[Review 7773] Sexy fish lips @ 王林記潮州魚蛋粉麵 Wong Lam Kee Chiu Chow Fish Ball Noodles

04/10/2019
王林記潮州魚蛋粉麵 Wong Lam Kee Chiu Chow Fish Ball Noodles
柴灣華廈街2號環翠商場地下G03號舖
Shop G03, G/F, Wan Tsui Commercial Complex, 2 Wah Ha Street, Chai Wan
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/sexy-fish-lips-%E7%8E%8B%E6%9E%97%E8%A8%98%E6%BD%AE%E5%B7%9E%E9%AD%9A%E8%9B%8B%E7%B2%89%E9%BA%B5-e3559184

Sexy fish lips @ 王林記潮州魚蛋粉麵
2019-10-04  334 瀏覽
Wong Lam Kee has been around for decades.
There was a shop in Shaukeiwan which has moved and now there is another joint in Chaiwan.

The location is a bit off the radar as it is located in the residential area of Chaiwan.

I went there for two things: Fish lips and the Spring onion fishballs.

Not many places or if any serve Fish lips with noodles.
The last time I had it was many years ago for dinner at Linheung house where it was served in gravy as a main dish for dinner.

To be honest, fish lips were a bargain as each piece was big and gelatinous.

The fish belly wasn't so good though, it was just the usual spongy stuff.
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The spring onion fishballs were quite good and something different.
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The noodles were just noodles.

Overall, an affordable choice if you are in the area.

[Review 7587] Sushi Takeout Daifuku @ 爭鮮外帶壽司 Sushi Take-Out

13/07/2019
爭鮮外帶壽司  Sushi Take-Out
柴灣港鐵柴灣站CHW 8&10號舖
Shop CHW 8&10, Chai Wan MTR Station, Chai Wan
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/sushi-takeout-daifuku-e3475416

Sushi Takeout Daifuku
2019-07-13  66 瀏覽
Spotted these Daifukus at Sushi Take out so decided to try them.
They come in a box of six for HKD15.

From left to right were original, chocolate and mango.

To be honest, they were balls of glutinous pastry filled with cream and dusted with icing sugar.
In a way it was nice because they used cream instead of traditional red bean paste but the cream they used was tacky synthetic cream which wasn't so nice.

[Review 7553] Taiwanese style drinks at Marsino @ 嫲孫樂 Marsino

0307/2019
嫲孫樂  Marsino
柴灣環翠邨環翠商場2樓202號舖
Shop 202, 2/F, Wan Tsui Shopping Centre, Wan Tsui Estate, Chai Wan
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/taiwanese-style-drinks-at-marsino-e3463377

Taiwanese style drinks at Marsino
2019-07-03  283 瀏覽
It's been a while since I have dined at Marsino but as it was a hot day so decided to go in for drinks.
Ordered the passionfruit tea and the four seasons tea with salted milk cap.
The passionfruit tea fared better but the four seasons tea with salted milk cap was a bit tasteless.
The passionfruit tea was a bit sweet but it was pleasant to drink as it was made with the usual syrup.
There was a slice of lemon in it as well.
Overall, a nice corner to have drinks if you are thirsty.

[Review 7543] Not my cup of tea @ 珍香園 Jan Heung Yuen

03/07/2019
珍香園 Jan Heung Yuen
柴灣華廈街2號環翠商場地下G08號舖
Shop G08, G/F, Wan Tsui Commercial Complex, 2 Wah Ha Street, Chai Wan
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/not-my-cup-of-tea-e3460467

Not my cup of tea
2019-07-03  801 瀏覽
I didn't have any expectations so I didn't get any disappointments here.The items were very affordable but they just didn't impress.
The only thing that tasted alright was the gyoza and the rest were too oily.

The green pepper thing has been refried many  times and the fish mince in the middle has shriveled up.

The Chinese naan was too dry and heavy, again very oily.

