The pre-game to a night of after-parties, with some great views no matter which side of the roof…read moreyou find yourself on. The only real drawback was how most of us found the finger foods a bit underwhelming given the color and vibrancy of the presentation.

Amazing view (both day and night) but the food and drinks were not that impressive. I'd still…read morerecommend this place, as it's a pleasant spot with comfortable seating, great view and friendly staff - just don't have high expectations on the food.

There are 2 kinds of stupidly expensive restaurants - one leaves you feeling as ripped off as after…read morepaying a term's worth of tuition for online classes during COVID. The other - that I didn't know existed before today - is Zuma. Zuma is a religious experience for your taste buds. The sequence of brunch courses is planned out with the same detail as a got damn Five Year Plan in the USSR. They come at you soft with clean dishes that don't load up your palate too much - sashimi, salad, the works. Then they drop Little Boy and Fat Man on you with a massive sashimi platter, main course, dessert - annihilating your belly in the best possible way. It's wasn't the most comfortable dining experience for me - the room feels a little too spacious whereas I prefer a cozier vibe, especially given Zuma draws inspiration from izakayas. But the service is fantastic and the food is an actual gift from God, so I'm just nitpicking. Come hit it!

If you are ever in the Central area when visiting HK, Zuma is a great place to go for Sunday…read morebrunch. It took a bit of coordination to secure reservations, they do require a credit card hold and some advanced notice as spaces fill up quick. For the price, it's not bad considering it is AYCE but getting food can be a bit tricky at times. The line for certain food section can be daunting so it's not as relaxing as I would have liked but I did appreciate how certain dishes were brought directly to your table. Food was delicious, they offered a lovely assortment of sashimi, sushi, and items from their robata grill. They even had an oyster bar which was highly liked by my friends. At the end of the meal, a Zuma dessert platter filled with fruits, pastries, and ice cream was brought to the table for everyone's enjoyment. It's truly a great place to go to for a special occasion or birthday, the decors are inviting and offers a nice ambiance, whether it's a GNO or a date. While I had a great time, Zuma is not top on my list when visiting HK just because there are so many other great restaurants to try, especially when it comes to Japanese food. Not that the food was bad, but nothing stood out that made me want to immediately come back to. When traveling, you are already so limited to all the great food spots that city offers since your stomach can only eat so many meals in a day, but I would much rather enjoy dim sum or afternoon tea elsewhere before thinking about another full on ACYE meal....I hardly was able to eat anything else for the rest of the day It's definitely worth at least checking out once though!

I've known of the legend of Joel Robuchon for many years, being the most decorated French chef in…read morethe Michelin guide with over 30 Michelin stars to his name. Luckily for me, the L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon in Hong Kong is 3 Michelin stars and also affordable (relative to its reputation). I decided to come here for lunch with my wife as my first ever 3 Michelin star experience. I reserved a lunch reservation about a month in advance. The restaurant is very romantic and fancy. We were seated at a bar style counter, and we were escorted to our seats. The staff were all very attentive. Many were multi-lingual in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English. We ended up each ordering the lowest cost lunch tasting menu with one amuse bouche, one appetizer, one soup, one entree, and a dessert. We also each got a drink. I got a mocktail with lychee and mint which was an amazing palate cleanser between courses. The amuse bouche was a cracker with uni on top. The uni was very soft like Hokkaido uni and the cracker went well with the soft texture of the uni. We had a complimentary bread basket with a variety of different breads, all of which were amazing. I loved the croissants. For my own appetizer I chose the salmon caviar. I've never had that much caviar in my life in one sitting, it was amazing. My wife got the yellowtail carpaccio which was also amazing. The soup was a mushroom style soup with foam and a single matsutake mushroom. Soup was savory, rich, and a delight to the senses. We both got the pigeon entree. I'd never had pigeon before, my wife did but said she did not like it before. She loved this pigeon though, which was cooked slightly on the rarer to medium rare side. The pigeon was super soft. It was also wrapped with foie gras which made it decadent and rich. For dessert I chose coffee and also the coffee ice cream dessert with gelato, coffee crumble, and coffee jelly. Super rich but quite tasty. The coffee also came with a variety of small sweet snacks. Joel Robuchon truly lived up to its hype, and was well worth the cost. I will definitely come back.

