Cali-Mex is the best bet for Mexican in HK. Take that with a grain of salt: understood it's not…read moregoing to satisfy a real craving for authentic Mexican, but for HK it's about the best you can get. There's a tough debate between the Cali-Mex chain and Little Burro, but Cali-Mex is definitely winning the market just by their presence popping up with 8 locations now across HK island. Although it's not cheap (actually kind of expensive for a place that's geared towards take away even though there are seats), it's certainly not as overpriced as some of the other hip Mexican, sit-down restaurants in Central or Ktown. I've eaten at the Central and Sheung Wan locations and so glad this one continues to serve the same quality as expected. Tonight I was feeling a little hungrier so went with a Barbacoa beef burrito with refried beans while also sharing nachos and mixed veggie quesadilla. I love the Brava salsa (spiciest), but man it has some heat. Not need for extra Tabasco with this stuff, but be careful cause it can sneak up on you. Great to finally have a Mexican option in the area!

The taste is somewhere between complete disappointment and Taco Bell. To be perfectly honest, I'd…read morerather go for Taco Bell if I wanted a poor bastardization of Mexican food. Its almost as if someone saw a picture of a burrito and decided, 'Hey, I wonder if people in Hong Kong would know the difference between sh!t wrapped in a tortilla and carne asada burrito.' So they tried, and luckily enough for them, they're getting away with it.

Convenient, efficient and lots of seating! Food is OK but there are many options. You can pay with…read moreOctopus or cash, and it's cheap. It's typical cafeteria food--sometimes a hit and other times a miss. Most of the time--its aiight. For example, I've had some noodles that are not bad like the ramen and the spicy and sour noodle soups. But, the rice is usually kind of old and dry, and other noodles I've tried have been overcooked. The meats are fine but I usually don't eat the small portions of the vegetables (if you see it, you'll get why haha). I've had the hot milk tea and coffee--HK style--and it's pretty good. The bubble milk tea on 1/F is yum. I like the brown sugar milk tea most. It's a syrup brown sugar which I had for the first time here at this canteen and it is delish! The bubbles are the right amount of gooey and chewy. Also, price is great.

One of the earliest opening; and latest closing canteens at CUHK! I love their variety - you can…read morefind pho, chinese set meals, fried rice, bbq pork, hot pot and chicken rice. Their food is alright (not the best), I only go here for convenience and price. It's close to MTR and Yasumoto - which is great for pre-class snack or after class meal.

Most people don't take much notice of the IKEA bistro at IKEA because there's a full cafe there…read more But the bistro is actually slightly cheaper, and sells some snacks that you can't get at the cafe like popcorn, ice cream cones and hotdogs. IKEA is a maze, but the bistro is actually not hard to get to. Simply take the lift from the ground floor of Homesquare at the side of Franc Franc - the lift only goes up to the sixth floor. Get out there and you'll be at the exit of IKEA, right where the bistro is. You'll recognize it by the line of people queuing up! The bistro is, well, just kind of a food stand, so the variety of food is definitely less than at the cafe. IKEA favorites like the smoked salmon and the potato vegetable cake aren't available here, but there are a range of snacks instead. You can get cinnamon buns, cream puffs and others that you can't get at the cafe. No worries - the signature meatballs are here too, at five meatballs for $9! That's cheaper than at the cafe, where five costs $10 and ten costs $19. Coffee and soft drinks are cheaper here and also come with free refills too! My mother and I were leaving IKEA today and were attracted by one of their monthly specials - shrimp toasts. At 3 for $10, they were pretty cheap so we joined the line and got them. Unfortunately, they were disappointing - barely warm, and the shrimp wasn't even fully cooked. We didn't finish it and just tossed it because we didn't want to risk eating uncooked shrimp. Overall, some snacks at the bistro and a couple rounds of refillable drinks is a great treat after some hardcore IKEA shopping. Just don't get the shrimp toasts and all will be well!

