麥當勞 (黃竹坑)

I had to look closely to check that this wasn't one of those stereotypical copy places with a few spelling errors and changes to just avoid legal action. As a parent of a young child we have visited far too many McD restaurants for my liking but the idea of McMuffins with sausage all day can draw me in. My daughter needed no urging and she can spot the yellow M sign from hundreds of yards if not miles it feels. 

What a crock. No combos so one first has to explain to a waiting small child that yes every other McD restaurant around the world we have been to can manage a Happy Meal and no despite Ocean Park being for families this is an exception. Never underestimate the lure of the toy. 

Slow lines. Surly staff. Quality of food that makes a cheap supermarket warm-up-at-home dish look like Michelin quality. Yet only a few miles away other McD branches set the gold standard with everything. Some of the best service from McD has been in HK putting even the USA to shame.  What has gone wrong here. Some of the other snack outlets in 'old HK street' were good though so it is not an Ocean Park thing.

羅勒印度餐廳 (鰂魚涌)

A nice little find tucked in the back of a small shopping centre.  Polite, welcoming staff despite the restaurant being about 75% full. Quick service. Very tasty Indian food which was a surprise to find in a non touristy area of HK.  The hydrabad biryani was tasty, dry (a positive thing, not soaking in oil) and very spicy which was a great find. The chicken curry my wife had also had much good taste. Nice breads too. This will be a place one returns to when Indian food is needed.

華記海鮮飯店 (大嶼山)

Nice break from the sun.  Food seemed fresh and good portion. Could have been a bit spicier as even the marked spicy items were not spicy as Szechuan should be. Portion sizes were adequate and the family enjoyed the rice dish in particular. The shrimps were OK but not the most tasty.  

新森林焗之專門店 (北角)

Better than expected. Friendly welcome and attentive staff. Basic western food but it surprisingly went down a treat. One guesses not too many westerners visit here judging by the pleased surprise from a waitress.  Not gourmet food but one has visited worse British restaurants And paid a lot more for the privilege.