[Review 3253] Get your cakes online from Patisserie Uriwari @ 瓜破 Patisserie Uriwari

01/04/2014
瓜破 Patisserie Uriwari
online shop
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/get-your-cakes-online-from-patisserie-uriwari-e2354828

This online cake shop has been selling cakes since 2012.
That's a good two years because online shops get less publicity and relies on the internet and word of mouth.
To be honest, I only knew about this shop late last year when Lemon Tea told me about it.
Finally tried it..

As they are an online shop, I would have expected the cakes to be more expensive but they cost roughly the same as cakes in other shops.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
syun $36:

This cake has caramel mousse, apple and Valrhona hazelnut sauce.
It was not too sweet and I loved the bitter mousse with the crisp cubes of apples.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
koi $34:

This was raspberry mousse, chocolate cream with chocolate almond cake as a base.
There was a good balance in taste because I could taste the strong chocolate as well as the delicious strong raspberries.
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kyo $36:
At the bottom, there was a green tea brownie, topped with delicious green tea mousse, red beans and green tea sauce.

Green tea lovers are going to love this because I loved the green tea mousse which was light and refreshing with a rich green tea brownie at the base.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★

[Review 3252] Localized Singaporean food @ 茶室 Cha Sat

01/04/2014
茶室  Cha Sat
九龍灣宏照道33號國際交易中心1樓39號店
Shop 39, 1/F, Exchange Tower, 33 Wang Chui Road, Kowloon Bay
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/localized-singaporean-food-e2354827

Cha Sut specializes in Singaporean and Malaysian food which is located in Kowloon Bay.

The food has been adapted to Hong Kong tastesbuds because its location is in an industrial area and people probably don't appreciate authentic food in a hurry.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
bun Cha nam:

This was nice, I loved the silk thin strands of rice vermicelli which tasted great with the tangy sauce and juicy pork chops.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Beef curry:

It was meant to be beef rendang, but it turned out to be a different curry which was watery and bland.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Laksa:

This is great for people who havent tried laksa because it has a very light taste and it is not spicy at all.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Bak kut teh with rice and fried dough:

This was my favourite because it had strong dong guai herbs in it with wolfberries.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Boneless hainan chicken:

The chicken was ok, but the rice was the same as the rice for the beef curry.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Dates and wolfberry drink:

I did not drink this but it good to see that there were lots of finely chopped dates in it.

★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
OTHER Singaporean and Malaysian reviews that you might like to read:
Singmalay part 30: Cafe Malacca
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2275820
Singmalay part 29: Pork chop curry at Lazat:Laksa
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2269080
Singmalay part 28: The Three Wishes at Lazat:Laksa
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2216960
Singmalay Part 27: Mandarin Chicken Rice
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2200614
Singmalay Part 26: Sam’s Noodle
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2167403
Singmalay Part 25: Sam’s Noodle
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2129218
Singmalay Part 24: Hainan Shaoye
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2126795
Singmalay Part 23: Good Satay
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2124922
Singmalay Part 22: Pappa Mia Coffee Restaurant
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2089083
Singmalay Part 21: Sabah Malaysian Cuisine
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2065657
Singmalay Part 20: Singma Deluxe
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2064175
Singmalay Part 19: Bak Kut King {Tai Hang}
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2056665
Singmalay Part 18: Prawn noodle shop{Wan Chai}
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2052198
Singmalay Part 17: Katong Laksa Prawn Me {Pandan toast}
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2046049
Singmalay Part 16: Katong Laksa Prawn Me
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2044479
Singmalay Part 15: Satay Inn
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2043695
Singmalay Part 14: Fishing Bay
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2040133
Singmalay Part 13: Eat Garden
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2007800
Singmalay Part 12: Toast Box
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2025862
Singmalay Part 11: 狀元麵館
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2030430
Singmalay Part 10: Ma thai
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2008781
Singmalay Part 9: malaymama
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2032641
Singmalay Part 8: King Laksa
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2030936
Singmalay Part 7: Malaysia (Port Klang) Cuisine Limited
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=1975275
Singmalay Part 6: Prawn noodle shop
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=1943536
Singmalay Part 5: Pasar
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?shopid=15694&commentid=1917006
Singmalay Part 4: Katong
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?shopid=15291&commentid=1911346
Singmalay Part 3: Katong
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?shopid=15291&commentid=1909120
Singmalay Part 2: YEOH'S BAH KUT TEH
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?shopid=19979&commentid=1909114
Singmalay Part 1: Sing Ma Food Restaurant
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[Review 3251] Coronation chicken fit for Queen Elizabeth II @ Pret A Manger

01/04/2014
Pret A Manger
中環港景街1號國際金融中心1樓1015號舖
Shop 1015, 1/F, IFC Mall,No.1 Harbour View Street, Central
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/coronation-chicken-fit-for-queen-elizabeth-ii-e2354826

Coronation chicken is a common thing in the UK.
It is basically chicken, raisins, herbs and curry spices mixed with a creamy mayonnaise-based sauce which can be eaten as a salad or used to fill sandwiches.
This dish was served in a banquet for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 which is why it is called Coronation chicken.

