[Review 4847] The famous 3D foam cap drinks 著名的3D泡沫帽飲料 @ Allegretto

03/12/2015
Allegretto
尖沙咀廣東道33號中港城第三座平台1A號舖
Shop 1A, Promenade Level of Tower 3, China Hong Kong City, 33 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/the-famous-3d-foam-cap-drinks-%E8%91%97%E5%90%8D%E7%9A%843d%E6%B3%A1%E6%B2%AB%E5%B8%BD%E9%A3%B2%E6%96%99-e2519060




















The famous 3D foam cap drinks 著名的3D泡沫帽飲料
2015-12-03  1333 瀏覽
I don't normally post Chinese but my friend who is studying translation wanted to translate it for fun, so I have posted the Chinese translated review as well.

Allegretto is located on the terrace of China Hong Kong City building with beautiful views of the sea and sunset if you are there at the right time.
Allegretto 位於尖沙咀廣東道中港城第三座平台1A號舖,在店外可以看到大海和日落的美景,相當怡人。
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Tried to come here two years ago when the cute 3D animal foam cap craze started but they don’t serve it after 4pm so I didn’t get to try it.
兩年前,我來這裡嘗試這款可愛的3D動物泡沫咖啡帽,可惜,他們下午4點後便無再做這款咖啡,所以那一次沒有嘗試到。

Getting here was easier than expected because I cut through Kowloon Park which takes me to a footbridge that connects there and you go through some glass doors where Allegretto is opposite a Thai restaurant and near this dimsum place.
今趟比預期中更容易抵達,因為我是走過九龍公園再去行天橋,再通過一些玻璃門,當見到泰國餐廳和賣點心的地方,就可以見到Allegretto了。

Anyway, came here again with a friend two years later because the café is spacious with a good environment to chat as the place is pretty laid back.
我這次和一個朋友一起來,兩年後,因為咖啡廳寬敞了,良好的環境,美麗的掛牆畫,這裡是一個相對悠閒,適合聊天的好地方。

I liked the traffic lights from Germany and pictures that they have on exhibition because lots of people have seminars and exhibitions here.
我喜愛那支來自德國的紅綠燈,這裡展覽了很多相片和掛畫,因為有很多人都因為喜歡這裡的環境而在這裡舉辦研討會和展覽會。
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The menu has improved since my last visit because there is more to offer and they serve filling dishes that are affordable.
自從我上次來過之後,他們的菜單已改了很多,有更多可供選擇的食物, 而且價錢也合理。
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Ordered the drinks first because they take some time to come.
首先點了飲料,因為他們需要一些時間來製作。
The star of the show finally arrived and it was so cute!!
主角出場了,這真是太可愛了!
I loved the bear and the cat.
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The elephant looked a bit sad though.
我喜歡熊和貓, 大象看上去好像有點傷心。
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As for the taste, the chocolate was really good because it was not too sweet while the coffee was just right according to my friend.
至於味道方面,巧克力是非常好的,因為它不會太甜。根據我朋友飲完之後的意見,他認為咖啡的甜味剛剛好,不會過甜,亦沒有苦味。
We also had a rose latte as well which had a fragrant rose flavour that was not too sweet.
我們也點了一個玫瑰拿鐵,它有一種獨特芳香的玫瑰紅的味道,而且甜味適中。
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For food we had:
而食物方面,我們選了一個德國咖哩腸配薯條。
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German sausage with chips 德國咖哩腸配薯條:
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The sausages were surprisingly good but as I have not been to Germany before I don’t know what the real ones tastes like.
香腸是出奇的好,雖然我沒有去過德國,我不知道原裝的味道應該是什麼樣。
I liked the sausage texture because it was soft and slightly similar to luncheon meat paired with this curry sauce that had a very fruity taste with a hint of spiciness.
但我喜歡香腸的質地,因為它肉質柔軟,有點似午餐肉的質地,搭配起這種咖哩醬,充滿了水果的味道和帶點辛辣。
The curry sauce taste reminded me of Coronation chicken because it tasted like dry raisins but the consistency of the sauce was thin.
這款咖哩醬的味道讓我想起了加冕雞 ,因為它的味道像葡萄乾果,但這個醬比 較稀一點。
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Eggs benedict with Salmon/班尼迪克蛋三文魚:
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The eggs Benedict was quite different because I found it quite garlicky with a garlic buttered muffin and the Hollandaise sauce tasted like creamy garlic sauce.
這個班尼迪克蛋有點特別,因為我覺得這道食物充滿了大蒜與大蒜黃油的鬆餅,而荷蘭醬的味道則像奶油蒜蓉辣醬。
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Chocolate Fondant/巧克力心太軟:
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The chocolate fondant was rich and not too sweet paired with icecream that was light.
The centre was molten as the name suggests.
巧克力心太軟的味道是濃而不膩,搭配冰淇淋的清淡,相得益彰,而中心依然保持融化的巧克力跟名字相當配合。
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[Review 4846] Picnic experience at Urban Park @ 城市匯 Urban Park

03/12/2015
城市匯 Urban Park
尖沙咀加連威老道20-22號瑞生尖沙咀酒店4樓
4/F, Attitude on Granville, 20-22 Granville Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/picnic-experience-at-urban-park-e2518710

In the UK and some other countries where parks with luscious grass fields are all over the place, there is nothing like a good picnic.
A picnic is basically where you bring your own food and drinks and eat on the grass.
Normally a cloth is laid on the grass so that ants don't come crawling but they do anyway!

