After eating Chinese everyday it was wonderful to have authentic filipino food. Taste just like the…read morePhilippines. The prices were higher than most local places but it's worth every penny. PROS: Extensive menu Lumpia shanghai Calamasi drink Filipino owned and operated Open late CONS: Could be hard to eat there if it rains/Only 1 table indoors.

While on a trip to Hkg, I was craving Filipino food and searched to find Bedana's was the closet in…read morethe area we stayed at (Kowloon).Read reviews and decided to come to Bedana's. It's a charming little place, food was good, but a little pricey and the service very slow, close to an hour waiting for our order to come. As with the photos below, the food was good as we did finish everything we ordered.

Two things that make my world go 'round: good people, good food. One can certainly get both here at…read moreDebarkadz, one of the city's only dedicated Filipino restaurants. It's located just off the Temple Street area in Jordan and has been around for just over a year. The small'ish restaurant is run by a small family and a couple of helpers. They're sure to provide the kind of nurturing service one could want, but more importantly feature the kind of Filipino fare that even fellow pinoys and pinays can get behind. I love me some sisig. They've got a tasty version that sizzles with the best. Also their chicharrón is crunchy and most importantly not pungent (though some folks would push this as a requirement). They also have a good line of longanisa, which depending on the sausage one prefers, can be part of a variety of combos they have available through the late afternoon. If one wants to go all out for dinner, consider making reservations for a group Kamayan dinner, which is a traditional way to approach the cuisine. Be sure to call ahead in advance. Lastly, they are cash only and offer a pretty impressive variety of drinks, both non-alcoholic and spirits. Don't let the seediness of Jordan intimidate you, this is one of the many ethnic cuisine gems of HK.

We kept coming back here because not only because of the authentic pinoy taste but also the good…read morecostumer service. The owner Beth & Mike are very hospitable & friendly. Para ka lang nsa pinas which warms your heart if you are away from home. The food are delicious. My favorite are Laing & Chapsuey ( because I prefer veggies) while my fam loves the meaty dishes. You can never go wrong. Plenty of options & they also have desserts. I usually come early evening but I bet it gets busier late at night. They also serve alcohol. I'm sure you can bring your date here & have nice meal & drinks. I highly recommend this place & as fellow Filipinos we need to support our own to help them stay in business & florish! Mabuhay!

Since I wasn't able to get into The Cheesecake Factory (due to the lengthy wait, which was only…read morehalf an hour, but it was half an hour I could be using to do something else) I ended up coming here. Apparently it is a Filipino restaurant, though from what I could tell it look pretty much like any other fast food burger joint. The massive difference was that the fries were crap (ie soggy).

Part of the Filipino fast food chicken chain. Standard order is two pieces of chicken (I.e., leg…read moreand a thigh), French fries and a drink. Place order and pay and the directed to the monitor to wait for the order which usually comes within one minute. This location seems to always be busy. It is located in a basement and the stairs are rather steep. On Sundays, it seems to be one of the meeting or hangout places for all the Filipino maids in the area. Three stars because of cold French fries that were replaced upon request at no charge.

Jollibee comfort food for me is the hamburger steak over rice with thier signature gravy. Nothing…read moreto complain about. This dish is not available in States so I knew I had to have it while doing business in Central.

Just when I thought I was going to miss Jollibee in the US, I stumble upon it here in Central…read more Sandwiched between the A and B exits from the station, it is the only Jollibee in all of Hong Kong. Now it means I'm coming back here when I'm hankering for the fast Filipino version of spaghetti and spam sliders (among other things). A good local Filipino crowd can always be found here. The prices aren't anything crazy compared to the nearby Mickey Ds, but most everything has been premade to keep people moving along. Service is a bit rushed, as there tends to be more people than seats. First time might find the experience a tad hectic when surrounded by people crowding the counter, not in line, and trying to get their order in before everyone else. Decide what you want from the menu and get ready to order when called upon. Even if you're a Jollibee vet, keep the expectations as low as possible. Sure the chicken wings are a tad dry and the burgers are small, but the longanisa is sweet and the spam sliders are tasty. The portions for the other premium items are significantly tinier than that of the states (or the Philippines) so don't ever feel like you're ordering too much. Lastly, bring cash. Sometimes the ladies behind the counter will pretend the card machine isn't working. You've been warned.

