15/08/2015
Saffron Bakery Cafe
上環四方街24號地下
G/F., 24 Square Street, Sheung Wan
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/early-christmas-pancakes-e2479729
I have always wanted to try this place but there are other good places to try.
Anyway stopped by and had Chai latte and Gingerbread pancakes.
0 讚好
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Gingerbread pancakes:
Tried this because the description wsa quite nice, Christmas in a pancake, lightly spiced pancake served with apple compote.
I was a bit disappointed because the pancakes were dry and not fluffy.
As for the taste, it was mainly bitter with a strong flour taste and the ginger taste was really faint.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Chai latte:
The chai latte faired better because the use of Monins syrup and it had a fragrant cinnamon taste.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
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The bill: $18X
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[Review 4542] Chuckling chicken burger @ 麥當勞 McDonald's
15/08/2015
麥當勞 McDonald's
銅鑼灣禮頓道77號禮頓中心地庫B2號舖
Shop B2, Basement, Leighton Centre, 77 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/chuckling-chicken-burger-e2479726
Tried the new Chuckling chicken n bacon burger by McDonalds.
Basically there is a piece of crispy chicken, cheese, lettuce with mayonnaise in the burger.
The chicken was nice and crispy with a strong herb taste but I didn't like the bacon because it was not crispy.
It would be delicious if they used the crispy one from the #creatyourtaste burger.
麥當勞 McDonald's
銅鑼灣禮頓道77號禮頓中心地庫B2號舖
Shop B2, Basement, Leighton Centre, 77 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/chuckling-chicken-burger-e2479726
Tried the new Chuckling chicken n bacon burger by McDonalds.
Basically there is a piece of crispy chicken, cheese, lettuce with mayonnaise in the burger.
The chicken was nice and crispy with a strong herb taste but I didn't like the bacon because it was not crispy.
It would be delicious if they used the crispy one from the #creatyourtaste burger.
[Review 4541] My secret and cozy cabin @ The Cabin Cafe & Restaurant
15/08/2015
The Cabin Cafe & Restaurant
西貢普通道183C號地下
G/F, 183C Po Tung Road, Sai Kung
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/my-secret-and-cozy-cabin-e2479587
I rarely go to SK because the transport there is so troublesome.
The Cabin is located in the heart of SK yet not many people know this place because when everyone gets off the minibus they head to the town.
Anyway, found out about The cabin on openrice and discovered it was British fare so I had to try it.
Since K's British closed down I haven't had a decent meal.
The Cabin made my day because the decor is like a typical room in the UK matched with the chairs and tables.
At the front of the restaurant, I liked the display.
I went a bit crazy and ate too much like the first time at K's British because the food was just too good.
Here was what I had:
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Mini Yorkshire Pudding Canapés:
This was such a SMART canape, it was like a sunday roast summarized in a Yorkshire pudding. It was a mini Yorkshire pudding filled with a slice of juicy roast beef topped with creamy horseradish which had a lovely mustard kick to it.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Cottage pie with chips:
The cottage pie was divine with lovely chunks of meat and young carrot slices that were sweet in a rich gravy that had a fragrant Thyme flavour.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Bangers and chips:
This was damn good because I love pork sausages and these sausages were too good.
Found out they were Walls Sausages.
The bangers and chips was actually a kids meal but because I ate so much I asked them to leave the beans.
It was the best sausage I have ever tasted because the sausage skin was amazingly crispy like Filo pastry, you could hear the crispiness of the sausage when you put your knife and fork to it yet the middle of the sausage was soft and moist with a yummy pork and herb taste.
0 讚好
Both the sausages and pie were served with chips and they are chippy chips which are peeled, hand-cut and fried so they have a soft texture with a shiny surface and a natrual sweet potatoey taste.
I asked for vinegar to go with these divine chips.
