[Review 1435] Dessert mania of choices and choices @ 大記攦粉糕點專門店 Dai Kee

31/01/2012
大記攦粉糕點專門店  Dai Kee
太子基隆街10號地下
G/F, 10 Ki Lung Street, Prince Edward
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/dessert-mania-of-choices-and-choices-e2217063

I have always wanted to try this place for the puddings, as well as puddings they also have noodles.
I am impressed because each of these puddings are individually packed and labelled, extremely hygienic and convenient for takeaway.

Most of the pudding places I have seen before are old style and serve these puddings in uncovered metal trays or ceramic bowls.
The puddings here are kept in a display cabinet away from flies possibly with refrigeration too.
Some I have seen in the past are quite scary, the puddings are kept in the open, and when people buy them, they are then cut from the batch and put in plastic bags.
Some puddings are served in capsules the same ones for capsule toys.

They have more than thirty choices of sweet and savoury puddings.

The sweet choices are: Almond pudding, green bean pudding, Wolfberry and longan pudding, Sago and taro pudding, ginger and sweet potato pudding, Momordica pudding, red bean pudding, coconut and milk pudding, sesame pudding, black eye pea pudding, osthmanthus pudding, split pea pudding, taro pudding, snow fungas and red dates pudding, water chestnut pudding, pumpkin and cream pudding, sticky sago pudding, and red bean bowl pudding.

Savory: Vegetable dumplings, White radish cake, wrapped rice dumplings.

The size of these puddings are quite small and cost $4 each, so you can try different flavours subject to availability.
I wanted to try the pumpkin and cream pudding and the ginger and sweet potato but they were sold out, so in the end I got the black eyed bean pudding and the Grosvenor momordica pudding.

★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Black eyed bean pudding:
I thought this was going to be savoury, but it turned out sweet.
There was generous black eyed beans in it but they were slightly too hard.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Grosvenor momordica pudding:
This reminded me of the cane sugar pudding in Central, the grosvenor momordica taste was faint.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★

[Review 1434] McD's Kids meals are healthier than adults meals!! @ 麥當勞 McDonald's

31/01/2012
麥當勞 McDonald's
銅鑼灣羅素街8號地下及1樓
G/F-1/F, 8 Russel Street, Causeway Bay
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/mcds-kids-meals-are-healthier-than-adults-meals-e2217061


On the happy meal menu, there is a choice of fish burger, chicken nuggets, beef burger or hamburger along with small fries or sweet corn.
For drinks there are: Ribena, Qoo Soy milk, Minute maid orange juice, soft drinks and hot chocolate.
I was quite content with the burger choices because I usually order the fish burger or the hamburger anyway.
I prefer the kid’s meals because the portion of fries is smaller and there are more choices for drinks.
Although the kid’s meal are cheap, sometimes the extra value meals can be cheaper, especially when the filet-o-fish is on promotion for $20 and on the Happy meal set it cost $23.8.

☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Qoo Soy Milk:
I really liked this; it was creamy with a vanilla tone to it similar to white rabbit sweets.
There is no soy bean taste in the drink.
The sweetness was just right.

☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Repainted to look like my cat with whiskers added

☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Repainted to look like the cats I like.
Partially painted by me with whiskers added

☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
I only got the Happy Meal to get the cute cat toy (puss in boots).
The cute cat has eyes that dilate when the button at the back is pressed.
See video of the dilating eyes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQJMue0S_lM

I liked it so much that I got it repainted.

[Review 1433] Singmalay part 28: The Three Wishes @ 叻沙味道 Lazat:Laksa

30/01/2012
叻沙味道 Lazat:Laksa
黃大仙正德街104號黃大仙中心地下高層UG41號舖
Shop 41, UG/F, Wong Tai Sin Plaza, 104 Ching Tak Street, Wong Tai Sin
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/singmalay-part-28-the-three-wishes-e2216960


I found out about this new Singaporean restaurant in Wong Tai Sin which made me come because it offers three delights as a set for one.

For Singaporean food, the most popular dishes are buk kut teh, Hainan style chicken and Laksa, so if you want to try them all you have to share it with people.
However at this place they offer a cute set for one which comprises of a mini buk kut teh, mini bowl of Hainan style chicken and a mini bowl of Laksa.
The price of the set was quite reasonable too for around $4X.

☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Mini Laksa:
The Laksa was very spicy and it was topped with thinly grated carrots which I have never come across before in a Laksa.
It also had tofu and sliced fish balls.
Overall it had basic laksa elements such as tofu puffs and sliced fish balls, however I felt their Laksa was localised.
☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Mini Hainan style chicken:
Cute portion and the sauces were not bad, the rice was slightly too hard.
☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Mini Buk Kut Teh
It was Teochew style because the peppery taste was extremely strong.
☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Kaya toast:
There was generous kaya spread in this, but it was slightly too sweet.

☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Part 27: Mandarin Chicken Rice http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htmcommentid=2200614
Part 26:
Sam’s Noodle http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htmcommentid=2167403
Part 25: Sam’s Noodle http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htmcommentid=2129218 Part 24: Hainan Shaoye http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htmcommentid=2126795 Part 23: Good Satay http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htmcommentid=2124922 Part 22: Pappa Mia Coffee Restaurant http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htmcommentid=2089083
Part 21: Sabah Malaysian Cuisine http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htmcommentid=2065657
Part 20: Singma Deluxe http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htmcommentid=2064175 Part 19: Bak Kut King {Tai Hang} http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htmcommentid=2056665
Part 18: Prawn noodle shop{Wan Chai} http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htmcommentid=2052198
Part 17: Katong Laksa Prawn Me {Pandan toast} http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htmcommentid=2046049
Part 16: Katong Laksa Prawn Me http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htmcommentid=2044479
Part 15: Satay Inn http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htmcommentid=2043695
Part 14: Fishing Bay http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htmcommentid=2040133 Part 13: Eat Garden http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htmcommentid=2007800 Part 12: Toast Box http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htmcommentid=2025862
Part 11: 狀元麵館 http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htmcommentid=2030430
Part 10: Ma thai http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htmcommentid=2008781
Part 9: malaymama http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htmcommentid=2032641 Part 8: King Laksa http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htmcommentid=2030936
Part 7: Malaysia (Port Klang) Cuisine Limited http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htmcommentid=1975275
Part 6: Prawn noodle shop http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htmcommentid=1943536
Part 5: Pasar http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htmshopid=15694&commentid=1917006
Part 4: Katong http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htmshopid=15291&commentid=1911346
Part 3: Katong http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htmshopid=15291&commentid=1909120
Part 2: YEOH'S BAH KUT TEH http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htmshopid=19979&commentid=1909114
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[Review 1432] Rise and shine with breakfast at KFC @ 肯德基家鄉雞 (KFC) Kentucky Fried Chicken

29/01/2012
肯德基家鄉雞 (KFC) Kentucky Fried Chicken
灣仔莊士敦道112號雙喜樓地下4&5舖及1樓A&B舖
Shops 4 & 5 on G/F and Shops A & B on 1/F, Sheung Hei House, 112 Johnston Road, Wan Chai
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/rise-and-shine-with-breakfast-at-kfc-e2216770


Finally got the chance to get breakfast from KFC, so ordered the croissants and Flava roast chicken riser.
The croissant alone was better than the Burger King version, it was soft and flakey on the outside.

 ★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Scrambled egg and ham croissant
The scrambled egg in this croissant was really nice, it was soft and fluffy.
However I felt the cheese and egg croissant tasted better because ham and egg was too dry.

★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Scrambled egg and cheese croissant
This was my favourite out of the three items, the cheese and the egg were a perfect match.

★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Flava roast chicken riser
There was a piece of flava roasted chicken filet sandwiched in between the dusted bun, dressed with bbq sauce and cheese inside, however I felt that there was not enough BBQ sauce.

☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆

[Review 1431] Waffle Dog @ Waffle Yo

19/01/2012
Waffle Yo
銅鑼灣禮頓道112號地下
G/F, 112 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/waffle-dog-e2215339

I don't usually eat things that are sweet and savory, but decided to try the waffle dog because their waffles are really nice and soft.

I was quite impressed because the frankfurters they use are not the ones served in local restaurants which taste salty and gritty.

Anyway, it was nice with mustard.

[Review 1430] Freshly blended coconut and milk @ 椰汁大王 King of Coconut

19/01/2012
椰汁大王 King of Coconut
旺角登打士街43H號登打士廣場地舖
G/F, Dundas Square, 43H Dundas Street, Mong Kok
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/freshly-blended-coconut-and-milk-e2215338

This shop has been around for quite along time and they have branches elsewhere.
I am not fond of milk or coconut so that is why I have not bothered to try this shop, but I tried it for fun, and requested it to be less sweet.
The drink was freshly blended with milk and coconut. The coconut residue that remained from the blender was filtered out and reused again until it could not be blended anymore.
The taste of the coconut milk was quite pleasant and the slight savoury and buttery taste of the coconut meat is present as if you were biting into a real coconut.

[Review 1429] Come Buy Fried chicken! @ Come buy

19/01/2012
Come buy
旺角豉油街60-102號A舖
Shop A, 60-102 Soy Street, Mong Kok
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/come-buy-fried-chicken-e2215337

The fried chicken cutlet that people were eating looked nice so I got one.
Overall the chicken was tender and crispy on the outside, but the only thing that let it down was the MSG and the freshness of the oil.