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Chef Ecy’s Dining Experience:🥰 Food | Ambience | Service | Price | Easy Access | Restroom Cleanliness | Cake Cutting Fee🙂 Corkage Fee | Easy Parking😠 Pet Friendly | WheelchairThis cozy restaurant has the look of a contemporary Japanese omakase venue but is actually a creative fusion of Japanese, French, and other Asian cuisines. Having returned for a second lunch, I was once again captivated by the experience.The restaurant operates on an omakase ("chef's choice") basis, so there is no detailed menu. This means every visit is full of surprises. For lunch, there are two set options ranging from $680 to $880 per person, which include appetizers, sushi, roll, soup, and dessert. The dinner offering is more extensive at $1680 per person, featuring even more special ingredients like fish maw, abalone, shark‘s fin and varieties.It's essential to inform the chef in advance of any dislikes, dietary restrictions, or allergies so they can tailor the experience to your needs.Location & Ambience:Tucked away on the 22nd floor of a Ginza-style building in Soho, Central, the restaurant is very accessible. It's close to Tai Kwun and just an 8-minute walk from Hong Kong Station MTR Exit C. Please note that there are a few steps at the building's entrance, which may be challenging for wheelchair users.Inside, the atmosphere is warm and intimate. The space is clean and simply decorated, centered around a long sushi counter. With big windows offering a city view, it seats no more than 15 guests at a time, ensuring personalized service. The restroom is notably spacious and clean.The Dining Experience:The service is excellent, with a sufficient number of attentive staff. The executive chef is sincere, polite, and deeply passionate. He is present throughout the meal, cooking, serving, and thoughtfully introducing each dish - often sharing the ingredients, techniques, and even the stories behind them.The cuisine showcases modern techniques, such as wet-aged and dry-aged fish. Dry-aging, used for fish like toro, concentrates the flavor and creates a firmer, more umami-rich texture - a delightful departure from traditional sushi.Standout Dishes:· "Suan Cai Yu" (酸菜魚) Innovation: A creative, boneless take on the classic. The chef used pan-fried yellow croaker (黃魚) with super crispy skin and a creamy, flavorful broth made from the traditional sour fish soup, topped with a dusting of Sichuan pepper (花椒).· Shelless Prawn: The star here was the prawn shell itself, which had been grilled and ground into a powder sprinkled over the tender meat.· Dessert: A whimsical white rabbit candy ice cream, complete with a rice paper "ear" on top - a perfect, nostalgic finish.From large, creamy Japanese oysters to sublime uni (sea urchin) sashimi (馬糞海膽), every dish was a delight. A hot, blended vegetable and fish stock soup was particularly comforting.Overall Impression:My overall experience was full of surprise and satisfaction. The flavors across all dishes were perfectly balanced - never too salty or too sweet - allowing the natural taste of the fresh ingredients to shine. It was an impressive, delicious, and excellent meal from start to finish.…Read More

Chef Ecy’s Dining Experience🥰 Food | Ambience | Service | Easy Parking | Easy Access | Corkage Fee | Price | Restroom Cleanliness | Wheelchair Friendly🙂😠 Pet Friendly | Cake Cutting FeeThis restaurant opens daily from 10 AM to 11 PM and is one of the most well-known eateries on this street 東大街. It serves dim sum in the morning, while lunch and dinner feature a variety of special seafood and other Chinese-style dishes. The owner, a former boat people, ensures a daily supply of fresh seafood. 蜑家 refers to the Tanka people, who are traditionally boat-drwelling communities in southern China. The cooking style is somewhat unique, reflecting the rustic flavors once prepared on fishing boats. It operates like a private kitchen, often offering off-menu dishes based on the day's fresh ingredients - especially wild-caught small fish. Their claypot rice (煲仔飯) is particularly popular in winter.The entrance is at street level, making it wheelchair accessible. For those driving, metered parking is available along the street, and there is also a nearby paid parking lot. If taking the MTR, it's just a 1-minute walk from Exit B2 of Shau Kei Wan Station.Signature dishes include:· Stir-Fried Squid with Spiced Sauce 醬爆吊桶· Clams with Pork Liver 豬膶炒蜆· Steamed Pork Patty with Crab Roe 膏蟹蒸肉餅· Seaweed wrapped with Cuttlefish Paste Roll 紫菜墨魚卷· Mantis Shrimp with Fried Rice Noodle 瀨尿蝦炒腸粉We tried all of them! The dishes were delicious and served piping hot - just how I like it. Although the Stir-Fried Squid was a bit too salty, the rest were absolutely delightful. Overall, most dishes have bold flavors, but the ingredients are undeniably fresh.The service was excellent, and we were offered complimentary desserts at the end of the meal - a very nice touch! The red bean soup (陳皮紅豆沙) stood out as the most memorable.Note: Cake cutting fee is HK$80. For corkage, first bottle corkage fee is waived and will be $100 per bottle thereafter.…Read More