The savoury tofu didn't taste good because it was ruined by the over fried oily burnt dried shrimps.

[Review 7514] Soup bar at Wantsui Shopping Centre @ 裕民涼坊

15/06/2019
裕民涼坊
柴灣華廈街2號環翠商場地下9號舖
Shop 9, G/F, Wan Tsui Shopping Centre, 2 Wah Ha Street, Chai Wan
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/soup-bar-at-wantsui-shopping-centre-e3442524

Soup bar at Wantsui Shopping Centre
2019-06-15  120 瀏覽
Had some crappy food nearby so decided to get some soup and tea eggs from here.
The place is freezing with two air conditioners above the seating  which probably explains why no one is sitting on these comfy chair.

Herbal Square is part of the Yan Wo Tong groups so they offer the same soup range.
The plates have Yan Wo Tong even though the picture of the bowl shows Herbal Square.
Got a soup and two tea eggs.
The soup was served in a plastic bowl which was very different to the other branches.
Other than the presentation, the overall taste was strong and msg free.
One of the eggs was dry and hard but they were happy to exchange it.
Out of all the tea eggs I have tried, the ones here lacked a herbal flavour and they were too sweet for my liking.

[Review 7508] Extra runny custard bun from Bao Dim Sin Seng @ 包點先生 Bao Dim Sin Seng

15/06/2019
包點先生  Bao Dim Sin Seng
柴灣華廈街2號環翠商場地下G05號舖
Shop G05, G/F, Wan Tsui Commercial Complex, 2 Wah Ha Street, Chai Wan
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/extra-runny-custard-bun-from-bao-dim-sin-seng-e3440248

Extra runny custard bun from Bao Dim Sin Seng
2019-06-15  308 瀏覽
Depending on where you go and live, you either see more of Tong Kee Bao Dim or Bao Dim Sin Seng.
There are two branches of BDSS at Chaiwan, the branch at Wan Tsui Shopping Centre is better because there are bar tables for the food joints nearby.

There are two custard buns, one is the standard and the other is the extra runny custard filling which was new so I tried it.
The bun is quite big and the there is more bun to filling.
As the filling is quite sweet, I ripped open the bun and dipped the edges into it which turned out quite nice.

[Review 7501] The Prince of Chaiwan @ 燒賣王子

08/06/2019
燒賣王子
柴灣華廈街2號環翠商場地下G05號舖
Shop G105, G/F, Wan Tsui Commercial Complex, 2 Wah Ha Street, Chai Wan
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/the-prince-of-chaiwan-e3436275

The Prince of Chaiwan
2019-06-08  186 瀏覽
Shaomai Prince is popping up everywhere.I was in the area so couldn't resist getting some shaomai from this joint because they are freshly made.
There is a table opposite so you can eat stuff that is bought from these joints.
I got the mixed shaomai for HKD20, there were 4 black and 4 originals.
They tasted great with the chili sauce but the soy sauce wasn't that nice because it was too sweet.
Overall, the black remains my favourite as it has pieces of squid in it.

[Review 6897] Vegetable soup at Hana Musubi @

12/10/2018
華御結  Hana-Musubi
柴灣環翠道11號興華廣場1樓117號鋪
Shop 117, 1/F, Hing Wah Plaza, 11 Wan Tsui Road, Chai Wan
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/vegetable-soup-at-hana-musubi-e3181505

Fell for HM again when I did not intend to buy it, this time fell for the clams and vegetable soup which was served piping hot.
It was nice and clear with finely chopped vegetables.
As there were clams in it, there was a unami aftertaste.
There was okra, clams, carrots, sweetcorn and courgettes which all make it healthy and the sweetcorns gave it it a lovely sweet taste.
Finished with the rich melty egg yolk which tastes good every time as the filling is rich and tasty that compliments every grain of rice.

