19/05/2015
Pret A Manger
中環港鐵中環站大堂W6號舖
Shop W6, Central MTR Station, Central
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/the-difference-between-macaroon-and-macarons-e2451574
I have always wanted to write about macaroons but not many places have them.
Thanks to <<IVY>> for getting me these from Pret.
Macaroons are coconut based and mainly made up of desiccated coconut whereas macarons are made of egg whites and almond.
The macaroons tasted like a bounty bar and there was so much coconut in it.
The labelling is quite humorous as always!~
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[Review 4332] Korean fare at Hong Kong Day!!! @ 美心香港地 Maxim's Hong Kong Day
18/05/2015
美心香港地 Maxim's Hong Kong Day 香港地
大角咀海泓道1號奧海城三期UG65號舖
Shop UG65, Olympian City Phase 3, 1 Hoi Wang Road, Tai Kok Tsui
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/korean-fare-at-hong-kong-day-e2451563
After seeing Isaac’s review with red rice on a sizzling metal plate I decided to investigate it.
When I got there, it turns out that they are doing some Korean dishes.
There is a choice of American beef chuck with red pearl rice, Netherlandish sliced pork belly with red pearl rice or Stir fried Korean glass noodles.
There was also stewed chicken with ginseng or stewed meatballs that comes with kimchi and stir fried rice cakes.
I ordered the American beef chuck with red pearl rice and the stewed chicken with ginseng.
The food came in a flash.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
American beef chuck with red pearl rice:
The sizzling plate had paper round to protect your clothes when you mix the rice.
There were two sauces that came with it and one was spicy and the other tasted like sweet bbq sauce with a hint of spiciness.
After mixing it up, it was ready to eat.
The rice was great because some was crispy after it got sizzled by the hot metal plate and the strong bbq sauce flavours and the beef tasted great together.
There was lots of beanshoots and vegetables in it that gave it a nice balance with the rice and beef.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
stewed chicken with ginseng:
1 讚好
This stewed dish was amazing because the chicken broth was strong and there is a whole piece of ginseng in it.
There was a whole chicken leg and lots of red dates in the stew and the chicken was extremely soft and supple.
At the bottom, there was glutinous rice which gave the soup a thick texture.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Rice cakes and kimchi:
3 讚好
These are a must in Korean food and they were very spicy which gives you that whole Korean experience.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Citron tea:
The citron tea was sweet and soothing, a great way to end the meal.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
美心香港地 Maxim's Hong Kong Day 香港地
大角咀海泓道1號奧海城三期UG65號舖
Shop UG65, Olympian City Phase 3, 1 Hoi Wang Road, Tai Kok Tsui
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/korean-fare-at-hong-kong-day-e2451563
After seeing Isaac’s review with red rice on a sizzling metal plate I decided to investigate it.
When I got there, it turns out that they are doing some Korean dishes.
There is a choice of American beef chuck with red pearl rice, Netherlandish sliced pork belly with red pearl rice or Stir fried Korean glass noodles.
There was also stewed chicken with ginseng or stewed meatballs that comes with kimchi and stir fried rice cakes.
I ordered the American beef chuck with red pearl rice and the stewed chicken with ginseng.
The food came in a flash.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
American beef chuck with red pearl rice:
The sizzling plate had paper round to protect your clothes when you mix the rice.
There were two sauces that came with it and one was spicy and the other tasted like sweet bbq sauce with a hint of spiciness.
After mixing it up, it was ready to eat.
The rice was great because some was crispy after it got sizzled by the hot metal plate and the strong bbq sauce flavours and the beef tasted great together.
There was lots of beanshoots and vegetables in it that gave it a nice balance with the rice and beef.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
stewed chicken with ginseng:
1 讚好
This stewed dish was amazing because the chicken broth was strong and there is a whole piece of ginseng in it.
There was a whole chicken leg and lots of red dates in the stew and the chicken was extremely soft and supple.
