Some of you have probably heard or been to Oolaa, a popular restaurant in Sheung Wan. I haven’t yet, so I thought the new petite version in Wan Chai (taking over the space from Epoch Coffee Bar) would be a good entry point. Was I right? Oolaa Petite is part of the Castelo Concepts group, which also … Continue reading
This was one of the hyped arrivals to the local scene when it first opened in 2011. As usual, in fashionably late fashion I finally decided to give this place next to The Pawn a go. Sorry for the relatively fuzzy pics, it was quite dim in there. The cuisine here can be said to … Continue reading
Remember that char siu egg place I didn’t know the name of not too long ago? Thanks to a new friend I found it! It’s on the interestingly named Gilman’s Bazaar side street next to The Center, which has a couple other eateries. It’s called 樂香園㗎啡室 Lok Heung Yuen Coffee Shop (yes, the sign uses … Continue reading
As some of you may have heard, Cafe Causette in the Mandarin Oriental had a limited time pulled (slow-cooked) burger “early bird special” where you’d get five mini burgers for $88! Value! Diners would vote on two winners which would then go in the regular menu, thus finally exercising their right to universal suffrage in … Continue reading
You wanted local food, you got local food. This totally old school place is strictly for those in the know. We’re talking about Star Cafe (星座冰室) in Tsim Sha Tsui, next to The Mira hotel. So it was 11am on a Thursday, perfect time for brunch. Per my friend’s request, I’d looked up the top … Continue reading
