[Review 4519] Summer Matcha Fiesta: Matcha Brownie Chillino @ 太平洋咖啡 Pacific Coffee

08/08/2015
太平洋咖啡 Pacific Coffee
半山般咸道13-15號金寧大廈地下A舖
Shop A, G/F, Kam Ning Mansion, 13-15 Bonham Road, Mid-Levels
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/summer-matcha-fiesta-matcha-brownie-chillino-e2477031

Pacific Coffee have launched two Matcha drinks in the Summer Matcha Fiesta series.
There is Matcha Peach Chillino and Matcha brownie Chillino.

Matcha brownie Chillino is basically Matcha blended with a brownie which they sell at Pacific Coffee!
The drink was really nice because the bitterness of the matcha and the chocolately brownie tasted really nice and there were bits of brownie it it.

[Review 4518] Summer Matcha Fiesta: Matcha Peach Chillino @ 太平洋咖啡 Pacific Coffee

08/08/2015
太平洋咖啡  Pacific Coffee
將軍澳坑口重華路8號東港城1樓C區
Area C, Level 1, East Point City, 8 Chung Wa Road, Hang Hau, Tseung Kwan O
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/summer-matcha-fiesta-matcha-peach-chillino-e2476977

Pacific Coffee have launched two Matcha drinks in the Summer Matcha Fiesta series.
There is Matcha Peach Chillino and Matcha brownie Chillino.
Matcha Peach Chillino is basically Matcha mixed with Monins peach syrup.
I found it icy and the peach flavouring was a bit artificial.

[Review 4517] Unleash the sweet monster in you @ Sweet Monster

08/08/2015
Sweet Monster
旺角亞皆老街8號朗豪坊3樓10-19號舖
Shop 10-19, 3/F, Langham Place, 8 Argyle Street, Mong Kok
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/unleash-the-sweet-monster-in-you-e2476834

Went to this tasting session organized by Weekend weekly.
Tried the icecream coated in cheese and caramel popcorn which tasted divine because the icecream was really thick with a strong milk taste that was not too sweet.
The popcorn and icecream were unbelievable good together because the popcorn was crisp which gave the icecream some sweetness and roasted aroma.
The cheese popcorn also tasted nice with the icecream.

[Review 4516] Some hits and misses this time @ 富華餐廳 Fu Wah Cafe

08/08/2015
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/some-hits-and-misses-this-time-e2476702

Went back because the dishes here are creative.
Tried the duck and e-fu noodles braised in XO sauce (286) which should be tasty but the duck wasn't that fresh and the noodles didn't have much taste as anticipated because previously I tried the e-fu noodles in red beancurd sauce and that was amazing.

Also tried the instant noodles in ginger broth with liver (C10) and the broth was just as good as this famous place in sham shui po.
The liver was soft and velvety.
The noodles came with scrambled eggs which were beautifully done but I could have done without the artificial tasting truffle.
It was impressive served with a croissant because the croissant was really nice and not too buttery which was perfect with the egg.

[Review 4515] A new dining experience at Watami @ 居食屋「和民」 Watami Japanese Casual Restaurant

08/08/2015
居食屋「和民」 Watami Japanese Casual Restaurant
銅鑼灣告士打道311號皇室堡4樓401號舖
Shop 401, 4/F, Windsor House, 311 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/a-new-dining-experience-at-watami-e2476697f

I used to go to Watami often but now there are too many new restaurants and things to try that I only go back if it is really good or for something new.
Went here because the decor was modern and brightly lit.

Modern lights
On this visit, I got quite a few surprises.

Here was what I had:
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Bluefin chu toro sashimi rice $128:
The tuna had a strong unami taste which tasted good with the rice but the portion was quite small and more wasabi was needed.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Kyushu pork broth ramen $78:
The ramen gave me a big surprise because they were the thin noodles that I like and the broth was creamy and flavourful.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Roasted Atka Mackerel $98
The mackerel was huge and grilled evenly with a crisp skin and the fish was soft.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
It was hard deciding which desserts to get so I ordered three because they only cost $18.

Matcha pudding with red beans:

This was quite sweet but the pudding beneath it was silky and creamy.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Matcha affogato:

The maccha is poured onto the icecream to make affogato so it had a lovely creamy taste balanced by the bitterness of the maccha.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Homemade arrowroot cakes with uji matcha:

This was another good dessert because the arrowroot cakes were soft and chewy covered in delicious yellow bean powder.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆

[Review 4514] Lunch is better @ Ilis

07/08/2015
Ilis
尖沙咀山林道13-15號地下A1-A2號舖
Shop A1-A2, G/F, 13-15 Hillwood Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/lunch-is-better-e24766954

Lunch is a better deal because the food and portions are the same as dinner but cheaper.
Salted duck for dinner which was the same size as lunch but costing more.
See earler review for lunch experience.
Tried the beef tendons, which were a bit disappointing, because they were served chilled which makes them chewy and not gelatinous.
The sauce was nice with a strong sesame oil taste and spices.

[Review 4513] Pandan softserve @ 摩豆 Modos

04/08/2015
摩豆 Modos
旺角花園街174號A1舖
Shop A1, 174 Fa Yuen Street, Mong Kok, Mong Kok
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/pandan-softserve-e2475557

I have been meaning to try the tofu puddings at this place but couldn’t find it on the first attempt because I was in the wrong part of MK.
I managed to stumble across it when I was not looking for it and ended up trying the softserve because I love pandan flavoured things.
The joint was nice but out of place in MK because it would probably do better on the HK side.
Anyway, the annoying loudspeaker at the counter was pumping out music which made it hard to order and ask about stuff.
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There is a loyalty card given to you when you buy desserts but it is kind of confusing because you get a stamp for spending over a certain amount which is not mentioned on the terms and conditions on the card.

There were quite a few options for the softserve but I went for the plain pandan because I wanted to see how it tastes.

There are two fancy ones, one has red beans and mochi and the other one has softserve and tofu pudding with a molecular ball of pandan syrup to release sweetness when you eat the tofu pudding.

★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Pandan softserve:

The pandan softserve was really nice with a fragrant pandan taste but it didn’t need that extra syrup because it made it a bit too sweet for my liking.
It is meant to light green but the photo does not show.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Pandaniac (normal):

The drink was amazing because I love water infused with fresh pandan leaves but the pandan syrup made it a bit too sweet for my liking.
The colour of natrual pandan and mint is not green when the flavour is extracted but green colouring is used to make it look more attractive.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Pandaniac (without syrup):

Tried it without the syrup and it tastes like water with a fragrant pandan aftertaste.
The pandan flavour is not as strong as the above because the pandan syrup is a pandan concentrate which maximizes the pandan taste.
Anyway, it was nice having a sweet free one because it tastes the same as the pandan water given at this Thai restaurant in Wan Chai.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
I can't wait to go back and try the tofu pudding and one of the fancy dessert cups.
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The bill: $65