Used to be a 5 star spot but quality have declined since the transfer of ownership. They're known…read morefor their stir fry dishes with tons of wok hei.

Our orders: bean curd and greens, deep fried pork chop…read more Pros + Taste + Pricing + Authenticity Cons - Atmosphere: I can't say that I'm a fan of waiting and staring at patrons as they finish their meals to stealthy grab seats. Our group divided across the restaurant for a solid thirty minutes so we could hawk around and scout for a table. The fans distributed across the location made the weather bearable. Plastic chairs, clear plastic table cloth. Definitely wash your dishes once more just to play it safe - Timing: because of the sheer popularity of this place, I was already full by the time they started bringing our 4th and 5th dishes as it took about 30+ minutes for it to come out. I had already filled up on the first 3. Don't be surprised if you have to wait 45+ min for a table on busy weekend evenings.

It's a typical Korean authentic restaurant with grilled and blossom place included nice Galbi n…read morePork Belly!!! I've chosen the Pork Belly Grilled with all the lettuces, garlic, mushrooms, soy beans spicy sauces, and herbs!!! Services was alright with those butcher skills for big pieces of pork belly sliced and then grilled on the top!!! Authentic night foods and alcoholic drinks in Kowloon HOng Kong....

I think I'm way too spoiled in LA. Honestly this place was okay…read more We came in around 830 and it was pretty busy. We only waited 10 minutes for a table. The food was good but the portions were very very small. All the meats we had were all a little dry. The bachan kinda sucked and only had kimchi and bean sprouts. My favorite was the steamed egg! The service needs improvement. For what I'm paying I don't think rude service is acceptable. Our bill came out to $680 with 3 meats, 2 bottles of soju, and hite.

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.

It's a typical western style cafe. No one was in it when I entered…read more Clean place, but seems overpriced (hence only the 3 stars) I just went in to buy a drink. Bought a kiwi juice and left.

I'm not entirely sure what was I expecting from a French bakery in Hong Kong, but it would be safe…read moreto say my expectations were much higher than what I've gotten. The food was ok, same as the baked items - save your time and look elsewhere. They do have a great deal on umbrellas though, if you suddenly need one :)

The Bottom Line: A cute cafe with solid food. Worth a visit!…read more Try: Chicken Katsu Pro: The food is well priced, and tasty to boot. One of the better bang for your buck places in the area. There are other reviews that talk about the fusion cuisine, but I went straight for comfort food and it didn't disappoint. Con: The staff is pretty hard to get a hold of, but this could be blamed on the layout of the restaurant.

If you have no idea what fusion cuisin is, I would suggest you to come to this place; it is not…read morestrictly speaking a restaurant known for such, but somehow, the dishes here have a very strong sense of "fusion". Fusing Japanese cuisine with western style cooking. Favored by many locals, this place is always packed with people, not to mention the lines at the entrance, it might be a 10-15 minute wait at least before you can be seated. It is honestly quite a decent place to eat in no matter what time of the day; for brunch there are eggs and bacon, for afternoon tea, the toasts and desserts are quite appetizing, whereas for dinner, the pizzas and pastas most certainly could be your full blown meal. The reason why I would describe this place as fusion mainly is because of the way this restaurant takes classic western dishes. Pasta cabonara, both a classic and a standard dish in every western diner, Suzuki has it but topped with a soft boiled egg, not just any, but a japanese onsen tamago. The still liquid yolk meld into the sauce to give extra richess and flavor to the sauce; or a pizza topped with shrips and wasabi dressing which revolutionize your impression on ordinary pizzas. As a cafe, the quality of the quality of the coffee plays an important part in the making or breaking of the cafe; suzuki has tight control in the process of bean selection, roasting as well as brewing. With such passion and dedication, the coffee of Suzuki is rich but not astringent, aromatic but not pungent; it might very well be a perfect cup for to end a meal or to go with your afternoon tea sweets. A japanese take in classical western cuisines, thats what i call propper fusion cooking; it is innovative but at the same time reassuring and comforting.

There isn't much to do at Tai O, but I wanted to stop by here for some food and coffee. You're…read moremostly paying for the ambience, but it's definitely a very cozy environment with a scenic view of the fishing village. The staff were friendly and attentive. Each guest must order at least one drink. We got two coffee drinks and they were okay. Not the best, but passable. For food, we got the Shrimp Roe Noodles with Pork. It was pretty tasty and I enjoyed it.

We came here for the 4.5 star average review. It was fiiiiinnnneee but didn't live up to that…read morescore. The view is absolutely the best part - you sit right on the water looking at the mountains. Each person is required to order at least a drink. I had a ginger soda that was some sugar syrup, chunks of ginger and basil. Tasty. We also had the shrimp pork ramen - it's fine but not special. What did look special was what another table was eating - apparently there is a separate menu if you order ahead. If you can figure out how to do that, it seems worth. Otherwise I probably would have used the calories elsewhere during our visit to Hong Kong.

This is a cool bustling eatery in Kowloon. It is packed to the brim with locals, and we were just…read morein time to grab the last open table. We got a variety of dishes: choy sum, three mushroom porridge, sacha mixed veggies with bean thread noodles, sweet and vinegar mock fish, coconut milk taro and tofu skin clay pot, and hong siu tofu. My parents and relatives were underwhelmed. They said the price was high and the quality was mediocre as far as Hong Kong veggie establishments go. I, on the other hand, was pretty pleased. Perhaps it's a testament to the strength of the HK veggie scene that my parents balked at a place that I thought was pretty good. I'm looking forward to tasting more of the city

Mian means noodles in Mandarin Chinese. As the name implies this small shop specializes in noodles…read more You can substitute rice for noodles, but I wouldn't recommend doing that. The noodles are either served dry(without soup) or with soup. Given how hot Hong Kong gets I opt for the dry noodles. Similar to a ramen shop, you can choose the protein pairing as well as the type of noodle thickness. Food: 4 stars Value: 4.5 stars (~70 hkd for lunch) Service: 3 stars Recommendations: braised pork with dry pappardelle noodles This is a regular lunch spot for me. Great place to get a quick tasty meal.

This is my pappardelle dreams come true! Combining my love of pasta with my love of egg noodles,…read morethis was perhaps the one greatest fusion dish I've ever imagined. I made my way into Quarry Bay one cool morning. It did take me a good hour to get there, but nevertheless, I stumbled upon some unique stops enroute to Mian. It's nestled on a smaller street, and it's hard to miss, situated next to a coffee shop. The decor is hip and modern, and clean. Although their menu had other noodle items, I knew I had to get the braised brisket with the 'chinese pappardelle' lo mein. It was exactly how I envisioned it to be. The 2cm thick pappardelle made with duck egg had the perfect texture. The al dente texture complimented the sauce well; it was coated with the slighty sweet soy sauce of the beef. I savoured every bite, and wanted more of the noodles. This place is worth the trek, the quality of the noodles and the meat are stand outs, and one can always explore Quarry Bay afterwards.