This place is the most fun and interesting Michelin star restaurant I've ever been to! Each dish is…read morepresented as a story that represents a different aspect of Hong Kong's culture. I'm not from HK and this is my first time visiting, but I'd imagine if you're a HK native, you would really resonate to the dishes and ideas being presented. The dishes are an interesting fusion of Cantonese food and molecular gastronomy. Most of the dishes had familiar flavors but were presented in a unique way with different textures. The plating was amazing and everything they served was beautiful as well. The service, atmosphere, and experience of this place were all fantastic, but unfortunately, I didn't like the food as much as other Michelin starred restaurants. I thought that some of the dishes were under-seasoned, and other dishes had interesting flavors combination that I didn't quite enjoy. Overall, I think this is a fun place to come as a foreigner but I wouldn't go back.

I can't say I like this place.. but can't say I dislike it either. Chef does put heart and…read morecreativity into his dishes.. but unfortunately it failed to impress and give a "wow" factor. All they need is one dish .. just one dish that would leave an impression whether it'd be presentation or taste... but none of their dishes did that. As a matter of fact, there were at least 2 dishes that I couldn't even finish... the Pollock Pollock and Autumnal Cannibalism.

Not sure why this restaurant is so hyped up when it's really so mid. The restaurant is in a dank…read morebasement that is absolutely freezing and everyone kept their jackets on. The bathroom was also super weird, narrow and awkward and so dark that you can't see anything. Of the 2 stalls only one of them had toilet paper in a little roll that wasn't even properly attached to the toilet paper holder. The overall vibe is loud, "club-like," and kind of ratchet, there was a table quite far away from us but the customers were so clearly drunk and loud that the entire restaurant could hear them. We haven't even gotten to the food-- which was below average all around. We had pre-ordered the typhoon crab in advance and it was very expensive, was so over-seasoned, and the crab was not fresh at all. The bbq roast pork (char siu) was okay but incredibly oily and we couldn't finish it. The only passable entree was the fish, but even that was just a steamed fish and nothing to write home about. The service was okay, nothing spectacular but polite enough. The other nice thing was that we got these cute little mah jong desserts and I liked that the outside wall of the restaurant was decorated in mah jong pieces. But overall, this restaurant was my least favorite during our Hong Kong trip and it's just overhyped.

Ho Lee Fook is a Cantonese fusion Michelin starred restaurant in Central. The place looks nice,…read morebut a bit gaudy. The bathrooms are cramped and kind of awkward. Service is friendly and relatively efficient. But for this price point and the coveted Michelin star, I would expect more. The food quality is so-so. The chicken wings were tender but lacking in depth of flavor. Just salt and a ton of chili peppers. The char shu roasted pork was ok. It wasn't as greasy as others but it was also a bit dry. It was really no better than any other roasted pork we found at random restaurants all over HK. The crispy cheong fan noodles were a bit greasy but flavorful and different. Let's talk about pricing. We went on a Sunday night and we booked early so we did not have a minimum spend. But it seems any bookings now have an 800HKD/pp minimum. They slap a 10% service charge on everything and they basically require you to buy an 88HKD bottle of water. Sorry, they're just not that good.

The pre-game to a night of after-parties, with some great views no matter which side of the roof…read moreyou find yourself on. The only real drawback was how most of us found the finger foods a bit underwhelming given the color and vibrancy of the presentation.

Amazing view (both day and night) but the food and drinks were not that impressive. I'd still…read morerecommend this place, as it's a pleasant spot with comfortable seating, great view and friendly staff - just don't have high expectations on the food.

