[Review 3875] Dolci 2/3's second Christmas @ 2/3 Dolci

02/12/2014
2/3 Dolci
中環皇后大道中38-48號萬年大廈1樓1號舖
Shop 1, 1/F, Manning House, 38-48 Queen's Road Central, Central
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/dolci-2-3s-second-christmas-e2408607

It's Dolci 2/3's second Christmas and they have launched some cakes for the festive season.
-Christmas Amore (Lychee & Rose Mousse Cake) – HKD 420
-Yule Log (Grand Marnier Chocolate Roll) –HKD 238
-Rotolo di Fragole (Strawberry Prosecco Roll) – HKD 238 / HKD 60 per slice
-Abies (Apple Cinnamon Mousse Cake) – HKD 48
-Neve (Mixed Berries Cheesecake) – HKD 48

Tried the Abies and Neve which can be indulged alone.
The Abies was delicious light mousse on the outside with delicious crisp pieces of apples in the middle, while the Neve was a rich yet light cheesecake with tart berries in the middle.

The strawberry roll was light, and the strawberry chiffon cake was soft and airy while the cream was infused with Prosecco with a juicy piece of strawberry in the middle.

This year the Christmas gifts were decorative with Christmas tree ornaments containing dragees (red) and chocolate (Navy blue) and the Christmas tin containing individually packaged bite sized Madeleines.

[Review 3874] Stylish Turkey in Asian style! @ 卅二公館 Mott 32

02/12/2012
卅二公館  Mott 32
中環德輔道中4-4A號渣打銀行大廈地庫
Basement, Standard Chartered Bank Building, 4-4A Des Voeux Road Central, Central
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/stylish-turkey-in-asian-style-e2408606


I have always wanted to try Mott32 because of the famous roast pork but unexpectedly my first visit was the turkey.
Inside the restaurant, it was like another world.
Mott 32 is actually a Chinese restaurant which is why it is funky serving turkey as a special dish for Thanksgiving and Christmas so people can break the traditional and still have Turkey while having Asian food!
The Free Range BBQ Roasted Turkey menu is available now priced at HKD1,680 to be booked in advanced.
It is served in three ways which makes it special.
The Whole BBQ Roasted Free Range Turkey, which will be carved at the tableside served with pancakes and three homemade sauces: a plum & lemon, fresh garlic and Chef Fung’s secret turkey sauce.
The second style Turkey salad is a combination of papaya, dragon fruit, melon, scallion, red pepper, cashew nuts and a sweet peanut sauce to be mixed at the table.
The last style is Minced Turkey served with Water Chestnut, Mushroom and Bamboo shoots to be eaten on a fresh, crisp lettuce cup.

★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★

My favourite was the Turkey served in Peking style because I love the pancakes and sauce and it gives you a new eating experience.

★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★

The turkey salad was refreshing and it reminded me of Bang Bang chicken.

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For non red meat lovers like me, the minced turkey was ideal because Turkey tastes so much better stir fried with the finely chopped water chestnuts, mushrooms and bamboo shoots.

★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
To finish off, we had icecream which was another mind boggling experience! SOY SAUCE icecream.

The taste was similar to salted caramel icecream!

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[Review 3873] Frozen Crystal dessert ball @ 美心西餅 Maxim's Cake Shop

01/12/2014
美心西餅  Maxim's Cake Shop
尖沙咀港鐵尖沙咀站TST 1號舖
Shop TST 1, Tsim Sha Tsiu MTR Station, Tsim Sha Tsui
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/frozen-crystal-dessert-ball-e2408438

To coincide with the Disney film Frozen, Maxim's have launched a series of cakes and desserts.
I tried the desserts which were beautifully designed like a crystal ball that cost $42 each.
This was the most creative dessert I have seen so far produced by Maxims with the spoon incorporated as part of the design.
There are two flavours: Chocolate or White chocolate mousse.

The white chocolate mousse has white chocolate flakes and marshmallows on top. It was not as sweet as I anticipated and I was delighted to discover some strawberry slices and cake at the bottom.

