My friend and I come here every December for their Sunday champagne buffet. Pre-COVID, it was…read moreglorious with endless selection of high quality seafood and meat, I remember Peking Duck, suckling pig, prime rib rack, Paella and many more. Post-COVID, it's gotten worse year over year and now that Nicholini is closed, the buffet no longer stretches across the entire floor, it's limited to just Brasserie. The restaurant was packed to the gills pre-COVID but now only a handful of tables were occupied while we were there. Gone is the unlimited lobster, shrimp and other seafood and instead you'll get a platter with one of each and if you want oysters, you have to pay a surcharge of US$4 per piece. There's no longer a carving station and instead they put out a braised beef stew and another low quality item I can't even remember. The sushi/sashimi station is also gone and instead you'll get a pre-assembled fish bite of some kind. The live pasta station is still there but with mediocre selection, it's good but not something you would expect from a restaurant of this caliber. The rest of the buffet is just so sad with very limited and low quality selections, there's a tuna fish salad on offer, need I say more? They're also stingy with their champagne, we had to ask for a refill a couple of times and they stopped pouring half an hour before closing. We've given this restaurant more chances than it deserves and this time we're saying goodbye to them for good. For the price that we paid which was over US$150 per person, there're better choices out there.

This is my favorite steak place in HK so far…read more I ordered a M9 Rib eye steak with steamed rice and sautéed spinach. The M9 Steak tastes amazing. The steak was very tender and juicy, making every bite melting in your mouth. Also, the steak had a good amount of salt, not needing to add more salt unlike most steak places I've tried. The steak had a good meat to fat ratio. The spinach was sautéed with garlic. The spinach had a very strong and delicious garlic flavor plus the perfect amount of salt and juiciness. Worth to try. Also, although the rice was just simple and steamed, the rice tasted good and it wasn't over cooked. The seating area was nice and had a nice outside view. Although the price may seem pricy, the food quality was totally worth it. Overall, very delicious meal and will come again to possibly try another dish. 10/10

Nestled in the heart of Pacific Place, the Dining Concepts brings in BIZOU, another great culinary…read moredestination representing the concept of American brasserie. True to its name, Bizou (meaning "kiss" in French) presents an exotic fusion of international cuisines- French, Italian, Middle-Eastern and American, to name a few. The menu is articulated by the world-renowned Chef Magnus Hansson who has brought his talent to life by creating 'country-styled' dishes. The interiors, designed by the famous Neri & Hu, give a feeling of elegance and relaxed atmosphere with warm wood furnishings and dim lights. The private dining space and bar sprawls out to a patio where diners could enjoy the view of the bustling mall while having a quick bite/drink/meal after their shopping expedition. The soul of this restaurant is definitely the food- prepared with utmost care, keeping every single detail in consideration. All the ingredients are either organic or brought from the farms of Italy, Germany, Holland, and Sweden. Everything, from bread to pasta to dips & sauces to desserts, is made 'in-house' and fresh, making each dish extraordinaire. The butternut squash soup, the only soup on the menu, made from butternut squash, soft whipped cream, extra virgin olive oil and maple syrup is just HEAVENLY. It instantly reminds of the comfort food made by mum. The salad section offers a wide selection. "Chicory greens" with raw honey, parmigiano roquefort cheese and lemon vinaigrette carrying a rich Middle-Eastern flavour, AND "Pan roasted beets" with avocado, horseradish, Greek yoghurt, hazelnuts and extra virgin oil are the must-haves. Another show-stealing dish-"Air-fried lemon potatoes with Chipotle Aioli" is a delectable and healthy option for sides (being twice air-dried not fried and without salt- the zing comes from being marinated in lemon overnight). For mains, the pan-seared Icelandic cod fillet with butter, cauliflower puree and fresh horseradish is scrumptious and outstanding. Most of the desserts have a slight flavour of salt to enhance the sweetness. Butterscotch Budino with salted caramel and sesame cookies is the best followed by Lemon yoghurt bundt cake with Greek yoghurt, lemon syrup and honeycomb-inspired by a European cake, Gugelhupf. The bar depicts a creative artistry of master mixologist J.Boroski. He has literally created magic with his two concoctions- 'Cheap seats' replicating a movie experience with buttered plantation rum, popcorn syrup, vanilla ice cream and coca cola-a sure shot visual treat.... AND 'LA told me' made of bittertruth pink gin, blueberry peppercorn syrup and pink grapefruit juice. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The team, specially Jerry, the manager, is knowledgeable on its menu offerings as well as cocktail pairing for guests' orders. They are keen on recommending favourites and best-selling dishes based on customers' preferences. With its convenient location, Bizou is one of the finest gathering places to enjoy culturally-inspired foods, crafted cocktails and casual conversation with friends and family.