I dunno ever since when people will associate IKEA with meatballs besides furniture; it is…read morenonetheless true that the furniture of IKEA is only the second best thing in this Swedish furniture chain. From my very biased point of view, as I don't really buy things to furnish my room nor my house, the food is the best part of the shop; I will skip all the other sections and go straight to the restaurant without batting an eye on the furniture. To be frank, in a scale of 10 the food of IKEA (item dependent) normally would not exceed a 7, that is to say the food there is not exceptionally good; however, you must also take in the price factor into consideration in order to make a fair comparison. Say for example the meatballs that people are all crazy about; it is true that the gravy is kinda good and flavorful, the meatballs are not dry at all but they are certainly not the "finger licking good" type of grub (well...nor is the chain that uses this slogan...i'm just saying). Now how bout I tell you they cost less than $20 for 10 pcs of them? Given the fact that they are made by real, good quality meat makes it almost unbelievably economical. Imagine a world that $30 is no longer sufficient for a lunchbox while the quality is of question, the food court in IKEA is a dream come true not only for cheapskates but also those who are tired of traditional lunchboxes. Other than the meatballs, there are a lot more for IKEA to offer; in this IKEA restaurant, which is also in the largest IKEA store in Hong Kong, you can have a proper, full blown dinner no matter solitarily or with a group of friends. For starter, they have smoked salmon or shrimp cocktail; for soup we have lobster bisque or other soups of the day. Main course varies from fish to roast beef and there are plenty to choose from for dessert as well. Basically it is quite a hardy 4 course meal but the price is FARRRRRR lower than those in a restaurants, including the ones in Hong Kong style western diners. So how would you not love this place with good food and good price; if I live close enough to Shatin, i wouldn't mind eat here like 5 days a week at all~

Really extensive selection of pastries and sandwiches on display. There is also a lunch menu with…read moredaily specials. Sometimes it's difficult to find a nicely brewed cup of coffee in this city, this cafe will definitely help with that problem. It is slightly hectic during rush hour but there is ample seating which I think is important if you want to read the morning paper before going to work. Would absolutely recommend this place.

Solid Western style pastries, but missed the hot brunch menu because it was too early…read more Feels hard to give them a full evaluation as a result, and while the croissants and whatnot aren't bad, they have enough pastries and sandwiches that a proper evaluation might take a few visits. And unfortunately those few visits might not be anytime soon, because with so many good breakfast options around, Open Kitchen doesn't quite stand out enough to impress.

Visions of Italian specialties and coffee come to mind when a name like Café Allegro comes to mind,…read morenot some hotel buffet in East TST. The name in Chinese "雅廊咖啡室" is a bit more ideal, "Elegant Coffee Shop" but the reality is that the food is here is like any other budget hotel buffet, which is average at best. If anything, their selection pales in comparison to the higher end hotels across the street. Unlike the darker, tackier parts of the 90s aesthetic in the hotel, the dining room is bright and totally feels like a cafeteria. They do a solid job with the buffet presentation, which looks a little nicer than the food actually is (#1). While I've mainly dined in here for breakfast, they really showcase their variety during the dinner hour. And at just over 278HKD, there should be something to look forward to. For people trying to maximize their value, the seafood seems to make the most sense. They have had lobster claws, crab legs, shrimp tails, which are solid for the pricing. I would also give a thumbs up for the sashimi options and most of the desserts. While the deli meats and hot foods are disappointing, the noodle bar options probably the biggest offenders of the lineup. Laksa and pho should never be that bad anywhere. One could certainly fare worse in the Kowloon all you can eat scene, so Cafe Allegro is hardly the best but far from the worst. I would only dine here if one is staying at the Regal Kowloon, but would recommend not making this a dining destination. ____________ (#1) Isn't this the case with just about any buffet?

