[Review 3432] Tofu steak @ BRICK LANE

12/06/2014
BRICK LANE
金鐘添美道1號中信大廈4樓404號舖
Shop 404, 4/F., Citic Tower, 1 Tim Mei Avenue, Admiralty
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/tofu-steak-e2369198

Wanted the Potato rosti but it was sold out so ended up ordering the tofu steaks.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Tofu steaks:
This is not really British so I am just commenting on the taste which was actually ok.
The spinach was nicely chopped up mixed with sweet corn pieces and the tofu was coated in a delicious crispy coating.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★

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Price: $88

[Review 3431] Agreeably fake British fare @ BRICK LANE

12/06/2014
BRICK LANE
金鐘添美道1號中信大廈4樓404號舖
Shop 404, 4/F., Citic Tower, 1 Tim Mei Avenue, Admiralty
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/agreeably-fake-british-fare-e2369197

I heard of Bricklane ages ago when they opened a branch at TST but from the photos of the food were not really British which was why I never visited.
Then one of the reviews at the Admiralty branch caught my attention because it was titled
"overated fake British" and it really intrigued me to try how fake it was.
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2364793

Going there was a bloody long trek because it was located at the CITIC Centre.
The cakes were just patisserie style and nothing like a real British cake.
Maybe they should go down to Shortbreadteas and take a look!

After I sat down, I had to wait 7 minutes for the menu.
Another 7 minutes to order, but food came fast though.

★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Combo breakfast:
Only tried it because it had Yorkshire pudding, black pudding and sausage with the breakfast.
The black pudding was rather different to the usual ones I have had and it had lots of nasty fatty bits in it, while the Yorkshire pudding was too soft and they don't taste like that and the sausage was just weird.
Lastly the benedict sauce was a bit strange.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
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Price: $ A rip off

[Review 3430] Chewy beef @ Bouchon Bistro Francais

12/06/2014
Bouchon Bistro Francais
中環蘇豪伊利近街49號地下
G/F, 49 Elgin Street, Soho, Central
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/chewy-beef-e2369196

Although the lunches are not expensive I had high expectations for the food because of the reviews.

I found it really pathetic trying to order a Medium rare steak because they did not know what medium rare was, and the table nearby had difficulty doing ordering Medium rare too.

Finally, I ordered through the manager who obviously knew what medium rare was.

Unfortunately the shoestring fries were the only delicious item on the plate but they were not consistent because some plates were nicely done and some were over done.
The beef was rubbish because it was extremely chewy and not juicy with some unchewable bits.

[Review 3429] Kee Wah wedding cake coupon @ 奇華餅家 Kee Wah Bakery

11/06/2014
奇華餅家  Kee Wah Bakery
將軍澳坑口重華路8號東港城1樓119號舖
Shop 119, 1/F, East Point City, 8 Chung Wa Road, Hang Hau, Tseung Kwan O
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/kee-wah-wedding-cake-coupon-e2369144

For Chinese weddings you are always given a cake coupon to get cakes from the designated bakery.
They are mostly from Maxim's or Saint Honore so I was surprised when it was from Kee Wah.
The value of the coupon is $62 and it is great that they have non bakery items such as Chinese tea which you can redeem it on.
Great for expats because Chinese cakes just taste weird.
Depending on the tea, there are two prices: $42 or $48.
Got two of the $42 ones and one of the $48.
After taking it out of the tins, you could see why their is a price difference.
Each tea had brewing instructions in Chinese and English.
For the cheaper one (left), it is vacuum packed tightly whereas the more expensive was vacuum sealed.
The more expensive tea leaves are chunkier and flat hence they can't be packed tightly which would otherwise break them.
The cheaper tea.
The tea turned out to be quite strong so more water was needed.
I used two coupons because my expat friend does not like Chinese bakery and we shared the teas!!

[Review 3428] Burros in Sheung Wan @ Little Burro

11/06/2014
Little Burro
上環差館上街1號
1 Upper Station Street, Sheung Wan
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/burros-in-sheung-wan-e2369126

I am so glad there is a new branch of Little Burro in Sheung Wan because the dining environment is much better.
They have proper tables and chairs.
Luckily I went on a public holiday because the breakfast burrito was on the menu too.
There is also this guy who works there and he has the cutest smile~!
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Chicken rice bowl:
The rice bowl was packed with flavour especially the starchy thick borracho beans, sour cream and salsa.
I appreciated the portion size too because at the CWB branch, the portion was smaller.
However I would have liked more sour cream because there was not enough to finish the delicious cilantro lime rice.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Breakfast burrito:
The breakfast burrito was actually good but because the rice bowl was too flavourful the burrito tasted bland.
I chose the spinach wrap which matched the egg inside.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★

[Review 3427] Jumbo chocolate egg tart @ 泰昌餅家 Tai Cheong Bakery Express

09/06/2014
泰昌餅家 Tai Cheong Bakery Express
灣仔莊士敦道74-80號地下2號舖
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/jumbo-chocolate-egg-tart-e2368765

After the successful lemon flavoured Jumbo egg tart, Tai Cheong has now launched a chocolate tart!!
The tart pastry has been improved and not rock hard like before, it is soft and crumbly and tastes delicious as well.
 But now the problem is that it collapses easily!!

The chocolate was really nice with layers of chocolate cream, soft chocolate cake and chocolate paste on top which is thick and slightly jelly like.

They used to sell three per day but now there are loads in the fridge!!


If you're lucky, you can get them at $30 clearance price!!

Jumbo lemon flavoured egg tart
http://www.openrice.com/english/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2362266

[Review 3426] Japanese style Lemon Meringue @ 米珈琲 Bei Coffee

08/06/2014
米珈琲  Bei Coffee
西貢西貢大街3號地下
G/F., 3 Sai Kung Tai Street, Sai Kung
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/japanese-style-lemon-meringue-e2368565

Went here because I saw the new Lemon Meringue on their FB.
It looked different to the usual ones.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Lemon meringue:
When it came it certainly looked different, it was a rectangular block slice that was seared on all sides.
There is no short crust pastry base which is replaced with a thin piece of black sesame cracker.
I liked the thin layer of lemon curd which had fine strands of lemon rind in it that were not bitter but gave it a nice zesty taste with a generous layer of fluffy but not sweet meringue on top.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
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