At Urban Park, there is a big lawn with artificial grass hence no ants and muddy grass.
Urban park offers picnics so you can experience it.

I tried rose champagne which was a fragrant mix of rose and passionfruit with a nice fizz that was not too sweet.

For bites I really liked the silky crab cake.
There were lemon meringue tartlets for sweet bites.

At urban park, you get given this and they are not what you think.
Get yours at Urban park if you want to know what is inside!






[Review 4845] DJ Infinity XMAS Brunch @ Armani / Aqua

02/12/2015
Armani / Aqua
中環干諾道中8號遮打大廈2樓204-205號舖
Shop 204-205, 2/F, Chater House, 8 Connaught Road Central, Central
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/dj-infinity-xmas-brunch-e2518687

Armani/Aqua is such a chic place to go in Hong Kong and I plan to go to the one too in London.
Previously had the amazing colourful salt pairing experience here and now I am back for the DJ Infinity Christmas Brunch which features Turkey.
There is a good buffet spread of sushi, sashimi, maki and other Japanese salads and dishes alongside Italian buffet of cold cuts, grilled vegetables, fresh Italian salads.
There is a dessert section as well.
The infinity brunch includes an exclusive Veuve Clicquot champagne Cocktail.
The Gingerbread Man Cocktail is a must made with Cinnamon, sweet ginger syrup and vodka shaken with lemon, topped with a miniature gingerbread man biscuit.
As a light drinker, I was impressed with the cocktails because the gingerbread man had a strong ginger and cinamon taste while the Earl grey Veuve cliquot had a strong earl grey infused taste.


Started with the buffet which had all of my favourites including rolls and cheeses.

For the mains I had the turkey and my friend had the Sea bream Tuscany Style with red prawn and clams in Italian tomato ratatouille sauce.


Turkey was good and the sea bream is another option but personally I prefer Turkey for Christmas.

Dessert was a beautiful Strawberry Terrine Dessert.

Macarons from the dessert counter

















[Review 4844] Hidden café on the hill @ 舒房 Relax & Refresh

02/12/2015
舒房  Relax & Refresh
北角丹拿道60號丹桂閣地下1A舖
Shop 1A, G/F, Tanner Court, Tanner Road, North Point
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/hidden-cafe-on-the-hill-e2518300




Went here because I love these well-hidden cafes which make me explore different places that I would normally not go.
Relax & Refresh is a pastel blue café which reminds me of this café in Sai Kung called Tea Break.

It was nice there were other drinks as well as coffee and food.
I was deciding whether to get the sourdough toast with cream cheese and jam or the sundried tomato paste and cheese but in the end I got the sundried tomato because I wasn’t sure how the cream cheese and sweet jam would taste together.
The toast was surprisingly good because the tomato paste was strong with a refreshing zing and unami aftertaste while the cheese was nice and stringy.
When I asked what cheese they used the guy came back with a piece of paper with Grano Padano written on it which was impressive.
They didn’t use some tasteless lame Mozzarella cheese.
Also on the toast was grated Parmesan which added to the cheesy flavour.

[Review 4843] Not your usual gelato @ Stickhouse

02/12/2015
Stickhouse
尖沙咀廣東道3-27號海港城港威商場3樓3001-E1號鋪
Shop 3001-E1, 3/F, Gateway Arcade, Harbour City, 3-27 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/not-your-usual-gelato-e2518299

I got the daily special which was cantaloupe melon and kiwi because I like cantaloupe melon but it was too sweet and the melon taste was a bit artificial.
Then I had the pistachio gelato stick which was a bit weird.
Their freezer is a bit abnormal and the pistachio must have been there for quite a while for ice crystals to form on the surface which also affects taste.
Anyway, the texture was weird, it was not soft but the hardness was not icy but it had a chew to it.
The taste of this was better but it was slightly chalky when you ate it.
I was a bit disappointed with the selection because there wasn't anything cute/artistic about it to give me an impulse to buy it.





[Review 4842] Make yourself at home @ 馬莎Café M&S Café

02/12/2015
馬莎Café M&S Café
太古太古城道18號太古城中心2期1樓130號舖
Shop 130, 1/F, Cityplaza 2, 18 Taikoo Shing Road, Tai Koo
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/make-yourself-at-home-e2518298


Make yourself at home
2015-12-02  1875 瀏覽
M&S Café is a homely place to dine because it has lovely sofas which can make some people feel like home that they take their shoes off.
Anyway, I had my usual pasta which was consistently good.
Al-dente pasta in a tangy tomato bolognese sauce.
The hygiene could be better because there are always some flies flying near my salad.




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