I grew up a California boy, which means Mexican food was a part of my everyday life. In fact it's a…read moretop-3 favorite cuisine for me. Now I live in Boston where Mexican food is literally a joke. So imagine my surprise when I tried Mexican food at Caliente in HK (TST) and it's actually better than most of Boston's Mexican options?!? Let me get the negatives out of the way first. I was disappointed in the burrito. It was bland, beans were hard and undercooked (why were both refried beans and black beans in my burrito in the first place?), and many of the ingredients that should normally be standard inside the burrito were of extra cost as a side item (really, salsa is extra for a burrito?). That said - everything else was amazing! The high notes: The grilled corn on the cob! OMG Fantastic! The tacos were delicious. We ordered the 5-set, and picked one of each - pork, beef, chicken, shrimp, and fish. I can definitely say you can do without the seafood varieties, they were overcooked but edible since the flavors were incredible. Pork shined the brightest. I will say their soft taco shells (a true Mexican no-no) were likely not made in-house, they were a bit more chewy than one would hope... but it's easily forgivable. On the other hand, the free chips and salsa that started the meal were likely in-house made, and delicious top-to-bottom. I especially liked how fresh their salsa tasted. The margaritas were also sweet and tasty. I think I preferred the traditional lime over the guava, mango and wild fruit options. All could have used a bit more tequila (or maybe I'm just a lush), but then again it was happy hour so I can't complain. The best item on their menu might be... drumroll please... their nachos‽ Yes, the most non-Mexican item was also their most spectacular. How the heck did they manage to get a little of every topping onto every chip? That feat of perfection is a rarity in the USA, and it actually makes a big difference. Now keep in mind, nachos are a staple on every bar/pub menu across America, so one would more likely call it Tex-Mex than Mexican. But who cares, it was freakin' delicious at Caliente!!! I'll be back for sure. A class-act Mexican establishment in the heart of TST.

I've been searching a long time, but so far this is overall the best Mexican I've had in HK…read more Received the tip from another yelp review, but was a bit skeptical (as I always am when it comes to claims of good Mexican food in HK), but especially given the location in Knutsford terrace, which I usually associate with drink spots and mediocre-at-best Western food. The Nachos were definitely the highlight (I know, not the most authentic Mexican dish). But they really pay attention to the detail with the massive mound of nachos: every single chip was at least partially covered in melted cheese and had easy access to the other toppings. This means the cheese and toppings were not just sprinkled on top, but added layer by layer. I'm not sure if I found even a couple of naked chips. Not often over in this area, but will make it a point to visit for that next craving for Mexican food.

Hot pot in the summer? No problem, Mou Mou has you covered. Their all-you-can-eat spread is…read moreplentiful with abundant toppings, meat balls, vegetables, dumplings, and of course, MEATS! You get the option of a 60 or 90 min seating - I recommend going for the 90 min. Then you get a choice of meat combination, and we selected their prime US Angus beef specialty, which came out to be around HK$300 per person. A great deal considering we demolished 17 trays of meat, 15 of them being beef. Select which two broths you want - we went for sweet soy sauce (like that typically used in sukiyaki) and the pork bone broth. Mou Mou makes it convenient to reorder more plates of beef using a tablet that comes out from the side of the table - provided that it is charged and in full working condition. Ours somehow stopped charging and we had to reorder in person instead. You should also request soup refills when your broth level is low. The steam factor is pretty high. There is also self-serve soft serve ice cream for dessert with choice of toppings. Flavors from milk cream, swirl, and strawberry. The staff doesn't do a particularly good job of checking the soft serve levels though. What happened: I held my cup below the strawberry yogurt opening, pulled down the handle ready to fill my cup and somehow the machine let out a large roar, nearly exploded and sputtered strawberry soft serve all over my left hand and blew my cup out of the way. I thought I had broken the machine, but really, it was just out of strawberry soft serve. Considering that other hot pot places in CWB charge at least HK$500 for non AYCE meals, Mou Mou is your best bargain for AYCE hot pot for good quality and good price!

Side note: I was a tourist here so please take my review with a grain of salt!…read more FOOD: Yummy - unlimited vegetables! This was an interesting type of AYCE shabu shabu in that you pay for the time you eat (60 min vs 90 min), along with the quality of meat you want. We ordered the Wagyu Australian beef lunch set - pretty good meat! The vegetables were interesting and ones that I've never really seen before at shabu shabu places. There were about 3 different types of mushrooms, different kinds of cabbage and lettuce, and some of their appetizers/hot pot additions like lobster and fish balls. The interesting thing about this place is that they have a different way of steaming your meat using a large wooden box. Personally, I found this to be wasting more time because you have to wait 3 minutes each time you place meat in to cook (better for them I guess), and it was much more dangerous because you can easily burn yourself with the steam coming out (my boyfriend and I almost did). It's an interesting way of eating shabu shabu in theory, but in reality, meh. ENVIRONMENT: It was quite warm and stuffy in there - I mean, it is a shabu shabu restaurant so the hot pots do get steamy. But that was alright, knowing that Hong Kong is limited on space. The floors though, were quite slippery when I was there, there were vegetable chunks on the floor, and had to step carefully. The floors could have been a little cleaner!

