark chocolate sauce. Shop name 1862 BAR DE TAPAS Y VINO Shop location Central Tai Kwun Business hours 12:00 - 22:00