Chef Ecy’s Dining Experience:🥰 Food | Ambience | Service | Easy Parking | Price | Wheelchair Friendly | Easy Access🙂 Restroom Cleanliness😠 Pet Friendly | Corkage Fee | Cake Cutting FeeThis brand was established in Hangzhou in 2008 and now has approximately 500 branches worldwide. In Hong Kong, it has collaborated with Michelin-starred chef Yu Bin as a consultant, who brings his unique vision for Zhejiang cuisine.There are currently eight branches in Hong Kong, with plans to open more in the future. The one I visited is in the Southside and had only been open for about three months. The restaurant is spacious and features a garden-themed decor. The ambiance is very green and natural, yet overall it feels clean and cozy.The service was excellent and the staff were very attentive. The price-performance ratio is extremely good. Although the portion sizes are not large, they are well-portioned and sufficient for a small group. The food quality is high, and the flavors are well-balanced—not too salty nor too sweet.As this branch is still quite new, it does not yet have an alcohol license, so it's not recommended to bring your own wine. They also charge a cake-cutting fee.The restaurant is located on the third floor of a mall, which offers plenty of parking. Being on the same level as the entrance is very convenient, including for wheelchair users. There are also lifts for access to other floors. If you are taking the MTR, alight at Wong Chuk Hang Station, take Exit B, and it's just a two-minute walk.They offer a free membership program. New members receive an immediate HK$50 coupon, and every purchase accumulates points for future redemption.Overall, it was a great dining experience for a casual dinner. I will definitely visit again and may also try some of their other branches.…Read More

Chef Ecy’s Dining Experience:🥰 Food | Ambience | Service | Easy Parking | Price | Wheelchair Friendly | Easy Access🙂 Restroom Cleanliness | Cake Cutting Fee😠 Pet Friendly | Corkage FeeThis restaurant is located in a shopping mall in Tseung Kwan O. It's very easy to access via the MTR; simply get off at Hang Hau Station and use Exit A1. For those driving, the mall offers ample parking, which is free after a minimum spending amount.The restaurant is wheelchair accessible via a lift. The service is excellent, but note that there are no restrooms inside the restaurant itself - you must use the mall's facilities, which are well-maintained and regularly cleaned.I've visited this restaurant many times, mostly for lunch. They offer set menus for parties of two or four, which provide a wide variety of dishes and very generous portions. For a party of three, the set for two is usually sufficient, and we often have leftovers to take away.The food is excellent. I highly recommend the drunken chicken and the deep-fried yellow fish. Their dumplings are also great, particularly the "jumbo dumpling," which is a must-try item not included in the set menus. To eat it, you first drink the soup inside through a straw before eating the filling. There is corkage charged for $100 per bottle and $50 per cake. The cake cutting fee can be waived if one order of dessert is placed.Overall, it offers great value for money and has a pleasant ambience. It's one of our go-to choices when we're in the mood for Shanghainese food.…Read More

