[Review 3042] A law abiding creaminal that does offend @ Creaminal Treats

23/12/2013
Creaminal Treats
中環鴨巴甸街41-49 號金豪大廈地下1號舖
Shop 1, G/F King Ho Building, 41-49 Aberdeen Street, Central
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/a-law-abiding-creaminal-that-does-offend-e2337119

The name CREAMINAL was really interesting so I just had to check it out.
It is located on Aberdeen Road where Bologne used to be and right next to Levain.

At first I thought it was solely a cake shop.
Upon entering, I realized you can have the cakes there and they sell drinks too.

The theme of the shop is really good, it reminds me of Sherlock Holmes and they have used the criminal theme applied to cakes which is why they are called CREAMINAL.

On the walls, there are really nice illustrations of criminals merged into cupcakes.

It would be good if all their cakes were named to match each criminal illustration on the wall because I couldn't find the one for S'more and Banoffee.

So far there are eight official characters with illustrations:

1)Ms. White, a vanilla cupcake with buttercream frosting
2)Dr. Black kills who dissects with a scalpel.
A chocolate cupcake with choc ganache frosting
3)Mr. RV, a red velvet cupcake with cream cheese frosting
4)Ms. Karma, a caramel cupcake with whipped cream!
5)The Associate, a mocha cupcake with whipped cream frosting
6)The Italian, a tiramisu cupcake with cream cheese frosting
7)The Monster a Cookie & Cream cupcake
8)Ms. Pink, a strawberry with whipped cream cupcake

At the back, there is board with height markings where you can take mug shots which is cute.


The toilets each have a female and male criminal picture too.

There was a good American cake selection.

I was having trouble deciding between the S'mores (marshmallow) and the The Pink (Strawberry and cream).
In the end I got The Pink because I have tried S'mores at KISSES and The Pink was fresh strawberries and not artificial strawberry flavouring.

★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
THE PINK HKD35:

I only had a cake because I just had a heavy lunch.
The Pink is basically vanilla cake filled with fresh strawberries, frosted with whipped cream.
Tried some of the cream on it's own first and it was sweet.

Inside the cupcake, there was some fresh strawberries as stated but not that much but enough to give the cake an overall strawberry flavour.
The cake was delicious with the whipped cream because it was just like having a Victoria sponge and strawberries and cream at the same time.
The sweetness of the cake was not too sweet which was perfect.
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[Review 3041] Out of this world restaurant @ Salon Number 10

23/12/2013
Salon Number 10
中環亞畢諾道10號
10 Arbuthnot Road, Central

https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/out-of-this-world-restaurant-e2337080

I have always been curious about this place and never knew it was a restaurant because I've always thought it was a funky residential house.

From the outside, it looks like an old retro TV.
Inside, you could imagine you were in a yellow submarine!
Found out about this place after I read some tasting reviews and decided I had to check it out for the food and the environment.

On openrice, it was listed as Chez moi before Salon 10 tookover and the food and decor seemed a waste.

The new style really suits its original design and the front of the restaurant with a bookshelf, stuffed peacock and other antique items.

When I found out that you could eat here, I decided to dine here and the food was not the ordinary two course, three course menu.
I found it interesting because there were some Southern American items which I have not tried before.

Here was what I tried:
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Fried green tomatoes:
colossal lump crab, spicy greens, green goddess dressing


I had to try this because I don't know any other restaurants that serve it.
In the UK we don't have this dish and I recently found out reading some American news that an inmate on deathrow requested this for his last meal.
{On the topic of deathrow, see the toilet below!}
I loved the crunchy light cornmeal coating and the green tomato was juicy.
The salad that came with it was delicious paired with the green goddess dressing.
It was nice that it came with crabmeat which was fresh and there was quite a lot of it.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Salt market fish peppers:
piquillo peppers, brandada, Italian salsa verde

It was amazing how these piquillo peppers were peeled skinless and still plump with a smooth surface.

There was generous herbs dressing drizzled on top.

Inside this juicy pepper was the silkiest grounded fish you could ever taste which complemented each other so nicely enhanced by the dressing.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Too rich rum chocolate pudding:

This was chocolate pudding topped with Citrus cream.
The chocolate pudding was dreamily delicious but the orange cream ruined it for me because it tasted artificial and tasted like orange aromatherapy oil mixed with cream.
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Now that I have talked about the food, I can safely move on to the toilet!
A really nice toilet you must check out!
The toilet looks a bit like a gothic church deathrow electric chair.

Anyway, I hope to see more items on the menu.
There were two dishes I really wanted to try from on Foodcraver tasting event: fish with parpadelle and the fried chicken but they were not available that day.

