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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Italian. Mostaccioli Brothers, Soho

July 14, 2013 in Restaurant review 2 Comments

Sometimes, you just need to escape from the norm, whether that’s the rat race or eating out.  And what better way than the feeling of discovering a hidden gem?  “Mo Bros” manages to convey that feeling despite it being part of the El Grande Group, which also owns the Grappa’s and Domani brands.  Sorry, it’s … Continue reading →

Gimme a little sugar at Xi Yan Sweets 囍宴甜‧艺, Wan Chai

October 20, 2012 in Restaurant review 2 Comments

Having made up an excuse for another dinner out, it was time to pay another visit to one of my fave restaurants in the Star Street area, the Chinese-fusiony Xi Yan Sweets, which features lots of Shanghainese dishes.  This place is good if you want your meal to be split 50-50… …that is, savoury and … Continue reading →

Peeling back the hype at Yardbird, Sheung Wan

July 11, 2012 in Restaurant review 1 Comment

So Yardbird, the hyped gweilo yakitori place in the depths of Sheung Wan.  Near another Sheung Wan fav I’ve yet to try, Oolaa.  “Yardbird” is ancient American slang for chicken, which makes sense as they use almost the entire chicken!  Any good?  Find out below. After months of waiting, the opportunity presented itself: fellow food … Continue reading →

Isolating the good food at Isola, Central

June 27, 2012 in Restaurant review Leave a comment

Did you know Isola is Italian for “island”? So it was time once again to sample the best Italian pizza in town.  Isola is run by the Gaia Group which does mostly Italian/Mediterranean eateries around HK except for the previously reviewed Greyhound Cafe a few steps away; they also have a Isola in Shanghai (hmmm…) … Continue reading →

Five limited edition mini-burgers at Cafe Causette, Central

April 2, 2012 in Restaurant review Leave a comment

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 →

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