Well, it certainly doesn't feel like it was 2 months ago I wrote my last blog, I hope you enjoyed my spooky story.
Although I lived in Hong Kong, I never actually reviewed my favourite restaurant there at the time (well, maybe second after Saizeriya), but after returning to HK for a short break and visiting it once again with some mainland friends, the time has finally come, to review:
Smokehouse Bar & Grill
Mong Kok, Hong Kong
Location and layout
Located in the bustling Mong Kok district, Smokehouse sits atop Langham Place, on the 13th Floor, and despite being one of a large selection of eateries stands out as one of the best in this particular mall. The layout is generously spaced out, with the choice to sit along the balcony, or within the restaurant itself. With plenty of tables, I've never had a problem being seated, even when it's heaving on a weekend evening.
Langham Place is a 3-minute walk from Mong Kok MTR, so the location and layout are both excellent!
5 Nik-Knacks
Menu
Now we get to the 'meat' of the review, which is apt phrasing, considering it's a smokehouse, and most of the dishes are meat-based. The menu is vast, from the starters to the bigger plates for those with a larger appetite, and with helpful pictures of every dish, for anyone with language concerns
A particular favourite of mine is the 'Smokehouse platter' which consists of Brisket, Jalepeno Cheese Sausage, Bratwurst, Pork Ribs, Pulled Pork, lemon slaw, and Corn, plus a variety of sauces. It's certainly not for the faint of heart. (shown below)
Of course, it's a Bar and Grill so, the drinks on offer are also plentiful from the cocktails, to the Smokehouse Lager and Ale. With such an vast selection of both food and drink available, you would be hard-pressed to not find something you liked.
So once again, coming in strong with
5 Nik-Knacks!
Price
Well, as one of my University Lecturers was so fond of saying 'There's always a but' and we have arrived at the but for Smoke House Bar and Grill, we all know Hong Kong is already a pretty pricey place anyway, but Smokehouse (unlike Saizeriya) is not a good place for a penny pincher to go. That Smokehouse platter I mentioned that I'm so fond of? weighs in at a whopping 500 Hong Kong Dollars. ( £50, 500 Yuan) A pint of Smokehouse lager will set you back 88 Hong Kong Dollars.
Overall the price is not cheap, although manageable if you are sensible and can take advantage of certain offers. On my last visit, I was with a party of 8 and there was a buy 3 get 1 free offer on meals, which helped alleviate some of the cost.
Overall it's a miserly 2.5 Nik-Knacks for price
So, it's a little pricey, with a big range of food and drinks, it's nicely located, but there's one important detail I haven't touched upon yet! The taste!!The taste is delightful, with the meat being slowly cooked, after several visits, sampling different dishes I'm yet to have a bad experience here, on my last trip, I had the sausage mountain- which was just a plate of various flavoured sausages, and it was absolutely delicious! (shown below)
Of course, washed down with a Smokehouse lager :)
The service is normally excellent, and if you are there at a particular time in the evening (8 PM ;0) ) you might just get a free shot from the jovial staff member!
Overall, because of the price it's not somewhere to eat frequently, but for an occasional night out, for a good meal and a few beers- it's perfectenschlag (Perfectenschlag is a made up word from The Office meaning Perfect)
Overall, a very solid 4 Nik-Knacks :)
Thanks for reading, I hope it made you laugh, I hope it made you cry, and above all I hope it made you want to visit Smokehouse :)
Terminology:
bustling
Bustling describes a place or situation that is lively, busy, and full of activity.
heaving
If somewhere is described as "heaving," it means that it is extremely crowded or packed with people
apt
The term "apt" typically means suitable, appropriate, or well-suited for a particular purpose or situation.
not for the faint of heart.
"Not for the faint of heart" is an idiom used to describe something that is challenging
hard-pressed
"Hard-pressed" is a hyphenated compound adjective used to describe a situation where someone is experiencing difficulty (so in my context- it would be difficult not to find something you liked)
'There's always a but'
The phrase "there's always a but" is often used to suggest that even though a statement or situation may seem straightforward or positive at first, there is usually a caveat or complication that follows. It implies that there's a catch or an exception to consider.
penny pincher
A "penny pincher" is someone who is very careful with their money and reluctant to spend it
whopping
The word "whopping" is an adjective used to emphasize the largeness or enormity of something
alleviate
The word "alleviate" means to make something less severe, intense, or burdensome.
penny pincher
A "penny pincher" is someone who is very careful with their money and reluctant to spend it
whopping
The word "whopping" is an adjective used to emphasize the largeness or enormity of something
alleviate
The word "alleviate" means to make something less severe, intense, or burdensome.
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