Came here for brunch and it was wonderful! Would love to give it a five but unfortunately my clams…read morehave sand in it so...no five stars. If that wasn't like that I'm totally giving this place a five cause the quality was WONDERFUL! From service to food, everything (ofcourse except the clams lol)! First came in and greeting was nice, I love their staffs all friendly and helpful. Also when I was looking around (not too obviously I hope) and staff immediately approached me and helped me! That's quality customer service right there even if a customer didn't ask but you know right away to help. Anywaysss FOOD. Great food! The buffet salad bar is worth the price already! Great salads and great dressings to choose. They even have smoked salmon and seafood salad! Amazed. This is actually better than food in America lol... The main course was nice too. Something similar to what I've had in a restaurant in Seattle. But the clams was not as fresh and big and sadly one of the clams has so much sand I can't even "wash it out" and eat it. There are at least 3 clams with sand but it wasn't bad so I was like, well, just rise it off and it's fine, but that one clam makes me wonder if they ever cleaned the clams. Sadddd cause the pasta was pretty good and the sauce was a bit spicy yet garlic-y and fresh. Dessert: Not too many options but THAT CREME BRULEÉ THO. Best / one of the best one ever had. Creamy yet eggy. Well balanced and lots of vanilla bean in it, not vanilla extract!!! The real stuff! Others are just fruits and one cheese cake and one Apple cake, the might change different things for dessert daily? Not sure about it but again THAT BRULEE is No. 1 reason I'm coming back for lunch lol Overall, I would definitely recommended to all! I'm actually planning to come for another lunch or dinner. The price is decent for the quality of food! YES! Come here for a decent Western style lunch/dinner!

*** Read: 3.5 stars. I only rounded it up as I was dining with a good company which makes…read moreeverything instantly better. *** They run 6 - 8pm happy hours so we were here early for a drink to kick-start the night first. That's also why it looked very busy too (soon people left after 8pm-ish as we were having the dinner). $49 isn't a bad deal, but the sparkling they serve was meh at best. You'd probably like to reserve a table next to the windows looking over the Victoria Harbour like I did. Chance is, you probably can't see much because of the reflection of the lighting from within the restaurant. (On that note, Aqua does the lighting the best to preserve the view). I'm pretty spoiled by the amazing view of Hong Kong already, but it doesn't hurt to enjoy the dinner next to it. We had to finish the dinner within 1.5 hours as we had a movie to watch at IFC after. We ordered foie gras and crab cake as starters. As for the main course, we ordered a scallops risotto, and a Le French May special, duck confit with pork belly and sausage. We ordered a carafe of Pinot Noir from Burgundy, too. The wine is okay. I wanted to see the Pinot Nior from Burgundy actually has the color of burgundy red, but it was just the pale-y red an average Pinot Nior would have. Good enough for a Thursday night, I guess. Foie gras was good. Not amazing, but decent. When foie gras's done right, there's nothing much to talk about but there's nothing much to complain either. Crab cake was also good, but I didn't expect the same black truffle sauce you would put on truffle fries. I could afford better, now it's a matter of if the restaurant plays up the game a little bit. Otherwise I could have prepared the same dish with the sauce I bought from CitySuper downstairs. Scallops were fresh and they taste good, but the risotto was served separately. Like rice, I get that people have different preference of how the risotto should be made, and I have no problem with serving it separately. Duck confit tastes very good, but too well done to a point it's a bit dry? Pork belly was good too, but I missed the Japanese yakitori version of pork belly. Again, spoiled kid in HK who has all the great food and great cuisine. Also - we made that clear we had to rush for a movie and asked them to serve the main course as soon as they were ready, but they were only served until 15mins after we finished the starters. Not a full house either, so I wasn't sure if our message didn't deliver clearly, or the kitchen was actually busy. Otherwise, pretty attentive staff, nice decor, and could have done better with the food for a restaurant that's under the name of Mira Group.