0 讚好
I am so happy, there is another place that has decent chips so I can't wait to see Fish and Chips on the menu.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Lemon Meringue:
Had the lemon meringue to finish and it was sweet with a strong lemon curd at the bottom.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Apple crumble with custard:
I had the apple crumble too because it was served with REAL custard and not FAKE VANILLA sauce.
The apple crumble wasn't too sweet and tasted delicious with real custard which I found comforting.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
vallebelbo fior di vigna moscato:
1 讚好
This was complimentary to celebrate their recent opening.
I don't drink wine but it was sweet and aromatic so I actually liked it because it tasted like a dessert wine.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Can't wait to come back and hopefully there will be other new items on the menu.
The Cabin Cafe & Restaurant
西貢普通道183C號地下
G/F, 183C Po Tung Road, Sai Kung
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/my-secret-and-cozy-cabin-e2479587
I rarely go to SK because the transport there is so troublesome.
The Cabin is located in the heart of SK yet not many people know this place because when everyone gets off the minibus they head to the town.
Anyway, found out about The cabin on openrice and discovered it was British fare so I had to try it.
Since K's British closed down I haven't had a decent meal.
The Cabin made my day because the decor is like a typical room in the UK matched with the chairs and tables.
At the front of the restaurant, I liked the display.
I went a bit crazy and ate too much like the first time at K's British because the food was just too good.
Here was what I had:
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Mini Yorkshire Pudding Canapés:
This was such a SMART canape, it was like a sunday roast summarized in a Yorkshire pudding. It was a mini Yorkshire pudding filled with a slice of juicy roast beef topped with creamy horseradish which had a lovely mustard kick to it.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Cottage pie with chips:
The cottage pie was divine with lovely chunks of meat and young carrot slices that were sweet in a rich gravy that had a fragrant Thyme flavour.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Bangers and chips:
This was damn good because I love pork sausages and these sausages were too good.
Found out they were Walls Sausages.
The bangers and chips was actually a kids meal but because I ate so much I asked them to leave the beans.
It was the best sausage I have ever tasted because the sausage skin was amazingly crispy like Filo pastry, you could hear the crispiness of the sausage when you put your knife and fork to it yet the middle of the sausage was soft and moist with a yummy pork and herb taste.
0 讚好
Both the sausages and pie were served with chips and they are chippy chips which are peeled, hand-cut and fried so they have a soft texture with a shiny surface and a natrual sweet potatoey taste.
I asked for vinegar to go with these divine chips.
0 讚好
I am so happy, there is another place that has decent chips so I can't wait to see Fish and Chips on the menu.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Lemon Meringue:
Had the lemon meringue to finish and it was sweet with a strong lemon curd at the bottom.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Apple crumble with custard:
I had the apple crumble too because it was served with REAL custard and not FAKE VANILLA sauce.
The apple crumble wasn't too sweet and tasted delicious with real custard which I found comforting.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
vallebelbo fior di vigna moscato:
1 讚好
This was complimentary to celebrate their recent opening.
I don't drink wine but it was sweet and aromatic so I actually liked it because it tasted like a dessert wine.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Can't wait to come back and hopefully there will be other new items on the menu.
[Review 4540] The usual fare at Satay King @ 沙嗲王 Satay King
15/08/2015
沙嗲王 Satay King
銅鑼灣軒尼詩道489號銅鑼灣廣場一期9樓
9/F, Causeway Bay Plaza 1, 489 Hannessy Road, Causeway Bay
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/the-usual-fare-at-satay-king-e2479579
The usual fare at Satay King
2015-08-15 2094 瀏覽
Went here because I havent been here for a while.
0 讚好
Had the tofu pot again and tried two other items.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Japanese crab roe and tofu pot:
0 讚好
This was delicious and there was a generous amount of crab roe and the texture was like starchy salted egg yolk which balanced with the light taste of tofu.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Salt and pepper squid:
The squid was a bit dry and salty.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Fried chicken gristle:
Basically chicken soft bone coated in batter if you like that stuff.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
沙嗲王 Satay King
銅鑼灣軒尼詩道489號銅鑼灣廣場一期9樓
9/F, Causeway Bay Plaza 1, 489 Hannessy Road, Causeway Bay
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/the-usual-fare-at-satay-king-e2479579
The usual fare at Satay King
2015-08-15 2094 瀏覽
Went here because I havent been here for a while.
