Jimmy's Kitchen

The restaurant is in a lovely historic building probably the last one standing in Busy Centeal Hong Kong business district. The space is lovely the menu was not bad. I probably picked the worst dish on the menu. The New Zealand rack or lambs was tender but so was so gamey. I had a bite and had to put my fork down. The wine list was good. Everything else was perfect. My friends seemed to tolerate their food well. The service was good enough. We were looking forward to the classic desert Alaskan Baked but it was out of stock by the time we got round to order it.

Service and vibes excellent. Great to see Jimmy’s reopening at a location nearby their old place. Food was OK. Nothing too mindblowing but overall was pleasant. Baked Alaska was a standout. Pickled herring was nicely balanced with the potato and onion/dill etc. pork chop looked better than it tasted — frozen pork which was a bit overcooked. Beef stew had decent flavour but meat was very stringy and dry (quite hard to achieve that in a stew….).

At the back of the menu it says if you're happy tell your friends but if not tell Jimmy. Well Jimmy your dishes are a tad bit too salty. I'm talking about the chicken madras which is supposed to be a signature dish of this place. Also the slow cooked duck leg, it's super tender and flavorful but still way too salty. I feel like it needed to go with rice. I'm Chinese and usually have high tolerance of sodium or very flavourful food but I just gave up in the middle of it. The pasta and hamachi were awesome. Still a good joint to be but just need to leave those two dishes alone!

The food was delicious and service was friendly and efficient (restaurant was full and buzzing but service kept pace). Lovely ambience. There are approx 4 steps at front of building and 2 steps at elevator so need a level of mobility to access (restaurant can be accessed by a full flight of stairs if you do not want to use elevator to first floor). S

I know Jimmy's Kitchen has been an old HK staple for decades but I never went to the old locations; I've heard stories of my parents going their for fancy dinners for their date nights. So when I found out they had re-opened in a brand new location, I gave it a shot! The restaurant is in a super convenient location literally next to the MTR exit in Central. The space is big and long, and fancy while not being stuffy. The service is casual but professional. A lot of the classic dishes still remain; they even kept the pickled onions on the table (give it a shot!). We tried the classics and they're all really good with generous portions. They even had the classic baked alaska dessert that was "small" enough for two people! The best part was the bill, our dinner was very affordable given what (and where) we've eaten. It came to approx $650 per person which is really rare in HK nowawdays. I checked their lunch menu and it starts at $250, which is reasonable given the type of restaurant. 10/10 would go back again!

I was saddened when Jimmy's Kitchen closed down in 2020 from its windowless basement on Wyndham Street. Recently, I got the chance to visit its new location on the mezzanine floor of Central's Pedder Building. The contemporary ambiance is a refreshing change. The menu has been streamlined, incorporating modern British and continental styles. Some of the famous dishes remain, including the pickled onions, though they were too sour for my liking. Our table ordered a variety of dishes, including the famous Chicken à la King, Chicken Madras, and Beef Stroganoff. All were as good, if not better, than before. The Baked Alaska was a standout: a sponge cake with two layers of cherry and pistachio ice cream, a nutty aroma, coated in Italian meringue, lightly browned, and flambéed at your table. Theatrical and delicious. However, the Classic Prawn & Avocado Cocktail with Thousand Island dressing was a letdown. While the ingredients were fresh, it lacked any special touch and was probably the most disappointing dish of the night. Jimmy the server, yes, his name was Jimmy. He was friendly, attentive, and very funny. His excellent service and warm personality added to the overall dining experience, making our meal even more enjoyable.

Great atmosphere, chic dining place. Starters were good. Service bread and mains were mediocre. But overall, an ideal place for business lunch.

I went there for lunch on a week day. The all green salad was fresh and the portion was generous. The Jimmy's Madras, ie. Curry was great. There was crunchy Naan to go first which was served with assorted dishes of raisins, nuts, coconut, dried garlic flakes and spicy sauces. This was a happy surprise. The dry curry was spicy, buttery and tasty. We chose chicken which was tender and delicious. It would be perfect if Indian bismati rice was served instead of white rice. Services were excellent. The staff were friendly, sincere and attentive.

