I finally visited this particular Hard Rock Cafe after my dad raves about the quality of their…read moreburgers and the atmosphere... I don't really agree with him with regards to the burger, but I do see why he likes the atmosphere- to a certain extent it may appeal to his younger days. I tried their bacon cheese burger and it came within a reasonable span of time, and while I cannot comment much on the quality, since it seemed pretty standard, they l can say that they offer very generous portions for both the burger and the fries. I appreciate the use of real cheddar and some moderately crispy bacon, but a higher quality burger patty would do their burger a world of good- it was really soft and mushy. The fries were well seasoned and crunchy, so that gave me the motivation to clean my plate after conquering the burger. As is evidenced in the presence of a souvenir shop, the Hard Rock Cafe should probably be looked at as a place that sells a lifestyle or experience. Considering the prices listed on menu items, it's hard to justify those in any other way.

I have been to the branch in LKF - I know a tourist place but I thought let's try…read more The pace was crowded as it was Friday. The staff at the entrance was extremely friendly and helpful. After only 5 minutes waiting time they managed getting us a table with a nice view towards the stage. The staff inside was also very attentive and fast. The drinks arrived in no time. We went there for food, we wanted burger. The potion size is good - the burgers are big, presentation is nice and the ingredients seem to be fresh, including the salad on the burger. Two out the three burger two were good, nothing to complain. One burger for some reason was not so good. I think the chef got confused with grill on charcoal and grill to charcoal. Half of the burger was one big black crust with a burned taste. Beside this - as usual the place is a nice Bar / Restaurant to go

My husband and I took the ferry over from Central to buzz around Discovery Bay and grab a bite to…read moreeat. Zak's seemed like the best of the food options, so we showed up around 11:30 or so on a Sunday. It was buzzing and busy with loads of caucasian families and kids (can be good or really bad on if caucasian families and kids are your thing or your worst nightmare). Lots of seating inside and out. Service was good and attentive. The staff was hustling and accommodating/ Despite our high expectations because the menu is some welcoming and full of variety, the food and drinks were really bad. There are lots of options from burgers to salads, but in our order of a Bloody Mary, coffee shake, nachos, clam chowder and the kale & quinoa salad, absolutely everything was a bust with the exception of the kale & quinoa salad (salad was fresh, really big and quite good!). Clearly catering to the westerns that live out in Discovery Bay, they are doing their best to deliver a wide variety of westernized options, but all were sub-par. The Bloody Mary was watery, the nachos had cheese that was barely melted and looked like had been melted in microwave, clam chowder was watery too. So if you are not from westernized countries, you might not realize how bad the food is by westernized standards, so what you don't know, you don't know! Zak's gets credit for having a air of a relaxing spot to chill and enjoy the camaraderie of friends and family, but know the food is not worth the trip. We will not be back.

The menu has a bit of everything from burgers and pizzas to curries and salads. Usually too much…read morevariety across cuisines isn't a good thing, but so far they haven't disappointed! (Or maybe my standards for this type of "international food" restaurant have subsided recently...) Well, it's hard not to find at least a few dishes that sound appealing. The pepperoni pizza (with the thick crust option) is a must every time I go. Someday when I'm trying to be a bit more healthy I'll even try a couple of the salads that sound pretty good.

The place is a few hundred meters away from the Causeway Bay subway station. As a beer place, the…read morefood here was very good, and I think It had one of the best lineup of local craft beers. The service staff was courteous and attentive too. I enjoyed the visit. The price of the craft beers was a bit higher than the price in the bars in the US, but this seems to be true for a few other craft beer bars I went to in Hong Kong.

This is a cute place to visit. There are quite a lot of craft beers on tap. Some of them have very…read morefunny name, like "Sei 8 Por" which the name refers to a nosy woman in Chinese. I ordered a flight of three samplers, Sei 8 Por, Go Banana, and Hom Blouche Peches. Just like its name, the beer tasted spicy. Go Banana has a light banana flavour and the last one did have a rich aroma of peach and it's fruity. They also have interesting snack, such as Kaya French Toast with Pandan butter, Sakura Seaame Nori and Fatty Edamame. This is an interesting place to visit.

This place is right next to the Flying Pan, the popular 24 hour breakfast spot. Well, Wagyu Lounge…read moremust have said "Hey, the Flying Pan does a pretty good breakfast crowd. Let's tap into that and offer breakfast as well." So in addition to being a bar, lounge and eatery, they offer breakfast (thus the reason as to why I was there). Kind of a varied menu including eggs, pancakes, french toast, oatmeal, fresh juices, etc. I loved that their breakfast menu included a dish of oven baked salmon, eggs and asparagus as a breakfast dish. This is up my alley and what I ordered. My husband had fruit topped pancakes. My salmon was good and the pancakes were so-so. Prices are high, for the location is indeed in Central. It has the feeling that it is a bar/lounge first and a breakfast spot second or third. There were not many patrons at 9:30AM on a Sunday, but not sure that is a reflection of the establishment, but more that breakfast and brunch tends to get rolling post 10AM around here. Although it is not the best breakfast I have had, I thought it was OK and would consider going back if I was in the area. I liked that there was not a lot of people and it was easy to get seated and be served.

