[Review 1131] California dreaming awoken by "The fry up!" @ Delaney's Wanchai

15/05/2011

Delaney's Wanchai
灣仔盧押道18號海德中心地下及1樓
2/F, One Capital Place, 18 Luard Road, Wan Chai
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/california-dreaming-awoken-by-the-fry-up-e2169619


When I sat down, we were allocated on the corner with the open windows, it felt like Al-fresco dining, there were some brown leaves on the table, so it reminded me of the song California Dreaming.

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California Dreaming lyrics:

all the leaves are brown, and the sky is grey
I've been for a walk, on a winter's day
I'd be safe and warm. if I was in L.A
California Dreamin' on such a winter's day
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Anyway back to the food, I ordered the ultimate fry up just to wake myself up.
The fry up consists of: egg, bacon (streaky and back), fried liver, black pudding, baked beans, grilled tomato, toast, fried potato and mushrooms.

When it came, the plate and portion was massive.

I was certainly brought back from day dreaming, anyway the food was good, only slightly too greasy.
The roast potatoes were the usual potatoes from the carvery but fried.
The bacon was too dry.

Anyway, I prefer the fry ups at The flying pan.

[Review 1130] Slices and more slices please @ Slices Pizzeria

13/05/2011

Slices Pizzeria 

銅鑼灣禮頓道128號舖

Shop 128, Leighton Road, Causeway Bay

https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/slices-and-more-slices-please-e2169456

Slices turned out to be quite good, it was what I was expecting, the tomato sauce in the pizza tasted like the tomato sauce I was expecting, not the sweet ones..

The cheese was also good, not the tasteless mozarella that the Chinese people use.

The pizza base was chewy, the only thing I didnt like was the cheese was overcooked.

I think I must have went the wrong time, cos most of the cheese on the pizzas were over done.

I wanted to try the four cheese, but since it was burnt, I opted for the margherita.

The margherita has fresh leaves of basil in it.

Whilst I was there, there was fresh sprigs of basil being prepared.

They also had extra dried herbs to condiment the pizza.

Next I am going to try Deli Deli, and other Italian restaurants.

It would be really cool if they did a promotion like a $2 discount at YOGO after eating pizza at SLICES as they own that too~

Review at Paisano's:

http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2169632

[Review 1129] Steamed chinese buns takeaway @ 包點皇 Bao Dim King

13/05/2011
包點皇 Bao Dim King
灣仔石水渠街18號地下
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/steamed-chinese-buns-takeaway-e2169455

I am not a fan of Chinese food, but since I tried "Tong Gay Bau dim" for the sweet steamed buns, I might as well try this one.

They are famous for the pork and vegetable bun, and potstickers, but my instincts told me to get the picked vegetable and meat bun.

Anyway, I got the pork vegetable bun, potstickers, steamed pumpkin bun with purple rice, and the lotus leaf wrapped glutinous rice.

Pumpkin and purple rice sweet bun:
The filling inside was pumpkin and the steamed bun was mixed with purple rice.
The filling was at the right sweetness level, and the taste was a mix of pumpkin, shredded coconut and custard.
It tasted like a custard bun and a chicken tail bun mixed together.

Potstickers:
Probably the largest size in Hong Kong!
About 7cm in length and 4.5cm in width!!
The filling inside was pork and cabbage.
The dumpling pastry was very thick, about 3mm.
The vinegar was definitely needed to make it more appetising.

Pork and Vegetable bun:
This had the familiar taste of the usual Chinese steamed buns because of the GINGER!!
I think next time I will get the spicy cabbage as it doesnt have ginger taste.

[Review 1128] Second time for Brunch @ The Lounge (香港JW萬豪酒店) (JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong )

19/05/2011

The Lounge (香港JW萬豪酒店)  (JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong )
金鐘金鐘道88號太古廣場香港JW萬豪酒店大堂
Lobby Level, JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/2nd-time-at-the-lounge-e2168466


As always the food is always flawless at J Marriott’s Lounge.
This was my second visit, hence I was better prepared.
The problem is, the food is excellent from salad to desserts, so save some space for dessert.
Last time I came, there wasn’t Abalone sashimi, but this time it was available, the abalone came in slices, and it tasted great on its own without sauce. It was very sweet.
The fruit juices were refillable.
Most importantly to finish of a good buffet is to drink a good tea or coffee.
I didn’t realised there was a whole book of choices for tea, there are some which you need to pay extra, but the complimentary tea’s and coffee’s are already superior enough.
I tried the Wife cake, which I previously didn’t and that tasted nice coming from someone who does not really favour Chinese food.
Throughout the meal, there were other delicacies brought to your table such as scrambled egg with truffle and potato cakes, and grilled tomato.

[Review 1127] Pancakes @ The Flying Pan

10/11/2011
The Flying Pan
灣仔駱克道81-85號霸田商業中心3 樓
3/F Empireland Commercial Centre Lockhart Road, Wan Chai
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/pancakes-at-the-flying-pan-e2168465

Been here numerous times and have tried the nearly everything except the pancakes.

The soup is a new item that wasnt there last time.

Anyway this time ordered the scrambled eggs with chicken patty, grits, tomato soup and pancakes.

For the tomato soup, it was very natrual, there are real bits of tomato in it.
It was quite funny because it was supplied with a chinese ceramic spoon.

As for the pancake, it was really nice too, soft and light.

However I think next time I will ask for it without the butter.

[Review 1126] Portobello Mushroom and Chips @ 椰林閣餐廳 Yeh Lam Kok Restaurant

10/05/2011
椰林閣餐廳 Yeh Lam Kok Restaurant
將軍澳唐德街9號將軍澳中心117號舖
Shop 117, Park Central, 9 Tong Tak Street, Tseung Kwan O
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/portobello-mushroom-and-chips-e2168464

I love Portobello mushrooms, so I got the grilled Portobello mushroom with chips.
It was a plate of chips/potato wedges and a big mushroom.
The mushroom was covered in cheese and Chinese salad cream, which ruined it.
The Chinese salad cream made it sweet and slightly sour.
The chips were fried nicely and not too burnt.
The meal wasn’t that filling, but at least I had a chance of eating Portobello mushroom instead of having it in a burger joint.

Before that,there was soup as starter and it was interesting to find octopus/squid tentacles in it.

[Review 1125] Fried macaroni and cheese @ Bee Two French Baguette & Coffee

10/05/2011
Bee Two French Baguette & Coffee
太子太子道西152A-152D號太子大樓C2地舖
Shop C2, G/F, Prince Edward Building, 152A-152D Price Eward Road West, Prince Edward
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/fried-macaroni-and-cheese-bee-two-e2168463

Since reading Blue Smoke Bar-B-Que reviews
[http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/sr2.htm?shopid=45983]
I have wanted to try the MAC and CHEESE, which is fried macaroni and cheese shaped in a ball and coated in batter.
Then I found out Bee Two French Baguette & Coffee had a similar thing, but in triangular nugget form!
Made a trip over Easter into the brightly yellow decorated shop and ordered the fried cheese macaroni and potato balls.
The fried snacks were drizzled with mustard, the colour just like the shop!
Thankfully the sauce was not sweet which would’ve spoilt it, but next time I shall ask for it without.
The cheese and macaroni didn’t disappoint me and I loved the melted cheddar cheese inside.
At first it is daunting to go in because the owner looks huge and scary, but he is actually friendly.
Next time I will have to try the baguettes and mini hotdog, but it is quite cramped inside, and there are no eat-out areas in Prince Edward.