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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 am staying at the hyatt across from this restaurant. I wanted a drink and the seats by the…read morestreet are good for people watching. I ordered a Capt and coke and it came out correctly. This is often a tough thing to find in HK. Rum is not too common here. The menu looked interesting but not really my type of food. A wide selection of choices at good prices. The service was fast and friendly. I will be back.

Amid the cluster of barbers, malls, and bars lies Playa de Papagayo, one of more complete Spanish /…read moreTapas establishments not just in TST, but perhaps Hong Kong wide. Where as the other stellar spots offer a more intimate experience and tighter spaces, PDP is wide open with their layout. So wide as a matter of fact, that they're one of the few places that can truly be outdoor and indoor at the same time. Plenty of folks come here to booze, chill, and people watch, all of which could be considered pastimes of mine. Start it off with their specialty sangrias (hello rosé sangria), which aren't limited to red and white, but also beer as well. The latter is a bit of a surprise, and the taste is an extra kick (ginger beer?) that makes less beer-y but more cocktail'y. The rest of the drinks are mainly beers, frozen drinks, martinis, and cocktails. There are mocktails available for the non-alcoholic folks and a decent wine selection for people who aren't feeling the sangria. Pro-Tip: Happy Hour goes from 12pm-9pm. That's nine hours of easy drinking bliss. Food wise, I would venture their menu is more international than it is basque. Spanish tapas are certainly available here but they have pastas, pizzas, and sandiwches that are a solid complement to the drinks. Anything with their imported Iberico Ham is a safe be and the paella is extremely filling. The weekends can get pretty crowded and on some days they rock football / soccer matches. Bank on the friendly service (which is never a guarantee in HK) and do yourself a favor and indulge in their weekday happy hour and/or discounted brunch (30% off!).

Situated on top of the One, Zurriola boasts a very nice view of the city and harbour. One can opt…read morefor the 3 choice (appetizer, main and dessert) set menu or order ala carte. The alcohol selection is not great, and the pricing for it, even worse. However, the food is beautifully presented and for the most part, consistent in quality. I highly recommend the pig trotters and fresh fish. This is a nice selection for a date for the panoramic view and candlelight romantic ambiance.

Zurriola's philosophy is to 'promote fine and avant-garde Spanish gastronomy' and the place does…read morelive up to it. The restaurant is located on the 18th Floor at One Nathan overlooking Victoria Harbor. It is a small yet cozy elegant space, with high ceilings and grand decor. The design was inspired by local award-winning actress, Carina Lau. The food on offer it is a fusion of Spanish and Japanese cuisine, with a menu designed by Pedro Samper, although he's not behind the stoves at the moment. Besides set lunch and a tasting menu, Zurriola's a la carte is extensive, as well as its dessert and wine menus (with 20 pages filled with reds, whites, cavas and champagnes!). Zurriola's well trained service awarded the restaurant the 'best service' during Hong Kong Restaurant Week in 2014 and they offered a set lunch that we decided to try. In fact, the service is great: they seem very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the food. I picked the 'presa' salad as a starter. For me, it was a little disappointing. Having been raised in the land of Iberico, I know how a good presa tastes like and this dish seemed bland to me. So, I was curious as how the main would come. I went for the grilled salmon with asparagus emulsion: it was a very small portion, and it tasted okay. Very well presented and well done dish, but nothing special. However, the dessert, melted chocolate and ice cream, made up for the rest. Set lunch was around 230 HKD per head, which I thought was reasonable. Although I wasn't impressed with the food, I did love the space, the views and the atmosphere.

Good coffee but weird experience: On our first morning in Hong know we were looking for a place to…read morehave coffee and breakfast. We walked into espuma after looking at their menu and appealing selection of coffees. As we asked for a table we were told that the minimum table charge per person was $150 which was outrageous considering we were looking to have $40 coffees. As we were leaving and waiting for the elevator, the manager came to let us know it was okay for us to stay (the restaurant was almost empty at the time) and we finally sat down to drink Nutella cappuccinos which were pretty good. However we felt a bit unwanted and uncomfortable

Love El Cid. Stop here every time I come to Hone Keep Ngo. Sangria and topaz. The best!read more

Nice Spanish tapas restaurant decent price for lunch Spanish beer buy one get one free portion is a…read morelittle small. Have to walk up the stair.

