I could have been wrong but this is one of the only two restaurants that serves Cajun cuisine (from…read moreLouisiana) in Hong Kong, the other one being Restoration. I wouldn't know, cause I never know enough to make comment about Cajun cuisine, but I surely liked the food here. Located in the heart of LKF, the settings are quite surprisingly spacious. Both the two times I was here I was sitting at the large table, which could comfortably accommodate 12 people each, while it wouldn't be too close to get awkward with you are sharing the long table with other groups. The menu is roughly split into three categories, the deep fries, the seafood, and other classic Cajun dishes. The deep fries bucket is madness. Pick your fries, your accompaniment (corn, curly fries, or potato wedges), and your favor, and you are set. Seriously, I could come here just for the deep fried chicken tenders, scallops or soft shell crabs. The seafood was great too. I tried the (whatever-I've-forgotten-the-name) crab, and the crawfish and the king crab legs. They were mental. It's probably due to the fact that it's my first time I ever had seafood in a traditional Cajun low country boil technique, but the rich in favor was certainly memorable. If there's one thing I had to nitpick, that would be the market price of the seafood. It's understandably pricey, so just like Bistecca, this is not your usual dinner every night, but more for special occasions. Now off to something really different. Their "nuclear wings challenge" on Wednesday. So the challenge was 12 nuclear wings in 5 minutes. WARNING: the sauce consists of ghost peppers and two other chili I never wanted to remember the names. How many did I have? I had ONE wing, both times. Yes I was silly enough to try the second time. Tears in my eyes and fire in my mouth (and in my pants, the day after). But if you do think that you can eat spicy, you know where to go! One more thing, but that's purely personal - I notice that they play Postmodern Jukebox's music (https://www.youtube.com/user/ScottBradleeLovesYa) in the background throughout the night. It's a band primarily covers popular dancing/clubbing songs in jazz/swing/blues arrangements. Perfect match for this restaurant in this neighborhood!

Open since 13-Feb, the venue was completely empty when I got there (aside from staff of course)…read more The place is spacious and decor was resemblant to a ship deck, with the main dining area lot up by halo-shaped lights and wok-shaped lights at the end. There is a tap and sink in the smack middle of the restaurant, which is very considerate; don't think I've seen any other seafood place in HK that would commit precious floor space to customer-comfort but non-revenue-generating furnishings. The menu is obviously tailored toward groups of four or more, with most portions made large for sharing - true to their ideology of family, friends, good food and great party. Some like their seafood with white wine, I like mine with beer, especially when it's hearty and Cajun! It's a little pity that they only have Carlsberg and three craft beers (Dirty Bastard, Big Wave and Great White). Be prepared to get your hands dirty digging into the seafood! But fear not for your clothes, for aprons are provided to keep you stain free. The flavors are big and bold and do not disappoint! Seafood is fresh (obviously, they were still swimming in the tank before I picked) and mostly imported. While I think the menu can be expanded to include more options, what they already have is good and a decent base to expand upon. I will be coming back! P.S. Having said all that, I still think the seaside Chinese restaurants in Sai Kung / Lamma / Lei Yu Mun etc give the best seafood experience. This is Hong Kong after all. But for a totally new experience, Holy Crab is the place to go.

Street Meat is a restaurant/ bar that serves NYC-styled fast food. The exterior design is like the…read moreentrance of a subway station in NYC. Inside the restaurant, there is a Prince Street station sign. The restaurant itself is quite a subtle one here on Wyndham Street. If you're just walking by, it's difficult to notice that it's actually a restaurant given its special design like a NYC subway station. Regardless, it reminds me of the good old days in NYC! The six of us ordered most of the dishes on the menu to share, including the wings, lamp wrap, ramen burger, chicken bowl, lobster roll, station sliders, grilled corn, ribbon fries and one of the specials, ox tongue soup. The recommended dishes are the wings, ramen burger, grilled corn and station sliders. For dessert, their macaroon ice cream is a must-have! As you can tell by the name, Street Meat is not quite a vegetarian-friendly restaurant. However, the chef custom-made a veggie kimchi ramen burger filled with bell peppers for my friend who's a vegetarian. Along with the fries and the corn, my friend was very satisfied. It seems like their cocktail menu is more interesting than their food. We all ordered different cocktails. However, what baffles me is that the drinks are quite expensive compared to the food. One cocktail is about double the price of a dish. I'm not quite sure if they want to distinguish themselves as a bar or a restaurant? The restaurant seems small as they only have a couple of seats surrounding the kitchen. However, there's a hidden bar at the back if you just want to come here for drinks! Follow the sign that says "staff only" and you'll enter into a whole new world.

Wandering half lost in Central, I was thrilled to see the familiar sight of my subway station stop…read more"Prince St" back in New York brightly emblazoned on a storefront. Not able to resist, I had to figure out what this slice of NY was doing in HK. I was warmly greeted by the host who suggested I try their wagyu beef burger. I sat at the counter and watched the chef put all the fixins together. I liked that he didn't rush through cooking it and the result was fantastic! The bun was different than any I've tried on a burger and the meat was cooked perfectly. Could definitely compete with any burger from the Big Apple. I had to dock one star just for the amount of food for the price, but that could easily be corrected if they added one more side. Would highly recommend!

