While I wouldn't put it on the same level as other Egyptian places I've been, The Nile offers a…read morevery alternative non-Asian experience in the heart of Soho. Compared to the rest of the neighboring western spots, it feels like an easy going spot to enjoy drinks and a vegetarian friendly menu. It is quite loungey at The Nile (as was its predecessor, The Wheel). So much to the point where I've drank here much more often than I've sampled food. The small puffer seats and smallish tables are better for drinks than platters of food. When the AC is on blast, it feels so cool and comfy that I could see myself nodding off here in the late night hours. The food won't knock anyone's socks off. I've had better meat platters (kofta, rack of lamb, merguez sausages, etc.) elsewhere and for a lot less price wise. For a few platters and a drink, one could probably end up in the $300+ per person range (#1). The Nile may serve to be a better date venue than a casual, "let's just get together and snack" kind of place, and I would steer clear of any groups beyond 6-8 people. Service is always going to be outlier at places like this, though I've often believed the higher the price point, the better the service should be. It's been a mixed bag for all of my experiences and as a result, I can't give it better than 3 stars. I'm in Soho often enough to where I'd see myself coming back again and hopefully by then, The Nile (as opposed to Denial) will have improved. ______________ (#1) That Hollywood Road rent is no joke I'm sure.

What a dinner. We walked in, enjoyed the ambience, lamented that it wasn't a dancer night, said hi…read moreto the owner, and sat down. Two bottles of nicely recommended wine, one mezze, two salads, two couscous and vegetable soup, one falafel tagine, one chicken, and one lamb tagine, lots of pita, a few pots if Moroccan mint tea, and one dessert (and one shot) later, and this clam is happy! Got pretty loud and smokey after midnight so be ware of that.

Everything was so good. The service and the food. We ordered on a tablet, and as soon as we ordered…read morefood started being delivered. We got two different porks and two different beefs. Our favorite was the spicy pork and cabbage and the miso marinated beef. The sauce for the spicy pork was so tasty, i'm still dreaming about it. We also got onions and mushrooms and seaweed which was good to break the heaviness of the meat. I would recommend ordering a side of rice as well. You cook your own meat here and it was fun.

Not bad. The service is quick and awesome whereas the food is mouth watering good. They love to…read morefill you up and have a great time! I came with friends to try it out. We all elected the fish cake (with those delicious red bean filling) to be the best of all we have ate. The soups were so good, I absolutely love it. I can assure you, English speaking yelpers, that this was a good meal for my friends and I. Recommend!

Went here for their traditional pork cutlet noodles last night. Me and my friend got the same thing…read morewith soya milk and chinese veggies to share. The portions were great, I didn't manage to finish my noodles (my friend who has been there before request less noodles). You dip the crispy pork cutlet in the soup and eat it, very tender. Soya milk was okay, but I've never really been a big fan of soya. With that, we paid $47 each. Good cheap meal.

Small room. Limited menu. Impeccable food. Not a place to linger. But, if you want a perfectly…read morecooked fried pork chop on noodles or rice, or if you want a perfect wonton with impossibly thin wrappers and light, fresh filling floating in a umami bomb broth, this spot is for you.

Cute little noodle shop, dai pai dong style with limited tables outside. Noodles as cheap as $30…read moreHKD!

local store specialize in snake soup. taste is consistent and pricing reasonable, and you can pair…read moreit with sticky rice. (or chicken/sausage rice)

Traditional restaurants, serve snake soup. Taste good if you like it. It's good for health in winterread more

A feast worth coming back to…read more We came here for dinner and ordered one of the large sharing platters for five, then added a couple of à la carte cuts because the menu was too tempting to stop there. Our platter came with beautifully marbled beef cuts like kalbi, misuji, rosu, and filet, plus tongue and other prime selections. We also tried the premium zabuton and harami à la carte, which turned out to be some of the highlights of the night. Every single cut of beef was top quality, tender, and perfectly complemented by the sauces on the table. The flavors were clean and rich without being heavy, exactly what you want in yakiniku. The service was very good, staff were friendly and helpful, and the style of the booths gave a nice sense of space and privacy. The restaurant was not too busy so we got to relax and enjoy our food at our own pace. Between the platter, the extra cuts, and the great side dishes, it was an unforgettable meal. I would definitely come back.

Yakiniku jumbo is an import from Japan that has a number of outlets in Tokyo. As the name suggests…read morethis is a place for beef. The price is quite reasonable if you come for lunch with lunch sets ranging from 180 hkd to 600 hkd. On my visit I had the A5 Wagyu lean cut set, which comes with 6 slices of Wagyu beef, a bowl of rice, soup, and some small cold dishes. Food: 4.5 stars Service: 3.5 stars Environment: 4.25 stars Overall: 4.25 stars Recommendations: all things beef The meat here is really top notch and will melt in your mouth. The rice they use is also particularly high quality. If you have a big appetite the beef curry and Wagyu Katsu set is a really good choice. This is a place that I will definitely come back to try different cuts of Wagyu beef.

My family and I had dinner here because we were lured in by the plastic food displays in their…read morefront window. Ca-Tu-Ya, or 吉豚屋, is a Japanese restaurant chain that specializes in deep fried pork cutlet. There are a lot of other items, but the deep fried pork cutlet seems to be the main feature based on the displays and menus and what most people were eating in the restaurant. I got a fried pork cutlet and fried shrimp combo that also had deep fried minced pork patties. It was ok. My wife got the combo bowl with eel, deep fried pork cutlet, and egg -- she was not happy because the egg made the breading on the pork soggy. Soggy fried stuff is no good. She even ate it right when the server brought it to the table, but it was already soggy. What a shame.

It's an average Japanese restaurant that focuses on rice. The prices are not too high but could…read morealso be cheaper. The restaurant advertises itself as a cutlet restaurant, but their pork cutlet was so-so and their curry was not the best. If you want to fill your stomach with some average curry rice then this is the place.

The quesadillas at Cali-Mex SLAP. The portion is huge, so I usually split it with a coworker or…read morejust save half for another meal. You can also choose to get only half a quesadilla ($98 hkd) but it's cheaper to get a full one for $148 hkd. They have non-meat options for the quesadillas too. I actually got their fish sliders my first time here. Nice and crispy but terribly oily. I'd love to try their Mac and cheese the next time I'm back in hk! I also think their al fresco area is great considering the restaurant is near the ocean. The vibe is so chill and slow paced in this area of ktown.

Far from home recently, I found myself craving a salad for lunch. I wanted the crunch of fresh…read moreromaine, the juiciness of a ripe tomato, and any accoutrement that I could find -- olives and red onion for a Greek salad, hard boiled eggs and anchovies for a Nicoise . . . I wouldn't be picky! After striking out at my first place (they were out of salad), I happened upon Cali-Mex. Think of your typical Mexican grill in the US (Chipotle, Qdoba or Moe's) and you'll get the idea. There is an option to choose your base (taco, burrito, salad, quesadilla), too it with your choice of meat, then add any extras. I ordered a naked taco salad with original chicken. It comes with sour cream, guacamole is extra. After a brief (5 minute?) wait, my salad was ready for me to enjoy. Crunchy romaine, juicy tomatoes, and rotisseried chicken hit the spot. The flavors were milder than I expected and the sauce was sweeter than I expected, but it was a satisfying lunch nonetheless. This location has free Wi-Fi, in case you want to linger, and the staff all spoke English very well. Beers such as Corona are available a la carte. Add a slice of lime and you're miles away from ordinary!