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This place is super fun! The restaurant is cozy, but the atmosphere is jamming. We tried so many…read moremenu items, all delicious! The sangria is a must -- I preferred the red over the white. Chef Aaron Gillespie is super cool and really knows what he's doing. There is a lot you will be familiar with when it comes to tapas, and also, modern renditions of classics. Had the tuna tartare, octopus, paella, miso chargrilled carrots, Spanish breakfast, and a few more. Really tasty offerings with innovative ingredients, some inspired by local fare -- sago crisps!! Definitely a must-stop if you want some great libations coupled with tasty bites.

I have been to a few Spanish restaurants in town and I love this the most. How should I put it?…read moreLove at first sight lol The restaurant is quiet with music and nicely decorated. Seats are spacious too. Lets get to the food. 2 girls cannot order much so we have one Tapas - Tortilla Espanola, one Main - Spinach Spaghetti and one Dessert - Mochi Waffle. I cannot get any adjectives or phrases to express the taste. Maybe they all taste similar in some sense but I could taste the heart of the chef in these simple dishes. They are not roughly made to fill our stomachs. The balance of the dishes are just right. They are not cheap in some sense but definitely not over-priced. For the three dishes we ordered, the dinner costs us $350 for 2. Hope you enjoy the place as much as I do.

dined 10/4/14 A little late in reviewing, but it was so…read morepositive and enjoyable, that I had to share the good news. We arrived early for dinner, so had a choice of tables. Staff wanted to seat us in the open air part, close to the very front of the restaurant. Since it was hot, we asked for, and were accommodated at a table in the middle of the restaurant, under the needed air conditioning!! We started off with two tapas; the Padron Peppers, $87, and the White Anchovies, $74. While the pepper dish was ample in size, it was incredibly boring in taste. However, the large sardines were expertly seasoned and enjoyable. For our main, we shared a non-meat version of the Seafood Paella, $338. This was delicioso y mui excellante! For dessert, we shared a Date Pudding, $70. This too was excellent. See photos. All in all a very comfortable place to dine. Service was adequate, as the staff had an attitude, yet food was impressive, thus the rating of 4 stars.

Need an all-day dining option? This is a good spot!…read more They have good happy hour deals on weekdays starting at 3 pm. Select cocktails and beer can go as low as $35HKD! They also have a good wine list that's affordable by the glass. We were a bit peckish one Sunday afternoon so we stopped by and ordered their tasting platter, which had 30 g each of serrano, lomo, chorizo, and salchichon iberico. It was served with some hearty bread slices and gherkins. I wish they could add some cheeses, but after all they are named "Iberico" so I guess I'll let it slide, haha. As it's along the escalators, it's a nice spot to chill over drinks and small plates while you people watch. If you're lucky, you might even witness some tourists who trip and fall at the end of the escalator because they were clearly not paying attention while taking selfies! (Yes, I've seen this happen before and it is schadenfreude at it's finest!)

Delicious Spanish tapas in Hong Kong. Musics and cozy atmosphere. The portions are small, so…read moreorder extra if you're planning on enjoying the tapas as your meal. This is better than just ordering just one main entree.

I came here during restaurant week and for $398 each,we (three people) got the set menu which had…read morethe following: 1. Olives 2. Fish croquettes 2. Potatos with aioli 4. Jamon with bread 5. Squid ink paella 6. Suckling pig 7. Shrimp in garlic oil 8. peppers 9. Sausages 10. Fried milk 11. Pineapple tart The place is pretty hidden and decor looked like a Spanish house but food was just alright. Had better Spanish food in Hk. The only dish that stood out was the jamon with bread. We got a jar of sangria for $300 and it literally had three half glasses. It came with so much ice that I may have been better off getting three separate glass for half the price.

Been here during around 9:30pm or so and the place was really peaceful. The interiors appear to be…read moredim lit, however upon entering the secret-lair like dining area, the whole setting changes. The food is really good, both in terms of quantity and quality. Ordered Ceviché and Porcini Croquettes.... It tasted delectable! Would definitely recommend visiting this place for those special occasions and date nights...