Hong Kong's Pret A Manger now has Coronation chicken sandwiches which has been modified for the HongKongers because they just love mango, hence mango is added.

★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Coronation chicken 香芒雞肉三文治 $25:
 0 讚好

The neat pile of Coronation chicken sandwiches with the British flag stickers reminds me of the TV series Coronation street.
 0 讚好

The Hong Kong version has chicken, coronation sauce, mango chutney, toasted almonds, tomatoes and salad mix.
 0 讚好


The taste is fruitier compared to the original because the mango and toasted almond slices give it an extra crunch.
They have also put salad in it too to make it feel lighter.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Nice box design:




★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
pure pret still lemon ginger:
天然果味礦泉水(檸檬薑味)


Refreshing water with lemon and ginger juice.
It was a lovely balance of lemon and ginger which was thirst quenching.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★

[Review 3250] Great relaxing place for desserts @ 2/3 Dolci

31/03/2014
2/3 Dolci
銅鑼灣恩平道28號利園二期1樓124號舖
Shop 124, 1/F, Lee Garden Two, 28 Yun Ping Road, Causeway Bay
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/great-relaxing-place-for-desserts-e2354793

Had time before a tasting so decided to eat something.
I was going to visit Waffill again to try the new savoury burger waffle but this new branch of Dolci was closer so came here instead.
On one side, there is a cake counter.
On the other side, there is a gelato counter.
 There is a nice sitting area too.

There is a menu so you can order from the table.
 0 讚好

 0 讚好

★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Super mini macarons:
At the gelato counter, I discovered so many new toppings that you add for an extra $5!!
There were mini meringues, cake bits, but my favourite had to be the super mini macarons which I have always adored on the nocciola (triple hazelnut crunchy cake).
 0 讚好

 0 讚好

Each macaron is so cute and uniformly shaped!!!
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Pistachio gelato with super mini macarons:
Chose the pistachio gelato because it was my favourite with the mini macarons as extra toppings!!
 0 讚好

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Just too cute to eat!
Anyway the mini macarons were lovely and crispy because they have sachets of desiccant in the jar to keep them lovely and dry.
As for the gelato, it was smooth and thick with a gorgeous sticky texture to it just like Turkish icecream.
The pistachio taste was natrual and the sweetness was just right.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Hazelnut gelato:
 0 讚好

Compared to the pistachio, the taste was slightly sweeter but nutty and natrual.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
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Price: $89

[Review 3249] Love this new pie shack @ Tai Tai Pie Pies

27/03/2014
Tai Tai Pie Pies
灣仔皇后大道東182號順豐國際中心地下1號舖
Shop 1, G/F, Shun Feng International Centre, 182 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/love-this-new-pie-shack-e2353938

I love pies from TTPP.
This joint is located on Queen's Road East.
Locals might find it a bit pricey, but expats are going to love this!
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Cheese and onion quiche:

Bland and tasteless.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Strawberry rhubarb orange blossom crumble:
 0 讚好

Loved the rhubarb chunks because it was acidic complemented by the strawberries.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Spinach pignoli nut quiche:
 0 讚好

This was also bland but I loved the spinach.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Sweet blueberry hill crumble bites:
 0 讚好

Really cute bite sized crumbles filled with delicious blueberries.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
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Price: $150

[Review 3248] The new Belgian Waffle concept - WAFFILLS @ Waffills

27/03/2014
Waffills
銅鑼灣禮頓道124號地舖
G/F, 124 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/the-new-belgian-waffle-concept-waffills-e2353933

When I was on my way to a tasting nearby, I spotted this brightly lit Waffle shop!
It's logo is distinctive, bright and bold illustrating only one thing, a WAFFLE.

The name WAFFILLS has hidden meanings in it.... Waffles FILL you up....Waffles FILLED with fillings...

Anyway, I was thrilled to see they do savoury waffles.


There were five tempting flavours which I all want to try, but they are not yet launched yet.
- Cheese burger waffle
- BBQ pulled pork
- Chicken tikka massala
- Thai prawn
- The vegetarian waffle
Ironically, there used to be a waffle shop here called Waffle Dog but I can't remember it's exact location but it was roughly on this spot or next door.
I ended choosing the plain waffle with cream and caramel sauce.

The waffles here are different to the ones you get elsewhere because the square indents are much bigger and the thickness is thinner.
To my amazement, the taste was as light as wafer with a light chewyiness.
The sweetness was just right too.
While your waiting, you can always doodle on their board with chalk.


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[Review 3247] Raspberry waffle @ WAFFFLE!

26/03/2014
WAFFFLE!
將軍澳唐德街9號將軍澳中心地庫B1層B11舖
Shop B11, Basement, Park Central, 9 Tong Tak Street, Tseung Kwan O
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/raspberry-waffle-e2353841
Surprised to see Wafffle open another branch in Tseung Kwan O because the location is quite far from central and it is well hidden.
Decor is the same but the shop is much bigger.
Tried the raspberry which was nice and chewy with chewy caramelized pieces of raspberry.
However, it was quite sweet.
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Price: $25