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    R&B Research Bakery

    4.1 (21 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, American
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    snowboard salad (~150hkd) . It's was so good
    Viki Y.

    every bite was a surprise . Mmm..reminiscing ...I can still taste that lobster pasta so so well . I dare to say that I enjoyed the meal from start to finish . By finish I mean up to the point when I pay my bill ( the house provides complimentary candied orange !all time fav ) R&B never cease to surprise me . Their menu changes periodically and on my third visit today, I am still feeling like I just discovered that 'drink me' potion in the secret garden. Okay, back to reality. .. This time round we ordered the snowboard salad and shrimp & crab salad to share between 2 . I must say portions were huge ! we could have easily fed another person and still be stuffed . The ingredients of the salad were so fresh and comforting . I counted there were actually 6 grilled prawn, salami, Apple, cranberry, lettuce, potato with Japanese roe, grilled pumpkin, raddish and a mini pot of white cream & cheese sauce (yum ) for dip,drizzle and to drink (?). By this time , I was already 70%full. Just when I thought nothing could top this , our main dish came . the shrimp & crab pasta which really was pasta in lobster soup blew my mind off ! each strand of pasta was so thoroughly mixed with the soup and was so flavourful . It was simply amazing and I can still taste that lobster fill my mouth ...

    Awesome menu. Making me plan out my next 5 visits...
    Kathleen S.

    What an awesome concept restaurant! R&B stands for "Research & Bakery," but don't let the name mislead you. Bakery is the least of what they are -- they are a full-service restaurant with an extensive menu of lunch/dinner fare of the "comfort food" variety. They also have an adequate (but by no means extensive) selection of beer/wine/cocktails. Wine is limited to single-serving bottles; I ordered a glass of white wine and got an airplane-sized bottle of Gallo . . . which is actually decent truth be told. Cocktails are limited to a bloody mary and margarita -- both of which are actually twists on the traditional classic, thus consistent with the "experimental" nature of the menu. Ambience was nice and low-key. Keeping in theme with the "R&B" name, they played only R&B as background music, which -- let's all just admit it -- you can't help but groove out to as you sit there noshing on amazing comfort food. Every menu item sounded incredible; reading the menu immediately had me planning out my next half dozen visits. I had the corn and the uni gnocchi. The corn was served on the cob with plenty of butter, seasoning, and shredded cheese (!!!!!!!!!!!!); it was amazing, and shockingly not-that-messy. The uni gnocchi was actually my first venture into the land of uni; incredibly rich and delicious -- reminiscent of a soft macaroni and cheese dish with a distinct richness from the uni. To finish, I grabbed a piece of the peanut butter/marshmallow cheesecake to go. This dessert was a soft cheesecake incorporating a crunchy peanut butter flavor, and it was topped with a layer of chocolate and, on top of that, a layer of toasted marshmallow . . . all encased within a thick graham cracker crust. Holy Mother of God. This is the dessert to end all desserts: a ménage à trois of 1) a freshly toasted s'more, 2) a homemade peanut butter cup, and 3) a homemade cheesecake . . . all three of which made sweet sweet love together and birthed this beautiful baby of a mind-blowing dessert. Perfect with a coffee or cappuccino (also available on the menu). I will definitely be back again. And again. And again. And again. And again . . . . . . .

    Plum Mojito (already drank some of it..oops)
    Crystal X.

    You know it's good when you spend 15 minutes trying to decide what to get! Stepped in for dinner with two girl friends and we ordered three entrées and a drink. I got the grilled mac and cheese sandwich ($88 HKD), which sounded unassuming, but I was blown away by the gooey cheesy deliciousness- it's flavorful, yet not too rich and heavy. The tomato bisque on the side also added the perfect touch of sweetness. Pretty much my idea of heaven on a plate! My friends ordered a Fuji Apple Salad and a Double Cheeseburger. I took a bite of the salad and it tasted fruity and fresh but the portion was on the smaller side, so perhaps order this for brunch or a light meal? Didn't try the cheeseburger but I had some of the duck fat fries and they're super tasty. We also got a pitcher of their Plum Mojito ($52 for a glass, $128 for a pitcher) and it did not disappoint! The tanginess of the plums with the lime juice and fresh mint leaves really hit it out of the park. Highly recommend this one! The White Sangria looked amazing too...ah well, next time I visit HK. Overall, the ambience is hip and trendy, service is relatively fast, food and drinks are great. Only thing to be mindful of is it gets pretty busy around dinner time.. when we were leaving at 7:30 there was a long queue. Arrive early to hopefully avoid a long wait!

