Lovely decor and staff. We fully enjoyed this place. Some plates were not to our palate but overall…read morethe food was good. They have some quality aged wines as well. We were there for lunch at 12:30 and finished close to 4pm.

Superb restaurant! Tucked away in the newly opened St. Regis hotel in the Wan Chai area, this high…read moreend restaurant did not disappoint. From the start of the dining experience to end, the staff was attentive and also provided good seasonal recommendations. To help pair the seasonal items L'Envol's sommelier was on hand to guide us through the entire dining experience. For a busy evening chef Olivier Elzer also came out to greet us and to explain his creations, very nice touch. Overall this was an excellent experience but the only comment I would have is the view. Since the restaurant is located on the lower levels of the hotel there is not much to see of the HK skyline, but this can be a good thing as your focus can be on L'Envol itself. Come experience the seasonal French creation by chef Olivier and see for yourself this Michelin worthy restaurant!

Cute little place under the world's longest escalator. Near the edge of soho. Good food with great…read moreservice. Not expensive or elegant, just right for a casual meal or drink.

I walked for many miles in the streets of Hong Kong before finally finding a place with some…read morequality American food. From the outside, I could smell the food cooking, and I knew that this was where I should spend my dollars. It was the middle of the afternoon and there was not many people inside. We were first brought out some of the best tasting bread in Hong Kong. I ate it so fast and forgot to post it!!‍. I then went ahead to order the roasted duck salad, along with the seared salmon. Within around 10 mins, I received my duck salad. I have only had duck 1 time before many years ago and I was the glad to have it again. The spice and texture were excellent, and the dressing complimented very well with the salad dressing. Another 10 minutes later, the salmon finally came out. Steaming and looking delicious on my plate, I took my first bite. All of the anticipation, and walking before was definitely worth it. I scarfed this down within seconds. I would most certainly, undoubtedly, recommend this place to anyone who ever visits Hong Kong.

Wow! Super surprised there is a yelp entry for this restaurant!…read more This place I feel is not in the most ideal area. Personally, I don't like coming to LKF to have dinner or lunch or whatever. Still, I can't fault them too much for the location, and many people have actually done the same since there are a number of good restaurants in LKF area. This place is primarily a steak place, though they have a few other things to choose from as well. I believe lunch times they offer a AYCE sort of option, where you get a main and then the salad bar is buffet. I've been to it before and it's pretty good. I've heard however since COVID they have changed it somewhat. The other night I came and got the seafood guazzetto, which is about $300 HKD, and has a bunch of different things such as fish, octopus, clams, etc. Lots of seafood essentially. Other things I tried included the sides of brussel sprouts, mushrooms, bruschetta, some of my brother's sirloin steak, some of the fish of the day (halibut?). Overall, the food is quite nice. I will say, they tend to use a bit too much butter/oil here. I know this is kind of true whenever you eat out, but here it is definitely noticeable. I would recommend them to tone it down just a little bit, since there are always ways to spice up your dish without going overboard on the fats

I came here for dinner three nights ago, and I'm still full from it!…read more The five of us shared bruschetta (it comes with four but they added one more for us), the cured meats (a great curated selection), and the meatballs for appetizer. They also brought out some veggies and dip before we ordered (which I had never seen done before) along with bread. The highlight of the night was the steaks of course. We shared the florentina (aka the porterhouse. A 32oz wagyu beast) and a filet. The meats came on a cutting board already cut, so the sharing was easy. They were perfectly seasoned, tender, and flavorful. We had roasted veggies and creamed spinach as sides. The latter was addictive! Chef Todd was around to explain their meat selection when I walked around to check them out in the case. We didn't get to send our regards to him, as we stayed late and were the last to leave. Todd, if you're reading this, hail to the chef! We went without a reservation and were seated right away. It was a Thursday night, but we had gotten there around 9 which might explain the vacancy. It's a great option for groups and celebratory dinners :)

Definitely come here if your hungry and want to sit and relax and enjoy the food and company of…read moreyour travel buddy. The brunch is a great deal! Cozy atmosphere and staff are helpful and friendship. Free WiFi!

Nice restaurant to have drinks and small bites. The staff were very friendly. The clams and garlic…read moreshrimp were good, however the seafood paella was very salty. We couldn't eat more than a few bites of the paella due to its taste.

