06/05/2011
真味店 (西貢)
西貢福民路58-72號高富樓地下23號舖
Shop 23, G/F, Ko Shing Building, 58 -72 Fuk Man Road, Sai Kung
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/my-first-fried-siu-mai-at-sai-kung-e2167601
Finally this shop is listed, not many city people come here, since it is a local joint.
My Sai Kung friend took me here and ordered me some fake shark's fin soup.
I was still hungry after that, but I couldnt read the menu then, so I ordered fish siumai, [something that I knew what is was].
When it came, I realised it had been fried!
I have never had fried siumai before.
Perhaps this is weird Sai Kung, all their food is weird.
The imitation soup tasted weird too, not as good as the food in the city.
[Review 1109] Basil & black pepper flavoured wings @ 漢堡王 Burger King
05/05/2011
漢堡王 Burger King
灣仔軒尼斯道314-324號地庫
Basement, W Square, 314-324 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/basil-black-pepper-flavoured-wings-burger-king-e2167459
I have always liked basil, so when Burger King came out with the new basil and black pepper chicken drumettes, I had to try it.
Basically Burger King have used their usual spicy drumettes and smothered it with black pepper and basil.
The original spices of the drummette combined with black pepper makes it even more hot.
The basil was different to the one I was expecting, which led me to find out there are so many different types of Basil.
The type used here is the one used in Asian cuisine and not in the Italian cuisine.
Basil world confusion:
As a european, Basil just means Basil, the one that is used in Pasta and Italian dishes, however when you come over to Asia they have a different species of Basil.
The confusion starts here, the basil usually found in Europe is classified as sweet basil [lor lacque 甜羅勒 ]
and the one the asians use is Thai Basil which is called goa chang tap 九層塔 in Chinese, but the Thai's call is gum but woon 金不換
In a earlier review, there was also confusion between BASIL羅勒 and JAPANESE BASIL - Perilla 紫蘇葉[JIE SO]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perilla
So anyway, the one that I tasted in the chicken wings was the Thai Basil (goa chang tap).
漢堡王 Burger King
灣仔軒尼斯道314-324號地庫
Basement, W Square, 314-324 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/basil-black-pepper-flavoured-wings-burger-king-e2167459
I have always liked basil, so when Burger King came out with the new basil and black pepper chicken drumettes, I had to try it.
Basically Burger King have used their usual spicy drumettes and smothered it with black pepper and basil.
The original spices of the drummette combined with black pepper makes it even more hot.
The basil was different to the one I was expecting, which led me to find out there are so many different types of Basil.
The type used here is the one used in Asian cuisine and not in the Italian cuisine.
Basil world confusion:
As a european, Basil just means Basil, the one that is used in Pasta and Italian dishes, however when you come over to Asia they have a different species of Basil.
The confusion starts here, the basil usually found in Europe is classified as sweet basil [lor lacque 甜羅勒 ]
and the one the asians use is Thai Basil which is called goa chang tap 九層塔 in Chinese, but the Thai's call is gum but woon 金不換
In a earlier review, there was also confusion between BASIL羅勒 and JAPANESE BASIL - Perilla 紫蘇葉[JIE SO]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perilla
So anyway, the one that I tasted in the chicken wings was the Thai Basil (goa chang tap).
[Review 1108] Chicken tikka @ La Rose Noire Bakery
05/05/2011
La Rose Noire Bakery (已結業)
中環德輔道中12-16號置地廣場4樓Three Sixty美食廣場
4/F Food Court, Three Sixty, The Landmark, 16 Des Voeux Road Central, Central
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/chicken-tikka-la-rose-noire-bakery-e2167452
As always the bakery is good at La Rose, this time I got the chicken tikka pizza and a dark chocolate muffin.
The chicken tikka is the usual tikka flavouring you get in the UK.
The base was nice and soft, it was dusted with flour at the bottom.
The Chocolate muffin was nice and rich, and not too sweet.
La Rose Noire Bakery (已結業)
中環德輔道中12-16號置地廣場4樓Three Sixty美食廣場
4/F Food Court, Three Sixty, The Landmark, 16 Des Voeux Road Central, Central
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/chicken-tikka-la-rose-noire-bakery-e2167452
As always the bakery is good at La Rose, this time I got the chicken tikka pizza and a dark chocolate muffin.
The chicken tikka is the usual tikka flavouring you get in the UK.
The base was nice and soft, it was dusted with flour at the bottom.
The Chocolate muffin was nice and rich, and not too sweet.
[Review 1107] Hidden gem in North Point for imitation sharks fin @ 花膠翅
05/05/2011
花膠翅
北角書局街1號地下
G/F, 1 Shu Kuk Street, North Point
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/hidden-gem-4-inmitation-sharks-fin-north-point-e2167421
I have planned to try this place along time ago, but I didn’t know the location was so that close to the North point MTR exit.
