The restaurant opened on the day I departed on my last visit. I wanted to try this restaurant in my…read morelast visit already and now finally had a chance. It looks like an American style of burger place. My husband and I ordered two burgers, double layers and another one was a beef burger with anime fries. I was impressed by the fries. They did tasted delicious with mayonnaise and the Japanese flying flakes. They were a bit spicy but they went well with the beer. On the other hand, I was a bit disappointed with the burgers though the presentation was good and a but deceiving. The patties were big but didn't taste as good. To be frank, they didn't have any taste but needed to rely on the sauce to make the burgers complete. I may come back for the fries but the burger is not to my personal taste.

Tldr: The classic is like a classic burger you can get in the states anywhere that serves beer…read more Got the classic and it tasted like a classic burger you can get from San Francisco. The party was medium rare and juicy with a thousand island based special sauce. Slap on some lettuce, tomato, pickles, and a toasted bun satisfied by craving of a good burger.

My very first time visiting this place was years ago. Shout out to their Tuesday Wing's Night!…read moreClassic. Friendly staff, good North American eats at decent Hong Kong prices. It's a non-zero-sum game. Literally - especially if you decide to challenge your mates to homicidal wings. Their spicy ratings goes from: Honey Garlic, Wuss, Cajin, Mild, Medium, Hot, Suicide and Homicide. I could feel that numbing, tingling sensation on my face as I ingested my 3rd suicide wing. And as I gasped for water and reached for tissue to wipe my drool, I could here this lovely Swiss man sitting three seats away from me, telling customers he's a regular there and that he would never dare go beyond Medium. And that's when I decided that my friend should get the Homicide ones, because if there was a moment to capture what a sucker I am... that would be it. One homicide wing in, my insides were nuked. Perhaps I should have eaten breakfast and lunch first. I feel that their homicide wings should come with a sympathy glass of milk. They don't... so that was cruel of them. Good game, Big Bite. Special shout out to their A&W root beer floats for when you miss home! Their poutine was...acceptable. If you ask me, their Sai Wan branch is better. Less people and more space!

Rather strangely located in North Point, and not even on King's Road, but the "back alley" that is…read moreJava Road, is a great burger cafe - Big Bite. With the advent of Beef & Liberty and Butchers Club Burger, it seems that the humble burger is making some waves in the culinary scene in HK. Well, Big Bite has been a little known stalwart in the burger kingdom for sometime now, and for good reason. They serve a simple menu of burgers and dogs, with various fries and drinks. I say simple, because by concept it is. However, the menu may betray otherwise, as it is a bit of a head bender trying to workout what is and is not in the meal deal etc. So remember to pull out your PHD in statistical analysis before embarking into the menu. Alternatively, just point and grunt. The burgers are brilliant. 100% ground US beef, they are cooked really nicely, so they retain that lovely crumbly dry texture, without being just mince in a bun. The bun is a lovely soft and light wisp of a thing, perfectly framing the pattie and whatever else you can cram in. Unfortunately, I do have a grumble though, the burger was a bit luke warm, and I put this down to the service. I don't know what is going on with the service, but it sucks. It's not even a proper restaurant, in that you order and pay at the counter before taking a table, but even with only one part of the waiting service to do (i.e. bringing me my burger), they take an absolute ice age, bring everything at differing times, and forget stuff. The total result is a cold burger, followed 10 mins (and three requests) later with poutine that is hotter than the sun. Unfortunately, this sucky service puts a big black mark across the food. I doubt that the chef likes his burgers to be cold at the table, unless that is the Canadian style of serving them? Definitely give it a go, as you can get a really good burger for much less than the fancy boys. Just keep on top of the wait staff and get your food out at the same time - hot. Maybe sit up by the pass at the high tables, so you can be all over them. One last brownie point; they have an excellent selection of beers, and on Tuesdays, you can add HKD3 with any beer purchase for buffalo wings - get out the blue cheese!

Review from yesterday Oreos:5/10…read more The first bite was good but later on the after taste started tasted like fish Chicken Nuggets: 8/10 Some tasted good but some tasted like left overs Fish and Chips: 3/10 The fries were either too salty or not salty enough and same with the fish and the fish also tasted plain there wasn't really that much flavor at all we went to five guys after

Simply life has a great lunch set menu, which during weekdays really draws a large crowd. The lunch…read moreset gives a choice of soup or salad, choice of entree and comes with a drink. My rating is based on the following: Food: 4 stars Atmosphere: 3.5 stars Value: 5 stars for the lunch set The ice tea here is fantastic and will always order that with my lunch. It isn't too sweet and has hint of orange flavor to it. The salad on the other hand I would skip. The salad isn't dressed very well and the dressing is too sweet for my taste. The soup is a much better option. The bread that it is paired with is perfect for dipping in the soup. I haven't tried all the mains but the ones that I have tried are all quite good. The real standout is the truffle and mushroom pasta. I'm a huge black truffle fan and the flavor of the truffle really comes through. Given the price of the lunch set this is a really good deal. The hamburger is also good and so is the duck.