Zafram has been opened for a while but only managed to try it tonight on an adhoc basis after…read moredrinks. The food is very rich but very tasty ... Probably one of the better Spanish places in HK. It's very spacious for Central and they even have a live band on some nights. My favorite was the anchovies on bruschetta - anchovies was not too salty and matched well with the si dried tomatoes. The paella is worthy of mention as well!

Amazing quality of jamón (Spanish ham)! Some are aged 42 months, some 50+ months, some acorn-fed…read moreand some grain-fed, you name it. They also carry chorizo and salchichón, olive oil, sparkling water, wines and jars of anchovies. Everything was of very good quality! Just learned that they just had their soft opening in mid-November, not long ago! It's at the corner on the slope so it can easily be missed (and if you do, it's your big loss!) The shop is small but it's amazing how they can fit shelves of products, a bar table, a counter with blocks of ham displayed and being carved and even a small bathroom! Service was very friendly. Jason and Louisa are both friendly and knowledgeable. You're paying for extremely good quality ham that is carefully sourced and selected. So if you like to enjoy life a little, make a stop here to get some ham to pair with your wonderful wine!

Great place, good food for good price, Alberto is really nice and welcoming everyone all the timeread more

This brand new gem located just a stroll from LKF is a new go to when it comes to food and…read morecocktails. Their menu is relatively small but it's well executed. You can't go wrong w any of it really. You will be able to sense that the kitchen takes pride in everything that gets delivered to your table. Each dish is highly detail oriented w fresh ingredients and culinary creativity. It's rather dim and the pictures didn't come out too well. The food? Amazing... But the cocktails... Well crafted and have incredible balance. Mixology is at its finest here at Me. Bartenders here are charming characters, fun loving, and well trained. Maybe it was also because we had the ladies w us... But the well trained part is nothing but the truth. Coming from San Francisco where mixology is at the top of its game compared to the world, I'm a tough one to impress. Let me tell you... I might have to painstakingly abandon my loyalty to my hometown n place it here. Their bartenders put on a good show... And ladies... You won't be disappointed. I've been taking friends here and highly recommending to all my friends visiting Hong Kong. Decor has a clean contemporary look as well as an F1 on display. Yes F1. Me is nothing short of great ambiance n good looking patrons. Bring a date here n the chances of you going home together will be dramatically increased. I promise.

All the food was good but the portion was too small. Everyone of us felt that it was overpriced…read more And the place was not full that why we had dinner here without prebooking. What can I say? It was not bad but may not worth this price. If you prefer nice environment and like to try innovative looking food this may worth a try. However the vibe is so so as looked like that they have a restaurant set up for bar food n drink which might cause a mismatch in my expectation. This might be good for business talk over beer though as its quite quiet here

I'm a big fan of Rico's on Elgin Street, mainly because it serves great food, the staff a really…read morefriendly, and it never gets very busy. Oh, there is also a mariachi band, and that's just spoiling us! It's a fairly typical Spanish tapas bar, serving tapas delights like chorizo (which is really tasty), grilled sardines, garlic prawns, cheese and ham croquettes, as well as mains like paella. All of this is well prepared, and reasonably portioned. The cost is typical of what you would find in any of the restaurants down Elgin Street. The staff are friendly and pretty efficient, but I have seen some stresses and strains during busy periods. The owner/manager is pleasant and often comes by for a chat about nothing in particular, but the attention is nice. They do have a couple of Spanish guitarist (not sure if that technically constitutes a Mariachi band), and they play some pleasant background music, which does make me feel like I am in Marbella. Is it the absolute best in HK? Probably not, but it is in a very convenient location, the staff are decent, and you can usually walk in. I have dishes there (mentioned above) that are my tried and tested favourites, and these are always prepared to my liking. If you do go, give the sangria a go. It's less of a sin compared to red wine, as it does have fruit in it!