The shop is very small, and probably seats about 10 people on five tables.
Although it looks old on the outside, it is very clean inside and they even have a powerful mosquito zapper which works!!
The mosquito zapper can be heard popping every now and then.
This shop specialises in "Imitation" Sharks fin soup, they even have a special note outside stating they do not use real Sharks fin.
The choices of SF soup were amazing.
For Sharkfin soup, there is a choice of:
Tofu SF soup
Crabmeat SF soup
Scallop SF soup
Shredded chicken SF soup
Bamboo pith SF soup
Original SF soup with fish maw.
The soup tasted like the real sharks fin soups served at Banquets, so if you are expecting the “bowl of SF soup” served at small street shop joints it doesn’t.
The colour of the soup was dark brown, but clearer than Bisto gravy.
With SF soup, people like to add white pepper, sesame oil, or red vinegar to it, however it tasted really nice with or without.
In the SF soup, I found egg, chinese ham, black fungus
I could also taste dried fruit peel and they cleverly put bits of fish skin to imitate the shark's fin taste.
I tried the stir-fried noodles in XO sauce which are the thin Chiuchow style noodles.
There was a mixture of different noodles of different widths.
The noodles tasted really nice with the addition of their home made vinegar with chili which remind me of the sauces at Thai Restaurants.
I liked the way they ask you if you want sesame seeds on the noodles, because some people don't, the same putting parmesan cheese on pasta.
The chicken was good too, although it was slightly tough, but it was fresh. The rice was nice but too soft.
As well as the above items, they had noodles in Tom yum soup which is interesting, especially in a shop like this.
They also had Cambodian noodles in curry sauce too.
花膠翅
北角書局街1號地下
G/F, 1 Shu Kuk Street, North Point
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/hidden-gem-4-inmitation-sharks-fin-north-point-e2167421
I have planned to try this place along time ago, but I didn’t know the location was so that close to the North point MTR exit.
The shop is very small, and probably seats about 10 people on five tables.
Although it looks old on the outside, it is very clean inside and they even have a powerful mosquito zapper which works!!
The mosquito zapper can be heard popping every now and then.
This shop specialises in "Imitation" Sharks fin soup, they even have a special note outside stating they do not use real Sharks fin.
The choices of SF soup were amazing.
For Sharkfin soup, there is a choice of:
Tofu SF soup
Crabmeat SF soup
Scallop SF soup
Shredded chicken SF soup
Bamboo pith SF soup
Original SF soup with fish maw.
The soup tasted like the real sharks fin soups served at Banquets, so if you are expecting the “bowl of SF soup” served at small street shop joints it doesn’t.
The colour of the soup was dark brown, but clearer than Bisto gravy.
With SF soup, people like to add white pepper, sesame oil, or red vinegar to it, however it tasted really nice with or without.
In the SF soup, I found egg, chinese ham, black fungus
I could also taste dried fruit peel and they cleverly put bits of fish skin to imitate the shark's fin taste.
I tried the stir-fried noodles in XO sauce which are the thin Chiuchow style noodles.
There was a mixture of different noodles of different widths.
The noodles tasted really nice with the addition of their home made vinegar with chili which remind me of the sauces at Thai Restaurants.
I liked the way they ask you if you want sesame seeds on the noodles, because some people don't, the same putting parmesan cheese on pasta.
The chicken was good too, although it was slightly tough, but it was fresh. The rice was nice but too soft.
As well as the above items, they had noodles in Tom yum soup which is interesting, especially in a shop like this.
They also had Cambodian noodles in curry sauce too.
[Review 1106] Vegetarian Deli @ Life Deli
05/05/2011
Life Deli
灣仔莊士敦道50號
50 Johnston Road, Wan Chai
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/vegetarian-deli-e2167420
Before this shop opened, it used to be an Italian joint, but now it is a vegetarian deli.
The decoration and style reminded me of Il bel paese.
At first, I didn't know it was vegetarian until I checked it out, so for Vegetarians in this area, they can come here, World Peace Cafe or Happy Veggies and others.
The shop sells various health foods as well as salads and cakes.
The Quiches and cakes appeared to be heavy and bigger than normal ones.
I believe the bigger portions can compensate for hunger.
I tried the salad Quinoa, which looks exactly like cous cous, but but bigger.
It was hard and waxy. The dressing used for it made it too creamy.
I also got the quiche but I didnt really like it, it was too hard and dry.
Life Deli
灣仔莊士敦道50號
50 Johnston Road, Wan Chai
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/vegetarian-deli-e2167420
Before this shop opened, it used to be an Italian joint, but now it is a vegetarian deli.
The decoration and style reminded me of Il bel paese.
At first, I didn't know it was vegetarian until I checked it out, so for Vegetarians in this area, they can come here, World Peace Cafe or Happy Veggies and others.
The shop sells various health foods as well as salads and cakes.
The Quiches and cakes appeared to be heavy and bigger than normal ones.
