[Review 5117] Taste of HK x Serge et Le Phoque @ Serge et Le Phoque

13/03/2016
Serge et Le Phoque
灣仔灣仔道3號尚翹峰1座地下B2號舖
Shop B2, G/F., Tower 1, The Zenith, 3 Wan Chai Road, Wan Chai
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/taste-of-hk-x-serge-et-le-phoque-e2553916

I got to try this Signature Scallop with beetroot, yuzukosho, capers, and anchovy dish because they had a stall at #TasteofHK
It was really nice as it was full of flavours and complexity because the tartness of the pickled crunchy beetroot paired with the scallop nicely.
They had an asparagus soup too which I regretted not getting.

[Review 5116] Back to see Superman @ 新藍塘餐廳麵包公司 New Blue Pool Restaurant & Bakery

13/03/2016
新藍塘餐廳麵包公司 New Blue Pool Restaurant & Bakery
半山堅道71號
71 Caine Rd,, Mid-Levels
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/back-to-see-superman-e2553509


Back to see Superman
2016-03-13  1253 瀏覽
I was on Caine road because I wanted some chips from Hooked, on the way there I saw the old man from New Pool from across the road so I decided to dine there.
The old man is really cool, if you have read my earlier review he is called old superman by me.
To be honest, I am not a fan of this type of food but went there because the old man was there.
When you enter the restaurant, you are greeted with cakes in the cabinets and they had these over sized Swiss rolls.

Sat down and ordered chicken leg with chips and a donut.
At the time when the photo was taken, there were two sachets of tomato ketchup but the old man took a sachet away, not that I minded but I find his actions amusing.

Only his actions are forgivable I suppose!
Anyway, the chicken and chips were ok, not really my cup of tea.
The donut sugar tasted a bit weird and evidently local sugars taste different because it is sweeter with a different sweetness.

Will be back if I am in the area and if he is there.

[Review 5115] Great for privacy @ 小田料理 Reiki Japanese Restaurant

13/03/2016
小田料理 Reiki Japanese Restaurant
西灣河鯉景灣太康街西灣河碼頭
Sai Wan Ho Ferry Pier, Tai Hong Street, Lei King Wan, Sai Wan Ho
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/great-for-privacy-e2553508


Great for privacy
2016-03-13  1599 瀏覽
This place is nice and secluded for the time being.
It is located at the ferry pier away from the restaurants along Tai Hong Street.

Packed during lunch but nice and private in the evenings, they serve Kaiseki sets for $800 and $1000.

I had the $1000 Kaiseki which has an appetizer, four types of sashimi and sushi, roll, soup and dessert.

The menu will be different every time because they will serve you what they think is the best so if you have any dietary requirements you can let then know.
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Sashimi:
 0 讚好

Sushi:

Both the sushi and sashimi were fresh with a good selection especially the toro which melts in your mouth.
+++
Hand roll:


Next had the eel hand roll which was filling with sweet eel in the middle.
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soup:

I had a clear broth with fish, tofu and mushrooms which was light and tasty.
++++
Dessert:

For dessert we finished with a choice of icecreams and I chose the green tea.

[Review 5114] Missed the boom at Causeway Bay @ Boom Boom Food

12/03/2016
Boom Boom Food
銅鑼灣禮頓道125號地舖
G/F, 125 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/missed-the-boom-at-causeway-bay-e2553505

I saw this listed on Openrice so I assumed it was a restaurant but it turns out to be a temporary restaurant.
It was closed when I went but I managed to catch their stall at the Sassy event.
There were lots of people so I only got the coconut cake which was interesting because it wad red in colour.
They looked like the strawberry coconut tarts we had at school.
Anyway, they were quite nice but a bit too sweet.

[Review 5113] Issaya marshmallows @ Issaya Siamese Club

12/03/2016
Issaya Siamese Club
銅鑼灣登龍街1-29號金朝陽中心2期Midtown25樓全層
25/F, Soundwill Plaza 2 - Midtown, 1-29 Tang Lung Street, Causeway Bay
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/issaya-marshmallows-e2553504

Went to the Sassy food event and discovered Issaya which is a Thai restaurant in Causeway Bay.
Tried the cute and colourful marshmallow skewers.

The flavours were:
White – coconut
Yellow – banana
Red – strawberry
Green – Mint

The mint had a strong flavour and you could smell it when you took it out.
My favourite was the coconut and strawberry because they were not that sweet.

[Review 5112] Taste of Hong Kong x Bibo @ Bibo

12/03/2016
Bibo
上環荷李活道163號地舖
G/F, 163 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/taste-of-hong-kong-x-bibo-e2553466

Taste of Hong Kong x Bibo
2016-03-12  3200 瀏覽
I have always wanted to try this stylish restaurant and there is no other restaurant like this in HK.
 0 讚好

Bibo is a modern French restaurant with artistic vibes.
+++++
We had La Tartine Beef tartar with baeri caviar and Les Mararons (Rose, chocolate and yuzu).
The beef tartar is good for sharing because it is quite heavy.
 0 讚好

The seaweed butter they had for bread was really nice.

Cheese!!
 0 讚好

The macarons were divine especially the chocolate because the filling was extremely light and velvety.

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The dishes I had will be served at the Taste of Hong Kong at the Central Harbourfront from the 10th to the 13th March 2016.
Twelve of Hong Kong’s most celebrated restaurants, such as Amber, Tin Lung Heen and Yardbird will come together to serve a premium menu of more than 40 signature dishes on small plates and iconic one-off festival creations-all in one location.

[Review 5111] Taste of Hong Kong x Cafe Gray Deluxe @ Cafe Gray Deluxe

12/03/2016
Cafe Gray Deluxe
金鐘金鐘道88號太古廣場奕居49樓
L49 The Upper House, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/taste-of-hong-kong-x-cafe-gray-deluxe-e2553459

Taste of Hong Kong x Cafe Gray Deluxe
2016-03-12  4515 瀏覽
Went to Cafe Gray Delux one evening and had some of their signature dishes.

Started off with Laurent-perrier Brut champagne:
 0 讚好

+++++
Foie gras torchon:
 0 讚好

The foie gras was silky and rich complemented by the Cumberland sauce and jelly.
+++++
Marsala glazed veal cheek:
 0 讚好

The cheek was soft and gelatinous.
+++++
Cured Tasmanian salmon lemon and chili, avocado cucumber salsa:
 0 讚好

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The dishes I had will be served at the Taste of Hong Kong at the Central Harbourfront from the 10th to the 13th March 2016.
Twelve of Hong Kong’s most celebrated restaurants, such as Amber, Tin Lung Heen and Yardbird will come together to serve a premium menu of more than 40 signature dishes on small plates and iconic one-off festival creations-all in one location.