[Review 4249] Second visit at 川味皇 @ 川味皇

11/04/2015
川味皇
旺角弼街64號地下C舖
Shop C, G/F., 64 Bute Street, Mong Kok
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/second-visit-at-%E5%B7%9D%E5%91%B3%E7%9A%87-e2440288

This time I requested for the non spicy broth and it was quite nice because the broth just tastes sour.
I also paid extra for the stewed beef but it wasn't that good because it was the odds and ends that were fat and stringy.
Without the spiciness, it lacks that flare so next time I will have the spicy basic noodle.

[Review 4248] could be better @ Jaspas Restaurant

11/04/2015
Jaspas Restaurant
西貢沙咀街13A號地下
G/F,13/A, Sha Tsui Path, Sai Kung
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/could-be-better-e2440287

Unfortunately had to go to Sai Kung so went here for a quick bite.
I regretted not going to Mandy's or having fish and chips or the burger place nearby.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Turkish toasted Ham and cheese sandwich:
The ham was a bit dry and they used processed cheese which is it not proper cheese.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
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The bill: $6X
Service: OK

[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