[Review 4074] The best place for BBQ @ 白石燒烤 Whitehead Barbecue

09/02/2015
白石燒烤  Whitehead Barbecue
馬鞍山馬鞍山白石第1950號
STT 1950, Whitehead, Ma On Shan, NT, Ma On Shan
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/the-best-place-for-bbq-e2424502

I don't often go to BBQs because the thought of travelling to Sai Kung is hell and 90% of the time in Hong Kong is hot and humid so why would you want to torture yourself having a BBQ.
Recently I joined some friends at Whitehead BBQ which changed my perception of BBQs and the fact that it was winter made it more enjoyable.
Whitehead BBQ is located in the countryside of Hong Kong with a nice seaview, we got the 10 person package for $2988 which includes a room with a patio for the BBQ furnished with a fridge, air con, TV, table, chairs and some games.

When you arrive, there is a name list at the reception to help people locate their BBQs and the staff will lead you there as well.

After you are settled they will check with you the list of food that is in the fridge and help you to start the BBQ going when you are ready.
Our package included forks, seasonings, plates, tissues and drinks.

Food wise, there was 2 bags of prawns, 2 bags of NZ mussels, 3 bags of scallops with garlic butter, Whole fish, 2 bags of ribs, chicken steaks, pork chops, chicken wings, chicken franks, chicken cartilage, pork burger patties, Taiwanese sausages, cheesy sausages, seafood balls, sweet potatoes and sweetcorn.

As well as all that, we had the BBQ suckling pig which was everyone's favourite!! They even help you to serve it when it is ready.
Basically I had a great time and the food was good especially the suckling pig, chicken wings, burger patties and sweet potatoes.

I definitely had an enjoyable day and it has changed my perception of hot and sticky BBQs because it was nice that the place was fully equipped.













[Review 4073] Kee Wah's CNY Candy assortment @ 奇華餅家 Kee Wah Bakery

09/02/2015
奇華餅家  Kee Wah Bakery
屯門屯隆街3號屯門市廣場一期1樓1105號舖
Shop 1105, 3 Tuen Lung Street, Tuen Mun Town Plaza I,Tuen Mun, Tuen Mun
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/kee-wahs-cny-candy-assortment-e2424375


It is getting near Chinese new year and everyone is stocking up on candies for the candy box which is offered to guests during the festive days.
I like Kee Wah's candy assortment.
There are four different flavours in the box:
-Handmade nougats
-handmade chewy peanut candy with dessicated coconut
-handmade crunchy pumpkin seed candy
-handmade black date candy with walnut
All of them are going to be great treats which are addictive.
My favourites are the nougats and the chewy peanut candy because they are chewy and simply moreish!








[Review 4072] gum doll DUCK! @ Pinot Duck

08/02/2015
Pinot Duck
赤柱佳美道23號赤柱廣場地下G07號舖
Shop G07, G/F, Stanley Plaza, 23 Carmel Road, Stanley
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/gum-doll-duck-e2424306

I am not a fan of Cantonese food in HK because it doesn't fare as good as the ones in the UK unless you go to expensive places.
Anyway, I discovered this new joint in Stanley specializing in duck that are imported from the US and France.
The dishes have a slight Asian twist to it and the restaurant does not look Chinese which confuse people at first sight.
 1 讚好

At the back there is an open kitchen with a place to roast their ducks.

The menu was creative with a choice of Asian style and Western style duck dishes.
I chose the following dishes because I prefer Western style, although there are a few that are Asian as well.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Wood and snow fungas salad:
 1 讚好

This was a great salad to begin with because the vinaigrette dressing was really appetizing and it had lots of snow fungas and coral seaweed which is rich in collagen.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
crispy duck pieces:
tossed in cumin and sichuan pepper seasoning
 1 讚好

Next were the crispy duck legs which were meaty and divine because it was extremely crispy with tasty soft duck meat in the middle.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Duck liver pate:
 1 讚好

 1 讚好

The duck liver pate was smooth and velvety infused with a strong Chinese wine called Hua Diao.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Duck consomme:
 1 讚好

 1 讚好

Then I had the warming duck consomme which was loaded with wintermelon pearls and a quail egg.
It was simply light and satisfying.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
hot and sour soup:
 1 讚好

Although it was too spicy for me, I liked the smokey chipotle and balsamic vinegar in the soup.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
duck risotto:
 1 讚好

The risotto was filling with delicious pieces of crispy duck skin. Each grain of rice was tasty with a strong green pepper taste.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
caramel lotus roots:
 1 讚好

To finish off, had the caramel lotus roots with chocolate mousse and pickled ginger.
It was a nice combination of Oriental ingredients and Western ingredients.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Definitely coming back again!!












