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Visited this Chinese restaurant for a special occasion earlier this month. It offers a delectable array of dishes that tantalizes the taste buds with each bite. Every dish exudes a perfect blend of flavors and textures, showcasing the chef's mastery in creating tasty and delicate culinary delights.We were pleasantly surprised when the chef stopped by our table to chat with us where we expressed our gratitude for the truly wonderful dining experience he has crafted for us.…Read More

Recently visited this all-you-can-eat barbecue restaurant that left me thoroughly impressed. With its wide variety of food options, including BBQ pork, oysters, scallops, mussels, veggies, and desserts, it truly offers excellent value for the money.Aside from the main dishes, this place also boasts an impressive selection of desserts. From decadent cakes to ice cream, there was something to satisfy every sweet tooth, ensuring a delightful end to the meal.There are motors on the grill where you place the skewers on it and it will auto rotate to ensure food is evenly cooked which saves a lot of effort.If you’d love to skip all the work, this place provides the convenience of serving cooked food for those who prefer to indulge in the delicious flavors without the need to grill the food themselves.…Read More

I visit this hood occasionally but have never heard of this hidden gem until my friend brought me here one day. The menu offered a wide range of classic Chinese dishes, showcasing the culinary expertise of the chefs.The food itself was exceptional, with each dish thoughtfully prepared and presented. The flavors were rich, balanced, and true to traditional Chinese cuisine.While the original price might have seemed steep, my friend got a discount that made the experience more accessible and allowed me to fully appreciate the quality and attention to detail that went into every aspect of the meal.…Read More

I recently had the pleasure of visiting this charming cafe in Wan Chai that left a lasting impression on me. The cafe boasted a great selection of food that was not only diverse but also of exceptional quality and taste.From the moment I entered, I was greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The cozy interior, adorned with tasteful decor, created a pleasant ambiance that made me feel right at home.Whether you're looking for a cozy spot to enjoy a leisurely brunch or a delightful afternoon tea, this cafe is a hidden gem that will leave you wanting to come back for more.…Read More

The cat cafe provides a delightful experience for cat enthusiasts, allowing for up-close encounters with the friendly felines where you can pet and feed them. The cafe maintains a high level of cleanliness, ensuring a hygienic environment for both visitors and the cats themselves. The absence of a time limit is a bonus, enabling guests to spend as much time as they desire with the cats. However, it is advisable to make a reservation in advance to avoid long queues, particularly on weekends when it tends to be busier.While the food selection may not be extensive, the quality is decent, ensuring a satisfactory dining experience. Despite this, the main highlight of the cafe is the joy it brings to children. My kids had a fantastic time interacting with the cats and are eager to return. It is a wonderful place to visit, especially for families looking to spend quality time with furry companions in a clean and welcoming environment.…Read More

This restaurant I visited was a visual delight, with its stunning flower decorations that greeted me the moment I stepped in, creating a truly enchanting ambiance.While it seemed that the majority of guests were female (2 male, including myself), I initially had a fleeting thought that it might not be the typical place for male patrons. However, any reservations were quickly dispelled as I discovered a warm and inviting atmosphere that welcomed everyone.The menu boasted an extensive selection of dishes, offering something for every palate. I particularly enjoyed the refreshing ahi tuna salad, which burst with flavors and showcased the restaurant’s commitment to quality ingredients. Additionally, the pasta with pumpkin and cheese sauce was a delightful surprise, with its rich and creamy texture perfectly complementing the autumnal flavors.The photogenic setting, paired with the delicious food and friendly service, made for a delightful dining outing.…Read More

Renowned for its fried and baked chicken, the juicy and flavorful baked half and half was impressive, they were boast with moist and tender texture with delightful blend of seasonings.The budae jjigae was decent but more of an overpriced version of instant noodle plus various ingredients.Visited on a weekday, the restaurant was rather quiet, providing a serene and peaceful dining atmosphere.…Read More

Visited this ‘porkalicious’ restaurant with the family over the weekend and had a great time there; it’s a kids friendly restaurant with proper child seat, coloring sheets for the kids and of course the beloved kids meal.The star of the show at this restaurant is undoubtedly the grilled pork tomahawk; it was cooked to perfection, the generous serving of juicy, tender pork showcased the skill of the pork experts.The menu offers a range of other delectable dishes such as the crab cake, the seared tuna salad and the seafood paella.While this restaurant specializes in pork, it is worth mentioning that the menu also offers options for non-pork eaters, ensuring that everyone can find something to suit their preferences.…Read More

Picked this place for dinner with 2 friends whom I have not seen for months and we had a great time catching up over decent food.  Greeted by the friendly staff and one of them recommended their popular dishes for our consideration.Pork bone and arrowroot soup (粉葛赤小豆豬腳湯) - A popular, healthy and nutritious soup which serves as an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.  With additional ingredients such as carrot and corn, it is a satisfying way to kick start the meal.Chinese spinach with garlic (蒜蓉莧菜) - this may be a common veggie dish at any Chinese restaurant yet a simple dish like this clearly demonstrated the chef’s skills.  The veggie is cooked to a point where the texture is just right and a touch of garlic makes it more flavorful which feels like home cooking.Clam with cabbage (花蛤浸包心菜) – a tad surprise with the portion and the size (larger than usual) of the clams.  Overall a tasty and hearty dish.Wasabi salad ribs (Wasabi 沙拉骨) - a traditional dish with a modern twist by infusing a new element - wasabi.  This is my favorite dishes of the night where I consumed half of it myself.  Being a wasabi fan myself, it could be better if the wasabi taste is stronger though.Typhoon shelter fish (避風塘班頭腩) - prepared with fried garlic bits, scallion and red chili, this dish is no lack of fragrance.   Combining with the juicy and tenderness of the fish, it is no surprise why this remains one of the popular dishes.This restaurant is also famous for their all-you-can-eat dim sum (over 50 different types of dim sum) lunch for under $100 which gives me a great reason to return soon.…Read More

