[Review 4554] Drinks at The Den @ The Den

19/08/2015
The Den
半山屋蘭士里4-8號地舖
G/F, 4-8 Oaklands Path, Mid-Levels
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/drinks-at-the-den-e2481547

I was having dinner in the area but I was early so decided to go to The Den for a healthy drink.
Since my last visit, they have some new decor such as the cute bike on the wall!
Had the grapefruit again which is grapefruit juice mixed with soda water, a refreshing yet healthy soda that was not sweet with real juice in it.

[Review 4553] Hawaiian chicken McDelight @ 麥當勞 McDonald's

19/08/2015
麥當勞 McDonald's
將軍澳唐德街9號將軍澳中心G37號舖
唐德街9號將軍澳中心G37號舖, Tseung Kwan O
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/hawaiian-chicken-mcdelight-e2481546

Hawaiian chicken McDelight
2015-08-19  665 瀏覽
After trying the McDelight chili beef, I decided to try the chicken.
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Chili Beef McDelight:
http://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/%E7%81%A3%E4%BB%94-%E9%BA%A5%E7%95%B6%E5%8B%9E/2474211

★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Hawaiian chicken McDelight:
Unfortunately, it was not as tasty as the chili beef because it was very salty with bits of bacon as well as chicken.
The pineapple didn't make it taste any better because it was cloyingly sweet.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
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The bill: $26

[Review 4552] Sweet tub of icecream to take home @ Lab Made Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Laboratory

19/08/2015
Lab Made 分子雪糕專門店 (已結業)
Lab Made Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Laboratory
尖沙咀彌敦道132號美麗華商場地下G42號舖
Shop G42, G/F., Miramar Shopping Centre, 132 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/sweet-tub-of-icecream-to-take-home-e2481545

Sweet tub of icecream to take home
2015-08-19  1400 瀏覽
Found out from social media that there was a new Purple Potato with Smokey Bacon icecream at Lab Made, so went there for it.
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Basically, it was a lilac coloured fragrant ice cream mixed with lots of starchy purple sweet potatoes topped with more purple potato mash, whipped cream and bacon!
It was a nice pairing of mildly savoury purple potato and bacon which was delicious and in the middle, there were rice crispies which gave it a nice crunch that amplifiied the crispy texture of bacon.

Lab Made has successfully established themselves as the number one nitrogen icecream in HK.
The good news is that they have HOMIES, which are tubs that you can buy to take home available in four popular flavours.


-Almond Chocolate Vanilla (杏仁朱古力雲呢拿 HK$105),
-Fancy Ferrero (金之莎 HK$120),
-HK Custard Bun (奶皇包 HK$120),
-Sea Salt Milk Gelato with Caramel (海鹽牛奶焦糖 HK$120).
All HOMIES will be packaged with Dry Ice to keep it cool.

I got the HK Custard Bun which is crammed with lots of salted custard egg yolk filling and extremely addictive.
It was definitely good having the tub because you can really dig in with a big metal spoon!

[Review 4551] All you can eat dimsum brought to u by Mr Weather @ 來佬餐館 Loyal Dining

19/08/2015
來佬餐館 Loyal Dining
中環威靈頓街66號
66 Wellington Street, Central
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/all-you-can-eat-dimsum-brought-to-u-by-mr-weather-e2481337

All you can eat dimsum brought to u by Mr Weather
2015-08-19  3831 瀏覽
All you can eat dim sum brought to you by Loyal Dining and Mr Weather.
Mr Weather is a fictional character who brings you the weather forecast everyday.
Despite being struck by lighting, frozen to ice and burnt by the scorching sun, he does not die!

Anyway, I was attracted to the all you can eat dimsum because the I love dim sum and the hours are hours are from 2-6 pm which is pretty good for people who get up late.

They are currently doing a promotion on Instagram so if you post a photo and # the relevant tags you get a free bag.
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Photo that was posted on my ig supersupergirlhk
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Tried the Mr Weather platter, which is a mix of dim sums.
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The Sichuan dumplings were the best because they were spicy contrasted by the fragrant Chinese celery.
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Cute eggtarts.
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Steamed custard buns with a lovely runny centre.
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Chinese soup:

Old fashioned icecream sundae
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Menu:
Spot the doubles in English

[Review 4550] VS style! @ VS Cafe

15/08/2015
VS Cafe
西貢敬民街高勝樓地下3號舖
Shop 3, G/F, Ko Shing Building, King Man Street, Sai Kung
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/vs-style-e2481216

VS style!
2015-08-15  805 瀏覽
Thanks to famous blogger SeaBlue for telling me the latest restaurant openings in SK.
I was lucky they were still open around 8 which is late in SK hours.
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They had cakes and coffee.
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Sadly they didn't have tea so I ordered a latte.


I am not a fan of coffee so it's hard to comment but it had a strong milky taste and it was really nice of the barrister to adjust the coffee to make it taste light.

[Review 4549] Back at the Green Waffle Diner again @ Green Waffle Diner

17/08/2015
Green Waffle Diner
中環嘉咸街35-39號嘉豪大廈地舖
G/F, Kar Ho Building, 35-39 Graham Street, Central
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/back-at-the-green-waffle-diner-again-e2480941

Since my last visit a few years ago they now have another branch in CWB but I still prefer the branch in Central.
Although there is more variety at CWB, the choices are more popular with locals.
At this place, you just can’t miss the skillets, sandwiches, benedicts and waffles.

Here was what we had:

★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Green tea milkshake:
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This was a good thick milkshake with a strong green tea taste.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Mac and cheese:

This was cheesy mac and cheese that is best shared because it can get a bit heavy after having some but I liked the macaroni they used because it was proper macaroni and not the local ribbed ones.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Steak and egg hash skillet:

Basically, I loved the crispy potato bits, mushroom and cheese which went together nicely.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Eggs benedict:

The eggs benedict was nicely done with a thick slice of ham which made it tasty.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Fried chicken and waffles:

As expected, the chicken was springy with a crisp coating.
For the sides, you can choose potatoes or melon slices.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Pandan waffle:

The pandan waffle is the star of this place because it has a aromatic pandan scent and taste but I wish they served pandan milkshake as well.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
Bucktwheat waffle:

The buckwheat waffle had a bit more texture which helps digestion.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆
The green tea latte was really pretty and deserves a picture but I found it a bit too bitter and grassy.

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[Review 4548] Simplest and cheapest basic burger @

16/08/2015
麥當勞 McDonald's
上環干諾道中168-200號信德中心2樓267號舖
Shop 267, 2/F, Shun Tak Centre, 168-200 Connaught Road Central, Sheung Wan
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/simplest-and-cheapest-basic-burger-e2480519

For most people, the McDonald's hamburger is probably the first burger we had in life.
After having all these expensive burgers I felt like a simple beef burger so got McDonalds hamburger.
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The burger is always consistent in taste and only fails when there is not enough sauce or the patty/bun is too dry but otherwise it should be ok.
The beef burger was ok on this visit with sufficient tomato ketchup and mustard to make it tasty contrasted by the sour slice of guerkin which you either like or hate.