    Burger set, not in the brunch menu
    Patsy Y.

    Perfect place for chilling in Saturday afternoon. We, two girls, ordered a hamburger set with extra avocado, extra mushroom. The burger is good, in this price range. Of course there's always better beef if willing to pay more. But the chips is amazing, a bit of spicy and crispy. Lemonade is unlimited refill, staff with smile and good service. The little sweet treat, candied orange peel tasted great. Too bad I didn't take photo of it. Suggest to come before 7pm if you don't want to queue up.

    Cheesy corn fries
    Kim C.

    I wanted to love it- and I almost did, but whoever was in the kitchen today wasn't on their A game. I will definitely be back to give it another try because it had all the makings of a great meal. The setting is open and light. Service is very attentive. The bottomless lemonade was a highlight. I ordered the grilled romaine (gem) salad with quail egg, brussel sprouts, lemon chickpeas, crispy garlic and shaved Romano. I think it would have been delicious if the kitchen didn't dump waaaaay too much dressing on top. It made it soggy fast and killed all the delicious crispness that would have made the salad wonderful. Suggestion: order the dressing on the side. I also had the cheesy corn fries. They arrived lukewarm (at best) and the delicious toppings made the fries soggy and a bit messy to eat. Suggestion: ask for these to served in a hot skillet they use for other dishes with the condiments on the side for dipping. The Nest looked amazing. I would order that next time!

    The Snowboard salad ?!?!

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    Burgeroom - Foie gras burger

    Burgeroom

    3.3(16 reviews)
    2.7 kmCauseway Bay, Hong Kong Island
    $$

    Was craving a burger after spending so much time eating Chinese food here in HK. Went with their…read moresignature foie gras burger and the truffle fries and Aperol spritz. Burger meat was mediocre and taste of foie gras was also just bland. The truffle sauce fries were ok but the odd thing was they came out way before my burger. So once I got my burger the fries were already cold. Another disappointment was I ordered the aperol spritz and they advertised as happy hour and once I got the bill they said it wasn't happy hour price because it was considered a holiday week. Server was friendly but over all ambience and seating was meh and bit dated

    After hearing about the hype on Openrice, I had to try this place. The place was casual and you had…read moreto walk up to the counter to order. I ordered the Foie Gras Beef Burger and a side of fish fingers w/tartar sauce. I also got their homemade iced peach tea. When the burger came, it was already cut in half. The presentation didn't look really well since the top of the bun was separated from the burger and was put on the plate. The burger had foie gras, cheddar cheese, beef patty, tomato slice, romaine lettuce and their homemade sauce. It also came with a side salad. The burger was very juicy though. The combination of the foie gras with the beef worked well but the portion of foie gras was a bit too small. On the other hand, I thought the fish fingers were really juicy and fresh. The iced peach tea is also a must! Overall, I give this place a 3.5 stars.

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    The Butchers Club Burger - Chicken Wings

    The Butchers Club Burger

    3.8(51 reviews)
    2.8 kmWan Chai, Hong Kong Island
    $$

    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!

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    The Butchers Club Burger - Anime fries

    Anime fries

    The Butchers Club Burger - The towering Double Happiness and Duck Fat Fries

    The towering Double Happiness and Duck Fat Fries

    The Butchers Club Burger - The seating in the alley is unusual, but comfy and sets the vibe.

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    The seating in the alley is unusual, but comfy and sets the vibe.

