Love the interior decor of La Station - reminiscent of the NYC subway station (hence the name, "La…read moreStation")! The cafe itself is quite small, with limited seating. My friend and I were originally seated at the bar, a bit cramped due to our large carrying bags, but luckily a high table opened up and we moved there. We ordered the following: - Blackbeard Secret (Coca-Cola with a shot of espresso) $40 - Definitely not what I expected at all. Interesting combination, but not particularly fond of it. - Rose Latte $45 - Best I've tasted in HK! Very delicate and delicious! You can taste the rose flavor, which I enjoyed very much. I suppose you can say I'm going through a rose-flavor phase, from my previous review, haha. - Orange Caramel Mocha $45- I was concerned that the caramel would make it too sweet, but it was just right. I love the combination of anything with orange and chocolate, so this was right up my alley. - Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting - absolutely divine. - Almond croissant - sublime. The food was served on a cute wooden board. The almond croissant was warmed up, perfect. Overall a great place to catch up with friends and enjoy some delicious coffee and treats!

I'm surprised to see reviews praising the coffee here. I tried both the cappuccino and the latte…read moreand they are unequivocally bad. My rating is based on the following: Coffee: 1.5 stars Environment: 3 stars The cappuccino had no foam what so ever and even with the milk the bitterness of the coffee really cut through. The coffee is strong so if you need a pick me up this would do. Using Starbucks as a baseline for average. This coffee is below that standard. The latte wasn't much better. The coffee was really bitter and you don't get any silky smoothness from the milk. Had a hard time finishing my drink. I drink black espresso all the time so it is not because I'm not used to drinking stronger coffee that my opinion is this way. The decoration of the place is cool, but the place is really cramped. They also only have high chairs with small tables. Sitting there for more than a few minutes was not enjoyable. There are so many better coffee choices in Wan Chai.

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.

Wonderful atmosphere. Beautiful designs. Food is expensive,…read moretiny portions and not particularly tasty. Everything was presented nicely though.

My friend made reservations here and we were running late so they were very accommodating. We…read morearrived at our newly scheduled time and were greeted and seated immediately. This place was pretty fancy for lunch, but of course it's all about the location, location, location. It's a very intimate and provides its guest with enough room to have a private conversation. We started out with the Spanish tortilla omelette. Which was perfectly cooked. The Omelette had a lot of flavors and is best enjoyed hot. We also go the crispy suckling pig, which was huge. It's hard to share this with two people, might be best to share it with 3 or 4 people. Now comes the dish of the century, yes i said century! The Hokkaido Sea Urchin tagliolini. This dish was out of this world! It wasn't too heavy and had to perfect amount of sauce and uni to make it such an addicting dish. We ended up getting two of this because we regretted sharing the dish. Most uni dishes I've had in the states were either too heavy or were too bland, but this was just truly amazing! If only I can grab it to-go and bring it with me on my flight back. For dessert they had the caramelized apple tarte tatin. It was a little on the sweet side, so we weren't able to finish it. But adding the vanilla ice cream made it better. Overall,I would return to this place, but next time, i'm going to order at least three plates of the Hokkiado Sea Urchin Tagliolini, or MORE!

I came to FoFo for their Sunday brunch. The brunch set will set up back 368 hkd before service…read morecharge. The set comes with an appetizer, two tapas, a main, dessert and tea or coffee. I sometimes will not be full after eating at a Spanish restaurant but that isn't the case here. My four star rating is based on the following: Food: 4 stars Environment: 5 stars Service: 3.5 stars Value: 4 stars Recommendations: 1) ham, truffle sandwich, 2) charcuterie, 3) tomato bread, 4) onsen egg w/chorizo The meal was really strong at the beginning. We had the charcuterie board and oysters for the appetizers. The cold cuts were nice and thin packed with flavor and not too salty. The tomato bread that it was paired with was really simple and delicious. I also really enjoyed the oysters. The best part of the meal was the tapas portion. They do their own version of migas where instead of chunks of potato they use crispy potato strips and replace the poached egg with an onsen egg. This disease really good and I would definitely order this again. My favorite part of the meal was the ham and truffle sandwich. I'm a sucker for black truffle and the truffle really shines through here. The cheese was melted nicely and the bread was nicely toasted. This hits all the notes I look for in a sandwich. The fried white bait was also good. Of the tapas this was my least favorite but it was still tasty. These little fried fishes paired really nicely with the aioli and would be a nice complement to a beer or alcoholic beverage. The mains were ok and not as good as the tapas. We had the sea bass and the pork. Of the two the sea bass was better. It had a nice crispy skin and the dill and onions paired nicely. The sauce it came with I didn't like too much. Next time I think I will pay the extra 40 hkd to upgrade to the beef. We had the lemon parfait and the churros for dessert and both were pretty good but not great. I was a bit disappointed with the churros. They didn't come out hot and weren't as crispy as I would like. The chocolate sauce it came with was good and helped make up for the churro. The lemon parfait was different from what I expected. It was more like a lemon cake. It was nice and tart and the cookie crumbs it came with gave a nice sweetness and crunch to contrast the texture of the parfait. All in all I would definitely come back. At a minimum for happy hour to have some tapas and cocktails.

