[Review 4350] Spanish Mexican tapas @ Bocadito

26/05/2015
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/spanish-mexican-tapas-e2454248

Previously went here for lunch but the lunch menu should be changed because it does not show case how wonderful the food is.
For lunch they had options like fish and chips, pastas which is not tapas!

If I had not tried the evening, I would not have known how wonderful the food is.

At night, you enter the surrealistic restaurant through Gaudi's big mouth!
 1 讚好

 1 讚好

The restaurant was dreamy.




The chef is Mexican and was trained in Spain, hence his Mexican touch to the tapas.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Raspberry Daquiri with Chocolate Rim:

Started off with this refreshing raspberry drink that was not too sweet or syrupy.
It was lovely on a hot evening and the chocolate powder rim balances the tartness of the raspberry.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Aceitunas aliñadas $45

Theses were olives marinated with lemon, garlic and bay leaves.
They were salty and appetizing start to the meal but the lemon was not strong enough.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Tortilla de patatas $75


I loved the Spanish potato omelette because the egg was fluffy and soft with silky potatoes in it.
To be honest, this was too good to share!
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Gambas al ajillo $130

These were prawns sauteed in olive oil with garlic, parsley, chilli and white wine.
Each prawn was really springy and tasty, but perhaps a little too salty.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
TAQUITOS Little Tacos:

These tacos were colourful topped with silky tofu, grilled bell peppers, purple cabbage and guacamole.
Basically tasty and healthy.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Bacalao a la vizcaina con arroz a la mexicana $245

Ordered this because I love carbs and rice!
It was cod and rice smothered in sauce made of capers, olives and raisins with a hint of chili.
For improvements, the cod temperature should be hotter when it is served.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Cheese platter

As well carbs, cheese is a must for me!
On this plate was quince jelly, Fig jam, Goats cheese, Manchego, Gondola and Brie!
Basically, this was heaven but the goats cheese was a bit too strong for me.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Catalan creme:

The Catalan creme was amazing too, it was creamy and thick.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★

[Review 4349] Tofu burger at Veygo Coffee @ Veygo Coffee

24/05/2015
Veygo Coffee
上環蘇杭街12-14號啟豐大廈地下及地庫
Basement G/F, Kai Fung Building, 12-14 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/tofu-burger-at-veygo-coffee-e2453650

There wasn't much of a choice so went for the tofu burger.
The wedges and burger wasn't delicious because the tomato puree was not really tasty and the only thing that impressed me was the tofu because it was Koya-dofu which had a nice spongy texture.
I was expecting this diner to have bottles of sauce but they had only sachets.
The burger was a bit too expensive.

[Review 4348] Cocktail sausages @ Marks & Spencer Food Store

24/05/2015
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/cocktail-sausages-e2453642

Had a craving for pork sausages so got these cocktail pork sausages from MS.
After reheating them, they were tasty with a hint of herbs.
However they were too salty.

[Review 4347] Thai night @ 新泰東南亞餐廳 Sun Thai Restaurant

24/05/2015
新泰東南亞餐廳  Sun Thai Restaurant
灣仔軒尼詩道314-324號 W Square 2樓
2/F, W Square, 314-324 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/thai-night-e2453636

There are lots of choices in Wan Chai but went here because a friend worked nearby.

Here was what we had:
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Pineapple smoothie:
A bit too sweet.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Sambal okra:

Normally dishes cooked with sambal are very spicy but the sambal here was not very spicy so I liked it and the cherry tomatoes gave it a strong tomato taste in the sauce.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Stir fried young pea shoots:
 3 讚好

The pea shoots were crisp and tender in a light sweet garlic gravy.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Fish gas bladder soup:
This was a warming thick soup loaded with fish gas bladder slices, chicken and shitaake mushrooms.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Sweet dessert:
 2 讚好

To be honest, it looked like sushi.
 3 讚好

It was a piece of sweet egg on top of fragrant pandan flavoured glutinous rice that was not too sweet.

