Rustico Spanish Restaurant — Restaurant in Kowloon

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What an unforgettable dining experience! The fun atmosphere, impeccable service, and authentic Galician cuisine made for a truly special meal.

🍷Sangria - Crisp, fruity, and vibrant is a wonderful prologue of the meal.

🇪🇸 Fresh Spanish Rock Oysters with Watermelon Gazpacho Granite🧡, Bloody Mary Shooter❤️, Mojito Shooter💚 and Ceviche💛 - Soft, meaty and creamy oysters … with T he four creative dressings turned each bite into a playful new sensation.

🦪 Flaming Rubia Gallega Fat, Trout Roe & Lime 西班牙Rubia Gallega牛脂灸燒法國諾曼第水晶蠔 - French Krystale oysters with flaming Spanish beef fat — a buttery, luxurious mouthfeel, punctuated by the sparkling pops of trout roe

🍉 Watermelon Gazpacho西班牙特色西瓜凍湯 - Cool, refreshing, and perfectly balanced—sweet watermelon and rich tomato, accentuated by the crunch of savory ham.

⚪️ Scallop Galician Style 加利西亞風味烤帶子 - Juicy scallops, beautifully baked and full of the sea—an iconic Galician tapa.

🫑 Piquillo Peppers Stuffed with Codfish 西班牙鱈魚釀紅椒 - Silky, savory salt cod filling wrapped in sweet, lightly roasted piquillo peppers. It’s the essence of Spanish comfort food in bite-sized form.

🥘 Oxtail Rice, Paella Style 招牌西班牙牛尾飯 - Incredible layers of flavor—fork-tender oxtail and soulful rice make this a next-level paella.

🥩 Dry Aged Rubia Gallega Beef加利西亞頂級熟成Rubia Gallega牛排 - Served with crispy, famous Spanish Padrón peppers and Betanzos Style Fried Potatoes. My first taste of this legendary dry-aged beef: lush marbling, bold character, and satisfyingly chewy.

🍅Tomato Cheese Cake 蕃茄芝士蛋糕 - Shaped like the cutest tomato, this cheesecake surprises with its delicate creamy, rich cheese flavor. A whimsical and delicious end to the meal.

💯 Each dish showcased the careful craftsmanship and vibrant flavors of Galicia. Highly recommend for an authentic taste of Spain right here in town!

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⭐ A Taste of Spain at Rustico – Truly Outstanding! 🇪🇸

Rustico in Lai Chi Kok is an absolute gem for anyone craving authentic Spanish cuisine in Hong Kong. From the first bite to the last, our dinner here was nothing short of spectacular — both in flavor and presentation.

🥔 Spanish Tortilla with Padrón Peppers

The Spanish omelette was perfectly golden with a soft, custardy center — just as it should be. The texture was smooth and comforting, enhanced beautifully by the charred, blistered Padrón peppers on the side. Lightly salted and slightly smoky, they added a wonderful earthy contrast.

🥩 Grilled Beef with Grilled Veggies

This dish was a showstopper. The beef was seared to a perfect medium-rare — tender, juicy, and intensely flavorful, with a rich balsamic glaze that added a subtle sweetness. The grilled vegetables, including asparagus, zucchini, and peppers, were not just a side — they were stars in their own right, beautifully caramelized and seasoned.

🥘 Seafood Paella

The seafood paella was a real highlight. The rice was infused with deep, savory saffron and seafood flavors, and cooked to that perfect “socarrat” crispness at the bottom. Mussels, prawns, and clams were fresh and plump, arranged artfully for a dish that tasted as stunning as it looked.

🧀 Croquetas with Jamón

A brilliant start to the meal! Crispy golden croquettes, delicately rich and creamy inside, were topped with thin slices of jamón that melted in the mouth. They sat atop a dab of aioli, adding a smooth garlic punch. A small bite, but packed with flavor and finesse.

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🍷 Final Thoughts

Rustico doesn’t just serve food — it delivers an experience. From the cozy rustic décor to the attentive staff and generous portions, everything is curated with care. It’s a little slice of Spain right in the heart of Lai Chi Kok.

If you’re looking to indulge in hearty, honest, and utterly delicious Spanish fare — Rustico is the place. We’ll definitely be coming...

This is a high end restaurant considering it's location, and price range. We had high hopes but unfortunately it's full of disappointments, perhaps mixed feelings at best.

First, most staffs are friendly and kind but they are limited by inexperience and lack of professional training. Eg., a staff accidentally knocked a glass of wine to the floor when she helped clearing some dishes. It's understandable. The table was set at corner and there wasn't much space to maneuver. While a couple of staffs apologized, I couldn't feel their sincerity. While I do not expect any forms of compensation, I guess most restaurants would at least provide the same glass of wine. They just ignored it.

In other cases, interaction with staffs felt like we were in a local cha chan ting.

Food:

Most food are good but not outstanding.

Seafood paella: was comically small in portion. One can easily finish it all.

Roasted suckling pig: crispy skin, tender meat, not bad.

Toast with tomato: tasty if garlic and tomatoes were rubbed properly. But you'll need to di it yourselves.

The churro was kind of interesting. I admit that I do not eat this dessert every day but it's strange that the inside is still in liquid form. Certainly it should be crispy on the outside and soft inside. But still in liquid form, I don't think so. The staffs tried to explain that it should be the way it was. Maybe she's right.

When staffs are better trained in future, this maybe a place I'd recommend, if you consider HK$600 per head...