My friend suggested this place as she saw an online article for afternoon tea for two for HKD88…read more(about USD11). That's a great price, and I figure if even the food is awful, it's still not much more than two drinks. As others said, this place is somewhat a hidden gem. Its entrance is a narrow commercial building entrance on Nathan Road, right by Hillwood Road, closer to Jordan than TST. Located on the second floor, the big windows look out to verdant shades, totally blocking out the hustle and bustle outside. The price of afternoon tea has increased, but at HKD128, still a fair price if no longer a steal. We ordered flavored fresh-squeezed lemonades (or you can choose tea, coffee or soda), and our food arrived on a wooden board: two hamburger sliders, two salmon croissants, bacon wrapped asparagus, mac & cheese, BBQ fries and brownies. All is quite tasty except for the mac & cheese, which I find really bland. Applegreen bills itself as offering Californian cuisine. Their menu has lots of salad, and pasta ranging from carbonara to tequila lime chicken to mentaiko. There are also carne asado quesadilla, Jamaican chicken wings, jambalaya flatbread and more, just to show how international the menu is.

My last review of 2015 goes to one of my favorite not so hidden gems in Hong Kong! Located on the…read moreborder of Jordan and Tsim Sha Tsui, Applegreen is one of my favorite lunch spots. For Hong Kong, this restaurant is quite spacious. I've always been able to grab a seat every time I came in the afternoon. I've tried many different dishes here and usually it doesn't disappoint! What I like the most about Applegreen is that they're not just a salad house. They have a pretty wide array of dishes and drinks on the menu. But of course, if you want to eat "healthier", they have plenty of salads to choose from. Most of their salad has "half" servings, which is actually misleading. Their half portion is enough for 2-3 people if you order it with a second or third dish. Their "full" serving of the salad is humongous. Probably more suited for 3-5 people. Just be warned! Also as a tip, if you order salad you can request FREE banana bread to go with it. For their other dishes, they have your typical pastas, but what I like is their Flatbreads. Think of it as a very thin crust pizza. Quite tasty and large in portion. They also have some more unique items from their varying breakfast menu, such as honey glazed bacon, eggs benedict, or other experimental items. As for their drinks, most of their tea-juices have unlimited refill! Surprisingly an uncommon thing in Hong Kong. Applegreen is moderately priced. But for the portion and quality, its a pretty good deal. Its also conveniently located by the Jordan MTR station.

The ambiance and food was very good here, but surprised at the lack of customer service. We had to…read morewaive down the server to order and pay. The food came out very promptly and the pizza crust was very thin and tasty. I'd give the place another try, but the service would have to be better in order for me to consider this place a regular lunch or dinner spot.

I have been to this restaurant a couple years ago. Pizza Express serves decent Italian food,…read morecomparable to Italian restaurants of this class in the United States. Their Peking Duck pizza was unique, where they use a hoisin sauce base instead of tomato. Worth trying if you are craving Italian food in Hong Kong.

I wasn't expecting much when I first tried Assaggio to be honest. Food from the mall is never…read moreappealing, even when I'm there. But during a rainstorm and a little desperation, I settled for delivery and the hopes of a decent meal. It was later in the night after all with so many other spots closed, this was one of the only options available online. There comes a time when living in HK as a westerner that you just settle for mediocre versions of stuff you'd get back home and thin crust pizza was on the mind. At only a half an hour later, my door bell rang and I was presented with a pizza that was both aromatic and surprisingly presentable. Kudos to the pizza box design, which preserved everything quite well. What came out was a delightful, airy crust with a semi-generous coat of spinach, a trio of parmesan, mozzarella, and riccota cheeses, and sprinkling of black truffle paste. This was the Florentina ($138). It was almost too easy to eat. I could have easily devoured the entire thing, but other members of the dining party took issue. Everyone longed for more after one slice, which was so small that it was practically sample sized. I had thought about ordering again, but we had other dishes we needed to work on first. The spaghetti pomodoro ($88) was light as it was tasty and perfectly al dente. Both the risottos (black truffles and four cheeses) were sinfully tasty and were decently priced at $77 and $88HKD. Everyone was quite pleased. The next time around, I came in as a diner. Modern Italian establishments never cease to amaze me with their contemporary decor, along with how spacious the place is. My group and I feasted on several pizzas, namely multiple orders of the Florentina, Quattro Formaggi ($128), and Maialetto ($138) which has rosemary and suckling pig as toppings. It was all glorious. If there was a semi-sore spot, it was the service. I realize that it only comes with certain price points but it's not like Assaggio is a rundown place. Most of the servers seemed a bit lethargic, if not almost apathetic to our table. Waters were not automatically refilled and often times when there were too many plates on the table, we'd have to flag them down to have them taken away. When you're the only party in the house, there should be proper attention to servicing the table. I could envision smartphones being banned from certain establishments one day.

Every single time after the day I had the meal with pici I automatically get sick, not long ago I…read morehad flu B and had do to throat X-ray they saw in the X-Ray that my throat is scratched. I don't work at your place but did you put sharp objects into my food?? The service is good! It's excelling really hard but I'm more concerned about my mental health. I'm still not recovered after 3weeks by now!! The Ambiance is really aesthetic. I really love how they have those candles and dark themed lights. They really match my mood a lot. The setting is a bit bad but still. No affection to the star The reason I gave 1 star is because I got affected by flu b. I don't want to get this sick and skip 2 weeks of school. I had test during the week when I had flu b. The teachers were concerned about me and kept pulling me out of class asking is everything alright in my family? If there's anything just ask me okay no need to suffer Madeleine. This place is good for food but not good for infection part. I hope if you're a worker, chef, boss/ manager/ director. You need to change the food/ menu it's a bit messed up. Giving someone virus?! I'm glad I didn't get "Hantavirus" .

