接到同事芯的邀請，到位於土瓜灣馬頭圍道63號啟岸巷子地下26-27號舖的Kisdi Art Catering 餐廳回訪新店家Karo，我抱著好奇去認識這個略帶神秘感的新人物，我上網看了餐廳的資料，意圖了解一下這間沒有中文名稱的餐廳是否可從英文名看到經營模式。Art直接感覺是指美術，聯想到產品的賣相有美術感，catering最直接是到會服務，即是送貨到任何地方。Upon receiving an invitation from my colleague Sum to visit a new restaurant, KISDI ART CATERING, located at Shop 26-27, Ground Floor, Vantage Row, 63 Ma Tau Wai Road, To Kwa Wan, I went with curiosity to meet Karo, a new figure with an air of mystery. Beforehand, I searched online for information about this restaurant. As this restaurant does not have a name in Chinese, I hoped to understand its business model through its English name. “Art” directly suggests aesthetics, bringing to mind artistic presentation in products, while “Catering” immediately points to delivery services, meaning food delivered to any location.
抵達目的地後我發覺不單只是到會，還有堂食，美術就從掛在牆上接近十幅畫都算代表了Karo的心意，感覺很好。我立刻表達之前還以為他只有到會，Karo隨著遞過餐牌讓我們點餐。我刁難地要求炮製一杯熱迷迭香檸檬水加薑，Karo毫無疑問的說可以，Rachel同Hillary異口同聲的點了同一飲品，芯就看中泰式酸辣湯底配溏心蛋配麵加配菜，不要飲品，Rocky就選了泰式凍奶茶。基於這正是下午茶時間，我們點了一份秘製炸雞中翼及一份超人氣豬頸肉分享品嚐。Upon arrival, I discovered that the restaurant not only provides catering services but also offers dine-in options. The “art” aspect was reflected in nearly ten paintings adorning the walls, showcasing Karo’s thoughtful touches, leaving a good impression. I immediately expressed my earlier assumption that they only offered catering services. As Karo handed over the menu for us to order, I decided to challenge him by requesting a cup of hot rosemary lemon water with ginger. Without hesitation, Karo said it was possible. Rachel and Hillary both ordered the same drink in unison, while Sum chose a Thai-style sour and spicy soup base with soft-boiled egg and noodles, skipping a drink. Rocky opted for Thai iced milk tea. Since it was afternoon tea time, we also ordered a portion of their signature fried chicken wings and a popular dish of grilled pork neck to share.
各樣飲品食品很快就由Karo親手製成逐一送到我們面前。先評熱檸水，與一般在茶記喝的大有差異，薑、迷迭香與檸檬三個元素混合在一起所產生的魔術，三種口味形成三個不同層次，個別發揮獨特口味，合起來又有另一種口味，真實是意想不到的創意，Karo提過迷迭香同玉桂是兩條由他創建的飲品線，我選擇了前者，下次應可試後者了，例如玉桂奶咖啡？有這個好原因再回訪他！芯既然點了湯，我亦老實不客氣的用小碗試了幾口，味道不錯，夠酸而只是小辣，口味合我心意！泰式凍奶茶Rocky也說好飲，有別於一般茶記貨式而標奇立異！The beverages and dishes were quickly prepared and personally served to our table by Karo himself. Starting with the hot lemon water, it was vastly different from what one might find in a typical local café. The combination of ginger, rosemary, and lemon created a magical blend of flavors, each element standing out with its unique taste, yet harmonizing to form a whole new flavor. It was an unexpected creative surprise. Karo mentioned that rosemary and cinnamon are two unique beverage lines he has developed. I chose the former this time, leaving the other—such as Cinnamon Latte—for the next visit. A good reason to come back! Sum, having ordered the soup, generously allowed me to try a few spoonfuls. It was delicious—sufficiently sour with a mild spiciness, perfectly suiting my taste! Rocky also praised the Thai iced milk tea, noting its distinctiveness compared to the typical versions found in local cafés.
兩款小食亦帶來驚喜，我盛讚食物溫度最高分，接近燙口的雞翼外皮，內肉質溫暖可口，調味剛好、不鹹、爽脆，好想再食多一件，結果加點一份。豬頸肉也是剛離鍋的溫度，厚切程度前所未見，肉質爽滑，調味到家，清純甜美！Karo謙虛地說因為煮好就即刻拿出來，所以能保持溫度，反影他個人對食物溫度的重視！我在餐牌上最想試無骨海南雞，有點後悔沒有點來大家分享，又有另一原因要回去了！The two snack dishes were equally impressive. I gave the highest marks for the food temperature—the chicken wings were served piping hot, with a crispy exterior and tender, warm meat inside. The seasoning was just right—not too salty, but flavorful and crunchy. I couldn’t resist and ended up ordering another portion. The grilled pork neck was also served fresh off the pan, with a thickness I’d never seen before. The meat was tender and juicy, with well-balanced seasoning, providing a pure and sweet taste. Karo humbly explained that serving food immediately after cooking helps maintain the temperature, highlighting his dedication to food quality. We also noticed his attention to artistic presentation and health in the choice of accompanying side vegetables. For instance, he paired the chicken wings with purple kale, a slightly pricier ingredient. Rocky appreciated this and consumed it all! I regretted not ordering the boneless Hainanese chicken to share with everyone, giving me yet another reason to return!
我與Karo談起有關他的到會服務，計劃一下在公司或其他地點搞大食會時就由他到會，他說當然可以做到。提到他的產品是否偏向泰式？他說不一定，只是泰式食品較受客戶歡迎，所以就提供多幾款吧。I spoke with Karo about his catering services, considering the possibility of arranging a company or off-site event catered by him. He assured us it would be no problem. When I asked if his menu leaned towards Thai cuisine, he explained that wasn’t necessarily the case. Thai dishes were simply more popular with customers, so he offered more of them.
臨離開前我們問他掛在牆上的畫是誰的作品，他回應太太是藝術治療師，透過繪畫幫助有需要的人解決情緒問題。太太覺得他有天份，指導她怎樣繪畫，而在牆上的畫是他自己的作品。他還介紹了一系列的自製再造紙作品，包括為某大酒店炮製的邀請咔，真的很有天份和創意。他見我們聽得津津有味，就把一部攪拌機拿出來做製作示範，十多分鐘後完成製造一張再造咔紙，既環保又有實際用途！他說經常會在餐廳開班教授學生這技能！Before leaving, we asked about the paintings on the wall. Karo revealed that his wife is an art therapist who helps people address emotional issues through painting. She recognized his talent and guided him in painting, and the artworks displayed were his own creations. He also introduced us to his series of homemade recycled paper products, including invitation cards crafted for a major hotel, showcasing his talent and creativity. Seeing our interest, he brought out a blender to demonstrate the process of making recycled paper. In just over ten minutes, he completed a sheet of recycled card paper—both environmentally friendly and practical! He mentioned that he often holds workshops in the restaurant to teach students this skill.
這個回訪帶給我們多元化的樂趣，從試飲試食到認識這位新人物，簡直是有說不出的滿足感。This visit brought us a variety of joys, from tasting drinks and dishes to getting to know this fascinating individual. It was truly a fulfilling and unforgettable experience.