0 讚好
Had the tofu pot again and tried two other items.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Japanese crab roe and tofu pot:
0 讚好
This was delicious and there was a generous amount of crab roe and the texture was like starchy salted egg yolk which balanced with the light taste of tofu.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Salt and pepper squid:
The squid was a bit dry and salty.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Fried chicken gristle:
Basically chicken soft bone coated in batter if you like that stuff.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
[Review 4539] Back for savory soy bean soup @ 上海真美豆漿大王
15/08/2015
上海真美豆漿大王
將軍澳貿業路8號新都城中心3期地下G22號舖
Shop G22, G/F, MCP Discovery, 8 Mau Yip Road, Tseung Kwan O
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/back-for-savory-soy-bean-soup-e2479572
Went here for more savoury soybean soup which is filled with goodies such as dough stick slices, dried shrimps and spring onions.
A filling and nutritious soup.
Had dumplings as well but the skin was a bit thick.
上海真美豆漿大王
將軍澳貿業路8號新都城中心3期地下G22號舖
Shop G22, G/F, MCP Discovery, 8 Mau Yip Road, Tseung Kwan O
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/back-for-savory-soy-bean-soup-e2479572
Went here for more savoury soybean soup which is filled with goodies such as dough stick slices, dried shrimps and spring onions.
A filling and nutritious soup.
Had dumplings as well but the skin was a bit thick.
[Review 4538] Ramen in Green tea and yuzu broth @ 武士拉麵 Samurai Ramen
15/08/2015
武士拉麵 Samurai Ramen
尖沙咀柯士甸路15號柯士甸大廈B座地下
Shop D, G/F, Block B, Austin Mansion, 15 Austin Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/ramen-in-green-tea-and-yuzu-broth-e2479567
Ramen in Green tea and yuzu broth
2015-08-15 914 瀏覽
Discovered this ramen in luscious green tea broth from Kents FB.
Years ago green was not an appetizing colour but GREEN TEA mania has changed this perception.
While I was reading his article, I assumed it was from 中村藤吉 Nakamura Tokichi because almost every one was bragging about it on social media.
When I scrolled to the bottom, it said Samurai Ramen so I was quite surprised yet happy because it meant I didn't have to queue at Nakamura Tokichi.
It was a hot day which made it perfect for these noodles.
The broth was really refreshing with a strong grassy green tea taste, yet it was nice and savoury with a hint of yuzu.
However the yuzu could have been stronger because it was not tart enough which made the broth too sickly after a few sips.
The broth was ok but I didn't like the ramen because they were not the white ones.
I would give these noodles top marks if the yuzu flavour was stronger served with different noodles.
武士拉麵 Samurai Ramen
尖沙咀柯士甸路15號柯士甸大廈B座地下
Shop D, G/F, Block B, Austin Mansion, 15 Austin Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/ramen-in-green-tea-and-yuzu-broth-e2479567
Ramen in Green tea and yuzu broth
2015-08-15 914 瀏覽
Discovered this ramen in luscious green tea broth from Kents FB.
Years ago green was not an appetizing colour but GREEN TEA mania has changed this perception.
While I was reading his article, I assumed it was from 中村藤吉 Nakamura Tokichi because almost every one was bragging about it on social media.
When I scrolled to the bottom, it said Samurai Ramen so I was quite surprised yet happy because it meant I didn't have to queue at Nakamura Tokichi.
It was a hot day which made it perfect for these noodles.
The broth was really refreshing with a strong grassy green tea taste, yet it was nice and savoury with a hint of yuzu.
However the yuzu could have been stronger because it was not tart enough which made the broth too sickly after a few sips.