Beef & Liberty has a variety of burgers that can be served on the bun or on a salad. They also…read moreoffer some other snacks like chili cheese fries, and spicy off the cob corn. The space is open with a chill vibe. It is not a cheap burger place but if you are looking for some western food it is a decent spot. The also have some non-beef options if a beef burger is not your thing. I tried the harissa chicken which had a nice spicy kick.

One of the best burger places in HK!! The Bacon and the Black Pepper burgers are our all-time…read morefaves! But the began options do not disappoint as well. I absolutely LOOOVE their Sweet Potato Fries!!! I don't know how they make it so crunchy but soft inside. - Food is definitely pricey, thus can only dine here on special occasions . We also hated the taste of the Bloody Mary and the Bloody Shame

One bite into a Honbo burger is like taking a step back into the past. One bite in and I was…read moreoverwhelmed by a sudden wave of nostalgia. It had been so long since I had had a good burger and of one that reminded me of In-N-Out in California. Their burgers are really one of the best in Hong Kong and while is on the pricier side, is most definitely worth it. The ingredients making up the burger are especially fresh, from the beef patty, to the lettuce and onions. The cheese sauce on the fries was well seasoned (it wasn't just melted cheese) and the Apple pie iced tea was surprisingly refreshing and definitely suitable for the autumn season. The price of a standard burger on average will set you at least HK$100 alone, add some fries to share and a drink, and you're looking at a HK$200 meal easily. Not quite what some people might have in mind for "fast food". But a treat once in a while is well deserved. I can't wait to try the chili fries next time!

Honbo is my vote for favorite hamburger joint in Hong Kong. The restaurant is located in a hidden…read moreaway spot and is difficult to find. The best way to get here is to walk up the stairs from Queens road. The menu here is simple: burgers, fries, beer, and soft drinks. My rating of five stars is based on the following: 1) Food: 5 stars 2) Environment/vibe: 4.5 stars (would like some more comfortable seating) 3) Value: 4 stars (5 stars with entertainer app) Recommended dishes: Apple pie ice tea, Honbo burger They have a few offerings that aren't beef patty based such as the soft shell crab burger and scallop burger. If you haven't been before I would start with the hamburgers. I have had the short shell crab burger, which is also very good. It's deep fried to a nice crisp and paired with a chicken liver mouse. Really fatty and delicious. The Honbo burger is analogous to a double double you would get at in and out. The normal party is cut in half and you get two patties. There is more contact with the grill which leads to more browning and deliciousness. The Apple pie ice tea here is really great. They add an Apple slice that is browned w/ cinnamon. It really does give the tea an apple pie tint and is also not too sweet. If you are looking for a good burger I would come here. Not a lot of seating so not meant for a big party, but the times I've been seating hasn't been an issue.

Whoaa, another Michelin recommended stall that's hella easy on the wallet. Y'all know I'm down for…read morethat. This burger joint is located off in the middle/end-ish of a small street in Wan Chai. Wasn't really hungry when I came, but I just HADDDDD to try at least something there cus I trekked all the way to the HK side. Alas, I settled for the Skinny Jeans ($80), which came with a smaller cheeseburger and side salad. The salad was fresh and the dressing was dece. The burger tho... STAR of the show. The bun was delightfully soft, but structured enough to hold up to the juicy patty. The patty itself... HOLY YESSSSS. Their patties are made of dry-aged beef and cooked to medium perfection. Wish I was hungrier so I could have tried one of their more unique creations. That will have to wait until next time I guess!

When in Hong Kong and craving a burger, you're guaranteed a good one here. I love the Wan Chai…read morelocation - it looks like a dive in all the good ways, and I love the intimate bar tables and straightforward beers on tap. Their burgers are ground from prime parts and you can taste the difference.These giant Double Happiness patties are mostly for shock value, but they are juicy and delicious. Have the Hogtown if you want indulgence in a more reasonable but still giant portion. Bacon and pork are a winning combination. The Gambler is the one to go halfsies on if you're craving chicken too. The chicken breast is so crispy from being double fried, and the sauce doesn't make it soggy. Great place for a burger. Enough to make me forget In n' Out!

