[Review 1093] Finally trekked into Ma On Shan and it was closed!

03/05/2011

梨巴王子甜品棧 The Neighbours Dessert House
馬鞍山西沙路628號新港城廣場地下17號舖
Shop 17, G/F, Sunshine Bazaar, 628 Sai Sha Road, Ma On Shan
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/finally-trekked-into-ma-on-shan-and-it-was-closed-e2166497

Not in a million years would I go to Ma On Shan, but for some reason I was required to go, so I checked my to eat list and found this restaurant.

I was looking forward to peach and bird's nest dessert and the peach and glass noodles dessert.

They are probably the same, but one is mixed with glass noodles and the other with birds nest.

[Review 1092] Chinese buns selling like hotcakes @ 唐記包點 Tong Kee Bao Dim

03/05/2011

唐記包點 Tong Kee Bao Dim
彩虹港鐵彩虹站大堂CHH15號舖
Shop CHH15, Choi Hung MTR Station, Choi Hung
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/chinese-buns-selling-like-hotcakes-e2166496

I am not a fan of Chinese buns, but these seem delicious, the reviews say they are not that sweet.

Unfortunately, the buns were selling like hotcakes.
The red tag means it is sold out already!!
Next time I'll try coming earlier!

SSG's to eat list:
Taro Chinese bun
Purple sweet potato bun
Custard bun

[Review 1091] Overnight snacks served @ 泉昌美食 Chuen Cheong Foods

03/05/2011
泉昌美食 Chuen Cheong Foods
灣仔灣仔道150號D舖
Shop D, 150 Wanchai Road, Wan Chai
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/overnight-snacks-served-e2166494

Perhaps I went on a wrong day or wrong timing.
I got the curry whelks and squid, it was not hot.
I felt that it was the leftovers that could'nt sell the day before.
The curry was thick, the colour was dark chocolate.
The whelks and squid was disappointing, they were both overdone and too chewy.
The whelks were gritty too.

[Review 1090] Rotisserie roast chicken in Sai Kung @ Roast Sai Kung Takeaway

02/05/2011
Roast Sai Kung Takeaway
西貢福民路42-56號西貢大廈地下16號舖
Shop16, G/F, Sai Kung Mansion, 42-56 Fuk Man Road, Sai Kung
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/rotisserie-roast-chicken-in-sai-kung-e2166368

Before 15+J opened, I was quite excited about this new shop.

When I got there, it reminded me of the roast chickens in Europe, the Rotisseries are common all over France and Belgium.

I ordered a chicken leg and small ribs.
It was quite funny, because the waitress insisted I was ordering "one chicken legs"
I know it saids "chicken legs" on the menu, but since I am ordering one it should be "one chicken leg" not "one chicken legs",
I had to say I wanted "one chicken leg" not "leg" because I only wanted the one and not pay for two.

Anyway, the chicken came with gravy, there was normal gravy, and this other red looking one so I chose the normal gravy.
As well as that I ordered the ribs, there was original and Barbeque, so I chose Barbeque, and the waitress said in a commanding tone, that the sauce is mixed with the ribs.

I was tempted to order the roast vegetables as well, but they didnt look that appealing at the counter.
The roast potato looked like fried potato wedges.

When I tried the ribs, they were tough and dry, the barbeque sauce was non existence.


As for the chicken, it was slightly better, but could have been better.
All I could taste in the chicken was a strong smoky flavouring and it was too salty.
I was disappointed because it was burnt and the chicken skin was not intact which defeats the purpose of the rotisserie, because the rotisserie is supposed to rotate the chicken so that it is evenly roasted.
From the burn marks on the skin, it looks like it has been grilled and not roasted.

I suspect only whole chickens are roasted, the others are grilled.

The gravy for the chicken was tasteless, pity I forgot to take a picture.

As well as this place, there is a roast chicken place at Fortress Hill too.

Sham fast food:
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2023517

15+J Roaster: (Fortress hill)
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2165135

[Review 1089] Eat your heart out with delicious snacks @ Quezon Pinoy Food Express

28/04/2011
Quezon Pinoy Food Express (已結業)
灣仔石水渠街1號其發大廈地下11號舖
Shop 11, G/F, Luckifast Building, 1 Stone Nullah Lane, Wan Chai
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/eat-your-heart-out-with-delicious-snacks-e2165822

I love Phillipino food when it is not too oily, the food here is just right.

Phillipino food is normally sugary and also sour because they like to add Lemon or Vinegar to their food.

I started with a plate of noodles, the Pancit bihon it was thin rice noodles cooked with soy sauce some lime juice.
There are two sizes: a plate for $10 or a plate for $15, I knew I was going to like it, so ordered the bigger portion.
The noodles are flavoured nicely with notes of lemon. I added extra chilli vinegar to it as well, which made me even hungrier.

After the noodles, I ordered the Brazo de Mercedes (Egg Meringue Roll) which is considered a cake in the Phillipino cuisine.

There were four cakes to choose from, Taro roll, chocolate roll, egg meringue roll, and this other one which I didn’t know what it was.
Brazo de Mercedes (Egg Meringue Roll)
It is a rolled cake made of egg whites with a rich custard filling, or sometimes lemon.
The one I had contained some lemon flavouring.
The texture of the meringue was interesting, it was denser than normal meringue, almost like cake.
I wondered if they added some flour into the meringue or it was the method they used to make the meringue.
Italian meringue is also dense, but this one is much denser, it feels like your eating a cake.

