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!

The tempura chef is from a restaurant I used to visit very often, quality of the tempura is just…read moremind blowing. Didn't have chance to try out their sushi and sashimi since we were too focused on its tempura offerings, ingredients were excellent and the whole experience was just exceptional. Strongly recommend!!

My visit to this street was brief but we decided on Assembly because there were less patrons and…read morethe mood felt more like a lounge rather than a "themed bar." The pros and cons were: + 90s hip hop - impatient Nepalese servers + good Rusty nail - Ok Mint Julips + chill crowd - boring/brick tile decor + outside seating + two floors with AC

Great food. Friendly people. Wonderdul atmosphere. The Risotto and Mushroom Sliders are pretty…read moredarn good. The prices here arent bad compared to the other places at Knutsford Terrace.

If you're in Hong Kong and even remotely into craft cocktails, you have to check out QUINARY,…read more easily one of the best bars and well-deserving of its spot on Asia's 50 Best Bars list... Every single drink we tried was absolutely incredible.. So unique, flavorful, and thoughtfully crafted. You can really tell how much effort and creativity goes into each cocktail... We sat at the bar, which made the experience even better because we got to watch the bartenders in action. They walk you through each drink when they serve it, explaining the ingredients, how to enjoy it, and the inspiration behind it. It felt like more than just drinks.. it was an experience... The bartenders were super friendly, and several of them spoke English, which made everything easy and comfortable. The ambiance is exactly what you'd want: dim, chill, and upscale with a cool, laid-back crowd... It's the perfect spot to catch up with friends or wind down for the night.. They also serve food, which we didn't order at the time: but honestly, I regretted it later because everything coming out looked amazing (and I was definitely starving by the end of the night)... I genuinely can't even pick a favorite drink because they were all that good, each one completely different and memorable in its own way. 5 stars all the way. If you're visiting Hong Kong, this spot is a must...

Very nice place for cocktails. Service is good all the staffs are helpful. Atmosphere is good for…read morecocktail bar. There are local themed cocktails specially designed for this place. So many nice bar in Hong Kong and this is one you should visit. Will 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

A really cozy and affordable Japanese restaurant in Tsim Sha Tsui. Every time my family wanna have…read moreJapanese food, we go to this restaurant. We discovered that accidentally after having a very poor dinner nearby. We just walked into this place and found some really authentic food and staff there. You'll enjoy the ambience as well as the fresh food offered by the restaurant. If you're thinking about a small gathering with your friends, this is a place for you. The only reason I don't give it a 5-star is its location. You may not find he place easily unless you're familiar with the neighborhood. But taken everything into account this is one of the few great restaurants that are remaining in HK now. Enjoy!

I've had hit and miss sushi in Hong Kong. This place has been here forever. I think the reviews…read moreare a little generous - the sushi was pretty good but I've had better in the city. The furnishings are dated and crowded, but I will say the service is friendly and snappy and the best part of the meal. Lots of locals in here. The menu is pretty big, and I'd call this place Japanese Food, not sushi or tapas. I also had the fried soft shell crab roll, also so-so. For the food, I'd probably stick to the soups, skewers, and sashimi.

Wah wah wah! Another hidden gem!…read more The food here is so good and there's quite a few unique dishes!! Seafood is very fresh and tasty. The deep fried tofu is bomb! Super silky and smooth, without a chewy skin. The salted egg yolk shrimps are coated evenly and the shells are edible! The mantis prawns are very juicy and fresh. I also loved the clams soup and the pork chops! Must haves: salted egg yolk shrimps, deep fried tofu, and mantis prawns. Prices are also very fair. Probably even cheaper than many other places that aren't as good! I saw a few michelin signs on the walls, but I'm not sure if it's referring to them or the alcohol they're promoting. But I do think their food is good enough to be Michelin!! It is quite a busy place so be sure to book a reservation!

On the track of looking into the sik siu culture in the university, similar cultures are also…read moreobserved in the dance community, but instead of going to places every time after rehearsals, the more legit reason for dancers to pig out would be after shows and performance. Also known as "Hing Gung" (慶功), it literally means to celebrate and to reward the hard work the crew put into the show. Much like sik siu, since the eaters are of high exertion, the food would most naturally be as trashy as can be~ Healthy eaters might want to hit the return button now as the foods may be despicably fattening. Deep fried is almost the golden rule for every trashy food, even in Hong Kong; the famous shrimp toast is actually minced shrimp smeared on a piece of bread and deep fried to crunchy perfection; and you got it, the piece of bread is soaked with grease. To make it even more damaging, mayonnaise is served on the side for you to dip the toast in. Damaging as it seems, but it is also very gratifying and is often the dish that is cleared the soonest. Hing Gung is often an event of the nights and there aren't a lot of joint cater to this batch of customers at this time of the day. I still remember walking into this shop with the waiter asking us to wait outside the shop at 11 in the evening, while they were trying hard to rearrange the tables to sit the 15 of us down. For a restaurant that is still crowded towards midnight, you know they must have done something right.