[Review 3040] Wagyu steaks and Iberian pork @ 精肉店 Wagyu Door to Door

23/12/2013
精肉店 Wagyu Door to Door
西環干諾道西141號西營盤保柏中心22樓
22/F, Bupa Centre, Sai Ying Pun, 141 Connaught Rd W, Sai Wan, Western District
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/wagyu-steaks-and-iberian-pork-e2337060

Thanks to Wagyu Door to Door for inviting me to try their meats again.
It was held at ONE STOP and cooked by the chefs there.

★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Iberian pork:


I liked the way it was grilled giving a juicy but not tough texture.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Wagyu A4 grade sirloin (thick and thin steaks):

Tried both the thick and thin cuts.
I prefers the thin cut because it was easier to eat and it was softer.
The thick cut was juicier and more meaty with an even fat marbling.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
All these steaks can be ordered online and delivered to your door.
They are neatly packaged in a box with the relevant items, the steak comes with oil blotting tissue and saffron pink salt.

★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
For more info please see my previous review:
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2318311

[Review 3039] You can now get kebabs in Sai Kung!! @ ViLLAGE KEBAB

23/12/2013
ViLLAGE KEBAB
西貢福民路952號高富樓地下37號舖
Shop 37, G/F., Ko Fu House, 952 Fuk Man Road, Sai Kung
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/you-can-now-get-kebabs-in-sai-kung-e2337046

Previously this shop used to be Juicy J's!!
I was surprised to see it go, but now it has been replaced by a familiar looking VILLAGE KEBAB!
The logo and colour looks familiar and it turns out that it is opened by Village Malaysian and Indian restaurant.
The interior was not as bright as before and it was a simple place for food.
 The menu was quite extensive, serving fish and chips and roast chicken as well

I decided to try the kebabs and the falafel with salad.
The kebab has a choice of three sauces: garlic, tomato, and super spicy sauce.
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Lamb kebab with super spicy sauce:

I should have trusted the guy because when an Indian says it hot, it must be hot!!
The kebab was nice but too hot for my tastebuds to handle!
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Falafel balls with salad:

The falafel balls were small but delicious and the sauce drizzled on it was delicious hummus sauce.
It was similar to the sauce at Pizza Max and it turns out that they know the guys that opened that place in Jordan because he used to work at Jaspas!
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Hummus sauce and garlic:

Both were delicious and creamy.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★

[Review 3038] Vegetarian Christmas at Maya @ Maya Cafe Mediterranean Lifestyle

23/12/2013
Maya Cafe Mediterranean Lifestyle
灣仔月街5號地下
G/F, 5 Moon Street, Wan Chai
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/vegetarian-christmas-at-maya-e2337042

Thanks to Maya Cafe for letting me sample this five course vegetarian meal for Christmas.
Before I tried the meal, I tried their a drink from their winter juices menu.

There were two that caught my attention:
Celebration and Heartbeet! but the other names were stylish such as Reboot!
In the end I chose Celebration because it was festive and it had pumpkin which reminded me of Thanksgiving.

The apple and cinnamon in the drink was very prominent while the pumpkin had a gentle earthy tone.
It would be nice if there was more proportion of the pumpkin in the drink.

Official Christmas menu (which was slightly different to what I tried:
Here was what I had in the five course meal:

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Soup:

This was cream of porcini soup served with almond crackers. The soup had a nice consistency that was not too thick or thin with a nice kick of black pepper in it.
If you like these crackers, they have them for sale and there is also sesame.

(a nutritious snack!)
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Savory puffs:

Next I had the puffs which were both delicious, one was spinach and the other was potato. They were both amazing because it was spiced with my favourite cumin.
The salad on the side was also good because is was dressed in sesame sauce.
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Baked veg au gratin:
A wholesome pot of sliced vegetables sandwiched together and baked in delicious olive oil with feta cheese on top!!
This was simple and delicious paired with healthy nutritious red rice.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Dessert:
Lastly, there was dessert, it was a lovely moist cake made with coconut, dried fruits, nuts flavoured with orange blossom water drizzled with cashew nut sauce.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Hot Chocolate:
There is a drink included and I was recommended the hot chocolate which is raw cocoa that had a rich strong taste.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
As well as the five course meal, I also tried the Chia seeds pudding which is interesting because it was nutty and light with a nice berry taste.
For new years eve they will have something special, featuring live dancing and mezzesl!

[Review 3037] Pacific coffee with a Chinese twist! @ 太平洋咖啡 Pacific Coffee

22/12/2013
太平洋咖啡 Pacific Coffee
上環荷李活道233號荷李活商業中心地下1,3至5號
Shop nos 1 & 3-5, Hollywood Centre, 233 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/pacific-coffee-with-a-chinese-twist-e2336983


I didn't realize this branch was new but I liked it because it was different.

While I was there I tried the Babychoccino

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Babychoccino:

Babychoccino next to a tall sized drink.
Babychoccino is steamed milk with chocolate.
The taste was very milky with a hint of chocolate and it is warm on the top and gets colder nearer the bottom.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★

Nice front with a sitting out area.