[Review 3833] Yun Yan rocks! @ 雲陽 Yun Yan

12/11/2014
雲陽 Yun Yan
銅鑼灣勿地臣街1號時代廣場10樓1001B號舖
Shop 1001B, 10/F, Times Square, 1 Matheson Street, Causeway Bay
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/yun-yan-rocks-e2404721

Tried this place a while ago and the food was delicious and modern.
Yun Yan was recently awarded the well deserved Bib Gourmand status in the latest Michelin guide.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Spicy popcorn:
 0 讚好

A great start to dinner with crunchy popcorn with a light kick of spiciness.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
sesame pancake:
 1 讚好

Each pancake was golden filled with lush spring onions in the middle.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
As well as good food, they have their own home made sauces which are amazing especially the mushroom sauce on the bottom left corner.
 1 讚好

This was the reason I ordered the sesame pancakes!!!
Sesame pancake with mushroom oil:

As expected, the sesame pancake and the mushroom oil were so delicious together because the pieces of mushrooms had a strong earthy taste which went well with the sesame pancake.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
strawberry tofu milkshake:
 0 讚好

As dinner progressed, the food got a bit spicy and the strawberry tofu milkshake was a nice cooler.
I loved this tofu milkshake because it was blended with fresh strawberries, the sweetness was just right with the occaisional strawberry tartness.
There was a strong soy bean taste too and the tofu that was blended into it contributes to that thickness just like a milkshake.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Dumplings with prawn:
 1 讚好

The dumplings were fun to eat because they give you a pipette with vinegar to add when you feel like it.

As you can see the skin was springy and thin yet it held the dumpling together.

The pairing of pork and springy prawn was just delicious.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Savoury souffle balls:

These souffle balls were amazing because they were filled with cheese, mashed potatoes and crab roe!!
They were specially made for the crab roe season

They were delicious as well as filling!!
Finally there is a savoury version that is so yummy.
Hopefully they can create more varieties like filling it with sichuan chicken or beef slices fafter crab season is over.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Dandan noodles:

The dandan noodles took me by surprise because they were spicier than I anticipated and there was a strong hint of Sichuan pepper.
Not many places in Hong Kong serve dandan noodles with Sichuan pepper except for this place and dandan house in Sheungwan.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Jasmine tea:

The Jasmine tea was impressive because it was fragrant with a strong green tea leaf taste.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
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The bill: $3XX

[Review 3832] Great Shanghainese food @ 翡翠拉麵小籠包 Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao

12/11/2014
翡翠拉麵小籠包 Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao
灣仔莊士敦道181號大有廣場3樓310舖
Shop 310, Tai Yau Plaza, 181 Johnston Road, Wan Chai
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/great-shanghainese-food-e2404719


Great Shanghainese food
2014-11-12  3185 瀏覽
Crystal Jade has many restaurants and the dining environment is spacious and comfortable.
The menu has many languages including English so it is a great place to bring expats.
 1 讚好

 0 讚好

There were so many nice items on the menu that it was hard to choose so in the end I ordered the following.

★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
crispy eel $64:
 0 讚好

The pieces of eel were crispy and boneless with a sweet taste.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
vegetarian beancurd rolls $54:
 2 讚好

The vegetarian rolls were presented nicely, they were crispy filled with delicious vegetables.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
deep fried salt n pepper small croaker $76:
 1 讚好

If your good with bones, this fish was delicious because it was crispy with a delicious salt and pepper coating while the fish is soft and silkly.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
sauteed spinach with beans $58:
 1 讚好

The spinach had a nice garlic taste with delicious beans in it.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
stewed bean starch sheets with full cream crab roe $92:

This was my favourite and must be eaten quickly because the crab roe tastes better hot.
The elastic bean starch sheets were flavoured with delicious crab and crab roe.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
mushroom and crab meat pastry $38:

These pastries were moreish filled with minced pork and crab.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Noodles topped with hairy crab roe $68:

Finished off with the noodles which were amazing because the noodles were nicely flavoured when it was mixed with the rich crab roe.
As the noodles stood they clump together so they have soup for you to pour on top which helps loosen them.
Again, this is topped with crab roe which is best eaten hot.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Overall a great place to dine with reasonable prices.
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[Review 3831] A piece of cake @ Fullhouse Signature

11/11/2014
Fullhouse Signature
尖沙咀加拿分道25-31號國際商業信貸銀行大廈地下1A舖(河內道K11對面)
Shop 1A, G/F , BCC Building, 25-31 Carnarvon Road (Opposite to K11 in Hanoi Road), Tsim Sha Tsui
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/a-piece-of-cake-e2404529

A piece of cake
2014-11-11  6480 瀏覽
 0 讚好

Had a slice of someones birthday which was quite impressive because it was White chocolate and raspberry but the white chocolate was very palatable because they mixed it with gelatin so it didn't feel so heavy.
The raspberry jam layer was quite nice but the cake was a bit too sweet as a whole.

