[Review 2483] McDonald: Rice Fun Wrap [BEEF] @ 麥當勞 McDonald's

04/05/2013
麥當勞  McDonald's
上環干諾道中168-200號信德中心2樓267號舖
Shop 267, 2/F, Shun Tak Centre, 168-200 Connaught Road Central, Sheung Wan
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/mcdonald-rice-fun-wrap-beef-e2295008

The Rice Fun Wraps are really delicious so I went back for the beef, on my last visit I tried the chicken wrap which was really nice.

AGAIN I am thankful for the $25 coupon from the newspaper because THIS IS NOT AS TASTING, I PAID FOR IT MYSELF!

I was envious I didn't get invited to the kick off for McD's new Rice Fun Wrap series not because of the food but because Pakho Chau was there.

★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Rice Fun Wrap [Beef]:
I prefer chicken to beef but I still tried it anyway, surprisingly it tasted better than the chicken, the sauce matched the beef as well, it was a cross between gravy and teriyaki sauce.
The rice patty was really nice and I finally tasted what was in it.

The beef patty brought out the mushroom flavour in the rice because there are pieces of mushrooms in the rice patty which gives it that brownish colour.
The mushrooms they have used are the western earthy type of mushrooms which are chopped up so finely you can barely see it, hence giving the patty the stong mushroom taste.
If you looked closely enough, you will be able to see tiny bits of mushrooms about 1-2mm in size.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★

McDonald: Rice Fun Wrap [Chicken]
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2293916
McDonald: Rice Fun Bowl [Beef]
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2293874

[Review 2482] cha FOR TEA in Sheung Wan @ 天仁茗茶 TenRen's Tea

04/05/2013
天仁茗茶 TenRen's Tea
上環摩利臣街10號地下
G/F, 10 Morrison Street, Sheung Wan
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/cha-for-tea-in-sheung-wan-e2295005

It was great to see cha FOR TEA in Sheung Wan because the one at Hysan place is rather inconvenient.
This branch is street level so it is easily accessible.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Green tea with fruit:

Requested for only 30% of sugar but it was extremely sweet, after watering it down it tasted much better but the juice was very strong and the tea was not that strong but balanced out the acidity of the juices.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★

[Review 2481] Lovely and simple cafe by the sea @ iBakery 愛烘焙輕食站 iBakery Express

04/05/2013
iBakery 愛烘焙輕食站  iBakery Express
金鐘添馬公園海濱長廊
Waterfront promenade, Tamar Park, Admiralty
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/lovely-and-simple-cafe-by-the-sea-e2295004

After dining at ibakery Cafe, I came here too after the protesters left.

It is located on the promenade.

iBakery Express is for quick food so they sell sandwiches, drinks, icecreams and muffins.

There are some bar tables and benches in front of the shop.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Salmon and tomato sandwich :

The price of the sandwiches were quite cheap, the salmon and tomato was only $18.
The salmon was thinly sliced and thinner than the tomato slices, but you could still taste the salmon.
The combination of tomato and salmon was a bit weird, but it tasted ok because the tomatoes were appetizing but as both the items were similar in colour it was not that colourful because there was no green vegetables to complement it visually.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★

[Review 2480] Relaxing afternoon tea at iBakery @ iBakery 愛烘焙餐廳 iBakery Gallery Café

04/05/2013
iBakery 愛烘焙餐廳 iBakery Gallery Café
金鐘添馬公園添馬茶座
Tamar Cafe at Tamar Park, Admiralty
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/relaxing-afternoon-tea-at-ibakery-e2295002

I have always wanted to visit iBakery but it seemed quite far away and I thought it would be hidden somewhere in the building.

The cafe is actually quite accessible because it is near the entrance of Tamar park.
The decoration is nice, modern and spacious.
As it was the afternoon I tried the tea set which includes a pudding and tea.

★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Irish coffee pudding:


I wish I chose the chocolate and black cherry compote, but the Irish coffee pudding was quite nice.
The pudding was very thick and firm, it was extremely creamy with a hint of coffee.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Breakfast tea:

The breakfast tea was organic and tasted like the usual breakfast tea.

The customer service could have been more welcoming but perhaps it was a public holiday so everyone was in holiday mood.

[Review 2479] Red Mango anniversary treats with SODA! @ Red Mango

04/05/2013
Red Mango
中環威靈頓街71號地下
G/F, 71 Wellington Street, Central
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/red-mango-anniversary-treats-with-soda-e2295001

Not long after I got my SODA card at FLAME, I received an invitation from SODA to use my SODA rewards at RED MANGO.

