Discover "No. 9" (To Kwa Wan, Hong Kong)

NO. 9 

No. 9 restaurant is in To Kwa Wan, Kowloon. It is reachable by bus or through taxi/ uber/ private cars. How did I discover this restaurant? Since I live in To Kwa Wan and one day I happen to walk by Ma Tau Kok area and saw this unique looking restaurant. It is rare to find a western cuisine around To Kwa Wan area, and this has caught my attention.

No. 9 has a relaxing vibe with modern wooden type interior style with posters on the wall. It serves western styled burgers, pasta, salads, steak, soups, lamb rack, lobster and many more others.

LOCATION

NO. 9

Shop 9, G/F Metropolitan Rise, 28 Ma Tau Kok Road, To Kwa Wan, Kowloon

Opening hours: Monday-Sunday (12:00pm-11:00pm)

They have outdoor seating as well. This place is super relaxing!

This is their food menu, they also have burger selections (not in the picture)

From Left - Sliced Wild Scottish Smoked Salmon HK$88

From Right - Pan-fried Scallops and Porcini Risotto HK$98

Angus Rib Eye Steak (12 oz) HK$248

Fruit Beer - Wittekerke Rose HK$68

FOOD

The food is cooked very well and up to standard. It is perfect to go for an excellent burger and pasta. I would recommend the dishes, Pan Fried Scallops Risotto, Linguine Carbonara and Devil's Beef Burger.

SERVICE

The service is quite excellent. The staff are attentive.

AMBIENCE

I love the interior of this restaurant. It has a relaxing and homey vibe.

SPENDING

Approximately HK$200-HK$300 per person

Overall, the dining experience was excellent. I am so happy that this restaurant is very near to my home. I don't have to go to Hong Kong Island side to get a nice piece of burger. I will come back for more good food.

Yours Truly,

Michelle Chan

Steak Night at Meat Depot

Are you looking for a nice steak restaurant that allows you to pick your meat somewhere in Metro Manila in the Philippines? Well, then Meat Depot is what you're looking for in town. Meat Depot has two branches in Metro Manila (Banawe and Paranaque). Meat Depot is an affordable steakhouse, where you can pick your meat and choose which meat temperature you prefer to have.

MEAT DEPOT SHOP IN BANAWE

Top - Meat Production

Bottom - Frozen meat for you to take away

Meat Depot offers a lot of meat selections such as Wagyu Beef, Angus Beef Tenderloin, Striploin & Ribeye, Dry Aged Ribeye, Ribeye Grass Fed, Angus Beef T-Bone, Prime Tapa, Pork Salpicao, Roast Beef and Lamb Rib Rack.

All of their meat has different weight, and it is charged per weight. This is very good especially for those who are not a heavy steak eater, they may choose smaller meat so it wouldn't be too much or if you are a steak lover, then you may select much bigger meat for you to dig in and enjoy. There is a cooking fee of P100 per meat, which is quite reasonable, in my opinion. They also have a bunch of different frozen meat for you to buy and take it home if you fancy.

Ribeyeeeeeeeee Yum!

MEAT DEPOT LOCATIONS

Branch in Banawe

815 Banawe Street, Quezon City, Metro Manila

Branch in Paranaque

283 Aguirre Avenue,, Paranaque, 1720 Metro Manila

Website - www.meatdepot.ph

Step by step in pictures

There are 5 steps for you to customise your own steak:

STEP 1 - CHOOSE YOUR MEAT

There is plenty of meat for you to choose from the big fridges. The advantage for this is that you can see the actual meat that you're having, how big it is, and how much it cost.

STEP 2 - FILL OUT YOUR ORDER SLIP

After selecting your meat, you may fill up your order form. You may choose which meat temperature you prefer, and you may also add to your drink selection. The restaurant serves white or red white from Yellow Tail brand and any other add ons such as Soup or dessert (subject to availability) can be added in the order sheet. Please note that there is a cooking fee of P100 per meat.

STEP 3 - BRING YOUR ORDER SLIP & PAY AT THE COUNTER

Yes! That's right. You have to pay as you order, which I think is smart as you can leave anytime and there is no need to wait for your bill after you finish your meal.

STEP 4 - FIND A SEAT, GET YOUR UTENSILS AND CONDIMENTS

After paying, find a seat immediately, and while you're finding one, you may get your utensils and your condiments such as Black Pepper, Salt, Tabasco and Ketchup. 

STEP 5 - CLAIM YOUR ORDER AND DIG IN

Typically, they will bring your steak to your table with the tag number provided by the staff when you pay. Once you receive your steak, remember to take a picture of your steak before digging in and then share it to your family and friends. ENJOY!

And here it is, Angus Beef Ribeye (medium rare) with mushroom sauce and rice

MY OVERALL RATINGS

FOOD

The steak was delicious and was up to my expectation. I would highly recommend the Ribeye Steak or the Lamb Rib Rack for you to try. If you prefer a juicier and not-so-hard to bite meat, then you should ask for a medium rare for your steak. 

SERVICE

Meat Depot has a self-service station for picking your meat, filling up your order form for your meta descriptions and other add-ons, placing your order in the counter, getting and finding your table and prepping your condiments for your steak. 

AMBIENCE

The restaurant looks pretty lively as many hungry people are visiting it. Don't be surprised as you will be surrounded by meat everywhere. So if you are allergic to the smell of fresh meat, then you should pick a table far from the fridge.

SPENDING

On top of everything, it will be around P800-P1000 per person, depending on the meat weight, drinks selections and add ons. The price range is quite affordable, in my opinion. After all, you're eating steak and steak are not cheap.

Overall, the experience was great, and the concept was unique to me. I like the idea that you can pick your meat and how you want it to be cooked. I will come back here for steak night.

Yours Truly,

Michelle Chan