Chef Ecy’s Dining Experience:🥰 Food | Ambience | Service | Easy Access | Easy Parking | Restroom Cleanliness | Price | Corkage Fee | Cake Cutting Fee | Wheelchair🙂 😠 Pet Friendly This seafood restaurant is located in Lei Yue Mun, an area famous for its fresh seafood. Like many places here, the common practice is to buy your own seafood from one of the nearby shops and then choose a restaurant to cook it for you. This restaurant also has a full menu of other dishes you can order directly.A key advantage of this particular restaurant is its location on Hoi Pong Road West, right at the entrance of Lei Yue Mun. This means you can avoid walking through the wet market alleys. The venue itself is clean, tidy, and bright, spread across two stories with a street-level entrance that is wheelchair accessible. It is also conveniently close to an indoor parking lot, with both indoor and outdoor public parking available nearby.They are open daily from 11:30 AM to 10:30 PM. The service is good, and the prices are reasonable. They are also accommodating about cake cutting and corkage fees, waiving them as long as you don't bring an excessive amount.Now, for the most important part - the food! Every seafood dish we tried was delicious. Standouts include the steamed fish, king crab, and abalone. We also ordered two raw dishes: the spot prawns and geoduck. They were impeccably cleaned, perfectly chilled, and absolutely yummy. The deep-fried mantis shrimp was another winner - rich in flavor, crispy on the outside, and not overcooked, so the meat inside remained incredibly juicy. The fish soup was also excellent: flavorful but not salty. From the restaurant's own kitchen, we tried the roast pig; the skin was wonderfully crispy and the meat was very tender.I've been to this restaurant many times and have never been disappointed. I can't wait to go back!…Read More

Chef Ecy’s Dining Experience:🥰 Food | Price | Easy Access | Easy Parking | Wheelchair | Cake Cutting Fee | Corkage Fee 🙂 Service | Ambience😠 Pet Friendly | Restroom CleanlinessThis Guangdong-style restaurant in Sheung Wan operates daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. It's particularly famous for its traditional dim sum service in the morning and afternoon. The dining experience is classic and lively: steamers are packed with a wide variety of dim sum, which is served from trolleys pushed by staff throughout the venue. There's also a dedicated counter for fresh deep-fried dishes.The billing system uses a card system where servers mark off items in different price categories as you select them. When you're finished, your total is calculated based on these marks manually.The food is consistently tasty and served hot. However, the venue, including the restrooms, isn't the cleanest, and the service is just average. The excellent prices are a major draw. The restaurant is accessible via a lift or staircase, though when busy, using the stairs is faster than waiting for the lift. It's easily reached by tram, bus, or minibus. For MTR users, it's a 5-minute walk from Sai Ying Pun Station (Exit A1). Limited meter parking is available on the back street.In the evening, they switch to a menu of Cantonese dishes. A notable perk is that they do not charge corkage or cake-cutting fees. The dining area spans the second and third floors. There is no service charge, but a tea charge of HK$16 per person applies. Be aware that a 10% service charge is added for private room bookings.…Read More

Chef Ecy’s Dining Experience:🥰 Food | Ambience | Service | Easy Access | Easy Parking | Restroom Cleanliness🙂 Price | Wheelchair😠 Pet Friendly | Corkage Fee | Cake Cutting FeeThis charming French patisserie, which recently added a dine-in area about two months ago, was previously take-away only. Their cakes are truly special and delicious. While larger cakes require advance ordering, individual portions are available for purchase on the spot.The shop is closed every Monday but open all other days. It's located at street level, though the entrance has two steps, making access inconvenient for wheelchairs. You can find metered parking nearby, or take the MTR to Sheung Wan Station; it's just a six-minute walk from Exit A2.Inside, the restroom is very clean, and there's a small area selling souvenirs like coffee cups and plates, though the prices are a bit high. They serve a selection of tea, coffee, and even ginger ale, making it a lovely spot for afternoon tea. It's a cozy venue perfect for a chat with friends.While the prices are relatively high, they are justified by the exquisite flavor and beautiful decoration of the cakes. A notable feature is that they are not too sweet, but just right. We sampled several flavors, including grape, pistachio, chocolate, and fig - all were wonderfully fresh and delicious!…Read More