A great find for American restaurant! Not quite sure if it's American or not, but great Western…read morefood for someone comes from the states ;) Good ambience, and great food and dessert. A cute, quaint little corner in the city plaza with lots of greens outside of the restaurant. I went on a sunday afternoon, seems to be a busy time where everyone is out for brunch. The wait is about 15 to 20 min for a table for 3. But you can grab your ticket at the automatic ticketing and leave your phone number with them, and head out to walk around the mail. They will give you an auto call to let you know your seats will be ready at 3 tables wait, which I found it pretty awesome and efficient, rather then just purely waiting and waste time. Food is great, had their mushroom soup and cucumber salad, chanterelle and spinach pizza and fish fillet with ink bun burger. Oh and their blueberry cheese cake and matcha cake. They are all great, minus the fries. Portion are generous, and the salad and soup are gourmet and not just slap on veggie or soup from cans. Mushroom soups are from mushroom puree and the cucumber salad are dressing with citrus dressing that are quite refreshing! I like their attention to detail on even just appetizers and drinks ( iced tea) , are well prepared. Must return for another meal soon!

This location was closest to my hotel so I am leaving a review for it, but more generally I just…read moreenjoy the coffee at any of The Coffee Academics locations around Hong Kong. Being a westerner and preferring my coffee iced, I was suprised by the depth of flavor that the standard vanilla iced latte achieves at this cafe. You might say it was the reprieve from the humidity and heat that led me to like it so much, but I had one pretty much every day for a week and each time I was equally pleased by my decision, regardless of which specific TCA location I got it at or how heat-exhausted I was. The atmosphere is definitely upscale for a cafe and the prices reflect that. But you get great, fast service and this particular location has ample seating if you want to stay a while and work or chat or escape the heat or rain. Maybe the locals aren't as into it but for a simple tourist, I'm grateful I chose to stop in. And I went back for more.

The Coffee Academics seems to be popping up around town…read more This is one of their newest location. Hidden away in a semi commercial residential area. It is more relax and chill than the Wanchai location I had been to on this trip. All Day Breakfast is the way to go and probably the best deal if you want to have a flat white and something to eat. For me, coffee though is the star. Piccolo Latte ($36+10% SC) is not something I would indulge myself daily at this price point. But the barista pulled a perfect shot and made beautiful latte art in this small glassware with nicely frothed milk.

This was the perfect late night eatery I can happily say satisfied my cravings for American food in…read moreHK. The owner was so inviting and attended to us even though the vibe was casual. The ambience was like a retro diner, with unique CD art on the walls, diner-like stools, and photos of guests enjoying their meal at Burger Joy. I wasn't feeling a burger, so I ordered some truffle fries and wings. I was so impressed at the amount of truffle they sprinkle on the fries and the flavor of the wings. SO hot and fresh which made the meal so delicious. I went with Cajun seasoning and the exterior was lightly crispy and coated with the powder. Fantastic flavor! As a Westerner, I could rely on Burger Joy for that classic American style dining. They have late hours and close at 2:30AM! Glad my friend and I discovered this spot as we have been out so late and nothing but convenient stores were open in Wan Chai.

At one point in time, Burger Joys was the closest thing I could find to a quality American style…read moreburger. It was and still is such a hard thing to find in HK, which seems strange given the popularity of burgers and the huge expat population. Now that several big time fast food chains (#1) have opened up, Burger Joys and their pricey burgers may seem somewhat pedestrian. Burger Joys is still fairly unconventional from most of the other burger spots, which includes serving full on booze (even cocktails!) and remaining open for 24 hours a day. The latter is mainly for location's sake, Wanchai and it's red light district vibe tends to spurn a lot of expat visits; many of whom are less likely to look for a HK Cafe over the idea of a burger and fries. The burgers themselves evoke memories of In N Out by presentation alone, sans taste and price. That said, the burgers are good. I'm not sure if the signature double cheeseburger warrants the $139HKD price tag, but it's still tasty. Throw in a shake and some fries (better with truffle!), the meal gets closer to 200HKD+ with the service charge. Thank goodness they accept credit cards. The service has been a mix of great and subpar. Some days when the gentleman from Vancouver is working, the service is professional, fun, and efficient. Some other days / hours, it's a crapshoot of casual and lackluster staff. The mileage definitely varies. I suppose the adage applies: come for the food and nothing else. At 4AM. ___________ (#1) Why hello there Shake Shack (https://www.yelp.com/biz/vy-CrKB4FnUXHJfTm5VBnw) and Five Guys (https://www.yelp.com/biz/V95VaC8flVy_APuFJGq3Tw)!

Whoaa, another Michelin recommended stall that's hella easy on the wallet. Y'all know I'm down for…read morethat. This burger joint is located off in the middle/end-ish of a small street in Wan Chai. Wasn't really hungry when I came, but I just HADDDDD to try at least something there cus I trekked all the way to the HK side. Alas, I settled for the Skinny Jeans ($80), which came with a smaller cheeseburger and side salad. The salad was fresh and the dressing was dece. The burger tho... STAR of the show. The bun was delightfully soft, but structured enough to hold up to the juicy patty. The patty itself... HOLY YESSSSS. Their patties are made of dry-aged beef and cooked to medium perfection. Wish I was hungrier so I could have tried one of their more unique creations. That will have to wait until next time I guess!

When in Hong Kong and craving a burger, you're guaranteed a good one here. I love the Wan Chai…read morelocation - it looks like a dive in all the good ways, and I love the intimate bar tables and straightforward beers on tap. Their burgers are ground from prime parts and you can taste the difference.These giant Double Happiness patties are mostly for shock value, but they are juicy and delicious. Have the Hogtown if you want indulgence in a more reasonable but still giant portion. Bacon and pork are a winning combination. The Gambler is the one to go halfsies on if you're craving chicken too. The chicken breast is so crispy from being double fried, and the sauce doesn't make it soggy. Great place for a burger. Enough to make me forget In n' Out!