[Review 3726] Instant noodles in mock sharks fin soup @ 旦記小食

07/10/2014
旦記小食
觀塘開源道68號觀塘廣場1樓122號舖
Shop 122, 1/F, Kwun Tong Plaza, 68 Hoi Yuen Road, Kwun Tong
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/instant-noodles-in-mock-sharks-fin-soup-e2397368


Instant noodles in mock sharks fin soup
2014-10-07  721 瀏覽
Came accross this interesting old mall while I was in the area.
Initially I thought it was just a mall selling mobile phone accessories and clothes but at the far corner I found this really old style snack joint.

Stopped by and tried instant noodles in mock sharks fin soup.

★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Instant noodles in mock sharks fin soup:

When I ate it, the noodles reminded me of some Indonesian pot noodle because the broth was as thick as that.
The instant noodles were a bit foamy for my liking because it was the Indonesian brand which has that texture.
Anyway, the noodles were quite likeable because the broth was not that salty and it probably would have tasted better if I added vinegar.
It was fun slurping the noodles in viscous broth which makes it similar the British pot noodles.
I definitely would like to try it again and eat it faster because the soup goes runny after a while.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
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The bill: $16
Service: OK

[Review 3725] New branch of Saint Honore Cake Shop @ 聖安娜餅屋 Saint Honore Cake Shop

03/10/2014
聖安娜餅屋  Saint Honore Cake Shop
將軍澳港鐵坑口站HAH 3號舖
Kiosk HAH 3, Hang Hau MTR Station, Tseung Kwan O
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/new-branch-of-saint-honores-at-hang-hau-station-e2397143




When I saw the new Crispy rainbow cake I just had to get it, but all the stores were sold out.
It just happens, there was a new branch at Hang Hau station so I was able to get it because it was early in the morning.
I managed to get a form to apply for the VIP card because I had spent over $30 which I am yet to hand in.
Anyway, the cake was visually pretty with colorful layers of cake.
The first layer was blueberry sponge cake, the second layer was egg white sponge cake, the third layer was crispy chocolate flakes, the fourth layer was strawberry followed by green tea and then a sponge cake base covered in creamy mousse.
Overall the taste was really nice because it was not too sweet, but the taste of the different layers did not stand out except for the green tea.
I liked the cake but did not like the crispy layer in the middle because it was just weird like eating egg shells but it seems like a Hong Kong thing because local bakeries like to add crispy things to their cakes.

[Review 3724] Hand shaken strawberry milkshake @ 米珈琲 Bei Coffee

06/10/2014
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/hand-shaken-strawberry-milkshake-e2397125

Hand shaken strawberry milkshake
2014-10-06  1735 瀏覽
Decided to have a drink before lunch so went here for a milkshake.
There was a choice of strawberry or blueberry so I chose the strawberry.

When it came, there was lots of froth on top which was light and delicious.
The sweetness was just right with a strong strawberry taste blended with fresh milk.
 1 讚好

Next time I plan to try the earl grey pudding and the black rain which is coffee with coke!

[Review 3723] Improved dessert choices @ 甜源居 Sweetheart Dessert

06/10/2014
甜源居  Sweetheart Dessert
西貢海傍街16號地 下
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/improved-dessert-choices-e2397124


I rarely eat Chinese desserts because all the choices revolve around mango, red beans and they are 9 times out of 10 too sweet.

On this visit to Sweetheart Dessert, I was surprised to see mangosteen in one of the desserts but I didn't try it because it probably has seeds in it.

Anyway, tried the apple puree which was surprisingly nice but a bit too sweet and the fruits in the dessert such as watermelon didn't go well with the taste.

[Review 3722] Finally dined there @ 金山粥店

06/10/2014
金山粥店
西貢西貢舊村西貢正街
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/finally-dined-there-e2397123

This place is famous for rice rolls so decided to try it.
On my way there, I could smell it a mile away because the oil smell was sickening and the meat didn't smell fresh.

Since I was already there, I decided to try it.
The rice rolls are made at the front of the shop with the rice roll mixture stored in the red bucket.
There was a dine in area too.

They open at 6 in the morning which is pretty early, but then the elderly people in Sai Kung normally get up at 5am!!
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Rice rolls with chives and dried shrimp:

Basically I found them too soft.
The taste was ok but it wasn't delicious that I had to make a special trip into SK for them.
It was slightly different to the rice rolls in the city because it had sesame and pork bits in the rice rolls as well.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
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The bill: $7

[Review 3721] Pause for some Italian food at PAUSA @ Pausa

05/10/2014
Pausa
灣仔莊士敦道60號J Sense 地下3號舖(船街入口)
Shop 3, G/F., J Sense, 60 Johnston Road, Wan Chai
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/pause-for-some-italian-food-at-pausa-e2396618


Pause for some Italian food at PAUSA
2014-10-05  1176 瀏覽
PAUSA means Pause in Italian so that was exactly what I did.

I paused here for lunch!!!!!

Previously, this used to be Beautifood but sadly it packed up.

Anyway, it is now an Italian joint selling pizzas, foccacias and pastas.
 2 讚好

 3 讚好

I got the pizza and foccacia and dined here.
 2 讚好

The food comes in cute little boxes.

★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★

Tomato and basil pizza slice:
 10 讚好

I really liked the pizza because the base was soft and the cheese was not burnt with lots of tomato puree on it.

It would be great of the basil taste was stronger.

★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★

Fontina cheese and ham foccacia:
 4 讚好

 8 讚好

The ham and cheese in the foccacia were wonderful but the ciabatta was a bit hard.

★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★

Chocolate icecream:
 7 讚好

The chocolate was strong but the texture was a little powdery.

★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★

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The bill: $75

[Review 3720] Get a piece of The Shortbread Company @ 嘉夫冰室 The Shortbread Company

04/10/2014
嘉夫冰室 The Shortbread Company
大埔南盛街16號南盛大廈地下1號舖
Shop 1, G/F, Nam Shing Mansion,16 Nam Shing Street, Tai Po
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/get-a-piece-of-the-shortbread-company-e2396562

Although The Shortbread Company has closed down, there is Shortbread Teas in Central which is owned by the same people serving quiches, breakfasts, scrumptious scones, cakes and an endless selection of teas.

Expats and BBC's will be delighted by this tea room.

Anyway, if you still miss The Shortbread Company, you can get a free cup and saucer at the new place in Central from now until the 14th october while stocks last.

Shortbread Teas is on 55 Wellington Street, which is round the corner from The Chippy which has closed down.
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/sr2.htm?shopid=139095

No strings attached!!! I have already nabbed a big cup and a small cup.
There are three sizes: big, medium and small.

As usual, I had the back bacon sarnie with some mushrooms, the bacon was salty but not too salty and the bacon was tender with the fat trimmed off.

More teapots and teaware inside the new place!!