The broth was ok but I didn't like the ramen because they were not the white ones.
I would give these noodles top marks if the yuzu flavour was stronger served with different noodles.
[Review 4537] Baby hairy crabs @ 上海佬餐館 Shanghai Lo
14/08/2015
上海佬餐館 Shanghai Lo
此店已改名為上海佬蟹莊
灣仔杜老誌道5號1樓
1/F, 5 Tonnochy Road, Wan Chai
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/baby-hairy-crabs-e2479542
For those who can’t wait for the Hairy Crab season, you can start eating baby hairy crabs here but they are smaller in size.
They taste the same in my opinion and the shell is softer and easier to manage.
Here was what we had, which was pre-arranged.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
0 讚好
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Starter platter:
Huadiao wine marinated green edamame beans, Huadiao wine marinated chicken, tea leaf smoked egg.
0 讚好
Started off with this lovely platter which I liked because I love anything that is soaked in Huadiao wine.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Toasted French baguette slice with baby hairy crab roe:
The crab roe was like delicious thick gravy with bits of crab and crab roe mixed it.
Great with the baguette slice because I find the Chinese steamed buns too sweet.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Shanghai Lo stir fried prawn with garlic and chili:
This was a huge prawn covered in crispy garlic and chili that was nice and spicy.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Fried rice cake with baby hairy crab:
0 讚好
When this was served, you could smell the lovely aroma of bean paste, each glutinous rice cake was thickly covered in this deliciously sweet and savoury sauce paired with crab roe rich crabs.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Traditional style Tiger grouper steamed with wine ferment:
I was looking forward to this and it didn't disappoint because the wine ferment tasted a bit like red beancurd.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Edamame beans and beancurd knot:
This was a light dish to end the meal and the beancurd knot was scrumptious because it had absorbed the lovely gravy.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Sweetened papaya with snow fungas and almond beancurd:
The highlight of this dessert was the almond beancurd which was silky with a strong almond taste.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Egg white souffle ball filled with custard:
Red beans haters rejoice because this traditional dessert is filled with creamy molten savory egg yolk custard that tastes better!
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
上海佬餐館 Shanghai Lo
此店已改名為上海佬蟹莊
灣仔杜老誌道5號1樓
1/F, 5 Tonnochy Road, Wan Chai
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/baby-hairy-crabs-e2479542
For those who can’t wait for the Hairy Crab season, you can start eating baby hairy crabs here but they are smaller in size.
They taste the same in my opinion and the shell is softer and easier to manage.
Here was what we had, which was pre-arranged.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
0 讚好
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Starter platter:
Huadiao wine marinated green edamame beans, Huadiao wine marinated chicken, tea leaf smoked egg.
0 讚好
Started off with this lovely platter which I liked because I love anything that is soaked in Huadiao wine.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Toasted French baguette slice with baby hairy crab roe:
The crab roe was like delicious thick gravy with bits of crab and crab roe mixed it.
Great with the baguette slice because I find the Chinese steamed buns too sweet.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Shanghai Lo stir fried prawn with garlic and chili:
This was a huge prawn covered in crispy garlic and chili that was nice and spicy.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Fried rice cake with baby hairy crab:
0 讚好
When this was served, you could smell the lovely aroma of bean paste, each glutinous rice cake was thickly covered in this deliciously sweet and savoury sauce paired with crab roe rich crabs.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Traditional style Tiger grouper steamed with wine ferment:
I was looking forward to this and it didn't disappoint because the wine ferment tasted a bit like red beancurd.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Edamame beans and beancurd knot:
This was a light dish to end the meal and the beancurd knot was scrumptious because it had absorbed the lovely gravy.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Sweetened papaya with snow fungas and almond beancurd:
The highlight of this dessert was the almond beancurd which was silky with a strong almond taste.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Egg white souffle ball filled with custard:
Red beans haters rejoice because this traditional dessert is filled with creamy molten savory egg yolk custard that tastes better!
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
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