Chef Ecy’s Dining Experience:🥰 Food | Ambience | Price | Service | Easy Access | Easy Parking | Wheelchair | Restroom Cleanliness🙂 Cake Cutting Fee | Corkage Fee 😠 Pet Friendly Tucked away in Kowloon City's vibrant Thai restaurant district, this establishment has been a local fixture for years, though this was my first visit. The ambience was pleasant, and the venue was clean and tidy.Their extensive menu offers a wide variety of dishes, from meat and seafood to salads, noodles, and rice. We managed to order four dishes just before their 10 pm closing time. Surprisingly, every single one was excellent and packed with fantastic flavor. I enjoyed them all, but the lettuce wraps and the pomelo salad were truly outstanding.The minced pork in the lettuce wraps was delicious, with a perfect balance of sour and spicy notes that was beautifully complemented by the cool, crisp lettuce. Even after we'd been eating for a while, the dish remained piping hot. The pomelo salad was also a highlight. Unlike many versions where the pomelo is sparse and shredded into tiny pieces, this one featured generous, large chunks of fruit that were clearly visible and full of flavor.The restaurant is very accessible. It comprises two street-level shops located close to each other, making it wheelchair-friendly. There is plenty of metered parking nearby, or you can take the MTR to Sung Wong Toi Station; it's just a two-minute walk from Exit B2.A couple of practical notes: they are open every day, and they accept credit cards. However, for bills of $500 or less, payment is cash-only. Corkage fee is $50 per bottle and cake cutting is also $50.Additional pluses include clean restroom facilities, good service, and excellent value for money. I will definitely be returning to try more of their dishes.…Read More

Chef Ecy’s Dining Experience:🥰 Food | Ambience | Price | Restroom Cleanliness | Service | Easy Access | Wheelchair Friendly🙂 Corkage Fee | Easy Parking😠 Pet Friendly | Cake Cutting FeeTucked away in Tsim Sha Tsui, this newly opened French private kitchen offers an intimate and cozy dining experience. Helmed by Japanese chef Nihonyanagi San, the restaurant operates exclusively for dinner with a pre-set menu.We opted for the $480 HKD set dinner, which included a choice of Starter, Main, and Dessert. The chef prepares everything masterfully right before your eyes. Dishes were beautifully garnished and delicious. Standouts included a rich, creamy cold pumpkin soup, incredibly crispy deep-fried beef honeycomb tripe, and an exceptional duck pâté with visible meat. The foie gras, seared from raw to plate at the counter, was a highlight.We also enjoyed the wine pairing ($380-$490 HKD), which featured excellent unfiltered sparkling, white, and red wines matched to the courses. Desserts, like the chocolate terrine with Chinese wine ice cream, were uniquely delightful.The service and ambiance were excellent. The venue is easily accessible from Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station (4-minute walk from Exit B2) and is wheelchair-friendly. Note that premium items like Wagyu beef, Lobster, Foie Gras carry an additional charge, and advance booking (often with a deposit) is essential. Corkage is waived with the purchase of a bottle from their list. Cake cutting fees applied at $150 per cake. It's an outstanding meal well worth the price.…Read More

Chef Ecy’s Dining Experience:🥰 Food | Ambience | Service | Easy Access | Price | Easy Parking | Restroom Cleanliness | Wheelchair Friendly | Corkage Fee🙂 😠 Pet Friendly | Cake Cutting FeeThis Zhejiang restaurant is a highly renowned Michelin-starred establishment, having held one star continuously from 2015 to the present (2025). It is celebrated for its authentic cuisine, featuring traditional dishes such as smoked fish, steamed fermented tofu, and their signature tea-smoked duck.I understand their chef previously worked at the famed Snow Garden (雪園) restaurant, which explains the exceptional quality. The entrance is at street level, with the dining area located on the second and third floors, accessible by lift, making it wheelchair-friendly. Private rooms on the third floor offer a cozy environment but require a minimum charge of $4,000.While the restaurant originally required membership bookings, it now welcomes non-members. Please note that a service charge and corkage fee now apply for non-members (members enjoy free corkage and no service charge). Cake cutting fee applies for all customers at $100 per cake. Valet parking is available for $100, or you can try your luck with the metered street parking nearby. The restrooms are notably clean and well-maintained.The menu is extensive, with some specialty dishes like the Eight-Treasure Duck (八寶鴨) and crab dishes requiring advance order. Every dish we tried was excellent - perfectly balanced, not overly salty, and never greasy. The presentation is elegant and clean. A particular highlight was the provided black vinegar, which complemented the flavours beautifully.Given the exceptional quality, the price-performance ratio is outstanding. For a Michelin-starred meal of this calibre, it is excellent value. The service is professional and the waitstaff are very polite. We will undoubtedly be returning.…Read More

