[Review 6932] My first pan fried dumplings from CH @ 祥興記上海生煎包 Cheung Hing Kee Shanghai Pan-fried Buns

25/10/2018
祥興記上海生煎包 Cheung Hing Kee Shanghai Pan-fried Buns
天后電氣道13-41A號地下
G/F, 13-41A Electric Road, Tin Hau
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/my-first-pan-fried-dumplings-from-ch-e3195952

My first pan fried dumplings from CH
2018-10-25  449 瀏覽
Cheung Hing is a famous joint for Pan Fried dumplings which have been recommended on the M guide.
I was surprised to see they had a cheesy one on the menu but it had been discontinued.

I was very impressed with my first experience because the base was crispy and the top was like a bubble which bounced when you poked it.

The meat was fresh and inside there was so much soup which you have to becareful.
The right way of eating it is to drink the soup first but knowing I would burn myself I decided to let it all out and save it last.

Sadly, the quality is different at every branch but I do plan to come here again and see if it was as good as this visit.
The prices are also different in each branch.
At MK they cost $30, here they cost $32 and in Central they cost $35 for the same thing.

[Review 6856] Back for dumplings @ 上海弄堂菜肉餛飩 Shanghai Lane

24/09/2018
上海弄堂菜肉餛飩  Shanghai Lane
天后電氣道63-81號發昌大廈地下A號舖
Shop A, 63-81 Electric Road, Tin Hau
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/back-for-dumplings-e3166228

Back for dumplings
2018-09-24  95 瀏覽
Since my last visit, I have been craving for dumplings.
There is something special about their dumplings when you look at them.
They basically look like perfectly wrapped tortellini but Shanghai style filled with minced meat and vegetables.
Initially I wanted to order the vegetarian ones but they were sold out so had the standard ones with the set.
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The prawn omelette was really good as it had a fragrant egg taste and the prawns were springy.
Next were the dandan noodles and drunken chicken, another classic option that never goes wrong.
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Overall, a satisfying lunch but will return for dinner as the menu offers more than just noodles and wontons.

[Review 6828] A big bowl of pin noodles @ 香港仔周記點心茶餐廳

07/09/2018
香港仔周記點心茶餐廳 (已結業)
天后電氣道21號地舖
G/F, 21 Electric Road, Tin Hau

https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/a-big-bowl-of-pin-noodles-e3153419

A big bowl of pin noodles

2018-09-07  267 瀏覽

Went here randomly as I haven't tried this restaurant.

They serve dimsums but rarely do you find silver pin noodles on the menu so I ordered the Garlic XO sauce pin noodles.

For $38, it was a huge portion.

Unfortunately it was too salty and the garlic taste was too strong.

It was a great deal for $38 but I just couldn't finish it as it was too salty for your own good.

Compared to the Sheung Wan branch, the pin noodles there are presented in a nest bowl.

[Review 6825] Spanish food in Tinhau!! @ ROJO

07/09/2018
ROJO 
天后炮台山木星街3號地下B舖
Shop B, G/F, 3 Jupiter Street, Fortress Hill, Tin Hau
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/spanish-food-in-tinhau-e3152670

Spanish food in Tinhau!!
2018-09-07  1937 瀏覽
There are not many Spanish restaurants in Tinhau so Rojo is a good option.
Had a few drinks before dinner.
The mocktails were healthy and delicious especially the pineapple banana and lime which is just juice and no added sugars.
Also had the sangria which had a nice cinammon touch to it and it was like mulled wine which gives you that festive feeling.
[Scallop Carpaccio]
Everything was in harmony when the pomelo and scallop were eaten together because the pomelo made it appetizing and refreshing.
[Truffle Bikini]
The bikini was to my liking as the butter wasn't too overwhelming and I could taste the cheese, ham and truffle.
[Jamon Serrano Toast]
Delicious bites of toast that taste good when you have ham on top of tomato.
[Suckling Pig]
I liked the apple puree that was paired with it because pork and apple always go well together.
The skin was crisp and the meat was moist and tender just like chicken.
[Seafood Paella]
My favourite dish as I need carbs!!!!


