[Review 4245] Hong Kong comfort food @ Noodle and Dog

07/04/2015
Noodle and Dog
上環皇后大道中237號地下B舖
Shop B, G/F, 237 Queen's Road Central, Sheung Wan
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/hong-kong-comfort-food-e2440255


At first I didn't realize this joint was selling Hong Kong comfort food until I got nearer to it.
The menu was simple: chicken wings, hot dogs and dog noodles.

I went for the hot dog which was only $15 so it was pretty affordable.
It came in a nicely designed box.
I didn't know what to expect for that price but it was not a frankfurter.
When I tasted it, it was strikingly similar to hot dogs at Wing Lok Yuen and the sauce was almost the same.
If the sausage and bun were softer then it would definitely taste the same at WLY.
To be honest, I prefer ketchup but this is Hong Kong style.

[Review 4244] Make your five senses pop!~ @ The Popsy Room

11/04/2015
The Popsy Room
上環摩囉上街30號地下
G/F, 30 Upper Lascar Row, Sheung Wan
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/make-your-five-senses-pop-e2440204

Apart from Art Basel and Central arts fair you can also see some of the works exhibited at The Popsy Room.
It is a multi sensory gallery, by day it is an art exhibition and at night, it is a dining adventure with using various mediums, including sounds, sights tastes and aromas.
The current dining adventure features Zai Zai, which is on until 2nd May.
My favourite installation was the tall drawers that represent Zai Zai.
In each drawer, there is an item that represents her.
This is a great experience for people to be legally nosy!
I really enjoyed this experience so I hope to go to the next exhibition because they said it will be skulls and ribbons.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
The Alter of Zai Zai Balik
Salmon with Curried Quinoa, Salmon Roe, Lemon Cream Fraiche.
 0 讚好

It was nice having curried Quinoa because I liked the strong flavours which was calmed down by the cool cream fraiche.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Circus We Have All Watched Together
Orange Ginger Corn Soup, Piquillo Puree, Baby Corn
 0 讚好

Next was the warming soup with a gentle sweet taste.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
The Alter of Zai Zai
Seared Scallop, Lobster Cream, Asparagus Risotto, Truffle Oil Caviar
 0 讚好

Then there were two juicy scallops with an asparagus pierced through it accompanied with al dente risotto.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Women
Pan Seared Slow Cooked Sole, Pomelo Salad, Fresh Micro Herbs

This was definitely very feminine with the flowers and delicate fish that was shaped in a roll.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Searching for Zai Zai
Chicken Roll with Savoy Cabbage, Season Vegetable, Chestnut Puree, Chicken Jus

The chicken roll was really juicy and it was just like eating a whole chicken in one go because you could taste the thigh, breast and skin in one bite.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Women Chiffon
Cake, Mixed Fresh Berries, Lemon Cream, Strawberry Sorbet
 0 讚好

From the cream, I knew I was going to like this and it was flawless, a fresh light cake covered in whipped cream that was not too sweet.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
To finish off, there was a colourful palette of macarons.
 0 讚好

★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
6 course $1388

[Review 4243] McDonald’s new pineapple pie @ 麥當勞 McDonald's

11/04/2015
麥當勞  McDonald's
北角英皇道460-470號樂嘉中心地下5A號舖及地庫
Shop 5A, G/F&B/F, Roca Centre, 460-470 King's Road, North Point
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/mcdonalds-new-pineapple-pie-e2440203

Tried the new pineapple pie because I haven’t tried it before.
To my knowledge the pies that have been launched before in HK are red bean and taro.
Hopefully they will launch peach as well because that would taste quite nice.

★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
pineapple pie:

The pineapple pie filling is the same as the apple in terms of consistency and viscosity.
It has the same sort of sweetness as the apple but it has small chunks of pineapple instead and the pineapple taste is not that strong.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
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The bill: $12

[Review 4242] It can't get any more RAW than this @ MANA! Fast Slow Food

07/04/2015
MANA! Fast Slow Food
中環威靈頓街92號
92 Wellington Street, Central
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/it-cant-get-any-more-raw-than-this-e2440142

Discovered this place after dining at the Butchers Club.
They offer lots of raw juices so tried the CHI.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
chi:
This was a blend of red cabbage, cauliflower, kale and carrots
It had a strong grassy taste with a bitter tone to it.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
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The bill: $55

[Review 4241] Happy noodles @ 開心見麵 Delight Noodles

07/04/2015
開心見麵 Delight Noodles
太子太子道西157號別樹華軒地下12號舖
Shop 12, G/F, Bijou Apartments, 157 Prince Edward Road West, Prince Edward
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/happy-noodles-e2439958

Found this neat and clean place for cart noodles.
The menu is clear and simple and you tick what you want.
 0 讚好

Note: There is a minimum order of a noodle and two toppings per person.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Cart noodles:
 0 讚好

The pork knuckles were a bit pale and could be tastier.
As for the shitaake mushrooms, they were huge and hard to pick up with chopsticks.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Signature noodles:

These noodles were amazing, each strand was distinct tossed in delicious sesame oil and secret sauce topped with fragrant dried sakura shrimps, sesame and spring onions.
It is a pity you have to order other toppings because it tastes perfect on its own and doesn't need other items.
Luckily the toppings are served separately so the sauce does not get mixed with the noodles.
Anyway, definitely coming back for this!
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
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The bill: $6X

[Review 4240] Easter hot cross bun series 2015 @ Marks & Spencer Plaza - Food Department

09/04/2015
Marks & Spencer - 食品部  休息中
Marks & Spencer Plaza - Food Department
鑽石山龍蟠街3號荷里活廣場101舖
Unit 101, Plaza Hollywood, 3 Lung Poon Street, Diamond Hill
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/easter-hot-cross-bun-seriese2439784

Easter cannot be complete without Easter eggs and hot cross buns.
At Marks and Spencers, there were so many fun Hot cross bun flavours as well as the traditional ones made with sultanas and orange peel.
I got the berries and cherries, chocolate, fudge and caramel and the Bramley Kent apple which all did not contain orange peel.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
berries and cherries:
 0 讚好

The berries one tasted like Christmas pudding tea.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
chocolate, fudge and toffee:

The chocolate and toffee was the best and surprisingly it was not the sweetest with a strong taste of creamy fudge and toffee.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Kentish Bramley apple hot cross buns:

The Kentish apple was nice with bits of apple in it but I found it too sweet out of the three.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
As you can imagine, they were sticky buns hence I haven't taken any photographs.
I love these new flavours because they don't contain orange peel!
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The bill: $1xx

[Review 4239] Buffet warzone @ 君怡酒店咖啡屋 The Kimberley Hotel Coffee House

09/04/2015
君怡酒店咖啡屋  The Kimberley Hotel Coffee House
尖沙咀金巴利道28號君怡酒店大堂
Lobby level, The Kimberley Hotel, 28 Kimberley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/buffet-warzone-e2439782

Discovered this place after I dined at one of the restaurants in this hotel.
Went to the afternoon buffet but there were lots of people there because they were doing the group buy offer.
The food was average and cheap but it was gone within a few minutes.
They also had Haagen Daaz icecream and it was interesting to watch people take all the flavours back to their table and ask their friends/family to select the flavours they wanted and then bring back the unwanted flavours to the freezer.

The plates were gone in a flash too and every time a stack of plates were brought out, they were bloody hot to pick up!
The only item I found worth sharing was the jelly roll which reminded me of an Artic roll filled with icecream. It was nice they had a dessert that was different and the pairing of strawberry jelly and sponge tasted quite nice.

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