I've held off on reviewing EA because I'm torn. While I love this place and some people I've…read moreintroduced it to have called it my 'canteen' because it's so close to where I live and the fact that I order from here all the time; the space is small and I don't know if writing more positive reviews will just make it all the harder for me to sit and order. However, they've since moved to a bigger space so I'm ok with sharing my not so secret place. I've tried almost everything on the menu and basically everything there is good. The burgers though-they have burgers with chicken, which doesn't count but are still delicious. Why come to a burger place though and not order beef? The beef here is fresh and delicious and it's cooked medium rare-medium. I only eat burgers at that level if I trust the beef to be high quality. I always get the burger here at that level. Price wise, compared to what you can get at other burger places it's just...you can't compare. While other places have a quality burger you pay-what you get here for the price is ridiculous. If you think that's subjective then they have a set for 68 bucks carry out during lunch: burger, fries, drink. It was so good that when I was home recovering from surgery I ordered it 3 days straight. Seriously, just go see for yourself.

Came here for dinner. Ordered the Mac mommy burger (grilled chicken burger). After a few bites I…read morecut the burger in half because the patty was way too big. When I opened it up I realized the entire inner burger was RAW. They cut the chicken meat into small pieces and form a patty that way. There were literally chunks of raw chicken in the center. Good thing I put a flashlight to the burger. Make sure you check your burgers before you eat them... The lady cooking should have come out and apologized for basically poisoning their customer. But nothing.

Once it a while, you deserve to treat yourself. And why not, from a burger at Big Fernand! I had…read morebeen hesitant about going to Big Fernand because of the high prices (they say, 75% of what you pay for in Central goes to rent), but after a grueling obstacle race, I decided to take the plunge. The method of ordering at Big Fernand is easy. We went in the middle of the afternoon so there were a fair number of tables open. At the register, they will ask you how you want your burger. I ordered The Bartholomé, beef burger Medium. My friend ordered The Victor (veal burger) in medium rare. If you want to add fries and a drink, it will cost you an additional HK$45-50. Quite pricey for one person, but the serving of fried is generous, so it's worth sharing. The total for two burgers was around HK$250. The burgers were brought to our table within 10-15 mins. At first glance, I was very surprised with the size of the burger. It's diameter was a little bit smaller than that of my hand - so not small at all! Being in Central, I was expecting a teeny tiny burger, but Big Fernand exceeded my expectations. Let me cut to the chase. The Bartholomé was a delicious burger. One of the best I've tried in Hong Kong. For one, the burger bun doesn't get soggy and holds it shape even when you're downing the juicy parts of the hamburger. My medium burger patty came out medium, and was tender and flavorful. Seared on the outside, light pink on the inside. The raclette cheese, carmelized onions, and crispy bacon, oh my god. The bacon was slight too hard and burnt for my taste, but if you prefer your bacon that way, then the Bartholomé is for you! I tried The Victor, the veal patty EVEN MORE tender than the beef, but wasn't a big fan of the cilantro in the burger. The fries, excellently seasoned and perfect. I need not say more. So all in all, Big Fernand is worth the splurge given the quality and the generous portion size.

WTF is a French hamburger? What do they know about hamburgers anyway? I didn't give much credence…read moreto it but found myself here anyway because eventually you run out of burger places to try. The line wasn't too long when we went it was just a back log in ordering so once that happened we sat down. I ended up getting the Le Bartoloeme- or as non French people would call it, a bacon cheeseburger and I got the combo since it was only 30 bucks more. We found an empty booth-none of the problems with seating that others had. My burger was okay, honestly nothing to write home about and it wasn't anywhere near as big as a place named Big Fernand would suggest, and with fries and a drink it was a little over 16 USD, not worth a repeat visit.

Seamless way of ordering. Burger good enough but fries could have been crispier. People were…read morefriendly and helpful

I hear people rant and rave about Five Guys, and I'm generally put off by their prices, but I…read moreeventually just have in and gave this place a try. Five Guys has a fun ambience and they offer fun things like unlimited free peanuts and free sofa refills, which pay for themselves after you have I'm guessing you get your third refill, and a massive smile from your dentist. Anyway, I ordered a bacon cheeseburger with a salted caramel milkshake. I had their milkshakes before during a conference at USC, and I found it a bit too sweet. Erroneously assuming that I just had a milkshake that had a slightly overzealous serving of caramel syrup, I gave it another try. I have to admit that I like a thick milkshake, but it seems that Five Guys just makes them far too sweet! I might just forego the milkshakes next time. As for the burger, do they HAVE to serve it in a paper bag? I was eating it in there, I'd have been perfectly fine with them hurling the burger at me with just the wrapper. Considering how they ship those bags from Wisconsin, it makes me feel even worse about wasting the packaging. The burger was okay. I like that the bacon was nice and crispy, but the patties had a texture that suggested that they were processed (duh, fast food), but what bugged me the most was that I had 4 slices of American cheese, and none of those slices were melted. Like seriously, how could you not melt a cheese that was literally designed for grilled cheese and burgers because of how melty they are? By not melting the cheese, the American cheese gave off its characteristically slimy texture. Service is friendly, and efficient, but please don't tell me that it's standard policy to leave cheese on a burger unmelted. I pay a lot more here than I would if I went to McDonalds. I think I have the right to expect better.