★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
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The bill: $3XX

[Review 4346] Affordable dim sum @ 百勝點心工房 Winner Dimsum Workshop

24/05/2015
百勝點心工房 Winner Dimsum Workshop
紅磡黃埔新邨船澳街99號佳富樓地下F號舖
Shop F, G/F, Kai Fu Building, 99 Dock Street, Whampoa Estate, Hung Hom
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/affordable-dim-sum-e2453633


Affordable dim sum
2015-05-24  433 瀏覽
Usually dim sum is eaten during the day but here it is served all day and the prices are very reasonable.

There are traditional choices and modern style dim sums available.
Some dim sums come in twos which makes it easier to share between two people and you can order other dim sums as well.

Here was what we had:
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steamed prawn dumplings $16:
 1 讚好

The prawns inside were springy and the dumpling skin was not too oily.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
steamed rice rolls with pork floss:
 1 讚好

The steamed rice rolls with sweet pork floss topping tastes nice but the doughstick in the middle was a little hard.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
steamed pork dumpling with crab roe $14:

Another dim sum classic, huge pork dumplings loaded with silky minced pork and fragrant Chinese mushrooms topped with crab roe.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Pan fried radish cake in XO sauce:
 1 讚好

In general, everyone who tried it said the XO sauce was very spicy.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Baked chicken tart $24:

A modern chicken tart which was liked by everyone because it had pieces of creamy chicken on a buttery crisp tart base.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Fruit salad with shrimp $24:

A nice dim sum for summer and kids to eat because the sweet fruit salad is served on a crispy base with a prawn on top.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Pan fried glutinous rice with egg $30:

This was chicken sandwiched in between two layers of glutinous rice coated in egg and pan fried resulting in a crispy and chewy texture with flavourful chicken in the middle.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Dessert platter $32:

Finished with a cute dessert platter of mango pudding, creme brulee, guava pudding and chocolate mousse.
My favourite was the chocolate mousse which had a strong chocolate taste with a velvety texture.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★

[Review 4345] Melon tart @ 東海堂 Arome Bakery Room

24/05/2015
東海堂  Arome Bakery Room
九龍灣偉業街33號德福廣場二期3樓308號舖
Shop No.308, Telford Plaza II, 33 Wai Yip Strret, Kowloon Bay
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/melon-tart-e2453499

After trying the melon dessert cup, I got the melon tart the next day.
It was visually prettier and tasted better.
The tart was the usual crumbly short crust base with a layer of chocolate, cream, a small piece of cake topped with glazed pieces of melon on top.
I liked it because it tasted natrual with cream and melon.

[Review 4344] Great place for gatherings in Kowloon City @ 富臨漁港 Fulum Fishman's Wharf Restaurant

24/05/2015
富臨漁港 Fulum Fishman's Wharf Restaurant
九龍城太子道西408號
408 Prince Edward Road West, Kowloon City
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/great-place-for-gatherings-in-kowloon-city-e2453495

Great place for gatherings in Kowloon City
2015-05-24  1504 瀏覽
Gathered with friends to have some seafood and Chinese dishes here.
On the menu, they have monthly specials and the Canadian lobster with noodles was on promotion for $88 (the normal price is $218).

Here was what we had:
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Canadian lobster with e-fu noodles in cheese sauce
 0 讚好

The portion was big with noodles covered in thick sauce topped with lobster pieces.
Each piece of lobster was succulent and the cheese sauce was creamy with a mild cheese flavouring.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Dalian abalone steamed with fruit peel $128
 0 讚好

The abalone was springy and the fruit peel flavour made them appetizing.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Straw mushrooms, sea cucumber and prawn roe pot $88

There were lots of straw mushrooms compared to the sea cucumber in a rich gravy flavoured by the prawn roes.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Steamed razor clams $196
 0 讚好

The clams were springy with a strong garlic taste and the glass vermicelli was really tasty because it has absorbed all the flavouring from the clams and flavourings.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Steamed scallops $176

The scallops were steamed the same way as the razor clams topped with garlic and glass vermicelli.
Personally I liked the scallops more because it has a sweeter taste and softer texture,
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Clams in salt and pepper broth $88

The clams were plump and juicy and the broth had a lovely peppery taste.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Roasted pigeon

This was a classic, there was soft pigeon meat beneath the crispy skin.
r★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Wintermelon soup

Finished the meal with this nourishing wintermelon soup.
It was decorated with seafood with a huge chunk of wintermelon that is mushy and healthy to eat.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★