If you ask me on any given evening, what I would like to eat there and then, I would very rarely…read more(if ever) say Peruvian food. It's just not the sort of thing that we eat is it (unless you are in Peru)? Well, Mayta in LKF is fast changing my mind about that. It opened up in what use to be the BBQ pork restaurant, which irked me as I love BBQ pork. However, Mayta is actually a very welcome replacement. Let's start at the top; the first thing you will want to do is get a round os Pisco Sours in. They have a great variety of flavours and mixes of this traditional alcoholic beverage, and they make them well. Just the right amount of sour, just the right amount of kick. Forget the wine and beer, just stick to these bad boys all night. Now, the food. If you are not familiar with Peruvian food, Google it. However, my recommendations are as follows... Start with the cerviches, this is essentially Peruvian sushi, with big chunks of raw salmon, tuna and/or mackerel, steeped in lime and indigenous spices. These are great for sharing, so get the "platter" and sample all of them. I always follow this with the suckling pork "stew", sooooo good! The restaurant is large and spacious, so you don't feel to hemmed in, but the decor and ambience make for a nice intimate setting. The staff are great, super friendly and really efficient. The manager is particularly nice, and always greets with a smile and few pleasantries. Book if you are coming at the weekend or on Super Monday, as it can get busy. During mid week, it is often completely dead, so you will have more luck with a walk-in then.

When they said Hong Kong is a potpourri of dining options, they weren't kidding. Want to try out…read morePeruvian food other than ceviche although the ceviche here is baller? Mayta's got you. I only discovered Mayta this year but I'm already a fan. For those wanting to visit Mayta this July, heads up; Peru's National Day is on the 28th. Mayta's interior has a very homey feel; wooden furnishings with intricate designs and dark wood maroon tables and chairs while the house music pumps out funky Latin American jams. One thing I noticed off the bat is the dedicated ceviche station, for those who can't get enough of it. Piscos (pomade brandy) are also a big hit here and undoubtedly serves an extensive menu of pisco. The a la carte menu is divided into Peruvian tapas, skewers, ceviche, wok and salads, specials and desserts. Because ceviche is a specialty here, we decided to order the clasico, made with sea bass and marinated in leche de tigre (which translates to tiger's milk - didn't need a dictionary for that one). It tasted sweet and salty at the same time - a fantastic combination. For the tapas, we chose the pan con chicharron which tasted like a steamed pandesal but with crunchy pork belly and a spicy and garlicky aoili sauce. I'm not saying it wasn't good but it didn't taste that great either. Dessert fared better due to the suspiro de limena, a sumptuous offering of dulce de leche at the bottom, a creamy meringue with port wine at the top, and the surprisingly good taste of olive oil ice cream. Some of the staff were Latin American, which was a pleasant surprise, and I could bust out the little Spanish I knew. They were truly friendly and obviously knowledgeable about the different dishes. My dining experience in Mayta wasn't what I expected but it certainly wasn't bad to deter another visit. Should I look for Peruvian food next time, I know where to go.

This location is small and gets very busy. Make sure you book a table in advance. They have a…read morevariety of Peruvian drinks, including a cocktail, beer, and soda. There were three of us, and we ordered 2 things. I remembered eating Lomo Saltado back when I visited Peru, so that was a must for me. The entree was very good. The steak pieces were superb. The other dish, I can't remember it's name, had fries, sausage, sauces, and chicken on top. The chicken was nicely roasted, but we just thought it was ok. I wouldn't say this place is authentic Peruvian food, but it would certainly scratch the itch. Worth coming and visiting.

I'm always looking out for new cuisines. Hong Kong doesn't have quite the variety as places like…read moreNew York or LA but we still have a ton of good options. A lot of the Peruvian places in Hong Kong are a little more upscale but Matt doesn't really see Peruvian like that. Finally, we found a more casual spot on HK and it didn't disappoint. Pollo a la brasa is a Peruvian classic and specialty. Spit roasted chicken. The chicken was spiced really well and roasted to perfection. Hot, juicy, and moist inside. Highly recommended. We also got the choripan. A spiced sausage sandwich that's a common, casual meal. I think of it as more of an Argentinian meal but I think Peru has some as well. Make sure you spot here for some good chicken. You might like it more than the fancier Peruvian spots in town Taste: **** Service: *** Ambiance: *** ------------------------------ ChullsChick Shop D, G/F, 45-53A Graham St, Central, Hong Kong ------------------------------