Chef Ecy’s Dining Experience:🥰 Ambience | Service | Easy Access | Price | Easy Parking | Restroom Cleanliness 🙂 Food 😠 Pet Friendly | Corkage Fee | Cake Cutting Fee | Wheelchair Friendly This iconic Hong Kong restaurant has been a local institution since 1966, famous for its thrilling sizzling iron plate dishes (鐵板). The experience is a major draw: servers prepare your meal tableside with dramatic flames, finishing by pouring sauce (black pepper, onion, mushroom sauce etc…) onto the hot plate for a spectacular sizzle and cloud of aromatic smoke. It's a perfect video opportunity, but remember to use the provided apron or napkin to shield yourself from splattering oil and sauce.Specializing in "Hong Kong-style Western cuisine" (港式西餐), the menu features a wide array of steaks, chicken, pork, and fish. Their signature vegetable borscht (羅宋湯) and creamy soups are not to be missed, and pasta and noodle dishes like ox-tongue spaghetti (牛脷意粉) and shredded beef chow mein (牛柳絲炒麵) are also popular.The restaurant is easily accessible from Wan Chai MTR Station (just a 3-minute walk from Exit B1). For drivers, there is metered street parking nearby or a lot in the Pacific Place mall. Note that while it's on a street-level building, the dining area is on the second floor and is not wheelchair accessible. A corkage and cake-cutting fee of $50 each applies. Restroom is available in the restaurant.While the food quality is decent but not exceptional, the overall value for money is good, bolstered by the unique performance and efficient service.…Read More

Chef Ecy’s Dining Experience:🥰 Food | Service | Easy Access | Price | Easy Parking 🙂 Ambience😠 Pet Friendly | Corkage Fee | Cake Cutting Fee | Wheelchair Friendly | Restroom CleanlinessThis iconic Cha Chaan Teng 茶餐廳 is a one-of-a-kind establishment in Hong Kong with a long history. It's especially famous for its deep-fried pork chop, drumsticks, and French toast.Be aware that it's a very small, cramped shop with only a few tables. Due to poor ventilation, you'll likely leave smelling like the kitchen. Also, there are no restrooms inside.Despite this, the food quality is excellent. I've tried their breakfast and lunch; the satay beef noodles are a standout. The beef is fresh and tender, cooked to order with the satay sauce rather than pre-mixed. The milk tea is also superb, and their French toast is highly recommended (though I haven't tried it myself).The entrance has a staircase, making it inaccessible for wheelchairs. Metered parking is available nearby, but the easiest way to get there is to take the MTR to Sheung Wan Station (Exit A2) and walk for about six minutes.They are open daily from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM and offer reasonably priced set menus for breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea. Service is efficient and friendly, thanks to the team of attentive waitresses. Lastly, they only accept Cash or Octopus Card for payment.…Read More

Chef Ecy’s Dining Experience:🥰 Food | Ambience | Service | Easy Access | Price | Easy Parking | Wheelchair Friendly | Restroom Cleanliness 🙂 😠 Pet Friendly | Corkage Fee | Cake Cutting FeeThis fine-dining restaurant is situated on the fifth floor of The Mira Hong Kong in Mira Place. It offers both intimate indoor seating and an outdoor area, creating a cozy and welcoming ambience. While not particularly large, the space feels comfortable and is popular for family gatherings and meetings between old friends.Location & Accessibility:The restaurant is highly accessible. It is conveniently located near the Tsim Sha Tsui and East Tsim Sha Tsui MTR stations (Exit B1/N5). A lift is available from the street level directly to the restaurant on the 5th floor, making it wheelchair-friendly. For those driving, the hotel provides parking, with complimentary parking offered based on a minimum spending requirement.Dining Experience:The overall dining experience is exceptional. The food quality is superb, and the presentation is impeccable, with each dish being artfully arranged. Service is also excellent, highlighted by thoughtful touches such as servers pouring sauces tableside.Restaurant Week Menu:The restaurant participates in Restaurant Week, offering a special five-course dinner menu for $498. The menu is as follows:* Starter: Freshly Baked bread and butter.* First Course: Smoked trout tartlet.* Second Course: AMA Ebi (a refreshing tomato-based dish).* Third Course: Potato & Parsley Veloute with organic egg and truffle.* Main Course: A choice of Salmon or Angus beef tenderloin (the latter available for an additional $208).* Dessert: A choice of warm sesame cake or peach Melba.* Finale: The meal concludes with Petit Fours.The meal is delicious, well-balanced, and thoroughly satisfying.A Note on the Future:It is worth noting that, according to the waitstaff, the restaurant will transition from a standard dining model to primarily hosting private events starting in September 2025. This makes trying their current offering a particularly compelling opportunity. Given the high quality of food and service, this special menu is undoubtedly worth trying.…Read More

