Ex-Atherton chef to launch new HK resto

Nathan Green, formerly of 22 Ships and Ham & Sherry, is due to open a new venture with Yenn Wong – award-winning restaurateur and founder of the JIA restaurant group.

Nate Green, formerly of 22 Ships and Ham & Sherry

Set to open next month in Sai Ying Pun, Rhoda’s focal point is a central communal table with a view of the kitchen’s large charcoal grill with Green’s specialities including Hungarian Tanyasi Csirke farm chicken roasted over coals, shellfish stew and 12-hour slow-cooked lamb shoulder.

The wine list has been curated by Green’s brother, Adam who is the founder of London Cru – the city’s first urban winery – and includes an extensive range by the glass, bottle and carafe.

Adam also plans to launch Bottle Shock in Hong Kong soon which will import a wide variety of wine from France, Spain, USA, South Africa, Portugal and Australia.

Elsewhere, there is a wide selection of craft beers, ciders, Sake, bourbons and whisky as well as a reivival of ‘forgotten’ drinks, such as Port, Madeira and Calvados.

Founder of the JIA Group, Yenn Wong

CEO and Founder of JIA Group, Yenn Wong said: “Nate’s talent for creating simple, unique dishes was clear from the outset.

“I love working with people who have great passion for what they do and I don’t think you can find two more passionate people than Nate and designer Joyce Wang. It has been tremendous working with them on this project and we are all super-excited about introducing Rhoda to Hong Kong diners.”

Rhoda’s executive chef and culinary director, Nathan Green said: “I have thoroughly enjoyed the last two years at 22 Ships and am inspired by Yenn, not just for her business savvy as a restaurateur, but also her inherent sense of taste for simple, good food.

“I am therefore thrilled to be working with Yenn on my first restaurant. The Hong Kong F&B scene is thriving and I’m looking forward to showing the public what we’ve created.”

The JIA Group includes some of Hong Kong’s most popular restaurants, including Atherton’s Aberdeen Street Social, 22 Ships and Ham & Sherry as well as Fish School, Duddell’s and Chachawan.