[Review 582] yoghurtcool@misocool

misocool 20/12/2009
尖沙咀河內道18號K11購物藝術館B231-B233舖
Shop B231-B233, K11, 18 Hanoi Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/yoghurtcool-misocool-e2050802

Previously tried their Quarry bay branch, went all the way there to dine, and then a few days later they opened a branch in Central! Ahh I didnt need to go all the way there to quarry bay, and that branch is no where near the mtr.

Recently was at K11 to check out how artistic it was, but not that artistic.

Saw the separate yoghurt section at misocool, so tried it.

As expected it tasted like the soft yoghurt at Berrygood and Yo mama, however the choice of topping were less, from my memory there were 10 choices, but I can only remember the following, toasted coconut, diced strawberries, mango, chocolate crunch balls, and crispy star crunchies.

The yoghurt is slightly sour, so chose toasted coconut to sweeten it. However it is not the proper frozen yoghurt like the Apollo fruit yoghurts.
The portion of yoghurt could have been more, the center was a hollow hole (as shown on picture).

[Review 581] Firefly delights @ 螢火蟲小食

18/12/2009 Firefly delights 螢火蟲小食 (將軍澳)
將軍澳慧安商場A134舖
Shop A134, Well On Shopping Arcade, Tseung Kwan O
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/firefly-delights-e2050439

Just felt like having some instant noodles, so got a large portion of Indonesian noodles in sauce.

I was told it was 2 packets of noodles for the large portion but the portion quantity was more like one bag of instant noodles.

The noodles were not that soft, and the garlic mixed well in it.

Was given two thin satay skewers as chopsticks to eat the noodles with!!

[Review 580] Consistently good white curry @ 沙嗲王 Satay King

沙嗲王 (已結業) Satay King 17/12/2009

銅鑼灣軒尼詩道489號銅鑼灣廣場一期9樓

9/F, Causeway Bay Plaza 1, 489 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay

https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/consistently-good-white-curry-e2050265

Didn’t know what to have for dinner, so decided to eat at Satay King, the food here is always good if you pick the right stuff.
On the way there, the queue to the elevator was long, I was expecting it to be quite full on arrival, however on arrival, the restaurant was only 70% full, so got a seat without waiting.

As a basic choice, I always go for the white curry, tastes consistent every time, this time I chose the Japanese crunchy chicken to go with it, when it arrived it was a bit different to how I imagined it to be.
The Chinese description was “K Chui chicken”, so I thought it would be like chicken nuggets in steak form, but instead it was fried pieces of chicken, the chicken tasted better than I thought, it tasted like chicken dipped in red beancurd sauce and deep fried.
The white curry is always as good as usual, and it was good the sauce and chicken was separated.

The chicken curry set came with fried salt and pepper tofu and passion fruit tea.
The tofu was a bit soft and silky, I would have preferred the firmer type, and as for the drink it was quite good, not artificial fruit essence.

As for the other starters, one was a mistake, it was called Golden potato, which I should of guessed was sweet potato not lovely savoury potato.
Then also had the clams in black bean sauce, which was surprisingly good for a place like that, it was slightly gritty, otherwise it was good.

Finally the prawn cakes were a bit over fried, and a bit boring too, the prawn patty was tasteless.

[Review 579] One-stop cooking oil for everything @ 西貢德興麵家 Sai Kung Tak Hing Noodles

西貢德興麵家 Sai Kung Tak Hing Noodles
16/12/2009
西貢福民路42-57號
42-57 Fuk Man Rd, Sai Kung
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/one-stop-cooking-oil-for-everything-e2050082

As mentioned before, I still havent eaten any good food at Sai Kung, apart from McDonalds or Starbucks which is just the same as anywhere else.
I havent been to Sai Kung for ages, but quite alot of restaurants have shut down, so hopefully the future ones will be better.

This noodle joint serves noodles and western food.

I ordered the sausage with egg, not really worth paying $45 for it, I knew I wouldnt be full after eating it but I didnt order the sausage platter for $52 because its my first visit, and to be on the safe side I ordered less.

It was a bit strange, there was stir-fried legumes and onions as a side.
The vegetables reeked, it tasted of fried beef ho-fun, so i suspected they cooked the vegetables after cooking noodles.

The seating in this place is rather cramped, hard wood tables and stools.

[Review 578] Dinky Yummy Kaya Buns @ Ra Cha Moo Yang 超級食得開心

Ra Cha Moo Yang 超級食得開心 (灣仔)
灣仔軒尼詩道87號AB舖
Shop AB, 87 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/dinky-yummy-kaya-buns-e2050076

This is the first time I purchased a non savory item, they don't usually have Kaya for Thai food, but they had these cute little buns with Kaya paste inside.
Just as the picture shows, there is a generous dollup of Kaya inside.
It is thick, but not that strong in pandan taste, and a little too sweet.

[Review 577] 2009 Roast Turkey Part 3 @ Maya

Maya 15/12/2009
灣仔駱克道68-70號地下 68-70 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/roast-turkey-2009-part-3-e2049919

This is the cheapest Christmas lunch I have had so far, but not that British, firstly the starter was quite oriental, containing sugary sweet papaya.

Then the mains came with baby sweetcorn too.
I get annoyed when I order TEA and they ask if I want it with Lemon or Milk, because then the whole place doesn't feel that British, and tea is with milk traditionally.

Anyway, just another option for people I guess.

Overall, it was turkey roll with dates, gravy, broccoli, cauliflower, half baked/boiled potatoes and mash.
The mash was the pre-made ones where you add water to it.

The dessert was dense sponge with peel and currants and vanilla sauce, although it was meant to be brandy, I couldnt taste it.
I think I would only recommend the Christmas lunch to Hong Kongers, It is value for money since it is a five course for $98 (bread, starter, soup, main, pudding and tea).

[Review 576] This place should survive @ 溏苑 Tong Yuen Food & Dessert

溏苑 Tong Yuen Food & Dessert
旺角廣華街3號百利達廣場地下1號舖
Shop 1, G/F, Paradise Square, 3 Kwong Wa Street, Mong Kok
13/12/2009
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/this-place-should-survive-e2049396

Before this dessertery, there were quite a few beforehand before they closed down.

The design of this one is rather vibrant, and the variety is different and good.

I got the 3.6 hokkaido milk pudding in chocolate milk with Baileys.
It was served rather neatly on a mini tray, and quite thoughtful of them to provide a small glass of water, especially when some desserts can be quite sweet.

The milk pudding tasted better than the one at Michelin desserts in sheung wan.
The chocolate milk was a bit boring, but when the baileys was added, it made the whole dessert light up.
The amount of baileys given was quite a fair bit too.