Kui Kee is only a few blocks away from Times Square in Causeway Bay. What a striking contrast in…read morejust a two block radius! It is a good place if you are in the area and wanted dai pai dong style food but Kui Kee is quite expensive for what it is and a tourist trap in my opinion. The food is heavily seasoned with MSG. There is no difference in the seasoning used when you order the fried crab (避風塘炒蟹) and pepper salt mantis shrimp (椒鹽瀨尿蝦). There isn't anything that really stood out and distinguish themselves.

I was looking for a local Hong Kong seafood place for dinner and was so glad we found this place…read more The location is very convenient since it's a 10 minute walk from Causeway Bay and right by Wan Chai. This place works for foreigners because there are pictures all over the walls so you can literally point at what looks good. Also, they have tanks for live fish and other seafood like razor clams, shrimps, etc. that you can pick for them to cook for you in the kitchen. The price is also great. For less than $100, we got razor clams, shrimp, steamed fish, and also crab and veggies. For a meal like this in the US, it would cost way more than what we paid. Also, you have to walk through some fruit venders to get here and they have exotic fruits like durian and mangosteen.

This is a great no frills seafood restaurant serving up some amazing spicy crab. Prepare to get…read moreyour hands dirty (or use the provided plastic gloves) to dig into some delicious crabs. I also ordered a side of rice and garlic bok choy with a couple large Tsing Tao beers. The service wasn't the friendliest but the tasty food made up for it.

We landed in the early evening and this was the first place we'd wanted to try during our 1 day…read morevisit in Hong Kong from California. Quite honestly the food was just so so. The crab itself had no flavor although the spice and crunch were good. I think every Chinese restaurant in California had a much better version than this one using Dungeness crab . The veggie gai lan was too soggy and lack the crunchy texture. The only dish that we liked was the steam razor clam, which was cooked just right and good flavor. Nothing else worth mentioning here.

By far the best meal I had in HK in the week+ I was vacationing. My SIL had done the legwork of…read moretracking down the correct contact and booking the dinner with no listed website. The directions to get to the boat where we would be eating was both vague and intriguing. The taxi / uber will drop you off at Typhoon Shelter Causeway. After you pass the neon sign and find bus stop 110, go towards the water. Where there's a dozen+ steps is where a boat will come to pick you up and take you to the boat where you will be eating. When we got there no one else was there but it got busier. If you book out the entire boat / have a large enough party...you will not have to share the boat. Amazing view of Victoria Bay and the neon lights and skyscrapers. Very little rockiness from the water. The most difficult part was using the bathroom & having to scoop water from the bay to force flush the toilet. My brother came over to make sure I didn't fall out of the window & my kids were laughing. 5/5 hilarious core moment 1) Steamed prawns and snails: prawns were perfectly cooked and lightly seasoned. Snails just seemed boiled and had no seasoning; pass. 2) Gizzards & cold chicken appetizer: tasty but nothing to write home to. 3) Roast Duck: Skin was not crisp but the flavor was there. 4) Garlic clams: savory, flavorful, tender and fresh! 5) Razor clams with glass noodles: loads of garlic, pre-scooped out clams and savory noodles. My favorite dish. 6) Chow mein: a wonderful surprise to what I thought would just be filler for the kids. So flavorful, generously portioned, and nice chewy noodles 7) Lobster & noodles: sauce translated to "cheesy" but did not taste like cheese, was a thick almost cream sauce. Came with cracker / claws which was great for the kids. Meaty lobster, perfectly cooked. 8) River shrimp: translates to "pee shrimp" and were cut down the middle to get the shrimp out. These were my husband's favorite. A mix of lobster x shrimp that was the size of my 10 y/o's face. 9) Garlic fried crab: crunchy garlic bits were the best, I had a hard time eating the crab even with the cracker / claws to help. 10/10 would recommend. One of a kind experience!!

One of the last, if not the last, of the sampan boat style dinners, Shun Kee seafood offers a…read moredining experience that is both tasty and memorable. It's important to note that Shun Kee isn't a 1-click reservation experience. It's highly recommended to use Whatsapp to contact them and reserve. There is no website as well. Once your time comes, you'll need to head to a specific set of stairs down from the dockside on the harbour, right next to a pedestrian bridge. The location on Google Maps is called "Shun Kee Typhoon Shelter Seafood". A boat will come to pick you up and take you to the sampan boats in the harbour, which will be your dining room. The food there is fresh, tasty, and plentiful. It really tastes and feels like you're sitting in someone's kitchen, getting meals prepared by a friend's auntie. The boats do move in the water (obviously) so be sure you're ok with some light rocking.