We got a gathering at Kowloon Shangri-la lobby lounge. They offered light lunch menu and regular…read moremenu during lunch time. We decided to try out their light lunch menu. It comes with 2 courses or 3 courses set lunch. The main is either salad or sandwiches. We ordered a grilled chicken avocado salad, and one grilled chicken sandwiches. One set with cream of mushroom soup, while the other set with mango cheesecake. Let's briefly talk about the service, it is not great because not too many waitresses. Even we have a bit problem to ask them over for ordering. The preparation time for the food is also very long time compared to other hotel restaurants. The good side is the portion and taste. Portion is huge, and taste is good. They also didn't remind us for complimentary tea or coffee. By the time we finished, there were lots of people for afternoon tea or drinks. Follow up with the complaint on the service and the preparation food time, the manager invited us back to the Lobby Lounge for afternoon tea. This time by far way better than yesterday lunch experience. The table was set up properly with 6 seats. The manager also serves us personally during the whole time. We feel welcome this time. The tea set comes with fusion Korean style savouries and sweet. The tea set is creative and taste is good as well. Definitely worth a try!

The Shangri-la Lobby Lounge is one of my favorite places in Hong Kong. It is huge, and faces…read moreVictoria Harbour along its full length. I sometimes meet for business there. We worked through lunch hour and decided to have the high tea here. I like the Shangri La high tea, it is bountiful with trimmed finger sandwiches, scones and petit fours. Just right if you missed lunch! Good choice of teas, I like the strong tie kwanyin. And service is excellent, attentive but not intrusive. Best part is the view out to the harbor or in to the people. That day the Hong Kong Tourist Bureau junk sailed across and back. Shangri La and the other hotel at the end of the promenade have the best and most frequent views of this ubiquitous junk. A wonderful and unique experience in Hongkong.

Review #3,500: When…read moreNathan Left (彌敦左岸) opened up in TST along Hart's lively nightlife road, I was super pessimistic at best. Who was Nathan and why did he leave? Is this another gwai lo bar taking over the local grime and pubs from yesteryear? Since I lived right around the corner, I figured it was important to see what the deal was. Here's the deal: This place is awesome and over the past 2 years, I've become a regular. Of the M1 nightlife establishments, Nathan Left is certainly the most unique. The exterior features a classic Hollywood marquee sign, along with open door seating at their downstairs pub where there is just enough room for people to enjoy a view out on the street while drinking a pint. The second floor, where a majority of the people are is stunning from a decor standpoint. It is mainly a lounge with very contemporary decor pieces and dynamic ones that change in from night in to night out (depending on their theme) along with tables, a stage, a classy bar, and a performing stage. Hidden in the back are pool tables, a karaoke room, and even beer pong. When I say I was blown away by the place, I was even more taken aback when I came back on different nights and the interior was transformed. One night was for a movie night and it was 1920s flapper party and the next night it was b-boys, big beats, and a hell of a hip hop night. For most other nights, it's a showcase of some of the best Filipino cover bands one can find. The menu is mainly a mix of western food, which like any M1 spots are typically grossly overpriced and typically mediocre. I was however, impressed at some of the items, such as their "wurst" sausage variety, and even their $650HKD steak which was exactly how I wanted it -- medium rare. Even I was surprised when I found their hamburgers and pizza to be strangely tasty. Despite all of this, I'd still opt for their drinks more than anything. The drinks are standard, but well done. There is a pretty solid selection of whiskey, and some beers on tap. It's not the most extensive selection of alcohol by any means, but it'll more than do the job for people who can order typical cocktails. The staff is young, professional, and very multilingual. My first few visits here were taken care of by Jordan, who despite looking like a fella from Ireland, was in fact a Hong Kong native and mercilessly trolling folks with his flawless Cantonese. The same for the gorgeous Zasha, who served every drink with a smile. Or absurdly friendly Jerome, who knew exactly how to get the party started. Finally, the manager Tony would give a hearty handshake to his regulars every time they entered / exited the joint. It seems like a moot point by now, but this really was my nightlife home away from home. It was a fun occasion any night of the week, a great place for a date, group fun, or a solo drinking session. And finally, an awesome place to listen to quality music and indulge in great company.

Had a GREAT time at Nathan Left. We were in from the States on the last leg of a vacation to a few…read moredifferent countries in Asia, and were lucky enough to have someone local showing us around. This bar is a gem, with an extensive and detailed drinks menu that includes classic speakeasy cocktails, a diverse selection of beers (for Hong Kong), and even WINE that won't break the bank, a welcome sight for westerners longing for a glass of vino after enduring the usually devastating wine prices in Asia. The real reason to come, however, are the cover bands. This bar makes more than adequate use of its upstairs space to host spectacular cover bands that will truly play you any song in the world. My understanding is that this is not that weird a thing in Hong Kong but for westerners it's pretty magical, so that is my lived experience. Decor is fun, eclectic and cozy. Ample seating upstairs even when busy.

