I love Brazilian food and love Japanese food, why not marry the flavors like they do in Brazil? I…read moreadmit I've never had Brazilian/Japanese fusion before so I was really excited to try Uma Nota. Uma Nota is on Peel Street with a colorful mural of a woman painted on the outside. If it's too busy you can have a drink and wait on the tiered steps outside of the restaurant. They offer tapas style small dishes or heartier entrees. We ordered: Marinated pear salad(Fresh pears marinated in clementine sauce with hearts of palm, togarashi and green leaves): This was actually quite refreshing and light. The pears went well with the clementine sauce and spicy togarashi. Portobello Skewers (With red bell pepper chimichurri sauce): The beefy flavor of the portabello went well with the chimichurri sauce. Beef Skewers (With farofa) : Beef was tender and farofa (cassava flour) sprinkled on the dish made for good dipping which enhanced the beef flavor. Jaba com jerimum (Brazilian jerk beef with pumpkin, butter fried onions and sweet peppers): I've always loved jerk beef and this was really good with the onions and sweet peppers. Coxinhas de frango (Deep fried dumplings filled with chicken and okra): Normally I'm not a fan of okra, sometimes it can be slimy but these went well with the chicken. Perfectly fried teardrop shapes of happiness. I also ordered their Paulista cocktail (Sake, Aperol, lychee and pink berries pepper shrub): It was refreshing and not too sweet. It was definitely an enjoyable dinner, I wouldn't call this place "intimate" so you can have a private conversation but the lively atmosphere and amazing food made this a restaurant I want to come back to again and again.

We made an attempt to get into a restaurant nearby and after knowing it had a long hour wait,…read morebumped into this place. We were starving and so decided to walk-in without checking out their reviews. At 7:30 pm, this place was empty with 3 tables occupied. The four of us were seated right away. Brazilian Japanese Street food was a first-time cuisine experience for me, so I was excited to try out the different flavors. Their entire menu is for sharing, so we ordered a few appetizers and mains which included Ceviche Guayas ($175), Ceviche Nikkei ($175), Banana doce ($90), Porco crocante ($95), some skewers which included Octopus ($115), Beef ($115), Chicken ($95), Tuna ($115), and 2 large plates which included Robalo assado em folha de bananeira ($290), and Lombinho de porco ($250). We also ordered the Classic Caipirinha's ($95) for drinks. The drinks, food, and service were absolutely spot on. The food was very delicious with Tuna skewers being the most amazing, and the Lombinho de proco was out of this world. Our only issue with this place is that it's just too expensive. It cost us in excess of $2600 for that night... maybe that explained why the place was still not that busy when we left at around 9 pm.

Great food, great service. Quite small so be willing to wait for a few for a table, but quality of…read morethe chorizo and Spanish cheeses is worth it for Hong Kong!

New tapas restaurant with fresh product, fusion Chinese-Spanish tapas, typical recipe and a large…read morechoice. Everything is freshly cooked right behind the bar by a young and dynamic team. Try the hamburger, calamari or Ramon truffle bikini, you won't be disappointed.

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.

In the few years that Moyo has been part of the HK scene, it has deservedly amassed a following…read morethat can appreciate the fusion efforts of two cuisines that are hard to come by on the island. (#1) The Moyo brand has since grown into a number of other projects that have spanned across the city but it all started right here in Central. Like any of restaurant in the neighborhood, seating is tight. The government restrictions over the last couple of years have made it even tighter, resulting in discounted delivery through various local platforms. Indoor dining is back again, but one never truly knows when a future shutdown is happening. The food has remained high end, seasonal, and completely different from the usual dining options in HK. Whether it's been seasonal truffle tofu-toasts, carbonara infused tteokboki, or their winter friendly Korean style sashimi (bang-eo hwae), it's all very good. A personal favorite is their uni rice, which is quite modest in portion size (#2) but straight bangin' in flavor and texture. And unlike many other Korean restaurants, they have a nice Italian selection of wine that pairs quite well with the dishes. While it's been marketed as a fusion establishment, they also do a very good job in representing traditional options as well. Their bossam ssam plate with samgyupsal (pork belly) is tasty and while not always available, jajangmyun is a nice comfort food option. While I no longer live in Hong Kong to enjoy them, I still applaud their efforts from afar. While the food landscape / foreign community is rapidly changing as we speak, I hope they can continue to remain relevant during uncertain times. ______________ (#1) Italian, Korean. (#2) Oh Hong Kong ... why must you be so small?

