[Review 3479] Teriyaki salmon sushi salad @ Pret A Manger

04/017/2014
Pret A Manger
中環港鐵中環站大堂W6號舖
Shop W6, Central MTR Station, Central
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/teriyaki-salmon-sushi-salad-e2373884

There are two new salads at Pret with a sushi twist to it, the Teriyaki salmon sushi salad and the Sesame chicken sushi salad.

The Sesame chicken sushi salad contains:
Brazilian chicken, wakame salad served with sushi rice, pickled cabbage and carrot salad, green seaweed and a side of tofu sesame dressing.
 0 讚好

The Teriyaki salmon sushi salad contains:
Smoked salmon, wakame salad, sushi rice, pickled cabbage and carrot salad, green seaweed and sweet & sour Teriyaki sauce.

★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Teriyaki salmon sushi salad with miso soup:
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The salad was colourful with salmon, pickled carrots, seaweed and purple cabbage.
 1 讚好

It was really appetizing with the pickles while the salmon had a lightly salted taste.

The salad was tasty and didn't need the sauce but the Teriyaki sauce tastes sweet and flavourful which would go well with the pickles.

The miso soup at Pret is nice and light that doesn't leave you thirsty.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★

[Review 3478] Relaxing corner for food @ Corner Kitchen Cafe

03/07/2014
Corner Kitchen Cafe
上環荷李活道226號地下
G/F, 226 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan

https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/relaxing-corner-for-food-e2373851

Previously this place used to be heirloom eatery but now it has reopened as this cafe.

The management and menu are better than before.

Tried the coconut cake which was rich with buttercream on top coated with dessicated coconut.
It was really nice but the cake could have been softer.

[Review 3477] Tofu fries @ OZU Bar

03/07/2014
OZU Bar
中環荷李活道1號地下
G/F. 1 Hollywood Road, Central
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/tofu-fries-e2373844

Came here randomly because the tofu fries on the menu got my attention.
Complimentary snacks:
$50 on all items on the sheet but there is a 10% service charge on top.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Tofu fries:
oops! ruined the photos with flash!
The tofu pieces were piping hot and silky but the coating was a little too salty for my liking.
It also came with a side of sauce for dipping.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Overall, the service at this place was good because they gave me water even though I didn't order drinks and the snacks which I thought were charged were complimentary.
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Price: $55

[Review 3476] A really nice place for brunch @ McSorley's Ale House

03/07/2014
McSorley's Ale House
中環蘇豪伊利近街55號地下
55 Elgin Street, SOHO, Central
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/a-really-nice-place-for-brunch-e2373839

Came here for brunch and the environment was much nicer than anticipated.
At the front, there were lots of tables with a bar in the middle for social gatherings and there were also tables with privacy.

A nice sunny spot.
There was a good selection on the brunch menu.
Tried the scrambled egg with crab and truffle.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
scrambled egg with crab:
There was not much crabmeat in the scrambled egg and the artificial truffle oil was too over powering.
The roast potatoes were a bit too hard.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
The bill:

★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
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Price: $140

[Review 3475] Watch out for the new tea blends @ Shortbread Teas

03/07/2014
Shortbread Teas (已結業)
中環威靈頓街55號
55 Wellington Street, Central
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/watch-out-for-the-new-tea-blends-e2373837

Choosing a tea here is quite a headache because there are so many lovely choices!!
My favourites are Duchess Grey, Highland toffee, Whisky and Ginger and Christmas pudding.

Now, there are new blends to the tea collection.
Here are the opening hours, so don't get caught out.
A while ago, I went with friends and decided to try their picks which were Whisky and ginger and Bells of St Clements.

The Whisky and ginger was surprisingly good with a warming strong fiery ginger taste while the other one was pleasant.

The menu has healthy porridge too.
 0 讚好

I have been here numerous times which is why there are so many different items on this review.

★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Healthy Porridge:
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I have never liked porridge but I just felt compelled to eat it again because I havent had it for ages, anyway I was glad I had it because I was rekindled with that familiar creamy milky taste again.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Toasted teacakes:

Had this during Easter and it was deliciously buttered.
It was toasted just right with sticky sweet raisins.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Mexican Chai:

(Chocolate and Chili)

This has now become my favourite blend because it was just like drinking chocolate with a chili kick.
The taste was amazing and extremely chocolatey, if you add milk and sugar, it is just like drinking hot chocolate.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Hot cross buns:


These were Easter specials and they made two batches, the first batch was my favourite because it had pieces of apple in it.
The second batch were traditional with orange peel but were nice as well.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Cherry slice:

This was annoyingly delicious but again it is a seasonal special.
I loved the vanilla icing on top with the layer of sweet jam in the middle.
HOPE THIS WILL BE PERMANENTLY ON THE MENU.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
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[Review 3474] Chinese street noodles re-branded @ GUM "JENG"

02/07/2014
GUM "JENG" (已結業)
此餐廳已改名為 GUM "JENG!" X 御前上茶
銅鑼灣Fashion Walk加寧街8-10號地舖
G/F, 8-10 Cleveland Street, Fashion Walk, Causeway Bay
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/chinese-street-noodles-rebranded-e2373809


Almost every local will know that there is a famous noodle joint in Jordan serving doggy noodles.
I have not been because I am not a fan of those noodles and I find it difficult to enjoy my food surrounded by traffic and second hand smoke.

After finding out that Gum "Jeng" serves these noodles I decided to dine there.

The dining environment is comfortable with air conditioning and the food is served in disposable paper bowls.

At the counter, they have samples of the food they serve.
 0 讚好

There is a menu too.
 0 讚好

Unfortunately the soup and duck were sold out so I just got the noodles and retro prawn cakes.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
doggy noodles:
 0 讚好

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As I am not a fan of local Chinese snacks they did not impress me.
To me they just tasted like udon in a strong broth flavoured with shittake mushooms and dried shrimps and the broth was a bit too oily.

There are condiments neatly stored in glass jars for the noodles.
 1 讚好

★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
prawn cakes:
 0 讚好

The prawn cakes on the other hand were nice because they were crispy but I found them a bit too salty.
Interestingly the prawns still have their shells on but they are edible as they have been fried to the point where they are very crispy.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
The bill $72:
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As expected, the food costs slightly more than Jordan, but you are paying for the packaging, environment, sturdy utensils as well as napkins.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
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Price: $72