finger licking indian food where to eat the best chicken tikka in hong kong
                     FINGER LICKING INDIAN FOOD: 
WHERE TO EAT THE BEST 
CHICKEN TIKKA IN HONG KONG?
 A dish that has crossed the borders of half the world, delighting palates 
with its aromas, colors, and flavors. Try a tasty and very spicy chicken 
Tikka, to serve with rice, in sauce, or simply cooked on the grill!  
 Chicken tikka comes on a skewer spiked with marinated chicken in a 
yogurt sauce and a mixture of Indian spices then grilled in tandoor. A 
tomato sauce decorated with fresh cream and a mixture of spices, in which 
the pieces of cooked chicken are added to make a masala version of it.   
 A perfect illustration of Indian flavors, chicken tikka, is a classic dish with 
multiple flavors. Adopted by gourmets around the world, it is a delight for 
spice lovers.  
 However, this specialty has been and is the subject of mysteries and 
controversy for quite some time regarding its origins. In this mystery, 
even the former British foreign minister joined in recognizing the Tikka 
Masala version back in 2001 as a “British national dish.” 
KNOWING AND TASTING THE 
CHICKEN TIKKA
 Before talking about its history and origin, we are going 
to introduce the Chicken Tikka for those who do not 
know it. This is one of the most requested and acclaimed 
dishes not only in India but in any Indian restaurant 
around the world.  However, is there an exact recipe for 
Chicken Tikka? The answer is relative and closer to no 
since the spices, and the way of cooking it varies a lot 
depending on each chef.  
 It seems strange that a star dish in Indian restaurants
 around the world is considered a British dish, but let’s 
know the history. A story where fiction and reality mix, 
giving rise to a legend that is part of the charm and 
appeal of this tasty dish.  
THE HISTORY AND MYSTERY 
BEHIND CHICKEN TIKKA  
Chicken tikka and chicken tikka masala is on every 
Indian restaurant menu. Its origin is, however, uncertain. 
An English politician once called it ‘the UK’s true 
national dish’. It would have been invented in the 60s in 
Glasgow for a customer who found his chicken too dry. 
A specific sauce based on yogurt and spices would 
have remedied this. Another theory gives rise to it at the 
time of British colonization. Chicken tikka masala has 
been inspired by a recipe for butter chicken, a specialty 
of Punjab. Anyhow, it is now eaten all over the world and 
is a delight for all palates. This dish with typically Indian 
accents is a must to discover and taste without 
moderation.  
THE COMPONENTS OF CHICKEN 
TIKKA  
 A perfectly balanced combination of sweetness 
and strength, chicken tikka is based on a subtle 
balance. It is composed of pieces (tikka in Indian) 
of meat and masala which is a mixture of spices. 
The recipes for this dish have many variations. 
The basis is the chicken, grilled with a mixture of 
aromatics and herbs. The smooth and creamy 
side of the preparation is obtained by adding 
yogurt during marination. The sauce is made with 
tomatoes, onions, crushed garlic, and a few 
mustard seeds. The spice blend does not include 
traditional curry. It incorporates cinnamon, 
cardamom, and other flavors. The pretty red color 
of the preparation comes out as a part of 
preparation.  
A BALANCED MEAL  
 Made up mainly of chicken, this main course is 
particularly healthy. Lean in calories; it is very rich in 
flavor. Chicken Tikka Masala can be enjoyed with 
naturally flavored roti. When taking as a starter, you 
can enjoy this dish with a complementary sauce 
and a drink. Each drop of sauce can thus be 
consumed with delight. Variations of this recipe 
incorporate coconut milk or cream. The roundness 
thus brought to the dish softens the taste of the 
spices. Cilantro, ginger, and other herbs provide the 
best flavor chicken. Perfectly simmered when 
cooking chicken tikka masala, this dish is a delight 
for all gourmets. Deciding to eat a chicken tikka 
promises a good time of fun to come. 
WHERE TO EAT THE BEST CHICKEN 
TIKKA?  
 Mint & Basil serves the best kind of chicken tikka. We 
have our great chicken Tikka, a marvel of the kitchen 
that you are sure to enjoy. It is perfectly served with 
sauce or butter naan, a very typical Indian wheat flour 
bread. Whether you are a fan of spices or not, try a 
tasty Chicken Tikka spiced up just right, without being 
too spicy! Based on chicken marinated in a milk or 
yogurt sauce.  
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You will enjoy it for the first time you try at Mint & Basil 
and remember the taste. Book your table now to fulfill 
your craving for trying the best of chicken tikka in 
Hong Kong.  
Contact us
 Phone No. +852 2762 8077
 Email id: - [email protected]
 Address :- Shop K, Seaview Crescent, 8 Waterfront Rd,
Tung Chung, Hong Kong
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