Another fusion restaurant - this time Korean and French flavors! I am beginning to like fusion…read morecuisines :) Met a dear friend for a late dinner....he is pescatarian so we ordered accordingly. Moyo is right across the street from PMQ so if you see PMQ and see a tiny restaurant across the street that is Moyo. We ordered: Marinated Tofu Salad (Lotus root, purple sweet potato, apple): Lotus root was deep fried which provided a crispy contrast in texture to the soft tofu, apple and purple sweet potato gave it a hint of sweetness Drunken Clams (Rice wine Makgeolli, garlic, lemon zest, chili): Clams were cooked perfectly and we were so happy we got this. Kimchi pork pancake (minus the pork): I'm ALWAYS a fan of kimchi pancake. Even though the pancake could stand to be a teeny bit more crispy at the ends, I loved the kimchi flavor. Brussels Sprouts (Korean dwaenjang paste, almonds, peanut butter): This was stir fried and not roasted as I originally thought it would be. I'm not really a fan of stir fried brussels sprouts but it was interesting with the peanut butter taste which I could barely detect because the dwaenjang paste was stronger. The dishes here were more tapas size and I'm glad we ordered that many dishes. Service was on point and friendly. Moyo is a small and cozy restaurant (you're almost elbow to elbow) with a typical tiny bathroom. A definite place I'll need to try again for the kimchi disco fries and Korean Fried Chicken (sorry Alex, I'll not bring you next time, maybe someone else who is a carnivore).

Brazzzzzzza! Calling all meat lovers!!!…read more We came here for lunch on a Saturday. It's busy but comfortable. The concept is this: bottomless salad bar and bottomless meats... you eat til your hearts content. The friends I came here with are from Brazil so they said this is how it's done in Brazil. Ok so you'd think: "ok, so it's a buffet type style? So that means up the price and lower the quality?!" But actually, the meats are very good quality - juicy, tasty, and various cuts! It's not cheap price wise but it is worth it. I also had an acai shake : very light and natural tasting . Thumbs up Brazzzza!

I've been to several different Churrascaria's, and this is Hong Kong's only version of one (that I…read moream aware of). In general, the buffet was decent (but of course don't fill up on it), and the steak was overall good, but the pichanha only came around 2 times and one time great and one time so-so (not cooked correctly, a bit overdone). They were pushing the chicken and pork out of the kitchen more frequently than the steaks, and some of the beef cuts advertised on the menu were not available. They offer a free flow wine which is worth it although the quality is only so so. It is extra to add caipirinha which is too bad since it is authentically Brazilian but not worth the extra cost. You need to reserve ahead as it is busy, usually some larger parties.

I very rarely get a steak in HK so the bar is set pretty high experience wise. I came for my…read morebirthday and I wasn't disappointed with the filet I got. A few places I've been in Asia usually aren't willing to cook a steak or anything else for that matter, than medium. While I was afraid that it would be the case here I was glad to hear my call for medium rare, then just 'rare' was taken without a blink. The steak was cooked perfectly, tender, moist and even though they brought out a few sauces but honestly they're not needed. While steak is obviously the centerpiece of a good steak house, the sides shouldn't be neglected. The creamed spinach was really good. I'd definitely recommend it and I usually don't like creamed vegetables.

I have the honour to pre celebrate an important person's birthday today…read more Food ordered: - Shrimps and Scallops - sauté mushrooms - rib-eye steak Shrimps and Scallops (score:4.5/5) I was surprised that this is a cold dish or I have not read the menu properly. My impression of this dish is like a salad. The sauce tastes like lemon and yet on the sweet side. That probably gives me a sense of salad feel dish, especially it's a cold dish. Sauté Mushrooms (score:5/5) Although this is a simple dish, the taste is extraordinary! I could not stop from having more. Rib Eye Steak (score:4/5) This dish was too big for one person. I guess it's rare to say that in Hong Kong. But it's really big. The steak was asked to cook in medium and the chef has done the job aright! The meat was tendered and the middle was pink. A nice restaurant to dine at.