Another cool restaurant featuring fusion fare- Japanese and Peruvian food. Restaurant is on the…read moreground floor of an office building and when opening the door, a dark and sexy lounge bids you to come in. We didn't have reservations but managed to snag seating near the bar with a view of the front dining room. For drinks I asked our server what a popular drink was and he said the Smoking Gun which was their version of a Negroni (Lapsang infused Bulldog gin, campari, chocolate bitters). I ordered the Tokyo Affair (prosecco, acai liqueur, lychee juice, cherry blossom). The Smoking Gun came in a dramatic Japanese wooden chest and when you opened it up, it literally had smoke coming out of it. My friend liked his drink and I liked my "girlie" Tokyo Affair - sweet and bubbly. We ordered: Lomo Saltado "El Taco" (Stir fry beef & veggies with coriander chimichurri and crispy gyoza paste): This was a very small taco but very tasty. The thin beef strips were seasoned well. Ki-mo-chi Chicken: Karage style chicken thighs were slightly spicy and perfectly fried. It came with a dipping mayo that was delicious. Spicy Hamachi Roll (yellowtail with kiuri garnished with fried shiso and chives): This came with a spicy mint chimichurri sauce. Yellowtail tasted fresh and the shiso added a crunchy texture to the roll. LL Loin (Grilled lamb loin with apple puree, mint salad and pickled onion): Lamb was super tender and very good. Service was attentive in the beginning but it took a while to find our server as the night wore on. Not surprising since the restaurant got really crowded. The manager was a good looking Italian guy who knew what he was doing and at some point it was someone's birthday and he came out wearing a unicorn head (which frankly would have freaked me out but as an observer was kinda neat). I think that this is a great place to meet people and catch up over some great food.

I came to TokyoLima for brunch. The meal started off great but progressively went downhill. If I…read morecame here with friends for a drink and ordered some appetizers I would have given this place a higher rating. The appetizers were awesome and hands down the best part of the meal. The fried chicken was really awesome. Sweet, crispy with a little bit of spice. Dipping sauce was not needed as the chicken was really tasty. The fried peppers were also really good. The ceviche was pretty bland. For a Peruvian and Japanese place this is what I expect to be good. This can't compare to a half decent place in Tokyo or Lima. Quite disappointing. The mains were ok. Not bad but not really good either. The miso cod is what you would expect and executed properly. The chicken skewers were dry and does not bring memories of a yakatori restaurant. If I didn't eat the dessert I would have given four stars. The food is three star level but the environment and atmosphere is cool and would bring it up to four stars. Unfortunately I did have the dessert. The cake was one of the worst desserts I have had in a restaurant. If I went to 7 eleven and bought a mass produced prepackaged cake It would be debatable which one would be better.

This brand new gem located just a stroll from LKF is a new go to when it comes to food and…read morecocktails. Their menu is relatively small but it's well executed. You can't go wrong w any of it really. You will be able to sense that the kitchen takes pride in everything that gets delivered to your table. Each dish is highly detail oriented w fresh ingredients and culinary creativity. It's rather dim and the pictures didn't come out too well. The food? Amazing... But the cocktails... Well crafted and have incredible balance. Mixology is at its finest here at Me. Bartenders here are charming characters, fun loving, and well trained. Maybe it was also because we had the ladies w us... But the well trained part is nothing but the truth. Coming from San Francisco where mixology is at the top of its game compared to the world, I'm a tough one to impress. Let me tell you... I might have to painstakingly abandon my loyalty to my hometown n place it here. Their bartenders put on a good show... And ladies... You won't be disappointed. I've been taking friends here and highly recommending to all my friends visiting Hong Kong. Decor has a clean contemporary look as well as an F1 on display. Yes F1. Me is nothing short of great ambiance n good looking patrons. Bring a date here n the chances of you going home together will be dramatically increased. I promise.

All the food was good but the portion was too small. Everyone of us felt that it was overpriced…read more And the place was not full that why we had dinner here without prebooking. What can I say? It was not bad but may not worth this price. If you prefer nice environment and like to try innovative looking food this may worth a try. However the vibe is so so as looked like that they have a restaurant set up for bar food n drink which might cause a mismatch in my expectation. This might be good for business talk over beer though as its quite quiet here

Love the restaurant's ambiance and feel. This is a Peruvian dish Japanese blend and love the twist…read more Staff were friendly and service was good. Price was expensive but I guess it's reasonable knowing it's by Chef Virgilio Martinez. Will come back again.

Cute restaurant in Hong Kong we hosted a private party. We hung out in the rooftop patio, though…read moreit was hot, it was still nice - they had fans & portable AC running outside. I thought the food was tasty! I was a little surprised their Yelp average as under a 4 star. They serve Nikkei Peruvian cuisine (I think) and I thought everything was tasty, especially the raw fish options. Service was good & the workers passing out food came by regularly & our champagne/wine glasses were always full. I recommend this place for events. We had about 150 & it was a very comfortable space. We had both the indoor & outdoor area, everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.