Lucciola is located on the 1st floor of The Hari where you have to navigate through the cozy hotel reception area to reach the restaurant.The lunch set is reasonably priced, portion is just right and the food is tasty overall.The hamachi tartare with avocado was refreshing; the mussels were surprisingly fresh and chewy and the steak was spot on at medium rare.Dessert wise, the torta caprese bianca (almond lemon cake), the homemade mascarpone gelato and the chocolate caramel bar added a nice final touch that wrapped up the meal with satisfaction.The chic atmosphere, great food with pleasant service make it an ideal venue for casual / business lunch.…Read More

Visited the Peak Galleria on Sunday and came across Yucca De Lac, a familiar and nostalgic name (that also reveals my age 😅) that’s been around for over 4 decades where it was previously located in Shatin.  We’ve decided to check the place out to see whether it lives up to the renowned Yucca De Lac name.Before being seated, a staff led us to the balcony area where we got to enjoy the stunning Victoria Harbor view.  There are couple of tables in that outdoor area but it was a windy day hence we’ve decided to sit indoor.They did a decent job with the interior renovation and decorations mimicking the old Shatin outdoor area with green plants and bunch of LED screens in the ceiling displaying moving green lights.Before jumping into the signature dishes, we started off with 2 special drinks - the coconut smoothie with red bean (紅豆椰子沙冰) and the pineapple iced drink (懷舊波蘿冰).  The coconut drink is sweet and stuffy, it’s better to share with another person and save some stomach space for the food.  The miniature paper umbrella and the paper pineapple are absolute classic that bring back lots of memories.Yam bean, edamame and crab meat on toast (沙葛毛豆蟹肉多士) – the dish may look ordinary and bland (could add some colorful ingredients to boost the presentation) but there’s a pleasant surprise when I took the first bite; the taste and the texture of the edamame wentwell with the crab meat.Sizzling stuffed tofu with minced pork jowl meat in skillet pan (懷舊煎釀山水豆腐) – the sizzling hot tofu was fried to a perfect golden color which looks and tastes excellent.Signature deep fried marinated pigeon with secret spice (秘制紅燒乳鴿) – it’s been a while since I last had a decent pigeon with such crispy skin; the dish itself is worth returning for.Sakura shrimp scallion shaihai noodle (櫻花蝦蔥油拌麵) – the scent from the scallion is so rich that it turns a simple dish into a desirable one. The noodle is cooked to a point that is moist but not greasy, perfectly suits my liking.Seared French lamb spare rib with crushed potato, sautéed prawns and aged balsamic jus (烤焗法國羊小排配手壓薯仔炒蝦及陳醋燒汁) – one of the lamb spare ribs was overcooked which was a bit disappointing but the other piece was tender which made up for it.Had my eye on the tiramisu but unfortunately did not have tummy space for it so will save it for next time.Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience with the beautiful environment, great food and attentive service (they swing by from time to time to refill my cup of hot water to ensure it stayed hot) that we left with a full stomach.…Read More

A small shop in the North Point neighborhood that serves reasonably priced breakfast.  The place is clean unlike the usual Hong Kong styled café and decorated with some interesting art works.Came on a Sunday before 10:00 and there was already a queue which we have waited roughly 20 minutes before getting in.There are lots of choices on the menu and overall the food was decent plus the serving time was fast (and friendly).  Likely a place that I'll revisit again.…Read More

Was in the hood a few weeks back for dinner and picked this one based on its decor. This restaurant specializes in slow cooked food hence its name.My order of garlic bread was ‘slow’ because I was told the chef put in the ribs from the other customer into the oven first and we’ve waited a while. The staff apologized for the arrangement and was kind enough to offer us ice cream to compensate the wait.Overall dining experience was pleasant. The food was decent especially the tiger prawn linguini which was a bit spicy but very tasty. Wish the menu could indicate the spicy dishes as my son couldn’t eat spicy food that we had to order something else for him.Despite the minor nagging, it’s a place worth revisiting.…Read More

Food at this joint is always consistent and up to standard. The goi muc (squid seaweed salad) was refreshing and the homemade spicy dressing brings out the taste of the dish; the chicken skewers looks dry but they were unexpectedly tender.A minor complain was the service of one staff where he likes to place menu, bowls at the corner of the table and walks away without saying a word.…Read More

Randomly walked into this restaurant and turned out to be a pleasant surprise.  It’s nicely decorated and spacious where you won’t be sitting too closely with other customers.Food is not top notch but above average; the beef from the noodle soup was tender and juicy while the chicken was not very meaty (mostly bones…); nonetheless, the staff were polite and friendly which made up for it.There are 2 private rooms for larger groups with karaoke available making it a great hang out spot.…Read More