Maybe you want something different from the usual Central lunchtime fare. Maybe you’re still missing that traditional Portuguese food you had last weekend in Macau. Maybe you can try this place, from the people that brought us Ole Spanish Restaurant & Wine Bar, another nice Mediterranean place. The space is bright and clean, and the … Continue reading
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Entering the “Japanese dining stage” at The Mon 一門, Causeway Bay
First review of 2013! The Mon had been on my Openrice “to try” list for awhile, so I jumped at the chance to finally take it down. Now, your customer service experience will start with the reservation phone call, and here they already started on the wrong foot. My first call went unanswered for ages … Continue reading
Gimme a little sugar at Xi Yan Sweets 囍宴甜‧艺, Wan Chai
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
Central Lunch Series: 樂香園㗎啡室 Lok Heung Yuen Coffee Shop
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
Simple pleasures 簡單的樂趣
The great thing about food is there’s something for everyone – you can savour the most exquisite peaks of haute cuisine, or you can indulge in your childhood with mommy’s cooking. Some people may think that good food is all about the best you can buy. When I exchange money for food, I look at … Continue reading