MIND-CHANGE VISIT | CALI-MEX | HONG KONG

Burrito fever is coming to Hong Kong!!! Besides, my favorit burrito restaurant (Little Burrito), Cali-Mex, is another good choice. I have paid my first visit to the first Cali-Mex shop in Wellington street, Central, which honestly is very disappointing experience. I'm even not willing to give a second chance for it when my friends mention it to me after. While, as its branches covers more and more spots in Hong Kong Island, and people around me reflects good comment on it; I decide to have a look of Cali-Mex again.

The burritos from Cali-Mex, is famous of its size! I was satisfied a lot by its perfect-made baked flour tortilla and the 'massive' fillings and selected beans. 

EL TACO LOCO | HONG KONG

The hidden little Mexican restaurant is running in Soho for quite a time since I notice it. Green, Red and Yellow is the three main colors of it, making the little corner still attractive to the Hongkong eaters passing by. It was during the peak dining time and Happy Friday night after work when I and my friend arrived in Soho, and we have totally no idea what's for the dinner. 

The one-side long window facing to the busy middle-level escalator and two standing table outside the entrance caught my eyes (don't know why...) and of course I'm always open to yummy Mexican cuisine for the faction to nachos and cheese. (Plus it belongs to the Dining Concepts Group, which give me good impression with the other restaurant they have, eg. Bistecca, Bouchon, Nahm) The menu is quite simple, not offering a lot of choices, but from taco salad to burrito; from beef to vegetarian; from wine to special margarita; plus a small DIY concept for the self-selected side dishes or fillings/toppings, it is a normal and generic dining place.

MR. TACO TRUCK | HONG KONG

Mr. Taco Truck is a familiar name to me, since my last home near mid-level area in Central, but you always put those restaurants at less priority position just as they are close enough to you. We visited Mr. Taco Truck (the one in LKF) in a normal Monday weeks ago. I really like the causal and passionate Mexican culture reflecting from the interesting (maybe also a little bizarre) handcrafts/art-pieces on the wall and in the corners. Going up by the very hidden stairs, we had a quite private space for a fantastic Mexican gourmet night.

BIG BITE SMALL PLACE | TEXAS BURGER | HONG KONG

Texas Burger, is comparably a late-entry of Burger World in Hong Kong, a little similar to Burgerman, it tends to be normal and closer to the public consumers. Well, I was very impressed after my first visit there; to my understanding, their foods are more than 'normal'; Texas, is a worthy one to try!

SMOKEY MEATY | SMOKEY JOE'S | HONG KONG

Eclipse Group has new opening recently in Soho Gourmet area, still in their signature U.S. style, this time what they are playing is Southern American BBQ and craft beers. Having a causal walk in Soho area, you will be so surprised by the fast switching of restos there, and this sharp orange color restaurant is just there, with a complete opening bar design, typical bar/pub design; I love the way to enter into the restaurant directly through the wall area instead of door (is that called 'side-door' ?!)

RESTAURANT WEEK LUNCH | CHICHA | HONG KONG

Sometimes I appreciate Restaurant Week HK a lot as a good induction for me to try some lunch set in the weekdays. The worst part of me is just toooooo lazy while still complaining there's no deadline to clear up my resto-wishing-list. OK, soooo!!! a good reason to try a not-new restaurant in Central and in a good price, good deal :P

Sometimes, the restos are not designed for a sitting-down and serious meal (even not lunch), recently experienced two, and Chicha is one of the two. It is hidden in the Peel Street (a little outside Soho area), so that in the daytime, there's quite few noise. Lone, linen and open-area is the basic dining concept of Chicha; Peruvian is the basic idea behind the Chef and kitchen crew (of course, a special collection of cocktail is available). There are not enough space nor tables indoor, while for a 2-3 persons catching-up drinks & snacks, the space is more than enough, and causally comfortable enough for just friend-friend fun.

SOHO OF MACAU | CITY OF DREAMS | MACAU

You might have already known that Macau has a Soho gourmet zone, but I guess you are still hesitate to give a try when facing to so many choices among Macau's local restaurants and street foods. Well, the new opening Soho in City of Dreams is absolutely qualified enough for a visit even you are so spoiled as a Hong Kong eater. It is spacious, convenient, causal while good served dining, and it offers an international culinary selection in a place which is quite ideal for visitors who are always rushing here and there in Macau; hopefully you are not the one spend too much time in casino :D

This time I visited two restaurants under Shelter Group, Hongjiade Korean Ginseng Chicken Soup & EL Pinball Mexican Restaurant. The Korean one is among other restaurants in Soho, while the Mexcian one is totally on the other side, near McDonald's.

LITTLE BURRO & NICEPOPS | HONG KONG

The Triple Threat $125

If you are American & Mexico Food fan, you must be familiar with this little cute burro icon in Hong Kong. Little Burro, firstly opens in Causeway Bay, and recently has their second (bigger) restaurant in Sheung Wan. Little Burro, probably is the only Mission-Burrito restaurant in Hong Kong; Mission-Burrito originates from Mexico burrito but innovated in Mission around 60s by adding Spanish rice and salsa. Mission Burrito became super popular in U.S. as a good lunch choice by its big-stomach size. 

Little Burro's traditional Burrito is made of Tortilla, Spanish rice, fresh lettuce, cheese, sour cream, meat, beans and salsa as traditional way.