Decided to try The Salted Pig as part of the Festival of Restaurants. They had a set dinner menu which looked pretty tempting.
The restaurant space is huge by Hong Kong standards. It was busy and loud, but when I looked around, there were still plenty of available tables.
The wait staff were very friendly - attentive but not overbearing, and I was impressed at how the courses were paced.

Our starter was Japanese scallops with chorizo and potato and red pepper mash. There were 3 decent-sized scallops and they were perfectly cooked. I wish there'd been a few more on the plate! The chorizo didn't overpower the scallops either. Each bite was a great combination of flavours and textures.
The main was Spanish pork belly with roasted vegetables, for 2 people to share. There was a mustard sauce on the side, but it really wasn't needed. The pork had so much flavour and melted in your mouth. There were 5 large pieces and there was nearly a fight for the last piece.
For dessert, we had a pistachio mousse and a chocolate orange tart. Both were delicious, but I was still relishing the pork belly!

We also had a pitcher of The Salted Pig draught, so by the end of it all, I definitely felt like a pig.

The regular menu also looked really promising. While pork is obviously the star, there are some other interesting options, including a fish & prawn pie and vegie options.

I liked the feel of the restaurant and found the service excellent. Add that to a hearty, satisfying meal, and you have a winner.
Definitely going back for more.

I've been to Nahm on a few occasions for lunch, mostly because they have enough on the menu to please most people.
I'd recommend booking if you're planning to go in the lunch rush as it gets busy.

The decor is comfortable and the service is pleasant enough, if not a tad slow.

The Set Lunches available are a pretty good deal, including ones designed for 2 people (around $130), or the Noodle Set which is $88 for a salad and then a rice or noodle main.
Some of my preferred dishes are:

* Vietnamese shredded chicken salad - tiny hint of chilli, I find it quite refreshing.
* Roast duck salad with sesame sauce - well cooked and great flavours.
* Spicy beef salad with mint and lime - classic, nothing extraordinary but tasty nonetheless.
* Vegetable laksa - could be a bit spicier, but love the overall flavours.
* Thai chicken rice - looks a lot like hainese chicken rice, but not quite as tasty.
* Spicy glass noodles with seafood - decent amount of seafood and could quite easily go for 2 bowls.

Personally I think it's more of a Chinese take on Thai / Vietnamese, but it's still a fairly decent meal and relatively inexpensive compared to other restaurants in Elements.

My only suggestion is that the waitstaff and kitchen try to coordinate service of food a bit better. On each occasion I've been, at least 1 person at our table has had both courses brought out at the same time and therefore getting cold, while 1 person will have to wait ages for even their first dish.

I purchased a ValuUp voucher for BRAT a while back and thought a Saturday night before football kicked off, was the perfect night to use it.
When I walked in, I wondered whether a reservation was really necessary as it was completely empty, but within 5 minutes of being seated, every table except one, was taken.

The selection of hotdogs is pretty good, with a bit of something for everyone.
The ones that caught my attention included the Bourbon (pork and beef with kentucky bourbon, garlic and spices), Chorizo (chicken and turkey with Chorizo and garlic), and the very cheesy Gruyere, but we ultimately settled on:

* Chipotle - Pork with chipotle chili, cheddar and paprika
* Sun Dried Tomatoes Mozzarella (chicken and turkey with sun dried tomatoes, mozzarella and basil)

You can choose from their signature bun or dark rye, along with a whole host of condiments (caramelized onions, jalapeno, cheddar, mushrooms etc) and mustards (classic, dijon, honey, truffle).

The signature bun was warm and soft - perfect companion to the hotdog. And the condiments were tasty without being overpowering for the hotdog.
The fries were pretty good - proper thin cut and tastier than what you'd get from McD's! Which is a good thing given that you're paying more here than any regular fast food joint.

But the star of the show is ultimately the sausage itself. Both the ones we tried were delicious - very juicy (as evidenced by the amount of mess I made!), packed full of flavour. The chipotle had the perfect amount of heat and you could taste every single ingredient in the sun dried tomato one. They didn't look that big when put in front of me, but I was well and truly full at the end of it.
They are very more-ish. I only wish I had enough room in my belly to try another one.

Service was very friendly and efficient and the overall vibe and decor made it a very comfortable, cosy experience.

This is not a replacement for the old hotdog place on Cochrane Street - I think it stands on it's own as a casual restaurant that serves good quality sausages.

Took advantage of the Hong Kong Restaurant Week deal to make another trip to Jimmy's Kitchen and wasn't disappointed.
I love the feel of this place - the old photos on the walls, the dark interior and comfortable seats. It has an old homey feeling to it. Staff are very attentive and some look as though they have worked there for decades which just adds to the charm of the place.

There was a set dinner menu as part of Restaurant Week with at least 3 or 4 options for each course.
We opted for:
* Rainbow Trout with honey mustard dressing - fish was fresh and the dressing gave it a bit of kick. Loved the flavour combination
* Mini Cottage Pie - classic dish which was more meat and less potato. I could have had about 5 servings of this!
Main
* Grilled Lamb with potatoes and beetroot - the lamb was perfectly cooked with the perfect amount of fat! I can't remember the last time I was served beetroot with my main meat dish, but it was great with the lamb. It balanced the saltiness of the meat really well.
* Soft Bread Pudding with raspberry jam and meringue - this was cavity-inducing sweetness. The first mouthful was great, but it was difficult to have more bites. It could have done without either the jam or the meringue, but both combined was a bit too much sugar for me.
* Strawberry Custard Tart - simple and classic. The crust was really good and the custard sweet enough without overpowering the fresh strawberries.

Comfort food done well, great atmosphere and excellent service. All round good experience.

I've walked past a few times and found the all white exterior / interior a bit uncomfortable, but decided to pop in to Thaima V2 for a quick bite before drinks one night and was very pleasantly surprised.

Firstly, the service is great - warm greeting, lots of smiles, drinks come out quickly.
Secondly, there's a lot more on the menu than I would have guessed for such a small place. It's mostly Thai, with some Vietnamese and even Indonesian-inspired dishes.

Decided on all seafood on this occasion:
Prawn Sashimi - very fresh, served with an amazing spicy / tangy sauce.
Oysters - they have a few to choose from but I couldn't go past the Australian Coffin Bays. Good sized and again very fresh. It didn't need anything more than a couple of drops of lemon jiuce.
Deep fried soft shell crab - snack sized portion, very crisp, lots of flavour.

Price was reasonable given it was fresh seafood, and its Soho location. Around $200/head including wine.

I would definitely want to go back to try more of the food. They also have a set dinner for two for $298, which looked rather interesting.