L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon is definitely one of my favorite store in Hong Kong. When I used to…read morelive and work here, I remembered if I work an early shift, I will come by at 7 am to get their freshly bakes croissant. It is one of the best croissant I have around the world. I love dessert. I was a bit disappointed when they change the Earl Grey Cream Dome to the new square version. The cake layer distribution in the new cube version is just now as good as the dome version. There are more cream than cake/chocolate ball crunch ratio. It is still good, I just prefer the dome version. I also tried their green tea red bean roll cake and that is not my cup of tea. Speaking of tea, I also tried their latte. Not my cup of tea again. It is below average for a latte drink. I mean it is better than Starbucks (and way better than McDonalds), but not up to the average latte level for a coffee shop. I could hand whisk a latte better than theirs, and given they have the machine... I have higher expectations. BTW I have been there 3 times during my Hong Kong visit, and by the 3rd time, they have a promotion where basically the drink combo is like HKD$20 cheaper (roughly). Not a driving force for me to buy their drink. I will opt'ed for the drink downstairs instead. Service is great. I will return.

Came by for an afternoon tea the other day and was very impressed with the chef of the century,…read moreJoel Robuchon's Le Salon de The. Ordered an afternoon tea set and the staff brought out the tea set shortly after 3 pm. The top layer consisted of a couple of scones which were light and fluffy. The second layer consisted of a handful of savory items including luxurious smoked salmon finger sandwiches, foie gras sandwiches etc. The bottom level consisted of desserts that were all very fresh, light and well prepared! $450 for an afternoon tea set for 2 and includes a beverage of choice. I'll have to stop by for sandwiches/entree next time! :)

Wanted something simple and light so we stopped by quickly. The sandwich platter was of a smaller…read moresize, so make sure you order something else if you have a bigger stomach. The dessert was pretty fascinating and good-looking, girls would probably go nuts...afternoon tea lovers, if you cannot nail a place in mandarin oriental, come here and have a try.

Main St. Deli is a very acceptable place to grab a quick burger or sandwich if you're craving…read moreAmerican cuisine and you're in the area, but it doesn't quite live up to the quality of the other restaurants in the Langham Hotel or nearby in the Tsim Sha Tsui area more generally. The restaurant is located on the bottom floor of the Langham Hotel and, when we arrived for dinner on a Monday night, was nearly empty. Perhaps unsurprisingly, service was excellent and fast, and the restaurant is tastefully decorated and spotlessly clean. Unlike what the name of the restaurant implies, the menu is not focused solely on New York City foods. Rather it is broadly American, with items from New York cuisine, Tex Mex cuisine, southern American cuisine, and others. I had a cheeseburger and fries and also tried the eggs Benedict. The burger was exceptionally well cooked, juicy and tender, but perhaps a bit underseasoned. The fries were similarly underseasoned but well cooked, just like the burger. The eggs were pretty good but nothing spectacular. Prices are very high and perhaps a little too high considering quality and portion size. Overall a good experience at Main St. Deli but one that I wouldn't recommend going too far out of your way to try.

Huge portion just like back home. American craft beers are also in good shape. Our party had beer…read morebattered onion rings and it comes out with delicious BBQ sauce then stake&egg, slow roared pulled pork and beer-braised pork sandwich. They open at 11am for Sunday brunch and we got here at 11am. Maybe that's why the porks were little hard side than tender but they were still very well marinated and good. If you stay in langham like us, you get 20% discount.

Stopped by for a weekday family dinner and the restaurant is packed. The food took a while to come…read moreout as there were a few large parties being hosted. The flavors of each dish is spot on. The beef chow fun was no greasy. The sweet and sour pork is crispy and tossed in a tangy sauce. The braised fish and eel have similar seasoning but both are very good. Oyster pancake was a big soggy but the oysters are fresh, large and juicy. Def worth returning.

Great food with good quality ingredients that one should expect at this location and price point…read morefor dim sum. And I believe it's also the only place around there which was able to take a large party reservation, so that was a good bonus. The seating was very comfortable that is not too cramped and packed. The menu has a good mix of traditional Cantonese dimsum items along with Chiu Chow delicacies.