At the bottom, there was glutinous rice which gave the soup a thick texture.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Rice cakes and kimchi:
3 讚好
These are a must in Korean food and they were very spicy which gives you that whole Korean experience.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Citron tea:
The citron tea was sweet and soothing, a great way to end the meal.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
[Review 4331] Morton's of Chicago in HK @ Morton's of Chicago
18/05/2015
Morton's of Chicago
尖沙咀彌敦道20號香港喜來登酒店4樓
4/F, The Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers, 20 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/mortons-of-chicago-in-hk-e2451071
My first time at Mortons was in Macau and the food was great.
It was my first time at the Hong Kong branch and the dinner I had was quite special because it was cocktails paired with food.
Normally dinner is paired with wine but at Morton’s they have launched this new cocktail pairing which is fun and colourful.
Started off with the famous bread.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
We started off with seafood which was paired with Pink Tonic.
The drink was a girly pink with a strong taste of grapefruit which made it easy to drink with tones of lime. It also had Lemongrass Infused Gin, fresh lemongrass, tonic water, sugar and syrup.
Chilled mortons prime ocean platters:
0 讚好
Everything on the platter was delicious because the prawns were fresh and springy and the crab was sweet and there were huge chunks of it.
There was freshly grated mustard to go with the oysters.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Next was the fish which was paired with the Pineapple zinger.
The pineapple zinger had a strong citrus tone and contained Pineapple Infused Vodka,
Ginger Liqueur, Orange Juice, Lime Juice, Fresh Ginger and mint.
Chilean seabass fillet a la nage
The fish was silky and it was incredibly moist and delicate.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Then there was steak paired with orange old fashion.
I found the taste a bit too strong but guys will love this because it was too masculine for me.
It contained Orange Infused Bourbon, Orange Juice, Juice Of Lime, Fresh Raspberry, Sugar and Syrup.
Signature cut prime new york strip 20oz
This was a juicy and meaty steak.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
We had grilled asparagus which was lovely with steak because it was drizzled with balsamic vinegar that made it taste fruity and appetizing.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
To finish, it was cajun ribeye paired with Asarita.
The Asarita was quirky and fun because the Jalapeno gave it a fiery kick which was a great pairing with cajun.
I liked the salt rim because it gave the drink an extra salt kick which toned down the lime.
The asarita was made with Silver Tequila, Triple Sec Sugar Syrup, Cucumber, Coriander, Lime Juice and Jalapeno Pepper.
0 讚好
Cajun ribeye steak 16oz
I liked the cajun steak more because the cajun gave it more flavour and the ribeye was softer too.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
For dessert we had Double chocolate mousse paired with Raspberry side car.
Raspberry and chocolate always goes well together and the bitterness of the drink balanced the sweetness of the mousse and I loved the small bits of chocolate in the mousse.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
The brownies at Mortons' taste great too because they are soft and doughy without being too sweet with a stong chocolate taste.
To conclude, my favourite was the pink tonic because it was pretty and had a light alcoholic taste.
Morton's of Chicago
尖沙咀彌敦道20號香港喜來登酒店4樓
4/F, The Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers, 20 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/mortons-of-chicago-in-hk-e2451071
My first time at Mortons was in Macau and the food was great.
It was my first time at the Hong Kong branch and the dinner I had was quite special because it was cocktails paired with food.
Normally dinner is paired with wine but at Morton’s they have launched this new cocktail pairing which is fun and colourful.
Started off with the famous bread.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
We started off with seafood which was paired with Pink Tonic.
The drink was a girly pink with a strong taste of grapefruit which made it easy to drink with tones of lime. It also had Lemongrass Infused Gin, fresh lemongrass, tonic water, sugar and syrup.
Chilled mortons prime ocean platters:
0 讚好
Everything on the platter was delicious because the prawns were fresh and springy and the crab was sweet and there were huge chunks of it.
There was freshly grated mustard to go with the oysters.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Next was the fish which was paired with the Pineapple zinger.
The pineapple zinger had a strong citrus tone and contained Pineapple Infused Vodka,
Ginger Liqueur, Orange Juice, Lime Juice, Fresh Ginger and mint.