Located at the bottom floor of the Regal Hotel, this place seems super high class for a buffet…read moreplace. When I went, their speciality of the day was Vietnamese Noodles. Basically, they were serving pho. But that's not all they had. They also offered Dreyer's ice cream (vanilla, mint chip, mango, chocolate, and strawberry), fancy salads, crab legs, roast beef, fondue, sushi, soups, fruits, cakes, lobster, lamb, steamed fish, etc. Pros: -A lot of "bird nest" infused foods. So seemingly expensive. -No limit on how much you can get crab legs. Sweet. -Service people always took away plates when finished, and refilled water on the spot. (I mentioned service because people care about service). -Service also takes away foods when you seem like you're completely done with the plate (they'll ask first) that are half eaten because you don't want to eat it anymore. -I don't think waste here is a problem at this establishment, so no extra charge for foods you didn't finish (but just to be sure, don't take more than you can eat). -This sesame sauce in this tiny vegetable dish near the salads area. Bomb. Cons: -Expensive. So, so expensive. (518 HKD for dinner on Monday-Thursday). -Not as much variety of foods you'd expect. -Bread was stale. Bad. -The check took forever to come back... 15-20 minutes forever... -Drinks are not included. You'd have to pay an extra 48 HKD for sodas and juices. If you want beer to be included along with the sodas and juices, that's 58(?) HKD. I ate a bunch of desserts, and I can tell you that most of the desserts in the refrigerator were not that great. The only ones I liked were the Tiramisu because of the strong black liquid coffee taste on the bottom, the Green Tea Cheesecake (wish it was colder though), and the Creme Brulee. The macarons were especially sweet, same for the ice cream. Overall, it was okay. I wish they had more main dish options... HSBC card holders gets discounts depending on your card. Look it up! You can also accumulate Asia Miles! If you do accumulate enough Asia Miles, you can also get a free meal here, and bring a plus one.

This restaurant is located at Fantasyland. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The restaurant is…read morehuge. It's cafeteria style. You go to the counter and order your food. It comes out on a tray and you pay for at the cashier. As with anything Disney, the food here is pricey. Most of their combo meals run about $20US. It' whatever entree you choose with a drink. The side order of wings were 3 for $6US. We ordered the Hawaiian Pizza Combo, Mickey Sushi and Maki Roll Combo, Curry Pork Chop Combo, and Curry Chicken and rice Combo. The food was good. The pizza was thin crust and crispy. It was loaded with toppings (tomatoes, green peppers, onions, pineapple, ham, and cheese) and shaped like Mickey's head. The Mickey Sushi was also shaped like a mouse head. It was sushi rice and tobiko. I liked the fried chicken wings the best. It was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. When you're done eating, you just leave it on the table. The workers will come around and clear it.

I came here for dinner buffet which is seasonal. I asked them if I could see what they have. One of…read morethe staff showed me what they're serving. They have various items. Italian, Chinese, Japanese and etc.... I enjoyed most of them and my friend liked the lamb and sushi. It is 317HKD(288+10% service charge) and it is worth it. Most of the restaurants in Disneyland are not as good as decent restaurants restaurants in town. Coffee is included but any other drinks are extra. I strongly recommend this buffet if you come here on the weekend. (They're doing buffet on the weekends and holidays from 5:30pm).