I'll admit: The "Find Us On Yelp" sign was the initial hook for coming here. Café Sausalito feels…read morevery random in the localsphere of Sham Shui Po, which is not a hotbed of foreign themed cafes, much less Yelp gung ho businesses. I eventually became a regular while keeping my expectations dialed low (#1) and learned to appreciate this place for what it was: a laid back cafe in the heart of SSP. At first, my visits were strictly to kill time, drink a little something, and get lost in internet space with their speedy WiFi, but I eventually graduated to spending copious amounts of time here while experimenting with their food options, while even holding a few business meetings here. Whenever I was in SSP, this eventually became my home away from home. It was like being in (a narrow room in) the US, but without all the commercialism. The interior is pretty tight; many folks who are working / studying (in addition to dining and sipping) are usually by themselves. It doesn't get too crowded in here even during peak hours, which is why I enjoyed coming here so often. The service is surprisingly great. The owner, Michael is extremely hospitable and the rest of the staff is very welcoming, amiable, and efficient. For expats who are coming here for a little breakfast nostalgia (especially their ever popular "all-day breakfast" for $88HKD), keep your expectations tapered in knowing the food will naturally be served in HK portions and tastes. Don't forget to enjoy one of their lovely mochas either inside (#2) or in their limited outdoor seating. ___________ (#1) Because ... western food in Hong Kong. (#2) Because ... AC.

A Café that encompasses an Australian coffee shop with the reminiscence of Sausalito California…read more This unexpected venue can be a gem in this hustling and bustling neighborhood where the fashion world meets its fabric, buttons and lace. Love the atmosphere. Has a friendly barista....also a mom 'n' pop joint with some hipster flair:) ... Will return!

The drinks and décor of this place is more like a 3.5 star, but the service, organization and other…read moreissues we came across easily knocks down a whole star. The décor is decent as it's a new lounge. It is cozy (aka small) with 2 separate rooms. One room with about 6-7 tables seating about 40 people and the other room is a spacious bar area with bar stools and mostly standing area. The room with the table was packed on a Saturday night but the bar area was empty. They could have easily fit 1-2 tables in the bar area. I came with a group of 8 and we were told that we would get the next table and that there's a table about to leave. They also assured us that they will come find us once there is a table available. All of these were lies. We ended up waiting for about an hour, which we didn't particularly mind. However I was mostly peeved that I believe new people kept coming in and they kept seating them even after multiple groups of people have left. They also gave away our table a couple times because we saw people leaving and new people coming in. I had to go in a couple times to remind them. (I suppose we could have stood around the tables and waited like a hawk but I expected more from their service). The drinks were interesting and tries (albeit a bit too hard) to be unique. They were Chinese-inspired so there was a MANGO POMELO SAGO $128 which was basically the dessert with alcohol. Quite cool but I suppose I could have poured a shot of vodka in my dessert at Hui Lau Shan to achieve the same effect. A couple of their drinks tasted good but nothing was complex. I did order the PANDAN ADONIS which was not very good. I like pandan but this just tasted weird. I do appreciate their effort in incorporating a lot my culture though! We tried a bunch of their mini shooters and the HAW SHOT$408/6 one was terrible.SO SPICY was alright but The Woods does it better. YAKULT SHOT is reminiscent of yogurt soju and it's in its yakult cups. I think they gave us free shooters which help redeem themselves half a star (we ordered quite a lot though) A couple of us SWEARS we saw a cockroach by the window. I'm not sure if it was too dark or what... we decided to finish our drinks ASAP and get the hell out of there. *** Tip: Stand around like a hawk or make sure they don't give away your table. Favourites: Cool themed drinks Meh: Poor service Last words: The prices of their drinks aren't bad since there's a variety, ranging from $100-150. Althoguh the better drinks are more expensive. However, coming with a big group, ordering their pricey drinks and as a wannabe bougie lounge, I expected more of their service and drinks.

Came at night when a level 8 typhoon was lifted, and it was empty. The place is very new and nicely…read moredecorated in line with the theme of Chinese culture. The service was great as we arrived and left. I suppose it would be different had there been more people but my experience was great and would highly recommend. The mango pomelo sago and remedy 24 was fun to eat and very unique for a cocktail. Great for the instagrammers.