Chilean seabass fillet a la nage
The fish was silky and it was incredibly moist and delicate.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Then there was steak paired with orange old fashion.
I found the taste a bit too strong but guys will love this because it was too masculine for me.
It contained Orange Infused Bourbon, Orange Juice, Juice Of Lime, Fresh Raspberry, Sugar and Syrup.
Signature cut prime new york strip 20oz
This was a juicy and meaty steak.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
We had grilled asparagus which was lovely with steak because it was drizzled with balsamic vinegar that made it taste fruity and appetizing.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
To finish, it was cajun ribeye paired with Asarita.
The Asarita was quirky and fun because the Jalapeno gave it a fiery kick which was a great pairing with cajun.
I liked the salt rim because it gave the drink an extra salt kick which toned down the lime.
The asarita was made with Silver Tequila, Triple Sec Sugar Syrup, Cucumber, Coriander, Lime Juice and Jalapeno Pepper.
0 讚好
Cajun ribeye steak 16oz
I liked the cajun steak more because the cajun gave it more flavour and the ribeye was softer too.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
For dessert we had Double chocolate mousse paired with Raspberry side car.
Raspberry and chocolate always goes well together and the bitterness of the drink balanced the sweetness of the mousse and I loved the small bits of chocolate in the mousse.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
The brownies at Mortons' taste great too because they are soft and doughy without being too sweet with a stong chocolate taste.
To conclude, my favourite was the pink tonic because it was pretty and had a light alcoholic taste.
[Review 4330] Creative dishes @ 富華餐廳 Fu Wah Cafe
17/05/2015
富華餐廳 Fu Wah Cafe
土瓜灣新碼頭街38號翔龍灣廣場地下27號舖
Shop 27, G/F, Grand Waterfront Plaza, 38 San Ma Tau Street, To Kwa Wan
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/creative-dishes-e2450930
Creative dishes
2015-05-17 238 瀏覽
I was on my way to visit the arts exhibition nearby so got the ferry from North point which landed me here.
There were not many eateries at Grand Waterfront Plaza.
I was supposed to dine at another place but the restaurant seemed weird so I walked out and then there was Tai Hing which is all over Hong Kong so I went here.
Initially I was going to order the noodles in ginger broth but it was sold out.
0 讚好
The female staff annoyed me as well which is why this place gets an OK and not a because she couldn't hear me so she was giving me the looks.
Anyway, I ended up having the braised e-fu noodles in red beancurd sauce with vegetables (213南乳粗mun齊伊麵)because I liked the creative combination.
When it came, I couldn't smell any red beancurd and the colour didn't have any hues of red or burgandy.
2 讚好
Good red beancurd is meant to have a lovely aroma.
1 讚好
As for the taste, it was really nice because each strand of noodle was flavoured by red beancurd but I would have liked it the noodle wasn't so soft.
On the next visit, I hope to try 738 fried red beancurd chicken.
1 讚好
I was also impressed by the XO noodles because you can choose different noodles such as flat noodles, udon, egg noodles or vermicelli to go with a choice of chicken, duck, beef, char siu and even prawns!
富華餐廳 Fu Wah Cafe
土瓜灣新碼頭街38號翔龍灣廣場地下27號舖
Shop 27, G/F, Grand Waterfront Plaza, 38 San Ma Tau Street, To Kwa Wan
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/creative-dishes-e2450930
Creative dishes
2015-05-17 238 瀏覽
I was on my way to visit the arts exhibition nearby so got the ferry from North point which landed me here.
There were not many eateries at Grand Waterfront Plaza.
I was supposed to dine at another place but the restaurant seemed weird so I walked out and then there was Tai Hing which is all over Hong Kong so I went here.
Initially I was going to order the noodles in ginger broth but it was sold out.
0 讚好
The female staff annoyed me as well which is why this place gets an OK and not a because she couldn't hear me so she was giving me the looks.
Anyway, I ended up having the braised e-fu noodles in red beancurd sauce with vegetables (213南乳粗mun齊伊麵)because I liked the creative combination.
When it came, I couldn't smell any red beancurd and the colour didn't have any hues of red or burgandy.