I've been to several different Churrascaria's, and this is Hong Kong's only version of one (that I…read moream aware of). In general, the buffet was decent (but of course don't fill up on it), and the steak was overall good, but the pichanha only came around 2 times and one time great and one time so-so (not cooked correctly, a bit overdone). They were pushing the chicken and pork out of the kitchen more frequently than the steaks, and some of the beef cuts advertised on the menu were not available. They offer a free flow wine which is worth it although the quality is only so so. It is extra to add caipirinha which is too bad since it is authentically Brazilian but not worth the extra cost. You need to reserve ahead as it is busy, usually some larger parties.

Great place for meat lovers! Classic Brazilian BBQ fare with an assortment of meat cuts brought to…read moreyour table covering picanha, sirloin, ribeye, chicken and pork. There is also buffet spread of cold cuts, salad, feijoada, rice, soup, fruits, and a dessert spread of cakes, brownies and a chocolate fountain. Don't forget to try the grilled pineapple - sooo good!

A nice jazz bar in Island Shangrila HK. Service is top notch and cocktails are must try. Must visit…read moreif you are in HK.

I am a bar snob. I just am. I have resided too much of my life in Las Vegas, where we get very…read moreserious abour bar wear, bartenders, flair, chairs, glasses, liquor, booze and customer service all it pertains to a cocktail served across a bar! Lobster Bar is special. Not only is it located in Island Shangri-La hotel (which screams high end customer service), but Lobster Bar takes unique great pride in their establishment as a Taj Mahal of crafted cocktails in Hong Kong. A friend of mine back in Las Vegas told me that this bar was on a Top 10 list she recently read about. Being a full time martini drinker who takes a vacation from my beverage of choice in the summer time, I was blown away by my experience with their crafted cocktails at Lobster Bar last night. The ambiance of the Lobster Bar that spills into the well-appointed Lobster Grill is welcoming. Light blues, detailed stained glass windows, hard woods, maroons, great lighting...everything is there to enjoy your time at the bar or in one of their comfy couches. After ordering our two drinks, be prepared for a little wait time. Not because the bartender is busy with throngs of customers, but because of the time, care and preparation that goes into making these special concoctions. Really quite special a special craft. We enjoyed a Genever Smash and a Lemon Sherbet Bishop. Order a drink, take a sip and then ask to relook at the drink menu to see the ingredients. The ingredients and flavors come to life when you see them and then consume them at the same time. I realize that booze is a time old tradition shared by millions across the world. Lobster Bar is special and a twist to this tradition. You can get a drink anywhere, but do yourself a favor and go to Lobster Bar and order one of their crafted cocktails. It will be a drink you will not soon forget!

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

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.

Need an all-day dining option? This is a good spot!…read more They have good happy hour deals on weekdays starting at 3 pm. Select cocktails and beer can go as low as $35HKD! They also have a good wine list that's affordable by the glass. We were a bit peckish one Sunday afternoon so we stopped by and ordered their tasting platter, which had 30 g each of serrano, lomo, chorizo, and salchichon iberico. It was served with some hearty bread slices and gherkins. I wish they could add some cheeses, but after all they are named "Iberico" so I guess I'll let it slide, haha. As it's along the escalators, it's a nice spot to chill over drinks and small plates while you people watch. If you're lucky, you might even witness some tourists who trip and fall at the end of the escalator because they were clearly not paying attention while taking selfies! (Yes, I've seen this happen before and it is schadenfreude at it's finest!)

Highly recommend Huge Selection of independent bottle…read morewhisky and amazing japanese fruit cocktail Their staff is polite & friendly,feel free to ask them what you want,and they will give you excellent recommendations.

A small and cozy Japanese whisky bar in Tsim Sha Tsui, near the shopping mall K11. Around 20 seats…read moretotal including the bar chairs. Comfortable and quiet with no noisy music. A nice place to relax with friends after work; also suitable for couples. There is a wide variety of Scotch, Japanese whisky and cocktails. They got Scotch like Scapa and Caol Ila which are not very commonly seen in bars in the area. The price is reasonable, most of them are of around HK$100 for a single shot. We arrived around 1030, after dinner in a restaurant nearby. It was our first visit and the experience is nice. We were served by a Japanese bartender who is friendly and helpful. We had some beer, whisky and cocktails: Suntory Premium Malt on tap, B+ Creamy and rich. Of course much fresher than the bottle / can one. Hong Kong Cooler, A-: A vodka based cocktail with some citrus, ginger ale and ... jasmine tea? A very refreshing drink. Scotch Manhattan, A (*caution: this grading is only suitable for Islay lovers. Forget it if you hate peaty stuff): The bartender recommended this when I told him I love Islay and wanted a strong cocktail. Basically Ardberg 10 with Vermouth. The peaty Ardberg and the sweet vermouth match perfectly. One of the best cocktails I have ever tried.

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.