[Friend's dessert]


[Churros]
I loved the churros as they were coated in delish sugar and cinammon.
They were so good that I didn't really need the chocolate sauce.


Will be back soon!

[Review 6822] Delish egg and roast pork rice @ 大哥大嫂私房菜 Daigor and Daiso

04/09/2018
大哥大嫂私房菜 Daigor and Daiso
天后大坑施弼街27-28號地舖
G/F, 27-28 Shepherd Street, Tai Hang, Tin Hau
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/delish-egg-and-roast-pork-rice-e3148917

Delish egg and roast pork rice
2018-09-04  380 瀏覽
Went to Taihing for lunch as it was close to the library.
To be honest, I was attracted to the shop opposite because of the pretty pastel colours but somehow they said we could sit in this restaurant as they serve the food from over there.
Anyway, the interior of this place was also nice as there were lots of pictures of Hong Kong.
The only thing that was not in harmony was the cloth covering the kitchen as it was Japanese which confused me earlier as this is the first thing you will see when you look through the front door so I thought it was Japanese.
The light above was also nice which can extend into a full circle if there was room but currently looks like an arachnid.
Chose the egg with roast pork.
When it came, it was exactly like the one I had at Shunhing.
The whole thing is quite confusing as this could be the one from Shunhing as on the corner of the menu, it says shunhing kitchen.
Judging by the name, I don't think I have tried what this restaurant specializes in as it is meant to be a private kitchen.
Apart from that, the egg and roast pork was really good especially the pork which was lean yet soft and meaty.
The soy sauce that came with it was sweet loaded with spring onions.
Anyway, I haven't been to TH for a while and it has changed a lot.

[Review 6803] Beyond Burger at [Texas Burger] @ Texas Burger

28/08/2018
Texas Burger (已結業)
天后電氣道109號地舖
G/F, 109 Electric Road, Tin Hau
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/beyond-burger-at-texas-burger-e3143284

Beyond Burger at [Texas Burger]
2018-08-28  147 瀏覽
It's been a while since I last went to Texas Burger.
The menu and the restaurant layout has changed a little and the new menu is much simpler and better.
They have burritos on Mexican rice, burgers and pasta.
As well as the veggie burger, they have the beyond burger so I had that.
Unluckily but luckily the burritos was sold out so ordered the steak on spinach leaves instead.
The steak on spinach leaves was fantastic because the beef was tender.
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The Beyond Burger was basic just like the first Beyond Burger I had at Green Common, it was just the patty, tomato and lettuce.
I liked the simplicity because it is good with plain ketchup and mustard.
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Finished with the raspberry soda and pina colada.

To summarize, the beyond burger is affordable and delicious.

[Review 6767] Cute steamed buns @ 功夫點心工房 (已結業)Kung Fu Dim Sum Express

11/08/2019
功夫點心工房 (已結業)Kung Fu Dim Sum Express
天后電氣道69號地下E舖
Shop E, G/F, 69 Electric Road, Tin Hau
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/cute-steamed-buns-e3126193

Cute steamed buns
2018-08-11  825 瀏覽
I was drawn here by the cute dim sums and when  I got closer, I realized it was an express shop for dimsum on the go!!
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Kung Fu Dim Sum has joined the dimsum to go business but you can also eat in if you don't live nearby.
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On each table they have outlets to charge devices using USB or plugs.

I was surprised that it was an open kitchen where you can see them cook the bojaifaans.
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For food, the cute steamed buns were a must so I got one each.
Also got the spare rib bojaifaan as they were made to order.


Each of the steamed buns were very different.

The durian one was surprisingly nice and not too sweet compared to McDonalds cloyingly sweet D24 puree.


The Watermelon custard bun gave me another surprise.
I was expecting yellow custard but it was watermelon colour, and it even had black sesame seeds to imitate the seeds which is the right size in ratio in comparison to the bun!!!


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As for the matcha bun, you have to eat with caution as the filling was as runny as water that it goes everywhere!!