[Review 3830] All your favourite noodles under one roof @ 麵圃 Noodle House

11/11/2014
麵圃 Noodle House
中環擺花街52號-60號新豐樓地下4號舖
Shop 4, G/F, Sun Fung House, 52-60 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/all-your-favourite-noodles-under-one-roof-e2404526

I have been here so many times because the broths are good and I like the noodles.
 0 讚好

Went again and had the following.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Chinese herbal drink:
 0 讚好

The sweetness was just right with a slight bitter taste.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Noodles in pickled cabbage soup with Kurobata pork:
 0 讚好

 0 讚好

The broth was really spicy but nice and there were lots of pickled cabbage.
Personally I did not like these noodles because the texture was too springy for my liking.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Somen noodles in tomato broth with scallops:
 0 讚好

It was the first time trying out the tomato broth and it was surprisingly good because the tomato taste was natrual but I wanted the tomato broth to be more acidic.
 0 讚好

The scallops were surprisingly good as well because they were springy and not the frozen tasteless types.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Squid ink noodles in lobster broth with angus beef:
 0 讚好

The lobster broth was rich but not too salty and the squid ink noodles absorbed the soup nicely.
 0 讚好

There was fresh spinach, sweetcorn and kelp in the soup.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Udon in lobster broth:

The udon noodles were silky and slippery.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Chilled tomatoes:

These were skinned and sweet drenched in prune juice.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Spicy pigs ears:

These were crunchy and spicy dressed in fragrant sesame oil.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Definitely coming back for the lobster broth or tomato broth!!

[Review 3829] Mexican food from Quarry Bay to Central @ Mr Taco Truck

11/11/2014
Mr Taco Truck
中環蘭桂坊和安里14-15號地下B舖
Shop B, G/F, 14-15 Wo On Lane, Lan Kwai Fong, Central
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/mexican-food-from-quarry-bay-to-central-e2404490


This shop used to be a tiny joint in Quarry Bay but now it is a proper restaurant in Central with comfortable seating and more delicious items on the menu.

Mexican food is not just Chili con carne and tacos, there are so many different things, some with a Spanish touch which is why they speak Spanish too.

Quite alot of the food revolves using ingredients such as avocado, lime and tomatoes which are all my favourite because they make a refreshing combination.

Here was what we had:
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Quesadilla Supreme with Al Pastor Pork:
 0 讚好

Quesadillas are my favourite because it is cheesey with delicious avocado and salsa filling.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Super Nachos with Chicken:
 0 讚好

I am not fond of nachos but the nachos here were thin and crispy paired with appetizing salsa and guacamole.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Refried beans with nachos:
 0 讚好

Although this was plain and simple, this was my favourite because refried beans are velvety and silky.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Grilled Fish Taco:
 0 讚好

I loved these soft tacos with delicate fish and finely chopped salad on top.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Mexican beef stew (Birria en caldo) $138:
 0 讚好

 0 讚好

Served with Lime, Onion, Cilantro, Flour Tortilla or White Rice.
This was my favourite because it tasted like a rich beef broth with delicious rice and cilantro in it.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Chicken Mole (Mole con pollo):
 0 讚好

I have always wanted to try this because the sauce is made with cocao which gives it an interesting taste yet it is not sweet.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Mexican Seafood paella $288:
 0 讚好

As well as the chicken mole, this was another one of my favourites because the rice is cooked in prawn broth which gives it a strong seafood taste and they have also put baby squids for more flavour.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Grilled Adobo-Marinated Beef & Pork:
 0 讚好

This was meat and more meat which is great for guys.
The pork was tender and well marinated.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Mexican Corn Bread:
 0 讚好

The corn bread here is different and the best compared to other ones I have tried because it is lovely and soft with an eggy taste.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Homemade Churro with Chocolate Dip:
 0 讚好

The churros are freshly made so they have a crispy coating while it is soft on the inside.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Mexican Banana split:

This does not taste like your regular banana because they are plantains which have a soft and mushy texture.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Sweet crepes with homemade icecream:

I didn't try the crepe, but the sweetcorn icecream was amazing, there was so much sweetcorn in it.
The texture is different to normal icecream because there are flakes of ice in it that give it a special mouthfeel and taste.
Their icecream is so unique they should have a Mexican icecream parlour.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
For Christmas, they have various packages for the office or you can hold a party there because the upper floor is big enough for 22 people and 50 people for the whole restaurant.
Book early and to take advantage of discounts, please see other reviews for full details.

[Review 3828] Pizza with nduja sausage @ Jacomax

10/11/2014
Jacomax
上環永樂街38-42號東成商業大廈地下C舖
Shop C, 88 Commercial Building, 38-42 Wing lok Street, Sheung Wan
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/pizza-with-nduja-sausage-e2404240

Discovered this delicious Italian nduja sausage which is like a paste, so I ordered a plain pizza with nduja sausage.

The pizza was delicious, the base was thin and crispy and soft in the middle.
It was really tasty because there was thick tomato puree spread on it and the nduja sausage was spicy and salty which made the pizza delicious.