Ever since 三田製麵所 Tsukemen Mitaseimenjo and Tetsu opened up in Causeway Bay, I’ve been hooked onto Japanese tsukemen noodles. But what is tsukemen? Unlike the more prevalent type of soup ramen, Japanese tsukemen noodles are much thicker and are not served in a soup broth. Instead, a smaller bowl of thick broth is served on the… Read More Fujiyama 55: Japanese Sea Urchin Tsukemen
It was January 2015 when I came up with a list of 10 restaurants in Central for lunch dates – you know, for when someone is counting on you to make a decision on where to go for that team lunch or catch up. But the Hong Kong dining scene evolves quickly (i.e. restaurants frequently close)… Read More 8 New Restaurants for Weekday Lunch Dates
Korean fusion or ‘modern Korean’ is no new trend. It was super hit about 1.5 years ago – that’s when I first tried Italian-Korean restaurant, Moyo – but the hype around kimchi-everything has definitely tapered off. Fads come and go but Momojein’s creative take on traditional Korean flavours goes far beyond kimchi grilled cheeses, focuses on quality and… Read More Momojein: Creative Take on Korean Food (Lunch & Dinner)
As a student, 10-15 pounds would have been an expensive dinner, reserved only to celebrate birthdays. With that budget, it was hard to appreciate the expertise and good food on offer all over London. So returning to the city as an adult a few years later, finally with money to spend, I got around to… Read More 8 of London’s Must-Visit Restaurants for First Timers
Since 5 Great Asian Lunch Spots in Tsim Sha Tsui for under HK$100, I haven’t really found many places which had really good ‘deals’. But I think this newly discovered kiosk in TST east comes pretty close. You can get a decent meal here for under HK$50 and considering it includes steak, that’s gotta be… Read More Under Vacuum: Sous Vide Steak Sandwich under HK$50
Swire has opened a second Plat du Jour in Pacific Place (replacing the Spanish restaurant Zelos) and this casual French bistro is exactly what this upscale mall is missing: simple and affordable food made with good quality ingredients. It’s no wonder it’s already quickly become popular – I tried making a booking twice but they… Read More Plat du Jour, Pacific Place: Casual French Bistro and Afternoon Teas
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It’s always hard to find a good restaurant for birthdays or small group gatherings in Tsim Sha Tsui, unless you go for the fancy (read: expensive) ones atop The One or in some hotel (though I do often splash out at Morton’s). Otherwise you’re left with an overly casual restaurant with good food but doesn’t… Read More Scarlett: Chacuterie Boards and Oysters Deal in Tsim Sha Tsui
I came here for dinner once and absolutely loved all the dishes we ordered, especially the Lobster Toastie. Given that dinners here can cost about HK$500 per person, coming here for lunch is one way you can taste their delicious Japanese fusion dishes on a more wallet-friendly budget. Of course, the menu is very different… Read More Try This: Mentaiko Pasta for Lunch at Tabibito
Update (February 2016): Zelos is now closed and replaced with Plat du Jour. I’d say it’s a good thing! Do you sometimes feel you’ve had just three too many fatty meals in a row and insecure as to whether your food baby will become a permanent part of you? That usually calls for a super clean and… Read More Try This: Most comprehensive salad bar at Zelo Pacific Place