I went to FLAME for my usual roast chicken and I saw some people registering for a SODA card so I did that as well.
At FLAME, I got a free soft drink for first time registration, there after every time I visit flame, reward points will be collected and rewards will be unlocked.

The SODA APP and website have information on other participating eateries and most of my favourites were there!
Just for scanning your card, you get 5 points on every visit to any shop that has the SODA rewards scheme.

To celebrate the one year anniversary of Red Mango, they are offering all items at half price to people who have the Soda card until 28th May 2013.

At this event, SODA credited my card with 250 pts so that I could treat my fellow foodies with froyo and most importantly they could see and experience how my SODA card was used.

There is a Soda tablet at the corner and all you do is scan your card and enter your pin, choose the rewards.

This was the reward that SODA asked me to experience.
So without further ado, we all ordered our froyos.
The toppings are UnLiMiTeD provided they fit in the cup, however I was disappointed they did not have Blackberries as shown on previous reviews.


There are three sizes, but for the current reward, it was for the Junior size only.


There were parfaits too and I really wanted to try the falafel oniion wrap.

★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Raspberry froyo:

I really liked the froyo and the raspberry flavour reminded me of Yoplaits raspberry yoghurt, but because it was froyo, the texture was similar to soft serve and it melted easily too.
The dark chocolate curls and strawberry complemented it nicely.
Just for fun I tried the mochi and caramel pecans because I love pecans.
The mochi pieces were nice and big.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Green tea and original froyo:


I also tried the green tea and original but I felt that raspberry was the best.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Froyo group shot:

★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★

[Review 2478] Celebrate Cinco de Mayo this Sunday 5/5 @ Agave Wan Chai

03/05/2013
Agave Wan Chai
灣仔駱克道93號地下C&D舖
ShopC &D,93 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/celebrate-cinco-de-mayo-this-sunday-5-5-e2294825

With lots of celebrations in May, the Mexicans celebrate Cinco de Mayo on 5th of May.
Cinco de Mayo means 5th of May.

Cinco de Mayo commemorates freedom and democracy during the first years of the American Civil War.

At Agave you can also celebrate this day by having a Mexican buffet from 7pm to 9.30pm on the 5th of May with the Mariachi band performing that evening.

As a food blogger we were privileged to try their Cinco de Mayo dishes.

It was not my first time dining there because I have been there quite a few times for lunch if you have read reviews on this restaurant or my previous reviews.
I prefer the Cinco de Mayo selection because for lunch I always have to see if my favorite items are on the lunch set that day.

★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Nachos:
I did not eat nachos before because the ones I have had were really thick and hard, but the ones here were really thin and crispy covered with delicious cheese and sour cream.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Bread sole fish:

The fish was soft and melts in your mouth with silky texture and with a wonderful selection of dips and sauces, the fish will taste delicious.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Grilled chicken:

The chicken was tender and packed with lots of spices, for even more spicyness there are more dips available.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Marinated pork:

This was quite dry but it was still packed with flavours.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
chili con carne:

Compared to the one I had at lunch, it looks different because there are no beans in the dish and the beef looks pulled and not the minced version.
Anyway, the taste was rich and full of spices which was nice.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
prawn molcajetes:

The stone molcajetes pot was stunning and the metal spoon too making it a lovely rustic dish.
I found it quite spicy.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
spicy pork quesadillas:

I loved the pork quesadillas, there was cheese inside and the quesadillas was crisp and light complemented with delicious guacamole, sour cream and salsa.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Sides and condiments:


Sides:
There was Mexican rice, refried beans, corn tortillas, tortilla chips.
Condiments:
guacamole, tomato salsa, pineapple salsa, cucumber, lettuce, lime wedges, red radish, japaleno, chipotle, habanero, serano chili.
BEWARE of the Habanero sauce because it is very spicy.
There was tomatillo too which was not tomato.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Drinks:


There was ordinary Margarita and Frozen strawberry/Mango and margarita.
I felt that the frozen one tasted better, especially the strawberry.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Desserts:


These were not on the buffet menu but we tried them as well.
There was Flan De Naranja and Crepas con Cajeta, the flan was similar to thick cheesecake and was very sweet, but the Crepas was extremely delicious because the caramel taste was strong and creamy.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★