(This review was also posted in The Bridge, https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-bridge-香港)…read more We were invited to visit a Cathay Pacific lounge in the Hong Kong International Airport when we checked in.  The friendly staff at the counter said that we could go to any of the 3 lounges located at gate 2, 35, and 65 respectively.  I asked her which one was the best.  Her answer was: the gate 2 one had no shower, and gate 65 was the largest.  After we found out that our flight had been assigned gate 32, it was a no-brainer that we would choose the lounge at gate 35 for its proximity, and later we learnt that that's the Bridge. When we arrived at the Bridge, there were 2 escalators connecting the gate level with the lounge, one going down directly to it, the other going back up.  In the center was the reception area of the lounge where friendly staff welcomed us.  She told us that Chinese/Asian food was to our left, and western food to our right. The 3 of us turned left for Chinese food.  It was a long lounge and very crowded (I found that this was due to another CP lounge was closed for renovation).  There were sections of different seats, but most of them seemed to be filled.  When there seemed to be no further section, my husband asked a staff, and the answer was there was another section farther down, that's where we settled down.  There was decent Chinese food, including their signature Wonton Noodle Soup at the Noodle Bar.  I ordered at the bar, the cook gave me a buzzer, its red lights lit up when the noodle was ready for pick up.  It only took 2 minutes.  I had to transport the hot noodle back to my table, though.  I also picked up a few dim sum and several pieces of steamed rice rolls and added peanut sauce and sweet sauce to them (HK street food).  These were all pretty good.  I was going to get a bowl of congee as well, but was happy that I didn't.  If I did, I would have no room for the food that I actually loved! What made me crave were to be found from the other side of the reception area, where  I decided to explore the section with western food as well.  Long story short, the little bite sized cake and a mini twist pastry with fruit bits were surprisingly delicious.  I only took one of each and walked all the way back.  When I decided to go back for seconds, they had totally switched from breakfast items to lunch.  I picked up 2 savory appetizers and 2 mini lemon tartlets, one intended for my husband.  They were also very good, but the freshly baked mini pastry with crispy edges still lives rent free in my head weeks later! If I ever go to this lounge again, I will split my visit between the 2 sections.  First go to the Chinese wing, and then our entire group of 3 would go to the western section to have pastries and coffee, or other drinks from their bar. Since I have not tried their hot cooked food in the western wing, I could not comment on those. I should mention that all the staff there were very friendly and polite.  The whole place was modern and comfortable, and was kept very clean.  It was a nice lounge to relax and stretch before a flight, especially a long haul one.  I truly enjoyed my 2-hour visit there!

Grateful to have access again to this lounge on this trip to SE Asia. The staff are very attentive…read moreand I did enjoy the single serving beef bourguignon on this visit. And they have a nice selection whiskeys. Very relaxing stop to recharge before my flight. It was a positive lounge experience.

What was best about this lounge was they took me in when I was too early to get into Centurion just…read more40 feet away. In fact, they sent me over to Plaza Premium Lounge as a holding pattern. They have a better scenic view of the airport than Centurion IMO, are more spacious, and aesthetically better. The food was ok. They have hot entree and snacks. Coffee, juices, drinks. The tables are packed quite closely together so you may find solace in the seating overflow area to the left side when you enter. They have a few snacks and rinks there but you need to go to the section in the right for the good stuff. Very friendly staff.

I had a 5 hour layover in HK international airport and dropped by the lounge. Upon check in they…read moreprovide a receipt with your checkout time. My pass only provided a 3 hours. I did see staff going around enforcing time, however I was in there for 3.5 hours and no one checked. The food was average. The sausages were disgusting. The congee and fishball soup noodle were pretty flavourless without adding soy sauce. The fish Sui Mai were my favourite but more of a personal preference. The lounge was pretty busy and stuffy. They have a bunch of portal fans around. If you want to shower, there's an additional cost. The restrooms were fairly clean. It's a mid lounge overall. I had another layover on the my return flight, also in Hong Kong, and opted to walk around the airport and buy food instead of going back to this lounge.

Ranking this Centurion Lounge versus all the other ones I've been to. This one is small and tight…read more And therefore highly controlled for seating with a guy seating you. This is good and bad. The food is okay quality. Nothing special. I visited during the morning session with breakfast items. Congee, XLB, scrambled eggs, mini pancakes, sausage, salads. That kind of stuff. But at least they have entree hot food and not just snacky stuff. I did like their ice cream which was from Switzerland and their yogurt from France. Convenient location and if you're lucky, a nice view down into the airport.

The Centurion Lounge had took a step down. While I still…read moreappreciate its offerings, it feels like it used to be a slightly better lounge. Some cutbacks are definitely noticeable, especially with the absence of TWG tea and fewer quality food and plant-based options available compared to before. At times it feels like they are just winging it and see where we land. Pun intended. That said, the staff remains kind and helpful. Special thanks to the cleaning staff who managed the facilities who enhances the experience. The showers are fantastic. A refreshing break during travel. The L'Occitane amenities are a lovely touch. I also enjoyed the whimsy of having a non-alcoholic drink dedicated to Sir Charles Frosty Blue. American Express' apparent loyal watchdog in every lounge. It added a fun element to my visit. While there are some improvements needed, it still has its charm. It is still plane awesome in many ways.