I believe the bigger portions can compensate for hunger.
I tried the salad Quinoa, which looks exactly like cous cous, but but bigger.
It was hard and waxy. The dressing used for it made it too creamy.
I also got the quiche but I didnt really like it, it was too hard and dry.
[Review 1105] Green tea milk @ Kami Teapresso (尖沙咀)
05/05/2011
Kami Teapresso
尖沙咀加連威老道34-36號G19號舖
Shop G19, 34-36 Granville Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/green-tea-milk-at-kami-teapresso-e2167413
Previously tried their tea series which was slightly disappointing, this time I tried the matcha latte.
It was slightly better, but not as creamy and full as the reviews said.
Apart from that, its good to see that they have more drinks and now offer snacks too.
New snacks:
mini rose tea cake, valhrona snowball, honey madeleines and more!
Previous Review:
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2151237
Kami Teapresso
尖沙咀加連威老道34-36號G19號舖
Shop G19, 34-36 Granville Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/green-tea-milk-at-kami-teapresso-e2167413
Previously tried their tea series which was slightly disappointing, this time I tried the matcha latte.
It was slightly better, but not as creamy and full as the reviews said.
Apart from that, its good to see that they have more drinks and now offer snacks too.
New snacks:
mini rose tea cake, valhrona snowball, honey madeleines and more!
Previous Review:
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2151237
[Review 1104] Singmalay series 26 @ 蝦蝦麵 Sam's Noodle
05/05/2011
蝦蝦麵 Sam's Noodle
九龍城南角道18-22號忠英樓地下B舖
Shop B, G/F, Chung Ying Building, 18-22 Nam Kok Road, Kowloon City
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/singmalay-series-part-26-e2167403
On my previous review I said I would be back for the prawn noodles, however I totally forgot and ordered the dinner for two.
Had I ordered the prawn noodles it probably wouldn’t have been so disappointing.
The set for two costs 188 with another 10% charged on top.
The set includes a choice of salad, snack platter, two mains, a choice of rice or drinks.
Salad:
There was a choice of gado gado and shredded chicken salad, I chose the gado gado as I haven’t tried it before.
Basically it was lettuce, cucumber, tofu, beanshoots, potato with sweet curry sauce.
The curry sauce was spicy.
Overall, I found it quite home-made, anyone could have cut some salad vegetables and added sauce on top.
Snack platter:
This was totally boring, it had chicken wings, fried pork chop, squid and prawn cake, fried dumplings.
I felt this was so Chinese. Although the portion was big, I felt that it just acted as a filler.
The chicken wings didn’t taste as good as the previous visit.
Mains:
For the mains, the choice was even more boring especially the vegetables, stir fried choi sum with garlic was so Chinese so I didn’t pick that. Same with sweet and sour pork chop, which is probably the same pork chop in the starter but with sweet n sour sauce.
buk kut teh
In the end chose Assam chicken and Buk Kut Teh.
The assam chicken also looked very amateur, it was sweet and spicy, the sauce just tasted exactly like the sauce for the gado gado.
The Buk Kut The tasted how it should, however the meat was slightly too tough and dry.
Previous review Singmalay part 25.
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2129218
蝦蝦麵 Sam's Noodle
九龍城南角道18-22號忠英樓地下B舖
Shop B, G/F, Chung Ying Building, 18-22 Nam Kok Road, Kowloon City
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/singmalay-series-part-26-e2167403
On my previous review I said I would be back for the prawn noodles, however I totally forgot and ordered the dinner for two.
Had I ordered the prawn noodles it probably wouldn’t have been so disappointing.
The set for two costs 188 with another 10% charged on top.
The set includes a choice of salad, snack platter, two mains, a choice of rice or drinks.
Salad:
There was a choice of gado gado and shredded chicken salad, I chose the gado gado as I haven’t tried it before.
Basically it was lettuce, cucumber, tofu, beanshoots, potato with sweet curry sauce.
The curry sauce was spicy.
Overall, I found it quite home-made, anyone could have cut some salad vegetables and added sauce on top.
Snack platter:
This was totally boring, it had chicken wings, fried pork chop, squid and prawn cake, fried dumplings.
I felt this was so Chinese. Although the portion was big, I felt that it just acted as a filler.
The chicken wings didn’t taste as good as the previous visit.
Mains:
For the mains, the choice was even more boring especially the vegetables, stir fried choi sum with garlic was so Chinese so I didn’t pick that. Same with sweet and sour pork chop, which is probably the same pork chop in the starter but with sweet n sour sauce.
buk kut teh
In the end chose Assam chicken and Buk Kut Teh.
The assam chicken also looked very amateur, it was sweet and spicy, the sauce just tasted exactly like the sauce for the gado gado.
The Buk Kut The tasted how it should, however the meat was slightly too tough and dry.
Previous review Singmalay part 25.
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2129218
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