The restaurant is in a lovely historic building probably the last one standing in Busy Centeal Hong Kong business district. The space is lovely the menu was not bad. I probably picked the worst dish on the menu. The New Zealand rack or lambs was tender but so was so gamey. I had a bite and had to put my fork down. The wine list was good. Everything else was perfect. My friends seemed to tolerate their food well. The service was good enough. We were looking forward to the classic desert Alaskan Baked but it was out of stock by the time we got round to order it.

Service and vibes excellent. Great to see Jimmy’s reopening at a location nearby their old place. Food was OK. Nothing too mindblowing but overall was pleasant. Baked Alaska was a standout. Pickled herring was nicely balanced with the potato and onion/dill etc. pork chop looked better than it tasted — frozen pork which was a bit overcooked. Beef stew had decent flavour but meat was very stringy and dry (quite hard to achieve that in a stew….).

At the back of the menu it says if you're happy tell your friends but if not tell Jimmy. Well Jimmy your dishes are a tad bit too salty. I'm talking about the chicken madras which is supposed to be a signature dish of this place. Also the slow cooked duck leg, it's super tender and flavorful but still way too salty. I feel like it needed to go with rice. I'm Chinese and usually have high tolerance of sodium or very flavourful food but I just gave up in the middle of it. The pasta and hamachi were awesome. Still a good joint to be but just need to leave those two dishes alone!

The food was delicious and service was friendly and efficient (restaurant was full and buzzing but service kept pace). Lovely ambience. There are approx 4 steps at front of building and 2 steps at elevator so need a level of mobility to access (restaurant can be accessed by a full flight of stairs if you do not want to use elevator to first floor). S

I know Jimmy's Kitchen has been an old HK staple for decades but I never went to the old locations; I've heard stories of my parents going their for fancy dinners for their date nights. So when I found out they had re-opened in a brand new location, I gave it a shot! The restaurant is in a super convenient location literally next to the MTR exit in Central. The space is big and long, and fancy while not being stuffy. The service is casual but professional. A lot of the classic dishes still remain; they even kept the pickled onions on the table (give it a shot!). We tried the classics and they're all really good with generous portions. They even had the classic baked alaska dessert that was "small" enough for two people! The best part was the bill, our dinner was very affordable given what (and where) we've eaten. It came to approx $650 per person which is really rare in HK nowawdays. I checked their lunch menu and it starts at $250, which is reasonable given the type of restaurant. 10/10 would go back again!

I was saddened when Jimmy's Kitchen closed down in 2020 from its windowless basement on Wyndham Street. Recently, I got the chance to visit its new location on the mezzanine floor of Central's Pedder Building. The contemporary ambiance is a refreshing change. The menu has been streamlined, incorporating modern British and continental styles. Some of the famous dishes remain, including the pickled onions, though they were too sour for my liking. Our table ordered a variety of dishes, including the famous Chicken à la King, Chicken Madras, and Beef Stroganoff. All were as good, if not better, than before. The Baked Alaska was a standout: a sponge cake with two layers of cherry and pistachio ice cream, a nutty aroma, coated in Italian meringue, lightly browned, and flambéed at your table. Theatrical and delicious. However, the Classic Prawn & Avocado Cocktail with Thousand Island dressing was a letdown. While the ingredients were fresh, it lacked any special touch and was probably the most disappointing dish of the night. Jimmy the server, yes, his name was Jimmy. He was friendly, attentive, and very funny. His excellent service and warm personality added to the overall dining experience, making our meal even more enjoyable.

Great atmosphere, chic dining place. Starters were good. Service bread and mains were mediocre. But overall, an ideal place for business lunch.

I went there for lunch on a week day. The all green salad was fresh and the portion was generous. The Jimmy's Madras, ie. Curry was great. There was crunchy Naan to go first which was served with assorted dishes of raisins, nuts, coconut, dried garlic flakes and spicy sauces. This was a happy surprise. The dry curry was spicy, buttery and tasty. We chose chicken which was tender and delicious. It would be perfect if Indian bismati rice was served instead of white rice. Services were excellent. The staff were friendly, sincere and attentive.