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Places beginning with 'H'
Feast on an extensive selection of authentic dishes from the Land of the Rising Sun, fresh sashimi and sizzling teppanyaki in an atmosphere reminiscent of Japan.
( HSBC Dining Guide, BK#178, Mar 23, 2007)
Ideal for business and family get-together, this 125-seater serves up creative Cantonese fare such as Peking duck with foie gras mousse and deep-fried prawns with wasabi salad. Its good-value dim sum lunch buffet is very popular, so book In advance to avoid disappointment.
Korean barbecue and noodles come recommended at this unpretentious restaurant. Going well with beef barbecue dishes is shochu.
(HSBC Dining Guide, BK#178, Mar 23, 2007)
Breaking the mold of the other Irish pub, the newly-opened Hanrahan's is refreshingly free of stained oak, horse brasses and other "ye olde" trappings. The design is mordern and light. Excellent decked rooftop garden. Happy hour 4pm-7pm, daily drinks promotions, pool tables and live music every night except Saturday.
Opened: September 2007
The buzz: A tiny bar with alternative music and special guest DJs drawn from the media industry.
Sure, it's loud, always crowded and rather touristy, but the Frisbee-sized burgers rock. If only the music could be less loud during dinnertime. Don't miss the phenomenal Hot Fudge Brownie.
BK MAGAZINE RESTAURANT GUIDE 2006
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A couple of years ago acclaimed Japanese director, Takashi Miike, released Sukiyaki Western Django, a twisted spaghetti Western with a cast of Japanese actors who performed their roles in heavily accented English. The result was an occasionally interesting, but ultimately confusing and flawed film.
 The Holiday Inn Silom has been standing on the strip for ages and the only time we mention it is to talk about their Indian restaurant. We recently heard about their renovation and assumed it would be just the typical thing that hotels regularly do.
This old house in a soi that is also home to a temple. It excudes the sort of charm that seems to lure tourists and the tour guides who make their rounds about town. It's in the open-air, but set up in a way that it's cool enough to sit through a meal without breaking a sweat, mainly due to the abundance of fans swirling over head.
This local turned global natural product range has dozens of beautifully decorated shops worldwide. The look is sleek and modern with high quality, natural ingredients. The range of soaps is extensive, as is the line of bath and spa products. The Harnn range is higher end, focusing on bath and spa, soaps and home products.
Though labeled as “Californian-inspired,” this swanky restaurant is more of a European restaurant with a menu comprising numerous French and a few Italian dishes. The service is top-notch and its extensive wine list offers very reasonably priced options.
Hazara is the more popular part of The Face's compound that also houses Lan Na Thai and Face Bar, plus a spa and bakery. The Indian food here is definitely excellent (though pricey), the space is always packed and the decor is traditional chic. Great for friends, better for entertaining foreign visitors.
BK MAGAZINE RESTAURANT GUIDE 2006
At this comfy all-day-dining café, East-meets-West buffet is accompanied by panoramic views of the city. On Sundays, it is bustling with families who drop by for an extensive Sunday brunch.
A conveyor belt sushi restaurant like Heiroku Sushi is meant to be an entertaining and affordable way to eat out. So, as long as you don’t come expecting quality authentic cuisine and keep your expectations low, you’ll have a good time. The menu offers an array of sushi selections and crowd-pleasing favorites like tempura and takoyaki.
This concept venue combines pop music, bric-a-brac decor and American pub food to create a full-on American experience. Burgers 'n' ribs 'n' potato skins share the menu with American Fried Rice, nachos and satay. For dessert, dig into a slice of blueberry cheesecake or a hot fudge sundae.
BK MAGAZINE RESTAURANT GUIDE 2006
This adorable white house has a great homey atmosphere with comfy outdoor and indoor seating. Service is a bit laidback, but that’s offset by sinful dark chocolate cake.
( HSBC Dining Guide, BK#178, Mar 23, 2007)
Small and set apart by a wooden facade, this Japanese joint scores a point for dimming the lights down low and letting lanterns creates the atmoshere. It's actually frequented by real-live Japanese who come for fresh salmon and silky smooth fried tofu.
BK Magazine Restaurant Guide 2003
BK MAGAZINE Dine & Wine Guide 2005
The name refers to "Uncle Himali" while the designs and colors of the dishes give the place an uncle-like homeliness. A read through the menu shows Himali has served royalty, ambassadors and Lord Mountbatten in India. Succulent dishes, medium flavors and spices are definitely fit to serve kings.
BK Magazine Restaurant Guide 2003
Draped in red, this café is a cozy place for hanging out. You are more than welcome to lounge on long couches and spend the afternoon lingering over smoothies. If you are in a rush, the café accommodates even the busiest suit with its one-dish meals.
(HSBC Dining Guide, BK#178, Mar 23, 2007)
 This two-story house hidden in Soi Tom Yum Goong off Khao San is the perfect place for Britpop, jazz and retro pop fans to have a drink and a boogie. The tiny shop next-door, Made in Paradise, offers very COLORFUL, over-the-top clothing, which most of the time offers one-of-a-kind stuff. Economical prices.
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