We came here after visiting the Big Buddah. The bus takes you to this little town - "Tai Po" (I…read morethink) , and once you get off, this restaurant is right next to the bus terminal. In our case, they "ran out" of some of the dishes so they couldn't cook it. Well, that's all right. We had tasted 2 different curries (with rice) and they were both very yummy-flavourful. The soup was just...well..soup..skip the soup. The salad was fresh, but I could make my own... So, the only recommendation I could give is: skip everything else and just have the curry. Enjoy!

Great little place to pick up a Tsingtao while waiting for ferry back to Hong Kong Central. Very…read morenice server, great service.

Rummin' Tings provides for me the very things I miss when I think about life back in the US,…read morenotably Caribbean fare with a soul food edge. The longing for these flavors was something I would have just ignored till I found some way to get back to America, but thanks to a quick search on Yelp, I now have an option. A tasty one at that. The place like so many others in HK is extremely small. Tallboy table tops line along the wall for groups, while the bar is a flurry of drink action from end to end. This creates very little space for people to move through, which is especially tight on the weekend when this place is packed to the gills. Hence, I find myself here more often on the weekday afternoons when there is some breathing room. From the "Lil' Tings" (appetizers / small bites) section, I've had some really good success with the Dutty Doubles, which consists of bara and chick pea curry. The Callaloo & Cassava Chips with lump crab meat are a special treat -- the spinach and okra stew make for a nice veggie option. The Jammin' Potato Salad is indeed jammin', while the potatoes are soft and just perfectly creamy. My favorite is the Macaroni Pie, which might not be as cheesy as I like, but the smoked cheddar and nutmeg make for a potent comfort food punch. I haven't had much luck with the Conch Salad, Beef (both veggie and meaty) Patties, or the Booyaka Cole Slaw. The Ragga Muffins (cornbread) has its moments, but it is more filling than it is tasty. I am really hoping to try the Saltfish Accra at some point, but I'll have to reserve that for a future visit. The main courses ("Tings") are an interesting mix of seafood and veggie options. The Jamrock Jerk Chicken is wonderfully spiced and is grilled quite well. Adding a nice kick to the juicy chicken is their tamarind aioli, which complements the dish nicely. I have also had their Puri Roti options a few times (eggplant, goat, and dahl versions) with great success. I would have skipped the Stuffed Sole had I known the portions were that small and the Stickly Island Ribs have been a hit with my friends for a long time. The other notoriety that Rummin' Tings is known for is their array of fantastic drinks. Their signature cocktails are worth checking out (Coco Libre is extremely refreshing and the Lawd Ah Mercy is remarkably potent) and the pitchers of rummy' drinks ranging from mojitos to punches are a great way to share the love in a group. And just as the name would suggest, their rum selection is excellent. Appleton Estate anyone? Service charge isn't included, so they're really pushing the tipping culture for better service. So far, I've experienced friendly faces and awesome bartenders. I give kudos to the wait staff for zipping through the narrow pathway and appreciate that they always have the AC on blast. And of course, when in doubt ask for Loretta. She's the engine that keeps this ship sailing smoothly.

On the quest for Jerk chicken in Asia I found this place and had to try it. The bar is small but…read morethey found me a stool quickly. It was trivia night and I was invited to stay, so I joined a team and helped us win third place! They make a mean mojito and my new friends really loved the punch. I didn't have the ribs but they sure looked good. The jerk chicken was disappointing because while it was cooked perfectly and tasted good, it didn't have any real jerk seasoning!! The fries were fine and the coleslaw lacked any punch in the flavor department. I did enjoy the beef patties. While they were different from what I am used to, they flavor was good and the sauce it comes with is amazing. The staff was super friendly and I would come back to try the ribs for sure.