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!

dined 10/4/14 A little late in reviewing, but it was so…read morepositive and enjoyable, that I had to share the good news. We arrived early for dinner, so had a choice of tables. Staff wanted to seat us in the open air part, close to the very front of the restaurant. Since it was hot, we asked for, and were accommodated at a table in the middle of the restaurant, under the needed air conditioning!! We started off with two tapas; the Padron Peppers, $87, and the White Anchovies, $74. While the pepper dish was ample in size, it was incredibly boring in taste. However, the large sardines were expertly seasoned and enjoyable. For our main, we shared a non-meat version of the Seafood Paella, $338. This was delicioso y mui excellante! For dessert, we shared a Date Pudding, $70. This too was excellent. See photos. All in all a very comfortable place to dine. Service was adequate, as the staff had an attitude, yet food was impressive, thus the rating of 4 stars.

If you like raw garlic (and to be fair, I do), then Iberico is the place for you. OK, so perhaps…read morenot the best way to draw you in, but bear with me, I am a fan - honest! Part of the Enoteca Group, Iberico is a Spanish and Portuguese tapas restaurant, located just off the esco below Elgin Street. Unlike it's older sister Enoteca, Iberico serves good food well, and has a pleasant and welcoming staff. The menu is primarily tapas, conveniently sectioned into veggie, seafood, and meats. But there are also mains (basically a variety of paellas), and an Iberico ham selection. For me and Mrs L, we always have the same things, and I believe this is testament to their good cooking. After all, why change something that's not broken? For us it's always; the pickled anchovies, a dozen quails eggs with salt and pepper, triple cooked patatas bravas, pan fried chorizo with duck egg, all rounded off with a seafood paella. They use liberal amounts of garlic, raw and cooked, so you better eat as much or as little as your date, otherwise there may be no special face time. The paella is great, lots of seafood, and just the right balance of rice. It always works out to just the right amount of each - no one wants a paella that's all rice and seafood now! The last cherry on top of the paella is the fact that the chef will happily make it without chorizo, since Mrs L doesn't eat things with faces, but also put the chorizo on a side dish for me, so I can mix it in myself. That is the mark of a true gentleman! To give an idea of costs, the seafood paella is HKD338, the veggie paella is HKD246, with the chicken one somewhere in between. Tapas dishes are around HKD100 each. Drinks are good; a decent selection of wine, and an even better selection of sangrias. I had no idea there were so many varieties! The staff there are great, always very welcoming and attentive. Even when it is rammed, they will try and squeeze in a walk in. They could do with updating their seating plans though, as the last time we went, we kept getting another tables food, and waving that much meat in fornt of Mrs L is not a good idea!

Delicious Spanish tapas in Hong Kong. Musics and cozy atmosphere. The portions are small, so…read moreorder extra if you're planning on enjoying the tapas as your meal. This is better than just ordering just one main entree.

I came here during restaurant week and for $398 each,we (three people) got the set menu which had…read morethe following: 1. Olives 2. Fish croquettes 2. Potatos with aioli 4. Jamon with bread 5. Squid ink paella 6. Suckling pig 7. Shrimp in garlic oil 8. peppers 9. Sausages 10. Fried milk 11. Pineapple tart The place is pretty hidden and decor looked like a Spanish house but food was just alright. Had better Spanish food in Hk. The only dish that stood out was the jamon with bread. We got a jar of sangria for $300 and it literally had three half glasses. It came with so much ice that I may have been better off getting three separate glass for half the price.

Went on a weekday but still busy. We first had a drink at the bar located on the ground floor then…read moremoved to 2nd floor for dinner. We ordered dinner set for 2 and left us really full. Staffs were cheerful, service was good. Food was good and the night was well spent in this restaurant. Will come back again. Dinner set for 2 2 starters - grilled baby squid and albondigas 2 mains - Grilled chicken & rib eye steak 2 sides - chive rice & roasted potato 2 desserts - crema catalana and Churros bites For $100USD for 2

The food, service, and ambiance here are all phenomenal!…read more The bread was so fluffy, and the butter so rich. I got the house salad which was amazing with the ham. And for entree, I had the oxtail rice - if you haven't had oxtail before, you must try it! I'll be coming back with my coworkers to try more. The manager Ricardo is so helpful and nice; and the staff were wonderful! The food came out quickly, too. Taste 10/10, everything 10/10.

Are you looking for real spanish tapas? This is the place to…read morego High quality mixed with friendly service The Tapas bar has a nice outdoor seating with a great view towards skyline of Hongkong Island A speciality is the Jamon Iberico - they offer ham aged 24 to 60 month - I can say it's a feast.

Nice environment in the Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel serving simple Tapas and bar food. We had the…read moreMussels in white wine. They were fresh and succulent. The prawns were also nice and fresh. A glass of sangria complemented the meal.