Great food and great service and great VIEW! Tasting menu is…read moredelicious with great wine paring

This is a very romantic spot for drinks, dinner, or a smoke... or all three. We sat in a central…read moretable and could hear five different languages of lovers and friends enjoying time together. Very fun atmosphere whose open air plan had passersby looking in to see what the fun was. The wine was superb and the wings were unbelievable I'm told. My $10 USD 7-up left something to be desired, but I had eaten, so c'est la vie! Super trendy, quite highly priced, but still fun.

St. Germain is nice as a bar, though I will admit the prices have scared me off a bit from dining…read morein the restaurant. With indoor-outdoor seating on a relatively calm portion of Wong Nai Chung road, St. Germain is a relaxing spot for a drink. One very nice feature is that they still allow you to bring your dogs to the outside area, which Happy Valley Bar and Grill and The Jockey no longer do. So, St. Germain has supplanted these two spots for dog beers. I would be remiss if I failed to mention the excellent service from the bar staff and waitresses. They are friendly and efficient, checking in to make sure your glass does not sit empty, and they always offer bowls of water to the dogs. Although the beer is more expensive than its neighbors, St. Germain's Stella on draft is always amazingly ice cold. I'm not sure how they keep their beer colder than all the other bars, but it's incredibly welcome on hot summer evenings. The bar menu is also excellent for a snack or a cheese/charcuterie board to share. I am particularly fond of the Croque Monsieur -- oozing with cheesy goodness and crisped to perfection, and accompanied by greasy-in-good-way hand cut fries. One of these days I'll probably get around to trying the restaurant, but for now it's a great spot to enjoy a really cold beer with the pups.

It's so much easier to relax, smile and enjoy the evening when everything is going as planned. A…read morenice breeze, a star-filled night, fire works, great service and mouth-watering food constitutes my definition of a Sunday evening. And that's exactly what you'll get at 22 North. Maybe not the stars, but if you let your imagination loose a little you just might see something... The restaurant is a little bit smaller than the others along the D Deck but its outdoor seating is more than adequate to host a gathering of people. The staff's attitude to the customer left me speechless, really. It was as if they actually enjoyed what they were doing, were constantly smiling, polite, and on top of the order. It's such a selling point, in any area of business, to be able to handle a customer well, which is why I'm surprised no one else does it like these guys - not around Disco Bay anyway. The staff make the wait for food bearable, and I'd happily go back just to experience the standard of service again. The food itself was a much-needed change to the generic western menus of some of the restaurants these days. I mean, come on! Burgers, fajitas, a couple salads, risotto, and pizza, let's see something different. I learnt here, at 22 North, that steak did not need ketchup and french fries, not when it's cooked to perfection with a side of potato gratin. It looked so good on my plate that I didn't want to spoil it. Hunger eventually overcame awe before the meal grew cold and I devoured it. Half way through the meal the Belgian head chef, a cheerful fellow always cracking off jokes, came to see how we were doing. All our mouths were too stuffed to respond. There is actually nothing negative I can say about the place. It's just as expensive as the neighboring restaurants but the food and service is a rung or two higher. A top spot to go for a date or treat for yourself.

My wife and I really enjoy this restaurant and try to eat here whenever we visit Hong Kong. The…read moreambience of the patio seating makes for a pleasant evening. I love their linguine with clams - it has the perfect amount of spice and lots of clams! Their mussels are also great! They have a two for one happy hour from 5 to 7 PM. We enjoyed their pita with three dips appetizer, but they only give you enough pita for maybe one of the dips. We asked for some extra pita and were charged an extra 15 HK for another tiny amount of bread. Unfortunate! So our poorly orchestrated appetizer didn't ruin the evening, but took the polish off a great experience.

