As seen on OpenRice Zahrabel's New Lunch Service I went to Zahrabel over lunch since I heard they recently launched a midday service (they used to only open for dinner). At the beginning of June 2017, the restaurant introduced an Express Lunch Set Menu (HK$140) and an Executive Lunch Set Menu (HK$150-190). Both feature the famous Mezze Sampler … Continue reading REVIEW: Lebanese Lunch at Zahrabel Dining Club Wan Chai
Originally published as Where to find the best Middle Eastern eats in Hong Kong on Lifestyle Asia I would put Middle Eastern cuisine on my top 3, if not my actual favourite culinary tradition in the whole world. My article starts here The cuisine of the ‘cradle of civilisation’ is very much an underrated affair throughout Asia, … Continue reading The 5 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Hong Kong
When the skies opened last Saturday unleashing a torrential downpour that ruined Clockenflap for me, Karen and I decided to recalibrate and comfort ourselves with an indulgent brunch at The Drawing Room (TDR). It also happens to be right across from where I live on Staunton Street, which means we got to avoid getting drenched under the … Continue reading Review: The Drawing Room @ PMQ
This British all-day breakfast restaurant is the kind of place that when you see it, you already imagine spending a lazy Sunday on its terrace reading a book. It's that pretty. But the food is another story altogether. As soon as I arrived at the restaurant (the Admiralty branch; it has another location in Tsim Sha … Continue reading [Brunch] BRICKLANE Admiralty: Excellent rooftop ambience, mediocre food
I've finally found time to share about my first 3 Michelin Star experience at Bo Innovation, the flagship restaurant of "The Demon Chef" - British born, Canadian raised Alvin Leung. The place wasn't full when we came over for dinner but then again I can't imagine many people - no matter how rich - blowing HK$2,380 casually … Continue reading Review: Three Michelin Starred Bo Innovation
I've got to say I've been trying so many delicious French restaurants lately I'm becoming a convert. I mean, everyone knows French comes hand in hand with good food but all these new places in Hong Kong seem to be taking it to a new level (Kennedy Town people, I'm talking about Bistro du Vin). … Continue reading Saint Germain: Food for the Races
I have no idea why this place is not on the Michelin guide because I honestly think it deserves a Michelin star especially compared to some of the other restaurants I've been trying on the 2015 guide. I mean, this is 100 times better than L'altro (L Place) or Moon Thai (Holiday Inn) but the latter are … Continue reading Review: FINDS, the only Nordic Restaurant in Hong Kong
FINALLY after several attempts to get a table at this uber hyped-up restaurant in Lan Kwai Fong, I was able to score one last week through no small effort. We three were so lucky to have gotten a reservation and so close to Christmas, when everyone is having holiday lunch and dinner parties 24/7. Especially … Continue reading Review: Bread Street Kitchen & Bar by Gordon Ramsay
It's a cold, grey day in Macau. What should you do with your afternoon? Last Saturday, we escaped the miserable weather by cozying up indoors at the Mandarin Oriental where they just launched their "Afternoon FANtasy". Afternoon tea is huge in Hong Kong thanks to 150 years of British rule, but in Macau it's only … Continue reading Best of Macau: High tea at the Mandarin Oriental
Zeffirino Ristorante is no more as Alto 88 steps in with a new vision. I came for the unveil of Alto 88's new menu created by Two-Star Michelin Chef Mauro Uliassi. The menu will be around for the rest of the month - after that, I don't know what they'll have in store but they promise to have … Continue reading OpenRice Review: Alto 88 Fancy Italian @ Causeway Bay
