[Review 4247] Salty combo mix @ Marks & Spencer Food Store

11/04/2015

Marks & Spencer 食品專門店  休息中

Marks & Spencer Food Store

中環蘇豪荷李活道32號建業榮基中心1樓

1/F, Kinwick Centre, 32 Hollywood Road, Soho, Central

https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/salty-combo-mix-e2440285

I got the Full on flavour sour cream and jalapeno combo mix for $32 but unfortunately they were too salty with a strong sour cream taste and the Jalapeno taste was not there.

Next time I am going to get the chedder cheese or salt and black pepper flavour.

[Review 4246] Still needs improvement @ Bocadito

07/04/2015
Bocadito
中環蘇豪士丹頓街40號地舖
G/F, 40 Staunton Street, Soho, Central
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/still-needs-improvement-e2440265

Still needs improvement
2015-04-07  1219 瀏覽
Dined here because there was no one dining there.
The decor was a bit strange because it looked Greek but it was a Spanish restaurant serving Tapas.
 1 讚好

★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Fish and chips:
 1 讚好

The fish was really salty.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
crepes with bacon and mahon cheese:
 0 讚好

The menu says Mahou cheese but I couldn't google it so I believe they are referring to Mahon cheese.
 1 讚好

Anyway, the savoury crepe was amazing because it was lean crispy bacon and sharp cheese wrapped in a soft crepe.
The pairing of salty bacon and cheese was good.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
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The bill: $1xx.

[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