Causeway Bay is one of the busiest and most vibrant districts in the World where locals, business travelers, and leisure tourists all congregate in the core of the metropolitan area where most of the big name restaurants are located.
Unfortunately, some of the best eats (with great values) are often overlooked. Today, let me take you to one of those shiny, but hidden local gems.
Florahouse is located in an obscure side street called Shelter Street which can easily be assessed on foot from the center of Causeway Bay via the pedestrian flyover near St. Paul Covenant School. The restaurant is located opposite the front entrance of a small boutique hotel (Rosedale Hotel).
The restaurant is small and intimate with a flowery theme, an inviting atmosphere, and friendly vibes. The décor is contemporary with subtle hints of nature and health in the background.
The health food theme is reflected in the menu as well, and is highlighted by the vegan dish Organic Earth Bowl. It's made with quinoa, corn, cherry tomato, red kidney beans among other goodies and was presented with a sliced avocado.
The burger lover in me had to sample the Hong Kong rendition of the American burger and I was completely satisfied. The burger came with French fries and a green salad that was artfully presented which once again highlighted the floral theme of the restaurant.
Other dishes that we ordered included linguine with smoked duck breast, carbonara, and linguine sautéed with kimchi and sliced beef. They were all delicious.
The lunch specials are amazing values for your dollars. All but one (sirloin steak) of all the set lunches are under USD10 and come with a choice of soup, tea or coffee. We had the beet soup which was a smooth, creamy blender soup that was delicious and (again) healthy! I would highly recommend choosing the soup.
Service has been friendly and prompt throughout our meal. The servers were truly wonderful and they turned an enjoyable lunch into a delightful and memorable dining experience. read more