The other one was chocolate mousse which was thick and silky topped with chocolate and marshmallows on top.
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After finishing the dessert and cleaning it out, you are left with a pretty crystal ball!

[Review 3872] Celebrate Christmas with Kee Wah's festive box set @ 奇華餅家 Kee Wah Bakery

01/12/2014
奇華餅家  Kee Wah Bakery
中環港景街1號國際金融中心1樓1018B號舖
Shop 1018B, 1/F, IFC, 1 Harbour View Street, Central
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/celebrate-christmas-with-kee-wahs-festive-box-set-e2408433


Celebrate Christmas with Kee Wah's festive box set
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I used to think Kee Wah Bakery sold just mooncakes, Chinese Bakery and Preserved sausages but it was more modern than I thought.

As well as Chinese tea leaves they also have festive products for Christmas.

They have launched a Christmas Box set for $135.
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There are three tins.
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In the Red tin you will find Chinese style shortcakes in Pineapple and mango flavour.
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For candy lovers, the white tin is filled with cranberry and almond nougats and pumpkin seed crunchies that were not too sweet.
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In the green tin, it was filled with crumbly cookies.
There plastic box is well labelled in English and Chinese which makes it a great Christmas gift for everyone.

[Review 3871] Flavoured rice @ 囍點

26/11/2014
囍點
鰂魚涌芬尼街22-26號海暉大廈地下E舖
Shop E, G/F, Hoi Fai Building, 22-26 Finnie Street, Quarry Bay
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/flavoured-rice-at-%E5%9B%8D%E9%BB%9E-e2408178


Unfortunately Mr Taco Truck has closed down and this has taken its place!
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They have a restaurant nearby but this one is better because it is on street level.
I tried the chicken and pork.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Three cups chicken with fragrant sesame rice:
The chicken was really good because it was boneless strips of chicken and the rice tasted amazing but perhaps a bit heavy for lunch.
The rice tasted like peanut butter but it was a bit too salty.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Pork with fragrant rice:
The pork was not that good because it was fatty strips of meat!
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Their signature soups were disappointing because the pumpkin soup was too sweet.

[Review 3870] Lovely cheese and tomato toastie @ Zai Fe 齋啡 - Espresso Bar

26/11/2014
Zai Fe 齋啡 - Espresso Bar
中環雲咸街73號1樓陽台
1/ F Terrace, No.73 Wyndham Street, Central
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/lovely-cheese-and-tomato-toastie-e2407496

Randomly came here and the prawn and chicken pie was interesting but it was a strange pairing for a pie because prawn is not usually paired with chicken.
Anyway, decided to get the toastie.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
cheese and tomato toastie:
Ok, there was not much cheese in the toastie.
Although there was not much cheese in the toast, it was proper cheese which tasted amazing, the sourness of the tomato and the saltiness of the cheese were so delicious together and the bread was toasted just right with a crisp surface and soft centre.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
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The bill: $35
Service: OK

[Review 3869] Great hot and sour instant noodles @ 東門町

26/11/2014
東門町
將軍澳坑口重華路8號東港城1樓K2號舖
Shop K2, 1/F, East Point City, 8 Chung Wa Road, Hang Hau, Tseung Kwan Ohttps://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/great-hot-and-sour-instant-noodles-e2407495


There are two different broths at this joint:
-Hot and sour
-Hot Sichuan peppercorn

Tried the Sichuan peppercorn so this time ordered the Hot and Sour broth which I can rarely order because it is always paired with Yunnan rice noodles or potato noodles.

Here they let you choose instant noodles with both broths.
For some weird reason the broth does not say hot and sour on the receipt, but the broth I got was the right one which was ok.
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★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Instant noodles in Hot and sour broth:

The broth was really tasty and heavily spiked with spices with a hint of of sourness.
When the noodles went soft and soaked with broth, it was really delicious and I loved the tasty beancurd skins in it too.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
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The bill: $18