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.

My first choice restaurant was given a miss due to how crowded it was and my friend and I walked…read moreand searched for other eating places and we decided on this one and we were not disappointed at all. As my friend was not a big eater, we only ordered the main course. She had the lamb while I had the ribeye steak which was the best decision I made. Every bite I took on the piece of meat made my taste bud crying out for more! It was succulent, cooked to how it was supposed to be. I enjoyed every pieces of it and I got to try the lamb as well, and that was just amazing. I had lamb previously in Seoul and they certainly don't taste as good as this. This certainly made up the disappointment my friend and I had, missing out on our first choice. The atmosphere of the restaurant certainly feels Middle Eastern style but the service on the other hand was a disappointment. They were slow and I can sense their disappointment when we ordered only the main course. Overall, this place is worth the try!

So I start by ordering a Greyhound which throws the staff since they have never heard of the drink…read more What?!.... We waited for a bit and I was wondering if they went to pick their own grapefruit..... And, well they kind of did! The manager realized that they didn't have any grapefruit juice in the house so he ran up the block to five other restaurants to get it. Wow. Really cool. I get to talking with him about types of drinks and I happened to mention that I love a good Amarro or Farnet Branca after dinner. Anyway, we order and the first dish is a safron chicken that comes out perfectly cooked. Unique dish served with a great sauce and escarole in a lemony dressing. Then we see the falafel that the other table ordered and remark that we should have ordered that too. The waiter hears us and asks if we also want to order one and we say "why not!". Along comes a perfectly made falafel Egyptian style. Meanwhile, I am still drinking greyhounds and we get our entrees. Mine is a duck risotto with an amazing lemony flavor and crispy duck. My wife had the kabab/skewers of chicken. We finish the meal and the manager remembered our conversation and had gotten a bottle of Amarro. Had a glass of that and a cappuccino to end the night. Great service food and ambiance. Five stars.

We had a nice deal with coupons at the restaurant, averaging to about $120@ for dinner. So this…read morevisit is really "Woohoo! As good as it gets!". The lentil soup was creamy but yet chewy. Awesome texture. Fish was good. Beef and Chicken Donor Kebab was nice, especially when they came with fries. The turkish tea was concentrated and I hope they could come with a larger cup. The surlac as dessert was equally tasty. I don't have much words to describe the food but I enjoyed them all. The service was nice. The waitress are observative. They notice we lack of one fork, in need of some spoons and plates for sharing, and they brought us all we want and need without us asking. Perfect.

Nice local spot walking distance from all the TST hotels. Service friendly although one should…read morenot be in a particular hurry. I wasn't, and enjoyed my Mezze platter thoroughly. The lavash could have been a bit fresher but was delish nonetheless. The restaurant is on the 1st floor (ie 2nd floor to all of us westerners). Plenty for vegetarians and omnivores alike. Don't miss the lentil soup. Turkish tea is something nice to linger over. I'll return.

Food still tasted good even after bringing home for take away!…read more #keeptherestaurantsinbusiness

This place is super fun! The restaurant is cozy, but the atmosphere is jamming. We tried so many…read moremenu items, all delicious! The sangria is a must -- I preferred the red over the white. Chef Aaron Gillespie is super cool and really knows what he's doing. There is a lot you will be familiar with when it comes to tapas, and also, modern renditions of classics. Had the tuna tartare, octopus, paella, miso chargrilled carrots, Spanish breakfast, and a few more. Really tasty offerings with innovative ingredients, some inspired by local fare -- sago crisps!! Definitely a must-stop if you want some great libations coupled with tasty bites.

I love the industrial decor of this locations and think food is a bit better than the others too…read more The outdoor seating is generally pretty full on the weekends and provides great people watching even from inside. The brunch/breakfast items are pretty standard, hard to mess up items. The scrambled eggs were nice and light, but not runny. I had been craving pancakes for a while but hadn't seen many other options for them in Ktown. Although these pancakes weren't amazing, the stack of 3 were fluffy enough to satisfy my craving, even though they were a but chewy. Jaspas in general overs a wide variety of food options which makes it good for groups and a range of preferences/dietary restrictions. The food quality is just ok/average though in my book. It's not mind blowing good, but you know that you're going to get a decent standard. The prices are a bit high given the food is just ok, but that's the western premium carried over from soho. The extra 4th star is definitely for the decor of this Kennedy Town location.

