13/11/2014
英王麵包店 A-1 Bakery
銅鑼灣告士打道311號皇室堡地庫B77號舖
Shop B77, Basement, Windsor House, 311 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/autumn-appie-pie-at-a1-bakery-e2404846
Discovered a new branch of A-1 Bakery so took a look.
The apple pie looked delicious so decided to get one.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Apple pie $50:
The apple pie looked good but unfortunately it didn't taste that good because the pastry was dense and not flakey.
The filling was too sweet as well.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
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[Review 3837] Staff need more training @ 雪話雪冰 Snow Story
12/11/2014
雪話雪冰 Snow Story
旺角通菜街119號地舖
G/F, 119 Tung Choi Street, Mong Kok
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/staff-need-more-training-e2404785
On this visit, I just had the dumplings.
Before I ordered I double checked with the guy to see if they were spicy and he told me they were not.
Just to be safe, I asked the older guy at the till and he also said they were not spicy.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Panfried dumplings:
They were spicy without the sauce!!
Anyway, the filling does not have much meat in it.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
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The bill: $38
雪話雪冰 Snow Story
旺角通菜街119號地舖
G/F, 119 Tung Choi Street, Mong Kok
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/staff-need-more-training-e2404785
On this visit, I just had the dumplings.
Before I ordered I double checked with the guy to see if they were spicy and he told me they were not.
Just to be safe, I asked the older guy at the till and he also said they were not spicy.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Panfried dumplings:
They were spicy without the sauce!!
Anyway, the filling does not have much meat in it.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
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The bill: $38
[Review 3836] disappointment x EIGHT times @ EIGHT GRAND Bar & Restaurant
12/11/2014
EIGHT GRAND Bar & Restaurant
銅鑼灣軒尼詩道500號希慎廣場12樓1203號舖
Shop 1203, 12/F , Hysan Place, 500 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/disappointment-x-eight-times-e2404771
Dined here AGES ago but it wasn't worth writing up so left it until now.
This place is listed as serving American/Creole food but the food was localized.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Three eggs scrambled:
The toast was local bread because it was sweet and it just tasted like bread from garden bakery and the scrambled egg was mixed with margarine and there was no cheesy taste at all.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Louisana catfish bites:
The catfish was slightly better but the coating had no Southern spices or taste to it.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
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EIGHT GRAND Bar & Restaurant
銅鑼灣軒尼詩道500號希慎廣場12樓1203號舖
Shop 1203, 12/F , Hysan Place, 500 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/disappointment-x-eight-times-e2404771
Dined here AGES ago but it wasn't worth writing up so left it until now.
This place is listed as serving American/Creole food but the food was localized.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Three eggs scrambled:
The toast was local bread because it was sweet and it just tasted like bread from garden bakery and the scrambled egg was mixed with margarine and there was no cheesy taste at all.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Louisana catfish bites:
The catfish was slightly better but the coating had no Southern spices or taste to it.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
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[Review 3835] This place has got the balls to serve @ NOM – Not Only Meatballs
12/11/2014
NOM – Not Only Meatballs
中環蘇豪伊利近街1-5號地下
G/F, 1-5 Elgin Street, Soho, Central
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/this-place-has-got-the-balls-to-serve-e2404727
I have always wanted to try this place because they serve meatballs, the thing that makes them special is that it is not only pork or beef but they have fish, chicken and vegetarian balls!!
This place has got the balls to serve !!! So finally gave them a visit.
The menu before was better because they had roast suckling pig meatballs.
At first the waitress was really annoying because I had only sat down for like a few minutes and she was expecting that I was ready to order.
But anyway, she wasn't so annoying afterwards.
Here was what I had:
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Bread:
This was given as a starter.
The bread was tough and chewy but the butter was worth mentioning because it was dusted with olive powder on the side.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Chicken fondue:
Chicken | Parmesan fondue | Asparagus
The chicken meatballs were slightly dry and the parmesan sauce tasted a bit sour.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Codballs:
0 讚好
Mediterranean cod fish | Anchovy | French fries | Coffee mayo.
I was expecting it to be tastier but it was bland and the potatoes were clumpy.
The chips were good though.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Dining environment:
0 讚好
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
According to their website, there is another menu so the menu I saw was probably not the best of choices.
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NOM – Not Only Meatballs
中環蘇豪伊利近街1-5號地下
G/F, 1-5 Elgin Street, Soho, Central
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/this-place-has-got-the-balls-to-serve-e2404727
I have always wanted to try this place because they serve meatballs, the thing that makes them special is that it is not only pork or beef but they have fish, chicken and vegetarian balls!!
This place has got the balls to serve !!! So finally gave them a visit.
The menu before was better because they had roast suckling pig meatballs.
At first the waitress was really annoying because I had only sat down for like a few minutes and she was expecting that I was ready to order.
But anyway, she wasn't so annoying afterwards.
Here was what I had:
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Bread:
This was given as a starter.
The bread was tough and chewy but the butter was worth mentioning because it was dusted with olive powder on the side.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Chicken fondue:
Chicken | Parmesan fondue | Asparagus
The chicken meatballs were slightly dry and the parmesan sauce tasted a bit sour.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Codballs:
0 讚好
Mediterranean cod fish | Anchovy | French fries | Coffee mayo.
I was expecting it to be tastier but it was bland and the potatoes were clumpy.
The chips were good though.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Dining environment:
0 讚好
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
According to their website, there is another menu so the menu I saw was probably not the best of choices.
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[Review 3834] Just another snake joint @ 蛇王良
12/11/2014
蛇王良
北角電氣道298號地下A舖
Shop A, G/F, 298 Electric Road, North Point
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/just-another-snake-joint-e2404725
Tried this randomly because I have not tried it before.
There are various of snake sets to choose from.
The best part is seeing jars of reptiles!!!!
The snake soup was how it should be, it was loaded with snake meat, ginger, bamboo shoots, Chinese mushrooms but the taste was not impressive.
Didn't like the rice with salted meat because it had a weird smell.
The glutinous rice was ok but very soggy.
0 讚好
The tea was nice and strong.
蛇王良
北角電氣道298號地下A舖
Shop A, G/F, 298 Electric Road, North Point
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/just-another-snake-joint-e2404725
Tried this randomly because I have not tried it before.
There are various of snake sets to choose from.
The best part is seeing jars of reptiles!!!!
The snake soup was how it should be, it was loaded with snake meat, ginger, bamboo shoots, Chinese mushrooms but the taste was not impressive.
Didn't like the rice with salted meat because it had a weird smell.
The glutinous rice was ok but very soggy.
0 讚好
The tea was nice and strong.
[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
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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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 7821] Kaya toast @ 一粥麵 Super Super Congee & Noodle
19/12/2020 一粥麵 Super Super Congee & Noodle 樂富聯合道198號樂富廣場1樓1113-1114號舖 Shop 1113-1114, 1/F, Lok Fu Shopping Centre, 198 Junction Road, L...