This place provides great jamon and tapas. We came here quite randomly and were surprised by the…read morefood quality of this low profile small tapas bar along Water Street. There are imported Spanish "pork leg" hanging at the ceiling, wrapped in black bags. Actually there are quite a lot of them as I counted...there's quite a bit of investment here...We have ordered red wine, jamon, green pepper, tortilla and tomato dip. All are freshly made at the bar and all the ingredients are imported. The chef / waiter was very friendly that he introduced each of the dish to us, very professional young man!

Great atmosphere and great service by owner... One of the best ham i had in hk. Owner has great…read moreknowlege about foods and hams. Open till late, great place for tapas and drinks

It's my third times here. The reason of me coming back is mostly the sangria and the octopus in…read moregarlic olive oil (must try!), and don't you agree that tapas and sangria make the best pair to cheer you up after a hectic day? (tho I agree that beer & nachos make a great pair too) I never get enough of sangria, and with choices of different sizes, we can choose from a glass, 1 liter, or 2 liter. I cant remember the price but it's like HKD300ish for 2 liters, great deal indeed. It's interesting to find that most of the staff are locals, all of them are friendly and helpful. However the Spanish tapas are all authentic. My best picks are the crab cake, octopus in garlic olive oil and bread pudding with caramel ice cream. They are just so delicious and perfectly presented. I'm always so satisfied after having dinner here.

JAR Just A Restaurant located on Lyndhurst Terrace (Central, Hong Kong). It is inside the same…read morebuilding where one of my favourite outdoor patio and terrace roof garden is - Blck Brd Bar Lounge. JAR is rustic with exposed ceilings and industrial bare lightbulbs, brickwalls and rustic wooden floors. Clean, crisp white linen line the tables. My gf took us here whilst we were in town. After a month long diet on Asian cuisines, I was really looking forward to some Western classics and European contemporary comfort food. The menu was presented on a single fresh sheet with daily features on board at your table. Which reminds me a lot of The Refinery with their selection of appetizers and even the menu layout. Spiced Cauliflower: with spiced pepper yogurt. For those that follow our blog knows I have a tender soft spot for Nuba's Najib's Special (Crispy cauliflower tossed with lemon and sea salt). So it's expected that I make comparisons. Although soft and roasted with a smokey flavor, JAR just doesn't have that zing of acidic burst typical in the Middle Eastern dish. A valiant effort. Fried Normandy Camembert: Served with caramelized onions and a dash of truffle oil. A take on Saganaki, fried Camembert has a mild, slightly salty taste of buttery flavor and a slight crunch. Wild Mushroom and Truffle Pappardelle: Rich and flavorful with truffles, spores and cream. I do apologize for the horrid photos. I hadn't realized until now. I must have either been really intoxicated or feeling rushed and pressured to steal time while my childhood friend sat waiting. What? You don't understand my camera too right? Tiger Prawn Angelhair: Served with roasted cherry tomato sauce marinara sauce. The prawns were fresh and had nice bite and bounce. The sauce on the other hand was standard, nothing spectacular that wowed us. Smoked Dutch Eel Spaghetti: Pangrattato, garlic, chili and olive oil. I quite liked this dish with the earthy, robust and salty almost sardine/anchovy like seasoning on the eel. It was something different and included more elements and colors to the flavoring. All About Duck Pasta: Long flat egg pasta with duck confit, braised sweet leeks, duck fat and duck egg yolk. As David Chang would have it and I concur is that fat also has taste, bold flavoring in fact. And when done correctly, can elevate a dish that much more. Too much, and it will be drowning. The duck confit was soft and fatty. This is a very rich dish and I wish there was some acidity to contrast, lift and cut some fat. Hong Kong is really a beautiful city to visit. Not too sure I would live here given the workaholic lifestyle. But certainly, a foodie and shoppers heaven. Time like this, I wish I had carried my D90 out.