"Western style veggy place, expensive but nice"   My Rating
7 Pea	Posted on: Monday, April 27, 2009
	Review: Life has a nice atmosphere, a western style restaurant in a busy bustling location. The food is pretty expensive and portions are quite small. We couldnt afford drinks though they did have a good selection if your budget can stretch. We went because we couldnt find anything else late at night in the area and were pleasantly surprised. The food was good but not absolutely amazing though the atmosphere was lovely. Whether it ticks the spot for you probably depends on what you are looking for.   Pros: good food * western dishes * good location Cons: expensive * smallish menu *
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"Vegetarian stand-by, pricey, slow service"   My Rating
3 dreamstalk er	Posted on: Friday, March 27, 2009
	Review: I've lived in Hong Kong going on 4 years now, and Life is one of the restaurants I visit regularly - except that I mostly go to get a take-away salad and a piece of banana cake (I don't even like bananas that much, and I love that cake). Life has a great atmosphere, and the upper deck is lovely if it's not too hot or noisy from nearby construction (which is a constant in this city), but the benches are very hard to sit on. When I think of Life, I think of uncomfortable seating! The staff are often friendly, especially at the take-away bar, but slow upstairs - and I've had many a meal with a waiter that couldn't be bothered. When it gets busy, forget about it. I've had to wait upwards of a half an hour for my meal when I sit in the restaurant. After trying several things on the menu, I have to say that the veggie burger is my favourite, and a good sized portion. Very popular with the local expat crowd, who like to hang out there after a yoga session. Honestly, I'd tend more towards other places in HK unless I'm just popping for a salad, but it's a good place to take visitors.   Pros: good atmosphere, location * varied menu * Cons: pricey * slow service * hard seating
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"good splurge"   My Rating
2 stillmedia	Posted on: Tuesday, March 24, 2009
	Review: my 2nd time in hong kong, and here for dinner. nice restaurant with good ethos and delicious food if you can afford to splurge. last time i ordered the layered vegetables with cashew cream, and although really good, it was a fairly small portion. tonight i ate the organic quinoa salad, a really good sized portion and very fresh yummy salad. my dinner companions got the life burger, and the morrocan stew, also both really good sized portions, and they really enjoyed their meals. my husband ordered the pizza which was a bit small, and he felt just average. the eggplant dip was really good, and the vegan chocolate mousse cake decadently rich (share it!). the staff is attentive but non intrusive, and friendly. nice atmosphere, relaxed, attractive environment. an enjoyable place to eat.   Pros: healthy food choices * clearly marked menu - vegan, gluten free * organic/fair trade Cons: some small portions * *
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"Just average for such a top location in Soho"   My Rating
5 dsrtgrl79	Posted on: Saturday, November 08, 2008
	Review: Average setting, slightly cramped. If you don't book for lunch you won't sit at the small 8 tables available. Best just to grab a selection of salads or desserts from downstairs. Their daily lunch specials are less creative this year. No more shephardess pie on Mondays :( For Soho, they need to up their game.   Pros: salads * desserts * location Cons: lunch selection * opening times * cramped tables
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"Just OK"   My Rating
7 iTom	Posted on: Tuesday, November 06, 2007
	Review: I was really hoping for something great, but didn't find it here. The atmosphere is very peaceful and the setting is nice, but the food was disappointing. Stopped in for a late Sunday lunch, but not many items were vegan. Lots of omelettes, etc. I had a fruit bowl that was 90% cantelope, with a couple pieces of pineapple and maybe 5 blueberries. I expected something better than that. Fresh juice was OK, but not that flavorful. They have a bakery section downstairs, but again, almost all the items had eggs and/or milk. Life may be OK for vegerarian options, but not much here for us vegans.   Pros: Good Atmosphere * Quiet * Service Cons: Vegan Choices * Taste *
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"Excellent place for lunch"   My Rating
1 fiberjen	Posted on: Monday, August 27, 2007
	Review: The rooftop at Life reminds me of Italy! Even at busy lunch hour the place is relatively quiet and a good conversation is possible. The food taste great! I ordered the grilled pumkin salad and its definitely one of the best I've ever tried. I am a little surprise to read about the negative re-views. I hope they could give this place another chance.   Pros: food * environment * variety Cons: staff could be more knowlegable * *
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"Life - addicted"   My Rating
GUEST	Posted on: Friday, July 13, 2007
	Review: I just moved to HK two months ago and for the past month I have been eating practically every day at Life. I am completely addicted - their salads are to die for -- Pumpkin & okhra, barley & mushroom and beetroot & apple... very fresh. And their coffee is good especially with a Spiraneli ball.... very surprised to read other review ~ I love Life!   Pros: Friendly Staff * Fresh Healthy veggies * Spiranelli Balls Cons: Savory scones like rocks * Addictive *
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"blah blah blah"   My Rating
66 craigmc	Posted on: Sunday, June 10, 2007
	Review: i was really looking forward to this as my travel guide was singing its praises. however on arrival, after the staff could no longer avoid my gaze, i took a seat. i just found its like any other veggie restaurant anywhere. a pasta, a stir fry, quiche, salads, risotto, an asian curry and wait for it....veggie burrito. never ever seen a menu like this before. i had wedges to start which were like car tyres, they felt re-heated. i had the nepalese curry next, bland bland bland. even my organic ale was out of the fridge(you dont keep ale in a fridge, like red wine, room temperature please). it was also by far my most expensive meal in hong kong. in all fairness there were locals eating, and they seemed to be enjoying the food. maybe i've just had this menu too often(however rarely ths bad). i could go on some more, but don't want to sound like i have a vendetta. remebember reviews are personal opinions, and you might want to try this place, i just think there are far better indian and chinese veggie places in hong kong.   Pros: * * Cons: BLAND * *
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"Solid but unspectacular"   My Rating
85 Petesternz	Posted on: Wednesday, January 31, 2007
	Review: We wanted to love this place!!! It is beautiful, and the food options are so varied it was exciting just to read the menu. Sadly, the food does not quite measure up to the surroundings or the ambitious menu. (Apparently, they are in the process of changing cooks...). Some items were very good, while others did not hit the right chords. Lentil burger was VERY disappointing, but the breakfast choices were stronger.   Pros: gorgeous location * good portions * amazing variety Cons: food only average (plus) * *
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