[Review 6755] A Sweet ending @ Oggi (已結業)

08/08/2018
Oggi (已結業)
天后水星街9號地下B舖
Shop B, G/F, 9 Mercury Street, Tin Hau
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/a-sweet-ending-e3121622

A Sweet ending
2018-08-08  47 瀏覽
I love Gnocchi so went there specifically for that, however it was sold out so I had to choose something else. This also happened in another restaurant nearby so gnocchi must be very popular or very unpopular in Tinhau.

Anyway, ordered the mussels for in creamy white wine sauce $85.
It was very sweet and creamy with a white wine aftertaste. Since I had the mussels I ordered the chips baked with cheese $52 as chips and mussels go well together.
The texture was a bit strange because they were fried and then baked.
The cheese tasted like they put butter/margarine on it.
For desserts had the baked marshmallow with icecream $43 which was on a layer of non sweetened cornflakes.
It was simply delicious and reminds me of those homemade gooey chewy marshmallow crisps using marshmallow and rice crispies.

[Review 6688] Taiwanese and Thai Food! @ 泰色食 TH & TW Cuisine

14/07/2018
泰色食  TH & TW Cuisine
天后水星街6-8號恒寶大廈地下A號舖
Shop A, G/F, Hang Po Building 6-8 Mercury Street, Tin Hau
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/taiwanese-and-thai-food-e3097137

Taiwanese and Thai Food!
2018-07-14  53 瀏覽
At TH & TW Cuisine, you will find Taiwanese and Thai food on the menu.
It gives you the best of both worlds when you have a group of people who want different things.
For lunch, had the Taiwanese Beef noodles and Hainan Chicken Rice.

Beef noodles:
There were some thick slices of beef shin which were soft and gelatinous.
Definitely impressed me here because I haven't had any good ones lately as they have all been dry and hard.
To complement the noodles, there was a side of my favourite preserved vegetables.

Hainan Chicken Rice:
Evidently, the Hainan chicken rice is a popular pick as they ran out of the chicken oil rice.
The chicken was soft and silky while the pickles turned out to be a surprise as they were so refreshing with a little chili kick to it.

For drinks had the freshly blended pineapple slush and lemon soda.

[Review 6668] Q1 on the Island @ 第一郡 Q1

05/07/2018
第一郡 Q1
天后威菲路道6號地下B舖
Shop B, G/F, 6 Whitfield Road, Tin Hau
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/q1-on-the-island-e3088799

Q1 on the Island
2018-07-05  368 瀏覽
There are now two branches of Q1.
The first joint in Shamshuipo is tiny and now the second one is bigger and better.
As I was in the area, I decided to go there for the desserts but they were sold out.
Spotted the avocado bun so decided to try it.
Tried to ask what type of bun they use and the lady weirdly pointed to the buns in the bag.
Anyway, I decided to get it anyway assuming it would be avocados in the bun but it turned out to be bahn mi filled with avocado.
Overall, it was really good because the baguette bun was crispy with a chew and the avocados were ripe.

[Review 6615] Safety first @ 頭啖湯 First Taste Soup

15/06/2018
頭啖湯 First Taste Soup
天后威菲路道15-19號萬順樓地舖
G/F, Whitfield Mansion, 15-19 Whitfield Road, Tin Hau
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/safety-first-e3072933

Safety first
2018-06-15  641 瀏覽
As well as having a good hotpot, I was impressed that this place puts safety first.
The electric stoves are not plugged until the customer arrives so that people won't accidentally get burnt if they put their hands on it.
They use ceramic pots instead of metal because it is also for safety as you won't burn yourself if you touch the sides.
Only the bottom is hot.

Anyway, started off with the fruit tea which was fruity without being too sweet.
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Since this place specializes in soup, tried the soup which was nourishing and not that oily.
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For the hotpot broth, had the coconut chicken which comes with bamboo piths and other goodies.
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It was really good that they told us what was included in the pot so we didn't order double.
The best item for me was the Kale because not many places have it as an option for hotpot and when Kale is cooked, the texture is soft and the frilly edges of the kale hangs more broth to it.
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The crispy fish skins were tasty without any rancidness so I had it with rice which was so good and filling as I have to have rice/noodles or I won't be full.

For meats, had the American beef which I didn't eat but here is the picture for it.