In the Phillipines, they were colonised by the Spanish, some foods were influenced by them.
I tried the ensaymada, which was slightly Spanish.

ensaymada
Ensaymada is a brioche made with butter instead of lard, and topped with grated cheese (usually aged Edam, known locally as "queso de bola") and sugar. Upscale versions of ensaymada are also topped with butter cream.
The one I had was slightly bland, so I put some of the sweet meringue on it, which made it just right.

In general Phillipino food is colourful, from purple cakes to green puddings.

[Review 1088] Food was rubbish @ 福井茶室

28/04/2011

福井茶室
灣仔巴路士街3號百營商業大廈地舖
G/F, Bel Trade Commercial Building, 3 Burrowa Street, Wan Chai
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/food-was-rubbish-e2165626

Although the food was awful, the service was good on the other hand.
The staff were very polite and attentive.

Originally planned to go to 北海道牧場餐廳 Hokkaido Dairy Farm Milk Restaurant
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/sr2.htm?shopid=50856
however it was not open.

Went round the corner, and this restaurant seemed similar to the one I intended to go, so I had a look at the menu outside.
The menu was very confusing, but I still went in.

There was no English whatsoever.

Ordered a curry wagyu beef which included a poached egg, and an extra toast with a thick slice of egg and cheese.

The curry was so bland, and the beef was tasteless and there wasnt much curry sauce.

The poached egg was ruined by the so called Japanese sweet sauce.

The egg sandwich was the worst, the waitress brought it over and informed the egg inside the sandwich had collapsed!
Gee Thanks!!! Eggquake by the chef?????????

The egg in the sandwich was not what I was expecting! If you have tried chinese steamed egg, it is basically a big slab of that of 1 inch thickness in the sandwich, and also tasteless. The egg was cold, hence the cheese didnt melt.
Having egg in a steamed fashion inside the sandwich totally defies having an egg sandwich, when you pick up the sandwich, the egg is so sloppy it falls out, not like a firm fried omelette style.
Imagine the skill trying to eat a toast filled with Jelly.

I think this sort of catering would do well in hospital for patients on a low oil and sodium diet apart from the overly salty soup.
The egg in the sandwich is virtually oil free, it is basically steamed egg!!!! The sandwiche was no buttered which is good, I don't like heavy Chinese stinky butter that other Chinese places do.

Finally the taro milkshake made with Hokkaido milk was really disgusting, the taste was so horrible I wanted to puke!!!
It was also so powdery. The taro taste wasn't even taro.

superPOWDERy taro milkshake
I think the product shot for the egg is funny, the menu saids a choice of scrambled egg or poached egg, but the product shot is neither.
It looks like two fried eggs because for poached eggs the yolk is slightly covered by the white, just like the that was served!!

[Review 1087] Street style ramen in Wan Chai @ 幸亭拉麵 Yukitei Ramen

27/04/2011

幸亭拉麵 Yukitei Ramen
灣仔皇后大道東118號聯發街C2舖
Shop C2, G/F, Lun Fat Street ,118 Queen 's Road East, Wan Chai
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/street-style-ramen-in-wan-chai-e2165556

I think this review should be written in two parts:
Part 1: For those who haven't tried Butao
Part 2: For those that have tried Butao.

In general, this noodle joint is located at Luet Fat street, which corners into an alley.
The kitchen is inside, and the seating is on a bar table that seats about six people, and two other separate tables.

The presentation of the noodles on the menu is similar to other Japanese noodles with pork, egg with runny centre, spring onions and black fungus.

The ordering sheet is a piece of paper which you tick the noodle of your choice.
The shop is newly opened, so it is not fully equipped, the staff there said there will be more fans to cool people down, and some sort of cover for the outside area to shade the people.
As they have newly opened, all noodles come with a soft drink.


For improvements:
They should have a menu with pictures, especially for those who can't read Chinese. I had to go to the front to see the menu.
Since they are only in their teething stages, I will not comment on speed of the food. I believe that this will improve without my comment.

Part 1: For those who havent tried Butao
Basically it is one of those street style noodle bar that serves noodles Japanese style.
You sit down, and tick the noodles you want.
There is a choice of how you want the noodles done, eg soft, normal or hard.
The noodles served here are the type you find in Ajisen, and the broth is slightly thicker and better, the soup is topped with lots of sesame, paprika and spring onions.
On the table you will find condiments to put in the noodles such as raw garlic, salt and pepper.
Apart from noodles, there are other snacks to order.
I felt that the price was slightly more expensive than the noodles at Ajisen.

Part 2: for those that have tried Butao.
The shop is slightly similar, but in Butao, you actually sit inside.
The price is cheaper here.
Same as Butao, the softness of the noodles can be chosen.
However the noodles served here are NOT the same as Butao, the ones served at Butao are thinner.
The condiment range isnt as big as Butao.
There isn't water provided like Butao.
It doesnt have an English ordering sheet.

As for the taste, you can judge for yourself. HideChan is still not as good as Butao in my opinion.