Good Italien Food in Hongkong. We take the Burata which was more a Mozzarella…read more The truffeled Spaghetti are really good and tasty

The canteen is open to the public and not just university staff and students. It is located…read moreconveniently off the Kowloon Tong MTR station and accessible through the shopping mall Festival Walk. You can place orders for food at the front desk or through a touchscreen monitor that accepts Octopus cards. For those who don't read Chinese, the menu can display in English as well. After placing your order, be sure to look on your receipt(s) for the letter/number combo that directs you to which counter you need to pick up your food items. I've tried the fish shumai, baked cheese tart, eggplant with minced pork, baked grouper filet over rice, + some more. The food is budget friendly and portion is pretty big. I would consider dining here if nearby and don't want to spend too much or eating with university friends. It is well air conditioned in the summer and there's also water you can help yourself to near the silverware area.

Very solid 3.8 stars, probably a 4 IF they ever accepted credit cards outside of their only one…read morebrand, which I can't remember---think it was the university one. What a travesty, especially for foreigners lol. But it's surprisingly good food, and value too. Wouldn't say it only caters to students being on campus, as several business ppl in suits but it's massive; easy 100+ seater, in 2 different rooms. Nice that there was a big terrace and decent view. Easy to order menu to check off, the flat noodles, and the regular Ha Cherng (shrimp rolls, not the dumplings), here they toast sesame seeds on top. Soya sauce not too sweet either. Beef sprout flat noodles also good too, as well as the roasted pork and goose, surprisingly. Sweet and sour pork, BBQ bun were OK. White table linens, bonus.

Foods were ok... the spaghetti isn't Al Denté enough plus not creamy enough.... Taste was still…read moreok.... The chicken Parmesan was over cooked n dry.... then dessert was excellent tiramisu!!! Plus services were excellent and fast, efficient!!! The ambiance was designed good Italian style restaurant!!

Haven't been here for years and suddenly crave for Italian food so we came to Amaroni after…read moreshopping at Festival Walk. We arrived around 8:45 without a reservation, got to the reception and were treated quite impolitely. The receptionist was rude when giving out a number to us. Told us we were no.36 while the next number to be called was no.15, and told us we need to wait outside. She couldn't tell us how long the wait would be. Although the message was informative, the tone of it was rude and unwelcoming. We saw there were only a few others waiting so we decided to wait. Soon enough we were seated before 9pm, probably most of no.15 thru 35 were turned away by the receptionist. Then the hostess seated us without any greetings. We ordered the Ravioli, Chicken Parmesan, and creamy baked potato chips. To our surprise the ravioli were served before we got our bread. Didn't mind the surprise at all coz it was quite delicious. The creamy tomato sauce was just right and very tasty. Then we got the baked potato chips, and our water soon after. Had to ask our server for bread again and got an impatience response. Then finally got our bread and Chicken Parmesan. The Chicken Parmesan was great! Portions were big but the two of us managed to chuck it all. The restaurant was very busy. We had to wait for a while for water refill and to get the bill. Overall, great food but poor service! Turned off by bad attitude receptionist and hostess, servers were just too busy to take care of too many tables.

Located on the 2nd floor of the Gloucester Luk Kwok Hotel (#1) in Wan Chai, Le Menu was once…read moreconsidered one of the city's better buffet destinations. The pandemic has proven to be a killer for many HK spots, but Le Menu has fallen harder in food quality and service, while seemingly becoming more expensive (#2) in the process. They liken themselves to be an "elegant all-day restaurant versatile for different cuisines" but the experience really depends on when one visits. The weekend afternoon tea time is a relaxing time with some semi-pretty bite sized snacks and the "semi" lunch sets are a solid list of a la carte items in a bundle. The breakfast buffet is fine, but it's only a step above many of the complimentary breakfast spreads at other hotels. Their "opulent" dinner buffet features their biggest spread with the addition of fish maw, lobster, and braised abalone bringing the retail cost for an adult at $838HKD at a full session of 4 hours. Similarly to many HK restaurants, international cuisine is their draw but far from a perfected specialty. They get some kudos for their meat carvings, such as the roasted prime rib and turkey, but the sashimi, roast goose, and seafood options were mediocre. Many of their items, including desserts are essentially all looks, but little substance. The seating looks spacious in photos, but big groups will find it cramped if there are too many people around. Service was lukewarm at best and the bathrooms are extremely tight. (#3) For the price and overall quality, there are definitely better options in Hong Kong. Some tips to maximize the experience: :: Check their website for major discounts, which range from $80-100HKD off the regular price. :: Shoot for the 2 hour sessions and pay a little bit less ($100HKD off). :: Like all buffets, don't bother with fillers. Go for their most Don't bother with non-main dishes. :: If staying at the hotel, take advantage of the 40% off coupon that is given to guests. Not staying at the hotel? Ask the reception desk for it anyway. __________ (#1) http://www.yelp.com/biz/urYYbOiQ1VscFqrp07sdFA (#2) Foodflation strikes again. (#3) Can't close the stall door without sitting (or standing) on the toilet.

Le Menu is located on the 2nd floor of Gloucester Luk Kwok Hotel (take the escalator up, and you…read morewill be there!) My BFF in HK took me here for a Christmas buffet lunch/afternoon tea last December 2025, and I enjoyed it very much. We got a green couch seat near the window overlooking the busy Gloucester Road. There are 3 food stations opened (1 for bite-size, finger foods, and 2 mainly for desserts). You walk around to get your food. There is this deep fried shrimp item that was super crispy and delicious- I ate so many LOL. There are different types of desserts to choose from - traditional Chinese ones, western ones, and they even have a waffle station! The staff clears your plates pretty fast; they are friendly and attentive.