    Coast Seafood & Grill

    Coast Seafood & Grill

    5.0(3 reviews)
    2.6 kmCauseway Bay, Hong Kong Island
    $$

    Came here on a Saturday nite to meet up with some local friends for dinner. It was a good thing…read morethey made reservations cause the place was packed. However, if you hadn't made a reservation and couldn't get in, there's plenty of other restaurants in what is called food street with each one offering a patio as well. Since food street is like a wide alley that runs between all these buildings that house high-end boutiques on the ground floors, you would not be subjected to the noise and exhaust of HK traffic. The layout is quite casual, with a mix of couples and families. The menu is quite extensive with fresh oysters from different countries. We sampled two different varieties from Ireland. There's also a tapas page offering things from garlic shrimps to iberico ham. We ordered the foie gras sandwiched between toasts. It was quite good if a little rich. One of our friends had a soup of the day which was butter squash. It came with a piece of tomato-rubbed toast, Spanish style. He liked it. We also ordered a Caesar salad for two which was large enough for the four of us to sample. A solid salad but lacked a bit of dressing. When we mentioned it to the waiter, he brought out more dressing on the side. For our mains, my GF and one of our friends ordered ordered the Iberico pork chops grilled and served with roasted potatoes and half a head of roasted garlic. The two chops were juicy and tender with a hint of sweetness from the balsamic glaze. The chops were part of the daily special which I also ordered off. I had a pasta with prawns and scallops. The pasta was tasty with three large prawns. My only quibble would be that I wish there were more scallops as I only got two. Our other friend ordered off the menu and had a seafood stew that featured clams, mussels, scallops, and half a lobster. It was huge. Now I know where my scallops went! All in all, a nice meal in a nice setting without breaking the bank.

    Happy hour until 8pm! Menu consists of malt whiskeys,…read moremocktails/cocktails, draught beers, bottled beers, and craft beers; coffees and teas. Not a huge selection in my opinion but be sure to take a look at the menu at the front. Regular menu has a lot more to offer along with food.

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    Coast Seafood & Grill - Seafood stew.

    Seafood stew.

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    Coast Seafood & Grill - Pure maravilhoso de batatas com polvo à galicia

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    Burger Joys - Truffle Fries

    Burger Joys

    4.5(33 reviews)
    2.7 kmWan Chai, Hong Kong Island
    $$

    This was the perfect late night eatery I can happily say satisfied my cravings for American food in…read moreHK. The owner was so inviting and attended to us even though the vibe was casual. The ambience was like a retro diner, with unique CD art on the walls, diner-like stools, and photos of guests enjoying their meal at Burger Joy. I wasn't feeling a burger, so I ordered some truffle fries and wings. I was so impressed at the amount of truffle they sprinkle on the fries and the flavor of the wings. SO hot and fresh which made the meal so delicious. I went with Cajun seasoning and the exterior was lightly crispy and coated with the powder. Fantastic flavor! As a Westerner, I could rely on Burger Joy for that classic American style dining. They have late hours and close at 2:30AM! Glad my friend and I discovered this spot as we have been out so late and nothing but convenient stores were open in Wan Chai.

    At one point in time, Burger Joys was the closest thing I could find to a quality American style…read moreburger. It was and still is such a hard thing to find in HK, which seems strange given the popularity of burgers and the huge expat population. Now that several big time fast food chains (#1) have opened up, Burger Joys and their pricey burgers may seem somewhat pedestrian. Burger Joys is still fairly unconventional from most of the other burger spots, which includes serving full on booze (even cocktails!) and remaining open for 24 hours a day. The latter is mainly for location's sake, Wanchai and it's red light district vibe tends to spurn a lot of expat visits; many of whom are less likely to look for a HK Cafe over the idea of a burger and fries. The burgers themselves evoke memories of In N Out by presentation alone, sans taste and price. That said, the burgers are good. I'm not sure if the signature double cheeseburger warrants the $139HKD price tag, but it's still tasty. Throw in a shake and some fries (better with truffle!), the meal gets closer to 200HKD+ with the service charge. Thank goodness they accept credit cards. The service has been a mix of great and subpar. Some days when the gentleman from Vancouver is working, the service is professional, fun, and efficient. Some other days / hours, it's a crapshoot of casual and lackluster staff. The mileage definitely varies. I suppose the adage applies: come for the food and nothing else. At 4AM. ___________ (#1) Why hello there Shake Shack (https://www.yelp.com/biz/vy-CrKB4FnUXHJfTm5VBnw) and Five Guys (https://www.yelp.com/biz/V95VaC8flVy_APuFJGq3Tw)!

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    Burger Joys - Cajun Wings (6 pc)

    Cajun Wings (6 pc)

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