For a Roof-top View of the entire Hong Kong Island and Tsim Sha Tsui, this place can make it…read morehappen. It is located on the 25th Floor of the "California Tower" building on popular 25/F D'Aguilar Street. My phone only picks up a 3g network in Hong Kong while I am off Wi-Fi, making Ce La Vi a VERY tricky place to find. Once arriving off the elevators, you are greeted with multiple hostesses who give you the option for their Asian Fusion Restaurant or Rooftop Bar. I was there purely for their rooftop view, drinks, and atmosphere. View and Patio itself was world-class. Could not beat. The service and the staff? It may be because they were bored or it was 6pm but they were awful. No smiles. No greeting. No help whatsoever. I figure that this is a 9pm-2am venue but come on.. Wake up guys! I will ONLY return to this venue if it is 9pm or later..

Wow, what a view! I…read morewasn't keen on visiting LKF, and the way the promoters from all the restaurants/bars on the street try to get your business is overly aggressive to say the least. But Ce La Vi is a lot classier, and it's a nice place to hang out when you're sober and a little more chill. I had a Jasmine Blossom that was okay but weak. I do like the bar and the view, but I don't like the street it's on. Then again, it may be worth fighting the LKF crowds to get to Ce La Vi.

My husband took me out for a meal here on a Friday evening. The décor and lighting was beautiful…read moreand we were led to our table. We had many staff ask after our order but we took a very long time to choose. One of the staff eventually advised us on their best and most popular meals and we ordered the soft shell crab salad, the grilled beef salad and the crispy whole snapper. The food was DELICIOUS. I'm not a crazy fan of Indonesian food or at least I thought I wasn't but the meat was soft and succulent and the sauces and all the ingredients were just divine. Thinking about it is making my mouth water. Service was very attentive and gracious and most importantly the music was perfect. Admittedly probably my taste but more important than that, at least last Friday, was that it wasn't too loud and overpowering. I could have a nice conversation with my husband without having to shout but still had the pleasant ambience of good music playing in the background. I can't imagine it would be too pleasant a meal if the ambience as well as the food hadn't been so perfect.

Barring the time the child spent his summers in India, Mama San by Will Meyrick was the second…read moredinner in three years with a friend couple - one of the few people I've been social with. Relatively reasonably priced cocktails, plenty of vegetarian options and a chic space - the place was good. The drinks and the food, both impressive. The pomelo salad with lime leaf, banana blossom, cucumber and Vietnamese mint was nice and refreshing. The Vietnamese mint has something extra to it, that I quite like. The banana blossoms added that earthiness. Thai dry yellow curry of minced impossible meat with lemongrass was a hit. You could wrap that up in the lettuce cups they served, but I happily ate it without it (because coronavirus and I preferred not to use my hands). Saag burrata - the palak paneer or saag paneer, with burrata instead of paneer was very well executed. Pad thai tasted good, but could've been saucier, if I may. The red curry with pumpkin, tofu, long beans and okra hit the spot on taste and creaminess. The moong dal palak tadka - Indian lentils, while good weren't as great as I can prepare at home. (Yeah, modesty goes for a toss :p) The nasi goreng is hard to mess up and was decent. The only disappointment on the food was stir-fried okra. It didn't taste or look stir-fried and was very raw. If it were just the hubster and I, I would've probably have it re-done.  The drinks were refreshing and tasted well. I had one Hot Mama -gin, ginger, chili and homemade ginger beer with dried citrus fruit. This was followed by a Lemon Chilli Martini - vodka, limoncello, pink grapefruit and lemongrass syrup with chilli and again, dried citrus fruit.  The hubster had a Pineapple Kaffir Lime Margarita - tequila, triple sec, pineapple juice and kaffir lime leaves with a dried slice of pineapple.  After a quiet dinner, it was quite a task to get the children to wrap up and get home.  Pictures on the blog - thevegetarianvoyager