A well deserved 5star, opened yesterday and running 1/2 seating. Friendly staff who actually chats…read morewith you (unusual in HK) and chic atmosphere, can't really hear the music but I know it is there. Main focus is on meat! Smoke beef, chef special, damn it is so special, tender and full of flavor. In HK, I find most steakhouse have no idea about what medium raw/ medium/ medium well is, this place does and done so perfectly. As for Ruth Chris... It will be sometime before I visit there now that I found this place! Duck breast...amazing!!! Very reasonably priced. I will be back but will also remember to book!!

It's a very little cozy restaurant. Staffs are friendly and good recommendations on drink. The…read moremain courses are good, highly recommend duck breast and Iberian pork rib. Side dishes are unlimited order, the best item is pommes darphin. Don't forget to order dessert, it actually brings surprise, it looks normal but it tastes sooo good. The entire experience of this restaurant is very good and will come back again.

Have you ever walked into a restaurant and just immediately fallen in love with it? That's how I…read morefelt about Figaro this morning. A buddy suggested it for our Sunday brunch venue, and I was down for trying somewhere new in the neighbourhood. Down the steps of Shin Hing Street, you'll find a plethora of restaurants, from Cocote to The Mixing Bowl, along with some funky galleries and shops. It's one of my favourite streets in Hong Kong to explore with its shady trees and eclectic cred. Basically, I was already in a happy mood and I walked into the most gorgeous restaurant with a cool atmosphere. If you're like me, and have a thing for all things kookie, you'll love the tiles to the hand drawn artwork on the walls to the toilet doors. I made my way upstairs, thinking my pal would already be there, he wasn't ... But the waiter was... And he spoke wiz ze French accent. *heart melt*. I adore an accent, and it just made me appreciate the restaurant even more as it offers French cuisine by French people. Hells yes. I was really after eggs today, and boy was there a selection. I opted for the poached egg with wild asparagus and Parma ham. Bon oeuf, they were spectacular. The eggs were perfectly runny, maybe even verging on scrambled yet poached (we have coined the phrase scroached) with a salty flavour from the Parma ham that hit every tastebud and sent it tingling. The asparagus was fresh and crunchy, adding another layer to the dish. Served alongside the meal is a basket of the bread baked fresh in the kitchen with a dob of salted butter that is out of this world. I mean, butter is butter right... Wait till you've tasted this butter. It was so scrumptious I even asked where it's from. Sadly the server didn't know, but I think it's a ruse to keep us going back (although I was offered some for takeaway). Finally, I have to make mention of my ice latte. It was spectacular, with a little sweetness and coffee beans as decoration, it was the perfect combination to my utterly delectable meal. Merci bien, I will return to sample their dinner menu (I mean cheese!).

A cozy space for brunch. You can order a la carte or you can…read moreorder the full brunch menu which included yogurt with granola, a croissant, and other things. I can't remember because I had ordered the eggs benedict which I thoroughly enjoyed. My husband had the thinly cut iberico jambon. Overall, I enjoyed my meal here, and would come back. My company said that they thought that the food wasn't spectacular and that they could simply create the same food in their home. I'd rather have someone make it for me. LOL. Its a small place so maybe 9 - 10 people would be the biggest group they could accommodate comfortably. We had 8 people. I'd imagine that you could rent out the second story for a small gathering of about 20 people. They also have a wine cellar on the second floor! Enjoy!

Again a place which let me leave with mixed feelings…read more Small cosy place with a nice atmosphere. Compared to another place on the same road no moldy smell. I passed by this place several times and it as usually always full. Today I thought I have to give it a try. The staff is very friendly, only one table was free and I had no problem getting the table. The menu is relatively condensed- but I personally like this as this makes sure your not getting some old left overs. But the staff should be more knowledgeable on they have on the menu. Especially when you have dishes of the day. I asked the waiter what the soup de jour is and he said - pumpkin soup. So I decided to take the onion soup. 2 minutes later the guests at the left table asked the same question and another waiter said cauliflower soup. Maybe it's not the soup of the day - it's the soup the hour - and the hour moved on. As a starter they Server a small hot baguette - I have to say very nice taste and texture. The onion soup arrived very fast. Nothing to be remembered. A watery soup with a slide bitter taste and chewy cheese on top. The main dish were mussels, they could have been the star of the evening but the quality was to mixed. I had the 500 g portion. First all the good things about them: 0 empty shell - not like in other places where they cheat you with 500 g or more but a lot of the shells are empty. The taste of the majority of the mussels was great. The mussels itself and the soup they were made in. Very balanced. Now the but: Quite a lot of the mussels were not cleaned well, they were sandy. I would also explain etc that the kitchen would take out all closed mussels - I had 7 closed once. Now that the real star of the evening: The mouse au chocolate - great taste, very fluffy and light. I think I need another visit to see if the less optimal areas were normal or just a human error.

