[Review 7459] Shanghai style sticky rice rolls @ 金豪粢飯豆漿店

30/05/2019
金豪粢飯豆漿店
長沙灣元州街249號地下
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/shanghai-style-sticky-rice-rolls-e3423616

Shanghai style sticky rice rolls
2019-05-30  699 瀏覽
I don't know how long this gem has been here but longer than I have because the first picture/review on openrice dates back to 2008 so it could be longer.The amazing thing is that it has stayed in the same spot but the rolls probably cost slightly cheaper back then.

Shanghai sticky rice rolls are basically rolls made of sticky rice filled with Chinese cruellers, pickles and meat floss.
There was a similar thing called QQRICE years ago which sadly packed up.
I really recommend this place because they use different rices whereas other Shanghai joints in Hong Kong use plain glutinous rice.
They do vegetarian rice rolls an d snacks.
Tried the vegetarian one and the purple rice (not vegetarian).

Both were impressive because they were crammed with lots of filling and it wasn't too salty.
The meat floss they used was good because it wasn't too sweet.
If only I had discovered this earlier.

[Review 7449]Earl Grey Tea @ 恰迷紅茶 (已結業)CHAME HK

28/05/2019
恰迷紅茶 (已結業)CHAME HK
荔枝角長沙灣道883號億利工業中心地下1D號舖
Shop 1D, G/F, Elite Industrial Centre, 883 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Lai Chi Kok
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/earl-grey-tea-e3418900
4Earl Grey Tea
2019-05-28  391 瀏覽
There were queues at Starbucks and PC so went here randomly for an Earl Grey Tea.
The tea seemed normal on first sip and I was expecting it to last for the afternoon which was why I got the large size.
To begin with, there was a strong Earl Grey fragrance but it was slightly artificial.
Sadly it turned sour within an hour.

[Review 7437] My new treasure corner at Cheungshawan @ 八寶粥

20/05/2019
八寶粥 (已結業)
長沙灣青山道443-445號祥利大廈地下A號舖
Shop A, G/F, Cheong Lee Building, 443-445 Castle Peak Road, Cheung Sha Wan
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/my-new-treasure-corner-at-cheungshawan-e3412575

My new treasure corner at Cheungshawan
2019-05-20  165 瀏覽
Since Rolling congee closed, I haven't had congee for long time.
One night, a restaurant that I was planning to go was shut hence fate led me here.

It was on the corner and there was a big flyer with congee and some interesting snacks so I decided to try it.

Unfortunately, it was hot that day so it was the wrong day for congee but I still had it as I was there.
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The guy wasn't very welcoming at first but he was actually super friendly.
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For the congee, I had the [chicken and fish maw congee] which cost HKD25.
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Chicken and fish maw the congee was expected as it was called chicken and fish maw but the things that made it look expensive were the mock sharkfins and beancurd sheets.
The congee really made my day because I love mock sharkfins and there were loads of it in the congee.
The chicken is the usual on bone so you have to watch out for bone fragments.
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Next were the [salmon dumplings].
To be honest, I ordered them because they looked like grilled salmon!!!
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To my surprise, it was similar to  fishball with minced salmon filling in the middle.
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Another exclusive that they do is [Rice Patty Pancakes] which are similar pancakes but made with cooked grains of rice.
I definitely recommend this because it is savoury and different.
Different fillings obviously taste different so it depends on what you like.
The liver one was unusual and luncheon ham simply tastes amazing.

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For dessert, there was Eight Treasure Congee which is their signature.
It contains so many different pulses such as green beans, red beans etc.

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Went back another day as I was in the area and had the lotus wrapped rice, purple potato buns and LOBSTER SHAOMAI which was nice and filling for lunch.

Will be back if I am in the area because I love this joint especially the rice patty pancakes.

[Review 7348] Vegetarian burgers with salad & fries under HKD48 @ Fast Taste

15/01/2019
Fast Taste
長沙灣元州街482-492號金碧閣地下4號舖
Shop 4, G/F, Golden Jade Heights, 482-492 Un Chau Street, Cheung Sha Wan
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/vegetarian-burgers-with-salad-fries-under-hkd48-e3372660

I noticed this joint a while ago serving cheap vegetarian burgers but didn't get a chance to try it as I was having chicken opposite.
Since I was in the area again, decided to check it out.

