Tapeo, Spanish flair on Hollywood Road

Cold or hot, spicy or not, tapas is the name of a wide variety of appetizers in Spanish cuisine and a more sociable way of eating has yet to be invented. Eaten throughout the day in Spain, but mostly between 5pm and dinner time, just add friends, music and a glass or three of vino, and you have the perfect party. In the relaxed environment of Hong Kong’s newest tapas bar, Tapeo, you have the perfect venue too. Choose from the extensive and appealing menu, then eat your tapas after watching each delectable dish prepared at the bar by the chef – perhaps complemented by a fine glass of sherry. Still hungry? Order more – that’s the beauty of tapas, especially at Tapeo. Tapas Bar Tapeo

Khana Khazana, Indian Spices meet Vegetarian dishes

In meat-lovers city Hong Kong, it’s refreshing (and a relief for many) to find a place where vegetables take centre stage – and shine. Khana Khazana is such a restaurant, a place where Northern and Southern Indian spices turn vegetables and other veggie ingredients into delicious, healthy and satisfying meals. Diners can take their pick from a vast selection of tandoori dishes, curries and roties on the exclusively vegetarian menu, and should pay special attention to the Indian wine promotions. Khana Khazana offers a stellar Long Sunday Lunch buffet with free-flowing wine, and is open on weekends from 11am to 11pm. Restaurant Khana Khazana

Meet Greg Malouf at Olive and Malouf’s Middle Eastern

Don’t miss this chance to meet celebrity chef, Greg Malouf. The maestro will be visiting Hong Kong from Friday 3rd to Sunday 19th October, and showing off his culinary skills in Olive and Malouf’s Middle Eastern – the menus of which he’s long had a hand in co-designing. Greg is Executive Chef at the renowned Mo Mo in Melbourne, and has also written several best-selling cookery books serving up the secrets behind his unique modern-Middle Eastern style of cooking. Visit both restaurants during this period to sample Greg’s exotic cuisine, specially prepared by the man himself and his team of experienced chefs. Restaurant Malouf's Modern Middle Eastern

Belgos East

Beef & Beer Stew with frites was my lunch at Belgos East. A main course this time instead of a set lunch, they serve as well. On the menu it also showed typical Belgian dishes like Waterzooi, shrimp croquettes, endives salad and obviously cooked Mussels. The stew meat was tender and together with the stew sauce very tasteful. You could clearly tell the use of different spices, including cloves, and Belgian beer.
Belgos East is located in the lobby of one of the office buildings in Quarry Bay. Not a typical place to go for a lunch or dinner. However, the interior is quite relaxed and doesn’t give you the impression you are actually in an office building. As the place around 1PM was almost fully booked, it was quite noisy with echoes of voices through the lobby. For lunch time you seem to need a booking ahead or come early; the crowded place indicates it is a popular place in Quarry Bay (Oxford House, Taikoo Place).

Sushi Hiro

On the 10th floor of a building in the shopping district of Causeway Bay we had a delicious dining experience at Japanese sushi/sashimi restaurant Sushi Hiro. On a Sunday evening we ordered the special menu of ten dishes. Dishes included very fresh tuna, tasteful salmon, yummy fried eel and good flavored miso soup. Despite the fact that some dishes were not my favorites (i.e. snail, roe and octopus) their taste was not bad at all; I guess it is the mind rather than your mouth telling you the food experience. The menu was priced at about HK$ 450 per person and included an aperitif and ice dessert as well. Sushi Hiro is a very good choice if you go for the food and are looking for high quality sushi and sashimi. You should care less about a tasteful interior like you find at Zuma and Megu. Address: 10/F Henry House, 42 Yun Ping Road, Causeway Bay.

Pearl on the Peak

Pearl on the Peak is one of those restaurants which are known for its amazing views on Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. And it is true, the view is really breathtaking. However, to be honest we came for the food and wine, and that was not disappointing at all. The six course set menu was our choice with dishes like, crab, tuna and kangaroo. A mix of Asian and Australian specialties presented in a subtle way and tasted very good. The only comment we have is related to the dish with beef tartare which was completely different looking and tasting from what we expected.
We choose the selected wine menu which included Champagne, white wines and port. A good choice of wines. Unfortunately the sommelier was not around to learn us more on the different wines. Hopefully next time we will have more luck. The menu including wine pairing cost around HK$ 1100 per person including service charge.
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