Gaucho

gaucho hong kong steakhouse If you read my ‘sneak preview’ of Gaucho on Friday, you’ll know that I was so excited about this London-born Argentinian steakhouse that, after sampling some steak and empanadas at the media preview, I simply had to return a mereRead more

Gaucho Sneak Preview

gaucho-hong-kong-preview-steak Unless you’re a bit weird or vegetarian (perhaps both), steak is one of life’s great joys. Who cares that there are already dozens of steakhouses in Hong Kong? When a new one opens, particularly when it’s Gaucho, one of London’sRead more

Cali-Mex

cali-mex-hong-kong-burritos If you’ve been looking for a place to satisfy your Mexican food cravings recently, you may have noticed a new brand that seems to have opened up all over the city almost simultaneously: Cali-Mex. This new chain of taquerías, withRead more

Ceviche, London

ceviche-london-ceviche [caption id="attachment_5174" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Photo credit: Paul Winch-Furness[/caption] After loving the Peruvian-Japanese cuisine at Chotto Matte, it seems I hadn’t yet had enough Peruvian food, and within only a few days I was back on Frith Street at popular PeruvianRead more

Chotto Matte, London

chotto-matte-london-sushi Two of the tastiest and most popular cuisines around the world have got to be Japanese and, most recently, Peruvian. Merge these together and you have Nikkei cuisine, which is being served at funky London restaurant Chotto Matte on Soho’sRead more

Seasalt’s New Taco Menu!

seasalt fish and chips and taco bar hong kong About a year ago, during a time when Hongkongers were lamenting the lack of decent fish and chips in the city, Australian fish and chip shop Seasalt opened, ending the drought for Mid-Levels dwellers. Perhaps due to the excitement ofRead more

Toro Steak House and Gastro Bar

toro steak house hong kong If there’s a restaurant group that loves steakhouses, it’s Dining Concepts. The group’s latest offering is Toro Steak House and Gastro Bar, located on the alfresco rooftop of Elements mall. Helmed by Mexican-born celebrity chef Richard Sandoval, Toro describes itsRead more

Fogo Samba, Macau

fogo samba macau In every other country I have lived, during summer (and even some winters), barbecues have always featured heavily in our lives. In Hong Kong, however, to have a barbecue is a real luxury, and an invitation to a barbecue comesRead more

CVCHE

cvche hong kong As you might gather from its name, CVCHE specialises in fresh seafood. Although there are a few non-fishy dishes, if you aren’t into your seafood, this probably isn’t the place for you. Its clean, white décor is also inspired byRead more

SUSHISAMBA, London

sushisamba london These days, most people will avoid using the word ‘fusion’ entirely, given that it usually results in a few grimaces and raised eyebrows. SUSHISAMBA therefore does not describe itself as a fusion restaurant, but rather a ‘unique blend of Japanese,Read more