This review is for the rooftop only, not the restaurant itself…read more The views and happy hour were what drew me. I love rooftop bars and am on an unofficial quest to visit them all. I can say that FoFo's rooftop bar is solidly...middling. The happy hour deals were middling: 30% off house wine, beer, and sangria. I tried several reds before settling instead on a glass of prosecco which better fit the warm air. The reds were fine but nothing special. The prosecco was nice; dry and light. My buddy had the red sangria, which tasted like sweet fruit punch, almost like an Xmas drink. The views were middling: from Lan Kwai Fong sweeping east across Central and Admiralty into the hills above the Zoological and Botanical Gardens. No stunning harbour views or dizzying heights, but totally enjoyable nonetheless. Perhaps improved by the surrounding office windows which become fishbowls for observation at a certain evening hour. The atmosphere was superb! Just kidding. It too was middling. There was a nice breeze blowing across the roof, but the decor was strange - it was very dark and there were little orb lamps that just hadn't been turned on. The tables and chairs seemed to be lacking something, whether they just needed a good wipe down or their matching cushions were gone. And the whole place gave off the air of being a bit forgotten and empty, parts of the bar covered in plastic wrap and only one lonely server inattentively serving because his phone was more interesting than the clientele. Not sure if I'll be back.

This place provides great jamon and tapas. We came here quite randomly and were surprised by the…read morefood quality of this low profile small tapas bar along Water Street. There are imported Spanish "pork leg" hanging at the ceiling, wrapped in black bags. Actually there are quite a lot of them as I counted...there's quite a bit of investment here...We have ordered red wine, jamon, green pepper, tortilla and tomato dip. All are freshly made at the bar and all the ingredients are imported. The chef / waiter was very friendly that he introduced each of the dish to us, very professional young man!

Great atmosphere and great service by owner... One of the best ham i had in hk. Owner has great…read moreknowlege about foods and hams. Open till late, great place for tapas and drinks

Besides Isono Eatery & Bar, Vasco Fine Dining is the other restaurant from the Drawing Room…read moreConcepts located in PMQ. Led by Chef Paolo Casagrande of 2 Michelin star Larsarte Restaurant in Barcelona, Vasco offers Spanish gastronomy in an upscale eatery which reminds me of a luxurious train compartment with its sleek and modern metallic decor. Booths with lush sofa seats are spaced out for a private and exclusive dining experience. I made reservations for lunch online which was convenient as I can see right away whether spots were available or not. On the day before, I received a call confirming my booking and reminding me that the dress code for guys is smart casual (no shorts, no sleeveless shirts, no flip flops). Lunch at Vasco is priced at $329 for 2 courses and $369 for 3 courses. Before our bread came, 5 different kinds of olive oil were wheeled in front of our table for our choosing. I forgot what each of them were already but each one had a slightly different characteristic: one was creamier, one was more grassy, etc. I tried the 4th bottle from the left which was supposed to be creamier and it was good. Our wheat sourdough bread arrived with 5 different kinds of butter! The sourdough bread was top-notch like the ones from Serge et Le Phoque but the butter was spectacular as well! From left to right: beetroot, spinach, tomato, porcini mushroom and plain. The butter was so soft and flavorful - my favorites were tomato and mushroom! Verdict - I came away very impressed with the immaculate care and thought that went into every single detail of this restaurant from the decor to the service and of course the food. I will definitely go back for dinner to try its full potential!

Lunch menu is a bit pricy and I think that's why there's seats available even when I didn't book…read more Something I like: - the potato foam in the Pulpo Gallego - happy hour - available table during peak lunch hour : around HKD 550 pp for lunch set menu I really like the happy hour here as the outdoor terrace was nice when it's not raining, which is not the case recently, but when you can enjoy the golden hour with a glass of wine/ refreshing cocktail, it's very nice.

This is a high end place with a view of the water. Get a table by the window or if the weather…read morepermits, sit outside. It's supposed to be Catalan cuisine but who knows? It's not a food type I'm expert in. The steak was tasty. The Playa was a little plan. The cheese cake was interesting, warm runny cheese came out of the middle. There were 4 tables with people doing their birthdays so I guess it's a place to take someone out for something special because its expensive. Food is good. But given the price points, I wouldn't choose to come back unless others really want to come to this place.

A cozy little restaurant nestled within one of Hong Kong's busiest districts, Rustico is a Spanish…read morerestaurant that offers reasonably good value to its diners. They serve a mean carpaccio with flakes of Parmesan and an olive oil glaze. Their paella was great too, it was al dente and tasted like the sea (in a good way), but what really stole the show was their suckling pig. Underneath the light, crispy skin was the tender and succulent pork leg, well seasoned, and smooth, with enough to share between two. Also worthy of mention are their pecan pies, which while conservatively portioned are surprisingly rich for Hong Kong standards, and pleasantly nutty. I should also add that they have a coffee here that's good enough to have black.

Laichikok is a not place you leisurely stroll by, but the new D2 place gives you a reason to come…read more And smack right beside it is the Rustico restaurant. As suggested by the name, you'll be welcomed by a rustic interior complete with brick walls, wooden cabinets, and ceramic jugs lined along the walls. A nice and chill environment to relax after some hectic shopping. The beef carpaccio and arugula salad was exceptional! Our waiter informed us it's made from angus beef tenderloin, hence no annoying tendons or chewy bits, and we get juicy meaty bits of goodness every bite. The roasted half chicken was also above average. The roast was kept moist on the inside and crispy on the out, even for the breast which is easy to overcook, it was handled decently. Would I recommend it? Definitely!