Applegreen 2/F Plaza 2000 2-4 Russell Street Causeway Bay Hong Kong Tel 2368 1263 Branches also in Tsim Sha Tsui and Mong Kok
Grub: A good range of salads, pasta and snacks.
Vibe: The two dining areas are bright and airy. White walls with pinewood trim are decorated with colourful abstract paintings. In the daytime, large windows let in a lot of natural light, even if there's not much to look at through them. Tables can easily be pushed together to seat large groups or kept separate for smaller groups or couples.
Who to bring: The shopping party. This is a great place to recharge after a spree and to compare purchases.
What's hot: Salads are the focal point of the menu, although there is plenty for those wanting something heavier, as well as a good range of snacks and starters.
The appetiser section includes salmon firecrackers - fresh salmon rolled in coriander and fried in a 'crisp wrapper' - four-cheese quesadillas and Asian nachos. The nachos are actually crisp fried wontons topped with chicken, melted cheese, a thick, sweet soy sauce and mayo spiked with wasabi.