If all you know is that you want alcohol and food, but have nothing specific in mind, then Green House, located on the 10th floor of Times Square in Causeway Bay, might be a perfect fit if you happen to be in the area.
This was a somewhat hip and trendy place with a lively atmosphere and a vibrant feel. Place was cool and we were ready to chill.
They offer a large variety of cocktails - some traditional, some creative, some I've never seen before. A small selection of beers and wines were also available.
The food offering was extensive and truly international (which Hong Kong is famous for). You can order pizzas, burgers, salads, Western favorites, curry, Thai, Korean, Chinese, and a fusion of all of the above. The menu includes appetizers, small plates (tapas) or full-size dinner entrees.
We really liked the PEACH AND DUCK SALAD WITH VINEGAR which I think was quite original and the flavor of the peach complemented the smoked duck breast meat very well. The blend of exotic greens was tossed in a slightly sweet and mild "vinegar" (which we call vinaigrette in the US). It was topped with pine nuts and pomegranate seeds which made it the perfectly refreshing salad.
The KOREAN STYLE BEEF was served with white rice and a fried egg. If you don't mind, let me tell you how you should eat this dish: Place the fried egg over the rice, break the egg and the yolk and mix it with the rice, then spoon the beef with plenty of gravy over the rice. It was SO delicious! The fried egg was the key to this dish. (If you like a fried egg with a gourmet burger, you'll probably know exactly what I mean.)
We were also going to order a fusion type of beef rice noodle (chow fun) but at 9:30pm it was already sold out. We were told that it was a very popular dish. I am determined to get this the next time I visit Hong Kong. And if you happen to make it to Hong Kong before I do and happen to grab a bite of this dish, I would love to hear all about it!
It was a very enjoyable meal and service was friendly and prompt. The only problem that I have is that we told our server that we ordered the salad and Korean beef to share, but both dishes were brought to us at the same time. So although they offered tapas, they lacked the sophistication of a true tapa place that would first serve the salad, time it, give it a pause, then serve the beef.
Nevertheless, this is definitely a place that I'll revisit the next time I'm in Hong Kong. read more