The dining area is quite intimate in the evening, having dim lighting and having only a handful of…read moretables on this floor. This made the space quite comfortable yet elegant at the same time. Service was attentive without it being overbearing--helpful with the dish selection as well. We thought the dishes were great from start to finish. The burrata was creamy, complimented by the tart and sweet grilled peach while being cut by the savory cured meats. I ordered the lamb medium-rare and really enjoyed how it was prepared, and the pasta dishes similarly turned out delicious. We felt like the presentation of the dishes were very thoughtful on top of its great taste. Both desserts were a necessary closing of the meal--the creaminess of the tiramisu and panna cotta was not overbearing and helped highlight the respective flavors of coffee and fruit in these desserts!

It was my first time dining at Pirata and I enjoyed the vibrant and welcoming atmosphere…read more On this occasion, they were launching their weekly lunch buffet, which features a different selection of appetizers spread out beautifully. I am also big on dessert so the new tiramisu recipe was particularly noteworthy, standing out from others that I've tried. Kudos to Boris and Elle for their attentive service; they frequently checked in on us and ensured our comfort. Overall, my visit to Pirata was a delightful experience that I look forward to repeating. Thank you Pirata Group.

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!

Trained as a graphic designer in New York City before culinary school in Bangkok Chef Vicky Lau…read moreoriginally opened TATE Dining Room in 2012, a move to the current location followed by her second Michelin Star for food that balances Chinese ideas with French technique. Designed as "edible stories," Lau's concept following Chilean poet Pablo Neruda's "All the Odes" collection, it is at leather-lined tables surrounded by a soft palate that diners are taken on a journey of memories with each plate focused on a single ingredient while balanced flavors and depth are matched to a tea pairing explained at length by the sommelier. On this day a special 5-course holiday celebration, elegant Petits Salés followed by Custard reminiscing Century Egg in its idyllic form, the former recipient of the Asia's Best Female Chef from w50b takes on Abalone alongside Pearl Barley with Pickles and Citrus accents that emphasize each flavor without hiding any of them. Situated on the second floor, but seemingly miles from the Christmas bustle below, Breads accompany certain courses with housemade Spreads such as Sourdough to cleanse the palate between bites of an umami-laden Mushroom Tart with Black Truffle Sticky Rice. Decidedly Chinese in a preparation of Peking Duck, crisp Skin and juicy Flesh alongside a bowl of dainty Wontons, Dessert seizes attention with taste, texture and presentation prior to finishing the meal with a Mignardises cart and a seasonal Cake should one have the foresight to pre-order.

Phenomenal place for a special night. A little posh, a little upscale, but not at all intimidating…read more Staff are all very welcoming and attentive. A number of courses included bread. And every course, any crumbs left behind are cleaned up, every utensil replaced for the next course. And we strike up some small conversations here and there. Food themselves, should go without saying, is amazing. And best of all, consistent in quality. Similar level of restaurants I've been to from NYC were great, but not as consistent in quality or execution. From the petit salé, to the petit four, each course has some aspect that was new that we didn't expect, and works so well in the overall dish. Like using bitter melon, which we abhor, and turn it to a pleasant accent to enhance the overall dish. Or using pei daan as a custard. Or using fu jyu in the butter with the brioche. Best of all, nothing is over done with expensive ingredients, overly extravagant, overly showoffy. Just a pure showcase of the attention to detail, and the technique, and of course the food. By far, my favorite restaurant experience.

We waited outside with a drink and some snacks for about half an hour before being seated. The…read morefirst thing that sticks out about this place is the fact that the staff are not dismissive and rude and actually very friendly. We opted for some skewers, the banh xeo (this was my first Saigonese pancake/crepe) and a dessert. Everything was absolutely delicious and if you look the slight bit confused when food hits your table, the waiter/waitress explained how best to eat things - which was just as well given I'd never tried the awesomeness that was the banh xeo - a light crispy pancake with Le Garcon Saigon's own twist on the classic Saigonese dish. It has prawns, chorizo, bean sprouts and other vegetables inside a folded crepe which you dip into a very flavourful sauce. I visited Ho Chi Minh City for the first time about 3 months after visiting this place and was able to better understand the differences vs. what we consider to be "typical" Vietnamese food and I can genuinely recommend this as one of the best Vietnamese restaurants I've tried in Hong Kong. Prices are not cheap but this is a place to enjoy in a group so you can try a range of dishes.

Went for lunch. Ordered Shredded Chicken Salad and Cha Ca VA Long ( grilled fish). Both are very…read moregood. Staffs are very friendly. Decor is nice too. Highly recommended!