Chef Ecy’s Dining Experience:🥰 Food | Service | Easy Access | Easy Parking | Wheelchair Friendly | Restroom Cleanliness🙂 Ambience | Price😠 Pet Friendly | Corkage Fee | Cake Cutting FeeThis 茶餐廳 (Hong Kong-style cafe) is a unique establishment, with only one branch in the city. A popular spot for many years, it's a beloved local institution.Location & Accessibility:Conveniently located at street level on Hollywood Road, the cafe is wheelchair-accessible. For those driving, there is meter parking just across the street. If you're taking the MTR, get off at Sheung Wan Station; it's about a 7-minute walk from Exit A2.The Venue:The restaurant is very clean and well-maintained - I've even seen the staff diligently cleaning first thing in the morning. A restroom is available inside for customers.The Food & Menu:The menu is straightforward. Their signature dishes are the french toast and the beef brisket noodles. Note that they do not offer set meals, so all drinks are ordered separately.* French Toast: This was the highlight! Freshly made, it was crispy on the outside and wonderfully soft inside, served with butter and syrup. It pairs perfectly with a hot milk tea or coffee.* Noodles: We tried the pork liver and radish tenderloin rice noodle (豬潤牛腩米). Be aware that the noodles used here are instant noodles (公仔麵). The bowls are not cheap, costing nearly $50 each. If you prefer a fresh tomato soup base, there is an additional charge of $8.* Drinks: Soft drinks are available for an extra charge.Service & Hours:The service is good and efficient. They are open from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM every day except Sunday.In Summary:While adding up the cost of noodles and drinks can make for a somewhat expensive breakfast, the good food quality and clean environment make it a worthwhile visit.…Read More

Chef Ecy’s Dining Experience:🥰 Ambience | Service | Easy Access | Price | Easy Parking | Wheelchair Friendly | Cake Cutting Fee🙂 Food | Restroom Cleanliness😠 Pet Friendly | Corkage Fee This Japanese restaurant has several branches across Hong Kong. My favorite is the one in North Point, which has always provided an impressive dining experience. Hoping to change my mind about the Tseung Kwan O branch, which I found just average on my first visit, I decided to give it another try. Unfortunately, my perception remains the same, and the revisit was quite disappointing.I ordered the daily special: a Maguro Toro Rice Bowl Deluxe Set for HK$240. The set was visually appealing, featuring a colorful assortment of sashimi arranged over the rice. It was served with a side of cold vinegar jelly, which was quite good when mixed into the rice. A nice touch was saving some rice at the end to make ochazuke (tea rice) with the provided fish soup, which was kept warm in a thermos. However, the soup was only lukewarm, not hot, and cooled down quickly when poured over the rice. It also had a slightly fishy taste.As for the sashimi itself, the bowl included tuna, uni, maguro, toro, egg, and more. While the presentation was excellent and the ingredients seemed fresh, I prefer my sashimi to be served very cold. Placing it directly on the warm rice made it slightly warm, which I found altered the texture and flavor in a way I didn't enjoy.A few other notes: like some other locations, this branch does not have its own restroom; customers must use the mall facilities. The mall offers a car park with free parking based on a minimum spending requirement. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible and conveniently located near Hang Hau MTR Station (Exit A1). They do not charge a cake-cutting fee, but a corkage fee is applied; this can be waived if you order sake from their menu.…Read More