Used to work this area but unfortunately this place wasn't around then, it was more Chinese restaurants a while back.
The toilet sign is quite cool as aliens are welcome as well.
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Tried all three vegetarian burgers: chicken, beef and fish.
The difference here is that they use Chinese style vegetarian meat patties in the burger.

The chicken was the best as it comes with juicy pineapple and a fiery sauce.
The second best was the fish as usually it is served with gravy Chinese style but it was different eating as a burger.
It would be great if there was some tartar sauce or mayonnaise.

The beef burger (Vegetarian) was a nice simple combination as you would expect with black pepper and cheese.
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They all taste different in unique ways.
Quite a good deal as we had three burgers and the bill was under HKD170.

[Review 7345] Baby Blue Soft Serve @ 麥當勞 McDonald's

13/04/2019
麥當勞 McDonald's
長沙灣元州街213號美居中心地下9-19號及23-26號舖
Shop 9-19 & 23-26, G/F, Manor Centre Building, 213 Un Chau Street, Cheung Sha Wan
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/baby-blue-softserve-at-mcdonalds-e3371423

Baby Blue softserve at McDonalds
2019-04-13  120 瀏覽
In general Okinawan sea salt icecream tastes good.
The ones I have tried are in tubs which are not as creamy as the softie version.
McDonald's are now serving it so decided to give it a try.
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There are four to choose from, chocolate dipped, sea salt or sea salt with the original.
In my opinion, it didn't really need the chocolate as it tastes good on its own, and the lovely saltiness balances the sweetness and creaminess.
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Will definitely get it again but without the chocolate.

[Review 7271] Dim Sum at the back streets of Cheung Sha Wan @ /太子點心專門店 (已結業) Prince Dragon Dim Sum

09/03/2019
/太子點心專門店 (已結業) Prince Dragon Dim Sum
長沙灣保安道401-405號昌暉大廈地下12號舖
Shop 12, G/F, Cheung Fai Buliding, 401-405 Po On Road, Cheung Sha Wan
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/dim-sum-at-the-back-streets-of-cheung-sha-wan-e3331808

Dim Sum at the back streets of Cheung Sha Wan
2019-03-09  36 瀏覽
The location of this dimsum joint is rather remote because it is located right on the corner of Cheung Sha Wan near the hospital where all the car mechanics are.

There are two other branches of this in Prince Edward and Causeway Bay.
The decor at this branch is slightly different to the other branches and the staff at this branch are young.
The Menu is the same.
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My favourite item was the congee that night as it was made with dried fish and peanuts.
You can find this congee everywhere but this one was my favourite because the dried fish was much chunkier compared to finely grounded pieces at other places.
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The rest of the dimsum was just the usual fare.
It was all palatable and fresh which is how it should be but just your average dimsum.

[Review 7265] Captivated by the Sandwiches @ 有營菓 The Fruit

07/03/2019
有營菓 The Fruit
長沙灣長沙灣道883號億利工業中心2樓2B號舖
Shop 2B, 2/F, Elite Industrial Centre, 883 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Cheung Sha Wan
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/captivated-by-the-sandwiches-e3328863

I am Thankful the restaurant that I was at earlier was rude hence it drove me to walk out and dine elsewhere.
Found this round the corner and the sandwiches caught my attention as they were really colourful.
I liked the way it was green and purple so you get two different sandwiches in the box which makes it not so boring.
$12 is a pretty good for sandwiches if they are good.
I thought they were vegetarian but they had Tuna in them.
It would be good if they had a vegetarian one with purple cabbage and sweetcorn as the colours and taste would go together.
Personally I liked the purple cabbage as the cabbage has this mustard aftertaste which is hard to explain and it wasn't so sweet compared to the lettuce one.
Also had the Chinese stuff which was ok but not as exciting.
The stockfish congee was just gingery and the noodles were reheated which you could taste.
Saying that, it was good they served the noodles hot as most places will just give you cold noodles that have been sitting there for a while.
The Menu with a freshly squashed fly (not by me):
This place is actually a juice joint so most of the sets have juices included as a drink.
It is located on the G/F and not the 2/F as stated on the current info.