[Review 6840] Hello HM, Goodbye Mrs Fields Cookies @ 華御結 Hana-Musubi

13/09/2018
華御結 Hana-Musubi
灣仔港鐵灣仔站WAC 3號舖
Shop WAC 3, Wan Chai MTR Station, Wan Chai
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/hello-hm-goodbye-mrs-fields-cookies-e3157795

Hello HM, Goodbye Mrs Fields Cookies
2018-09-13  127 瀏覽
This spot used to be Mrs Fields Cookies for quite a few years, since I don't know when but now it is Hana Musubi!
I was quite shocked at the change but at least Hana Musubi is a good brand.
Every time I pop to have to look, I end up getting something.

This time it was the new September treat, it was tofu skin and seaweed so I got two.
There was a nice hint of wasabi but unfortunately, there was not enough filling inside both of them.
More tofu skin would be nice.
Luckily, the musubi still tasted ok because the crispy seaweed wrap on the outside gives it flavour as well as structure.

[Review 6567] Awesome as well as Cool! @ 就是烤菇 How Cool

17/05/2018
就是烤菇 How Cool
柴灣柴灣道350號樂軒臺地下402號舖
Shop 402, G/F, Lok Hin Terrace, 350 Chai Wan Road, Chai Wan
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/awesome-as-well-as-cool-e3050628

Awesome as well as Cool!
2018-05-17  232 瀏覽
I have always wanted to try HOW COOL but they are located in Chai Wan.
Luckily they were at Ocean Park so I finally got to try them.
It was a grilled mushroom on top of mash with meat sauce and cheese sauce.
The mushroom was big and juicy but the meat sauce was a little sweet so next time I am going to order the one with just cheese or see if there is anything new.

[Review 3921] The best lobster @ Opera House Italian Restaurant & Bistrot

14/12/2014
Opera House Italian Restaurant & Bistrot
灣仔皇后大道東109-111號地下及1樓
G/F ＆ 1/F, 109-111, Queen's Road East, Wan Chai
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/the-best-lobster-brunch-e2411045


The best lobster brunch
2014-12-14  4399 瀏覽
This was my second visit because I enjoyed the food so much!!
I am going to go again very soon but it will have to be next year sob sob!!

On this visit, they had lasagne and chocolate cake which was not there before.

Lasagne:
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Chocolate cake:
 4 讚好

Here was what I had:
Started with this springy delicious lobster.
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Tried the lobster benedict which had thick and delicious runny yolk in the middle.
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Then I had some pasta which was al-dente in tangy tomato sauce:

The steak here was really good too, it was juicy and sweet.
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The lobster broth was rich:
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Next I had my favourite creamy burrata which had runny cheese in the middle.
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To finish off I had the pistachio gelato which was amazing with natrual pistachio taste.
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The lobster panna cotta was interesting and different because the lobster was sweet.
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Coming back again very very soon!!
At the back, there is a kids room where they can play!!

[Review 3022] Cacao Barry cake @ 美心西餅 Maxim's Cake Shop

14/12/2013
美心西餅 Maxim's Cake Shop
柴灣小西灣道10號小西灣廣場地下8號舖
Shop 8, G/F, Siu Sai Wan Shopping Plaza, 10 Siu Sai Wan Road, Chai Wan
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/cacao-barry-cake-e2335785

Thanks to Maxim's PR agency for this cake.
The cake is called Cacao Barry which is made with Cacao Barry chocolate.
Cacao Barry is a brand of chocolate founded by Charles Barry in France in 1842.

★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Cacao Barry:

It was a Bailey's chocolate mousse cake.
Inside the cake there is a layer of Bailey's mousse, white chocolate mousse, dark chocolate cake, dark chocolate mousse and a crispy chocolate base.
The outside of the cake is covered in dark chocolate sauce.
Although the cake looks quite small, you could actually get 14 decent sized slices from it.

The taste of the chocolate was really strong but slightly too sweet, it tasted like coffee even though there was no coffee in it.
The cake stayed in shape when it was sliced unlike some other cakes that collapse when you slice them.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★