Having dinner at Bouchon Bistro Francais was awesome! After a long day of walking and exploring HK,…read moreand from exploring the SOHO area we decided to try something different beside the regular Hong Kong food or restaurant and decided to try something different. We went with French and it was not a bad decision, it was a great choice! Restaurant was not too big but there were tables available during our dinner time and we did not have to wait in line or book prior to being seated. There are plenty of option for dinner but I forgot what they were and did not take picture of the menu. We had a complimentary toasted bread and butter. We then ordered a plate of Escargot to share, I ordered a Ribeye with fries and a Kronenbourg 1664 Beer. The escargot was very delicious or probably I was very hungry, but definitely the taste of it was great and there was the buttery oil coming out of it that made it that much more good. The ribeye was epic paired with the butter sauce I got and it was very tender and very satisfying for my appetite. The fries were perfect as well not soggy or too salty and just right for fries. The beer? Well that was great as well, who wouldn't enjoy a beer paired with a nice dinner?! By the time I finished eating and drinking, I was very full indeed and this was a perfect dinner! Location: around the SOHO area and there are many different types of restaurant as well, but you wouldn't go wrong with Bouchon. Service was very good, order was fast and food came out pretty quick as well. Clean and atmosphere was very nice, there are high tables and also regular tables for seating and a small bar as well. Overall, if I was looking for a nice little dinner and French dinner this would be the place! Price wise was not too bad but have to thank my cousin for that, with much appreciation! Dinner was just plain awesome! And your appetite will definitely be fulfilled and your gonna have a good night sleep after eating at Bouchon Bistro Francais!

What a completely wonderful French (Mediterranean?) restaurant in Central. Simple, elegant and…read moreoutlandishly delicious. The tables are all set up with small clusters of organic tomatoes in the center, the idea being that the guests would enjoy them with olive oil as a starter. It's relatively new in Hong Kong, having just opened this October 2018 - it has already been nominated as the Tatler's Readers' Choice award for Best New Restaurant. Nigerian born Chef Patron Raphael Duntoye has outdone himself with his extraordinary menu. We started with the Beignets de fleurs which are lightly battered (crispy on the outside, soft inside) friend zucchini flowers. UNBELIEVABLE!!! I could eat these daily. The Crevettes Tièdes à l'Huile d'Olive - warm prawns with olive oil were so tasty and seasoned just right, so we could taste the freshness of the sea with the olive oil. Carpaccio de Sériole - yellowtail carpacio had just the right amount of thinly sliced hot pepper to give it that extra emphasis. Divine. Poivrons Marinés à l'Huile d'Olive the roasted peppers were smoky flavored but not charred so we enjoyed the freshness of the peppers untarnished. Betteraves Marinées marinated beetroot tasted roasted and marinated and was bursting with flavor. Coquelet aux citrons confits baby chicken with lemon confit was aromatic and tender with a slightly crispy skin. Delicious. White truffles in pasta - what words could describe the wonder affiliated with tasting this amazing dish? The pan fried dover sole was fragrant and tasted like it was just caught within the hour - the freshness was unmatched. To top it all, we had the passion fruit, coconut and mango sorbet with their signature French toast, which tasted like the top of a creme brulee. This has now become my favorite restaurant in Hong Kong. It is that good.

This is our go to restaurant for special occasions. The food is delicious and the service is top…read morenotch. My favorite dishes are the carpaccio, grilled tiger prawns and the chicken. The bread is delicious too! We came here for my husband's birthday in July, then again for our wedding anniversary in November and we have another booking for Christmas Eve!