Headed to Wagyu Lounge for our bi-weekly girls dinner (well, last hurrah before everyone departs…read morefor the sweaty summer). Wagyu Lounge has always been a safe bet. The portions are HUGE, offering a more casual ambience than its sister restaurant Wagyu. My crazy diet continues, so I ordered a starter of minced beef with lettuce cups. Bearing in mind the portions are huge - I was stuffed. The minced beef was certainly very tasty and full of gorgeous spices, however I was disappointed. The menu set out minced beef and water chestnuts : my meal came with chestnuts. Now, I'm not a massive fan of chestnuts and I was looking forward to the contrasting crunch of a water chestnut. I didn't mention anything to my server, however she also did not advise I wouldn't be getting what I technically ordered. Speaking of service, I think we had the moodiest server in the restaurant. She looked at us like we were morons and didn't warm up even though we tried to crack a few jokes with her. Although Wagyu Lounge is pretty trendy, we again found ourselves straining to hear each other over the beats of the house music pumping out. A bunch of thirty-something girls want to chat about life rather than have a party in our head. We are all feeling pretty old these days. One saving grace, is that Wagyu Lounge offers 2-4-1 mains on Tuesday's. That's always a nice little deal to take advantage of.

The dining area is quite intimate in the evening, having dim lighting and having only a handful of…read moretables on this floor. This made the space quite comfortable yet elegant at the same time. Service was attentive without it being overbearing--helpful with the dish selection as well. We thought the dishes were great from start to finish. The burrata was creamy, complimented by the tart and sweet grilled peach while being cut by the savory cured meats. I ordered the lamb medium-rare and really enjoyed how it was prepared, and the pasta dishes similarly turned out delicious. We felt like the presentation of the dishes were very thoughtful on top of its great taste. Both desserts were a necessary closing of the meal--the creaminess of the tiramisu and panna cotta was not overbearing and helped highlight the respective flavors of coffee and fruit in these desserts!

It was my first time dining at Pirata and I enjoyed the vibrant and welcoming atmosphere…read more On this occasion, they were launching their weekly lunch buffet, which features a different selection of appetizers spread out beautifully. I am also big on dessert so the new tiramisu recipe was particularly noteworthy, standing out from others that I've tried. Kudos to Boris and Elle for their attentive service; they frequently checked in on us and ensured our comfort. Overall, my visit to Pirata was a delightful experience that I look forward to repeating. Thank you Pirata Group.

I get the impression that this is supposed to be an Australian style pub, except that it isn't…read more Well, maybe it is because I don't live in Hong Kong and just visited for a couple of days because for all I know it could be where all the Australian expats hang out. Look, it was a pretty cool pub, and it kinda seems popular, and there were some pretty nice beers there as well. Yeah, I liked it.

This bar restaurant has a great vibe! I was a bit turned off by the name but pleasantly surprise…read moreonce inside. It's not huge but the layout gives privacy and makes it cosy. The drink menu is good as is the food menu. They won't be winning any culinary awards but We were happy. The air con was a relief from the humidity outside and the live band was a treat. Everyone got into the live music, some more enthusiastically than others. The clientele is a cultural mix which is nice. For me the big winner was that it's no smoking inside. If your looking for an oasis and a cold drink try here.

When we were told only pizza was currently available I think I was the only excited one. This meant…read morewe were ordering pizza! Ambiance is definitely bar and aimed towards sporting events based on the speakers and projectors that we're not currently in use in my visit. Pizza was great and crust was just right with some great spotting on the bottom. If you are hungry and came with a few people, order a personal size and a large. The personal size comes out quickly and the large will be out shortly. Given the quickness of the personal size being delivered and the spotting on the bottom I'm guessing they have a proper high temperature pizza oven and a pizzaiolo. Would definitely come back for a late lunch! But I'd love to try their normal menu too!

Love the vibe here! A little crowded during happy hour but their pizza is to die for! Also wide…read morerange of beer available here!

Cool bar! We wanted to check out at least one of the famous bars around here, and ended up putting…read moreourselves on the waitlist at a couple. COA was the first to be ready, and we waited outside for about an hour. The inside is nice and moody, with dim lighting and nicely spread out tables. The drinks we got were all quite good - not too strong and pretty refreshing. We also got the loaded fries to share, which I thought were delicious. Overall, pretty good!

I'm always drawn to a good cocktail bar--especially one that highlights mezcal and tequila--and…read morethis place did not disappoint. The drinks were excellent, the atmosphere was cozy and inviting, and the service was genuinely great. It was a little tricky to locate at first since you have to go through an alleyway and then either up or down a set of stairs depending on your approach. Because they don't take reservations, going early is definitely the way to go. I arrived right at opening and only waited about 15 minutes for a table for two. For context, I had tried to visit a few days earlier but couldn't even get on the waitlist because it was so busy. Overall, it was a really lovely experience.