[Review 4071] Djiboutii chicken! @ Djiboutii

07/02/2015
Djiboutii
灣仔蘭杜街2號地下A舖
G/F., 2A Landale Street, Wan Chai
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/djiboutii-chicken-e2424020

This place reminded me of The Brickhouse in Central because it is well hidden in an alleyway.
I had the haloumi wrap but I was quite annoyed they put garlic mayonnaise and not muhamarra sauce as stated on their facebook.
The garlic mayonnaise sauce was a bit boring.
Then I had the roast chicken which was amazing, the chicken skin was fantastic and tasty with a nice lemon and herb taste.
The sides that came with it were divine, especially the Quinoa because it had cumin and the rice was soft and fluffy!!


[Review 4070] Not just pasta and pizza @ Pausa

07/02/2015
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/not-just-pasta-and-pizza-e2424012



Thanks to LLWL or I would not have known about their chicken.
They serve chicken and lasagne too.

Went there and had the chicken and gelato.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Chicken leg and potatoes $58:
 2 讚好

The chicken was quite tasty but it could have been softer and I would have liked more herbs rubbed on it.
As for the potatoes, they were delicious. Each piece was really crispy with a soft fluffy centre.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Strawberry gelato:
Can't find the picture for this but it tasted like Yoplait's strawberry flavoured yoghurt and it was a bit too sweet.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
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The bill: $116
Service: OK



[Review 4069] Taiwanese CNY delights @ Check-In Taipei

07/02/2015
Check-In Taipei
中環蘇豪荷李活道27號地舖
G/F, 27 Hollywood Road, Soho, Central
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/taiwanese-cny-delights-e2423995

As well as HK, Taiwan celebrates CNY as well.
At Check in Taipei, they have come up with some festive dishes which I tried.

★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Wintermelon pudding drink:
Started off with the wintermelon pudding drink topped with tapioca pearls, at the bottom of the drink was a silky pudding.
It was sweet and fun to drink.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Crispy pork knuckles:

These bites were topped with soft stewed pork knuckles which were tasty and gelatinous.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Taiwanese bbq prawns:
 0 讚好

Next we had the bbq prawns which had a delicious mix of spices.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Braised pork nachos:
 0 讚好

Then we had the nachos which were surprisingly addictive because the braised pork tastes much better than beef because the sauce has a lovely mix of savoury goodness.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Chinese pepper pig ears:
 0 讚好

Although the Sichuan peppercorns were quite spicy, I really liked the crispy prawns crackers and the diced peppery pig ears and the piece of soft tofu beneath it.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Chicken and waffles:
 0 讚好

These were similar to American chicken waffles but the chicken was crispy and it was coated with delicious Taiwanese spices complemented by the lovely sweet pineapple chunks in between.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Beef noodles:
 0 讚好

To finish off, we had noodles which were delicious wide strips of slippery noodles with frilly edges.
Each strand was tasty after it absorbed the meaty broth and the pieces of beef were soft and well marinated.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Panna cotta:
 0 讚好

The dessert was amazing because the Panna Cotta had pieces of pineapple in it and it tasted like heavenly clotted cream.
It was served with Taiwan's famous Sunny Hills pineapple cakes.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
I didn't drink any cocktails that night but the others had it and I thought the presentation and the names of the cocktails were fun.
I love Tai-Mei:
 0 讚好

Fly me to Taipei:
 0 讚好

Tea-ramisu:
 0 讚好

Yearning Taipei:
 0 讚好

★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★












[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...