The newest venture from the MOne group, The Right Place has chosen Prat Ave to harness the expat…read morevibe via the tourists from the nearby Guangdong Hotel and Butterfly on Prat. It has been in the making all year, debuting this summer to some mild local fanfare. The open space format is a plus, along with plenty of outdoor seating, strong drinks and a happy hour program, and a friendly staff. Kowloon isn't much of a destination for expat bars and neither is TRP, but it's an easy spot for folks not looking to venture beyond TST. And frankly, why bother? There are restaurants, stores, bars, malls, and convenience stores all within a block. Maybe there really is something to the name. The uber high ceilings are a nice interior touch, along with the subtle contemporary decor. Groups can enjoy custom cocktails, beers, and specialty drinks for a (semi-hefty) price, while being in a mix of tourists and Kowloon locals. There is beer pong and smoking happening, which more or less lends itself to the ambiance. I recommend their specialty cocktails, which again are pricey ($108+) but pack a potent punch thanks to their bartenders. But beyond the sensibilities of the drinks and decor, the staff is what brings me back. Jordan at the door, Zasha as the hostess, I've gotten far better service as a semi-regular than I would have as just a regular passerby. It's not my favorite M1 joint, but it nevertheless serves as a semi-needed nightlife venue for the neighborhood.

Proper beer and good food. Service was excellent. I had fish tacos that were awesome.read more

As for caliber of hotel lounges, this one gets high marks for the view of Victoria harbour. It's a…read morevery small size lounge with a modest offering of food and beverages. Breakfast is basically a few hot items, baked goods and some fruit. They have a coffee machine and selection of juices. Service is good with a friendly staff.

Red Sugar houses an impressive collection of craft beers, an extensive wine selection, oak…read morebarrel-aged cocktails and innovative bar snacks. With hints of the former Hung Hom entwined into the design and an outdoor terrace offering a 270-degree harbour view, it's quite the place to see and be seen. Description from their website. Will update with photos and detailed review.

The view from Red Sugar is AMAZING, and their patio is huge. During happy hour, it's BOGO on house…read morewine and beers. That's a pretty good deal. I appreciated that they gave you snacks to munch on while sipping your drink and soaking in the Hong Kong skyline. Kerry Hotel is slightly out of the way, but it's a beautiful property. From the Whampoa MTR station, it's about a 7-10 minute walk.

I really like this place! I'm not sure if it's because every…read moretime I've been it's after a very busy day of meetings, and I know once I get there it means I get to rest a little, or if it's because of the open air, comfortable lounging feel Vibes gives as soon as you walk towards it. This is a very relaxing, informal atmosphere. It's located on the 5th floor of the Mira Hotel. Sofas and comfortable chairs, accompanied by low tables, metal lotus flower, and bamboo stocks, give a calming vibe to everyone there. The drinks are strong, delicious and refreshing. Appetizers are really good, we love the French fries. I know, you may think "you can get French fries anywhere" but these are excellent. The Quesadillas are good too. If you are looking for a more lively night, go Wednesday - Saturday when they have a live DJ, and Thursday is Arabic Night with belly dancers. They also have a hookah bar, and since it's "al fresco" the smoke doesn't really bother any other of the guests. During the day is a nice place to relax but, at night it's fun, upbeat, and great spot to meet people for a "pre-game" drink or two.

I don't get the great reviews this bar gets. Stuck in a courtyard of the Mira Hotel, Vibes has…read morecool lighting, silly drinks, and a goofy clientele. There was no sit down bar really, and the seating was okay for a barbecue. Vibes was nothing special.

My friend booked Maison Eight for a girly dinner. Firstly, it's quite a walk from the MTR, Tst east…read moreend of observatory road, and walking from TST station rather than TST East station is closer. Food was delicious. I had the tuna as entree and it was an interesting combo with buckwheat noodles and sea urchin. For main I had the duckling. When it was served we had to ask twice to make sure it wasn't steak, because it very much looked like steak! It was delicious ... The meat was juicy and soft and great tasting. Dessert was nice, nothing spectacular though. Service was abit disappointing. No one bothered to serve me when I walked into the place, which was basically a bar with a restaurant on the side. I had to look around myself for my friends. We had a waitress who was a little bit curt in her manner and tried to sell us the most expensive thing on the menu from the word go. There was also a waiter who openly admitted it was his first day when asked for recommendations. However he was attentive and nice. The biggest disappointment though, was that the lounge became a very noisy, not very classy, bar after 10 pm ... A bit like the bars on Prat Avenue. The staff closed the partition between the bar and restaurant but the atmosphere was strange. A bit of a shame as the restaurant had a fantastic view, but the set up with the bar was quite strange.

Ambience: 5 stars Food: 3 stars…read moreService: 4 stars I went into this place with high expectations because the ambience was amazing, the views were great, and the overall feel of the place was great. For appetizers, my family and I ordered the salmon, tuna, and pigeon. Salmon was great, tuna was meh, and the pigeon was great too. Portions were really small. As for the mains, we ordered the $688 steak and foie gras as well as the pork chop. The pork chop was a disappointment because my first thought was "wow I make better pork chops". The steak and foie gras was better but not worth it. The steak was tender but almost tasteless. I asked for salt which made it better, but it was still not as good as I had hoped. For the price we paid, I'm sure there are better places out there. If you're looking for drinks at the bar, this is the place to go. If you're looking for good food, I'd go somewhere else.

We came here for an event and it was such a great experience. They offered a delicious variety of…read moremeal options. The chicken was cooked to perfection. I really loved the crispy prosciutto in my salad...so unique The wait staff was amazing and on top of there game. I will say we came for the food but we stayed go the views. The view of the city ...stunning.

The food was really really bad. 1 extra star for the saving grace of the servers comping us for a…read morefew sides we ordered. Mushroom side: rubbery and seasonless mac n cheese side: texture and flavor like glue beef wellington: nothing to write home about. it could have been a frozen dinner and I would not have been surprised. the view is nice.