Ever since the Applegreen opposite Times Square disappeared, I haven't been back many times. What a pity - it was so conveniently located in the heart of Causeway Bay, perfect to go to after some shopping!
I've actually only been to Applegreen during the afternoon for a mid-day snack with friends. One of our friends told us that they have these chips that come with the most amazing dip, so we ordered that and have been getting it every time we're here ever since. It's listed under appetizers and called 'artichoke and spinach dip', and it's really, really good. It comes in a steaming little pot and it's not a liquidy, watery dip - this stuff is thick, and it's the real deal. The chips that come with it are vegetable tortilla chips and they go really well with the dip! The dip-to-chip ratio is also perfect. Whenever we're nearing the end, I always feel that we're going to have dip leftover, but eventually it evens out. Just remember to be liberal with the dip or else you'll have a load of it remaining and no chips to dip it in!
Besides that, the truffle fries here are also not bad. They're served piping hot and aren't too salty. But compared with the artichoke and spinach dip, I would say that that is a lot better because it's not something you would find at any restaurant.
It's pretty cool that Applegreen does some drinks with unlimited refill. I've tried the iced honey green tea and the iced lemonade, and both are very refreshing. I find the iced lemonade not sour enough though - it was too sweet as a lemonade, in my opinion. They seem quite strict about the no sharing rule for this. My first time there, I didn't order a drink and I asked for another straw to try my friend's drink (she was sick). The waiter told me we're not allows to share the unlimited drinks - it was only when I explained that I just want to try it, and don't want to use her straw as she's sick, that she gave me a straw. Under her watchful eye, I took a sip, took out the straw from the drink and lay it down - so yes, just be aware that they do enforce the no sharing rule!
Overall, Applegreen is a nice restaurant that you should definitely consider coming to if you're in TST. I've been meaning to try out their lunch sets but haven't gotten around to it yet. Despite being the 'house of salad', I've never had salad here, so that needs to change. Oh, and take it from me - the artichoke and spinach dip is a must-order! read more