2 讚好
Good red beancurd is meant to have a lovely aroma.
1 讚好
As for the taste, it was really nice because each strand of noodle was flavoured by red beancurd but I would have liked it the noodle wasn't so soft.
On the next visit, I hope to try 738 fried red beancurd chicken.
1 讚好
I was also impressed by the XO noodles because you can choose different noodles such as flat noodles, udon, egg noodles or vermicelli to go with a choice of chicken, duck, beef, char siu and even prawns!
[Review 4329] Tapas at Just-a-Restaurant @ JAR Just-a-Restaurant
17/05/2015
JAR Just-a-Restaurant
中環擺花街8號2樓
2/F, 8 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/tapas-at-just-a-restaurant-e2450906
Went here to celebrate a friends birthday and it was nice that they arranged a big table.
It was a Saturday so there was free Sangria even if you just order one tapas dish.
0 讚好
We started with tapas followed by paella and roast suckling pig.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Tomato, onion and white anchovies on toast:
0 讚好
The highlight of the toast was the white achovies because they were really soaked in vinegar.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Serrano ham, tomato on toast:
0 讚好
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Spanish cold cuts platter:
(Serrano ham, chorizo, olive and Manchego cheese).
0 讚好
My favourites had to be the cheese and olives.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Chili garlic prawns:
0 讚好
Springy prawns with aromatic crispy garlic.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Chorizo with green apple:
0 讚好
I don't normally like chorizo but this was worth trying because they are thin slices with pickled apple slices that balance the salty chorizo nicely.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Pacific manila clams with white wine cream sauce:
I was expecting a creamy sauce but it had a strong wine taste with lots of asparagus.
The clams were bursting with white wine sauce so it was really tasty.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Spanish octopus in garlic olive oil:
The octopus was springy with lovely olive oil and garlic flavouring.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Baked New Zealand oysters with onion and bacon:
0 讚好
didn't try this.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Grilled king prawn seafood paella:
As a carbs lover, the rice was tasty because it has absorbed all the seafood flavours with a hint of tomato.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Pan fried Chilean seabass:
The fish was silky and chunky and just tasted like cod.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Roast suckling pig:
0 讚好
The skin was crispy and the meat beneath it was tender.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Jar banoffee pie:
The banoffee was loaded with banana infused cream which tasted natrual.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
JAR Just-a-Restaurant
中環擺花街8號2樓
2/F, 8 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/tapas-at-just-a-restaurant-e2450906
Went here to celebrate a friends birthday and it was nice that they arranged a big table.
It was a Saturday so there was free Sangria even if you just order one tapas dish.
0 讚好
We started with tapas followed by paella and roast suckling pig.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Tomato, onion and white anchovies on toast:
0 讚好
The highlight of the toast was the white achovies because they were really soaked in vinegar.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Serrano ham, tomato on toast:
0 讚好
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Spanish cold cuts platter:
(Serrano ham, chorizo, olive and Manchego cheese).
0 讚好
My favourites had to be the cheese and olives.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Chili garlic prawns:
0 讚好
Springy prawns with aromatic crispy garlic.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Chorizo with green apple:
0 讚好
I don't normally like chorizo but this was worth trying because they are thin slices with pickled apple slices that balance the salty chorizo nicely.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Pacific manila clams with white wine cream sauce:
I was expecting a creamy sauce but it had a strong wine taste with lots of asparagus.
The clams were bursting with white wine sauce so it was really tasty.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Spanish octopus in garlic olive oil:
The octopus was springy with lovely olive oil and garlic flavouring.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Baked New Zealand oysters with onion and bacon:
0 讚好
didn't try this.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Grilled king prawn seafood paella:
As a carbs lover, the rice was tasty because it has absorbed all the seafood flavours with a hint of tomato.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Pan fried Chilean seabass:
The fish was silky and chunky and just tasted like cod.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Roast suckling pig:
0 讚好
The skin was crispy and the meat beneath it was tender.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Jar banoffee pie:
The banoffee was loaded with banana infused cream which tasted natrual.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
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[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...