Extermely good food! It's rare you find good tasting, delicious food in central. I went with 3…read moreother friends and ended up getting about 10 different dishes. Favorite Dishes: Arepa Reina Pepiada, Smoked Vegan Chaufa, Elote Grillado Other Dishes ordered: Design Your Guacamole, Bandeja Paisa, Chilean Ceviche, El Taco Negro, Bottle of Malbec Wine Overall, all the dishes were really good! I do think though the Bandeja Paisa meat (pork belly) was overcooked and wasn't as amazing as I thought it would be, I will try it again and write a follow up review. Other than that, the ambiance is nice, service is great, and they have an underrated cozy rooftop bar (with sisha!). Tip: Book through Eatigo!

I had a craving for guacamole and decided to go to Picada to get my fix. There have been some mixed…read morereviews about this restaurant but the guacamole is often recommended so I decided to give it a shot. Overall I would rate the place: Food: 4.5 stars Service: 4 stars Ambience: 3.5 stars Value: 3.5 stars Recommend dishes: Bandeja Paisa- Pork Belly Rice I ending up ordering the Guacamole and chips, Bandeja Paisa- Pork Belly Rice, Beef Antichuco and Beef Arepa. This was plenty of food for 2 hungry adults. The guacamole here is made to order and is a large portion of guacamole (2 avocados). A mortar and pestle wasn't used and a spoon was used instead to mash the avocado. This led to some inconsistencies in the texture. However, the guacamole was very good and I appreciated the addition of bacon as it added some smokiness and pork flavor. The beef arepa was ok and was not exactly what I would expected. The arepa was fried and the beef was shredded with iceberg lettuce. Still tasted pretty good but wouldn't order again. The beef antichuco was really good. I'm a sucker for chimichurri and it paired nicely with the steak skewers. The potatoes accompanying the dish were crispy and delicious. The best dish was the Bandeja Paisa- Pork Belly Rice. The Columbian dish and includes a plantains, pork belly, refried beans, sunny-side egg and rice. This is total comfort food and is packed with flavors the hits all the notes on your palette: fat, salt, acidity, and sweetness. I would definitely order this again.

I have to say, Commissary was a pleasant surprise. I was expecting it to be generic chain or Hong…read moreKong-ified American cuisine, but what I got instead was a somewhat authentic dining experience. The chips and guac were good (it's hard to mess up on that), and while I admittedly did over-order with my friend, having had the ribs, Po Boy, and cornitas tacos with a milkshake and dessert to top it off, it was all pretty good. The ribs were tender and came off the bone easily, and the Fries that came with the Po Boy were well seasoned. That being said, it would've been nice to have more shrimp on the Po Boy, though an obvious restriction is the cost of shrimp in this town. As for the cornitas tacos, they felt a bit on the dry side. Perhaps they could've added a mild sauce or drizzle to it to improve the texture and complement the flavour profile. Moving on to desserts, I've never had a hummingbird cake before, so I can't say if it was a faithful rendition, but it sure was tasty. I liked the mix of textures, from the crunchy flakiness of the nuts and coconut, to the density of the cake and cream cheese glaze which is so hard to come by in this city. The baked cookie dough is a dish that is often done well in Hong Kong and this was no exception. The outer layer was crunchy, while the inner laver was soft and gooey. It went fantastically with the ice cream they served it with. The shakes were also nice and mild, not overly sweet as is the fashion back in the states, and that's a welcome transgression to the norm. The ambience of the place is pretty cute, and It's nice that it's impressive it turned out like this considering how it used to be a really cramped Starbucks.

I made same day reservations for a group of 7 on a Friday night, which is practically unheard of in…read moreHK. They were completely accommodating of our group, our table was already arranged and ready for us upon arrival. We had a movie to catch just before 10pm within Pacific Place, they were also happy to accommodate us knowing what time we had to leave. We got all of our food (plenty!) quickly and with ample time so we could still enjoy a leisurely dinner. This was much appreciated, service here is excellent! As a Californian, I definitely enjoyed their food and what they offer here. I enjoyed the fried chicken dishes (w/waffle and the sandwich), mac'n'cheese, and all of the other dishes looked delicious as well (tacos, burger, etc). I was happy to see the jalapeno poppers on the menu, but I have to admit they were not so good. I was hoping for something more cheesy. We were too full to have dessert, I would have loved to try their tres leches cake. This cake will be another reason to come back. Great staff, service and food and all with a California twist; a nice addition to Hong Kong.

Cena, while marketed as a Latin American restaurant, did not seem to have much choice in Latin…read moreAmerican dishes. Having 2 or 3 tacos available does not qualify in my book. Nevertheless, we came here for lunch, quite famished from our long hike from Tai Long Wan, and had ordered a plethora of dishes: - Club sandwiches - Fish tacos - BBQ Baby back ribs - Pizza - Fish and Chips We were hungry, haha. To drink we also ordered a strawberry vanilla milkshake and a espresso caramel milkshake to try. All dishes were delicious and great for sharing! We managed to finish them all, except for a few fries. The fish (with the chips) was a bit too salty for our tastes, but other than that, everything else tasted great!