I came here after a real serious activity-packed day. Hiking and then swimming, of course then you…read moreneed a good meal to finish it off! I ordered the staple burger. It was a great portion with a side salad and fries. It was juicy enough that it went dripping down the sides of your hands. The bun was not the best, but hey, everything else was good! My friend has the chicken tacos, which came in a wrap it yourself format, with all the fixings. He was quite happy with that too. I reason I'm not giving it a 5* is the service. Although my table was one of the few ones occupied at that time, the service was not attentive. I would like to come back and try their services again and also try other menu items that may not be as popular.

Reliable soho restaurant. Yummy food and always a good vibe. I love the roof but it can get hot and…read morehumid in summer. Please try their whole roasted cauliflower - it's literally my fav and I order it every time.

Lebanese food holds a special place in my heart after eating at probably one of my favorite…read morerestaurants in Canada. That is to say, I had high hopes for this place, which was compounded by a recommendation from my then-coworker and still-friend. Eating here marked the first time during my time in Hong Kong where I felt outside of Hong Kong (in other words, in the international/expatriate bubble of Hong Kong). Granted, it was still during my early days and against the backdrop of the protests disrupting normal operations, when I had very few opportunities at the time to explore and appreciate all that Hong Kong has to offer. Located in the madness that is Midlevels, expect to walk up some stairs, and then some. This restaurant's entrance is on the side of where you would take one of many escalators, so keep your eyes peeled and/or pay attention to your CityMapper. The price point is typical of an international restaurant on Hong Kong Island: what finance/business people can afford. And on occasion, educators such as myself. You get what you pay for, as Lebanese food is relatively scarce in East Asia. I take what I can get. I really loved the shawarma hummus and eating it with pita. Such a game changer, so tasty, and of course so pricy. I also enjoyed the way they prepared their falafel, their cauliflower, and their chicken. I was quite pleased by their food offerings. My past coworker brought me to eat here, so to pay it forward, I brought my other coworkers to eat here. Presumably the cycle ended with me, but I would definitely love to come back here.

My husband and I went here for the first time tonight. Considering the popularity of this place, we…read moremade a reservation. We got to the restaurant a bit before our reservation time, but they were able to seat us right away. We ordered an array of things. We started with cold mezze of tzatziki and hummus, and warm mezze of pita and the grilled cheese with apricot (forgot the name). All of it was phenomenal. Probably the best tzatziki and hummus I've ever had. We ordered the pork and chicken souvlaki. We both agreed that the pork was way better; the chicken was all right, but the pork was fantastic. The warm pita orders are small, so we ordered an extra order to make little sandwiches with our mezze and meats. The service was top-notch. I thoroughly enjoyed my glass of white wine; all of the wines are from Greece and aren't categorized the way wines normally are, but if you tell the server what you like, they have suggestions. This is a restaurant we are definitely adding to the rotation whenever we're in HK.

A Greek restaurant offering modern and traditional style Mediterranean cooking. They are open for…read morelunch and dinner. Reservations are a must but walk-ins are available if you are early enough. The ambiance looks exquisite. The front door is an open glass entrance that allows a lot of natural light to come in the am. With Hong Kong heat, to enter into a cool aircon space is soothing. For lunch, we ordered the lamb (half kg.. menu states 1kg but the host allowed customization), grrk salad with fresh tomatoes and cucumber, grilled pulpo, fresh grilled snapper and spanakopita. For dessert, we had cheesecake but we were too full so had that to go. Overall, 10/10. We would definitely come back.

Cute little place under the world's longest escalator. Near the edge of soho. Good food with great…read moreservice. Not expensive or elegant, just right for a casual meal or drink.

I walked for many miles in the streets of Hong Kong before finally finding a place with some…read morequality American food. From the outside, I could smell the food cooking, and I knew that this was where I should spend my dollars. It was the middle of the afternoon and there was not many people inside. We were first brought out some of the best tasting bread in Hong Kong. I ate it so fast and forgot to post it!!‍. I then went ahead to order the roasted duck salad, along with the seared salmon. Within around 10 mins, I received my duck salad. I have only had duck 1 time before many years ago and I was the glad to have it again. The spice and texture were excellent, and the dressing complimented very well with the salad dressing. Another 10 minutes later, the salmon finally came out. Steaming and looking delicious on my plate, I took my first bite. All of the anticipation, and walking before was definitely worth it. I scarfed this down within seconds. I would most certainly, undoubtedly, recommend this place to anyone who ever visits Hong Kong.