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Follow our intrepid host Jai as we set out on a journey of culinary discovery searching for local treats on the mean streets of Hong Kong. Keeping you up to date on our latest discoveries and above all, having fun. With special guest interviews and dining tips, if you like food,
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08/07/2015

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Jai travels to Sham Shui Po to try some traditional Snake Soup, followed by a shot of snake alcohol! Location: Shia Wong Hip, 170 Apliu St., Sham Shui Po, 23...

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23/04/2014

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15/08/2012
First Review: Sahara Mezz Bar  Freshly brewed mint tea at Sahara Mezz Bar Which better venue to be reviewed first than t...
01/08/2012

First Review: Sahara Mezz Bar

Freshly brewed mint tea at Sahara Mezz Bar

Which better venue to be reviewed first than the signature location of the man responsible for pioneering the concept of a quality sh**ha experience in Hong Kong. Since its opening in 2005, Sahara, run by Dody Wakim, has consistently delivered on that concept. Notwithstanding competition from at least 20 other venues in Hong Kong, Sahara has always been the go-to spot for a consistently good sh**ha experience. The day of this review was no different.

Even on a Monday evening, Sahara was comfortably populated with diners, drinkers and smokers. The crowd here is one of the most varied you will see in Hong Kong, but two groups visibly missing from the regular visitors are the teenage party-goers and the suit army. The exceptions contribute to the relaxed atmosphere of the venue, which is immediately exciting but restful enough to engage in conversation with friends.

The sh**ha came within about 15 minutes of order – falling within an acceptable waiting time considering how busy the venue was. The double apple flavoured pipe tasted…expectedly…like double apple! The use of real coals at this venue makes it within the upper echelon of a group of remaining sh**ha lounges that do use this coal (as opposed to the unhealthier quick-light variety). The well-trained staff regularly come to check up on your sh**ha session and replace the pipe’s coal with little or no prompt to do so. Don’t have this done more than twice though as the flavor starts to burn away and the remaining ash is not the most tasty thing to be sucking on. Expect your session to last for around 45 minutes. Since its start in 2005, the price for sh**ha has been and remains a modest $120.

Without exception, Dody’s staff are all well trained and orders almost never need to be repeated or re-requested. The countless regulars at this venue enjoy the almost homey feeling that comes with the regular greetings and farewells from the owner and his brother Hero who also manages the venue.

Drinks at this venue are strong so ask for them to be on the light-side if you don’t hold your alcohol too well. I’ve never tried the non-alcoholic cocktails but I can vouch for a solid cup of freshly brewed mint tea ($50).

All in all, a great experience for a first review for UpInSmoke HK.

The Essentials
Atmosphere: Loungey but alive
Sh**ha: Consistently good
Price: $120
Crowd: Varied, largely expatriate, no teens or suits
Reason to go back: Consistency + Most competent service in town
Address: 11, Elgin Street, Central

31/07/2012
23/07/2012
What are sunny day today!Check out CoCo Thai Restaurant at Deep Water bay! and of course our hottest host Jai Remember t...
09/07/2012

What are sunny day today!
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This one is for y'all Meat Lovers out there!Classic Prime Beef Cuts And Seasonal Dishes @ Grand Hyatt Steakhouse       ...
06/07/2012

This one is for y'all Meat Lovers out there!

Classic Prime Beef Cuts And Seasonal Dishes @ Grand Hyatt Steakhouse

Chef de Cuisine David Campbell creates a special menu with seasonal ingredients every month. Signature dishes in July include Roasted Bone Marrow, U.S. KOBE Wagyu Flat-iron Steak and the ever popular dessert White Chocolate Soufflé with Mango Coulis and Vanilla Soft Serve Ice-cream.

Featuring prime cuts of beef from the U.S., Canada and Japan, the Grand Hyatt Steakhouse also indulges diners with an impressive seafood and oyster bar, an elaborate salad bar, a stylish wine room and an intimate cigar tasting room.

Grand Hyatt Steakhouse is open from 6 pm to 10:30 pm daily.

For reservations, please call +852 2584 7722

Grand Hyatt Steakhouse is located on the 2nd floor of Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Road, Hong Kong.

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