[Review 5178] Deligator = Delicatessen + Alligator @ Deligator

09/04/2016
Deligator
灣仔莊士敦道2號地下G舖
Shop G, G/F, 2 Johnston Road, Wan Chai
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/deligator-delicatessen-alligator-e2566668

Noticed this place a while ago because it was different and I loved the pastel blue front.
Walked past one day and it was open so went in.
They specialise in Cuban food and serve the famous Cuban sandwich.

I went for the grilled cheese sandwich because I love grilled cheese.
Ironically the place I go round the corner for grilled cheese has closed down and this place has popped up.
The manager was really friendly and my grilled cheese was delicious.
The cheese was a blend of two different cheeses with a mild sharp taste and a hint of black pepper.

[Review 5177] Southern dishes @ Restoration

08/04/2016
Restoration
中環雲咸街63號巴力大廈1樓
1/F, 63 Wyndham Street, Central
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/southern-dishes-e2566514

This is an old review and the menu seems to have changed according to their Facebook.
Anyway, I had the blacken catfish which was really silky and soft.
I also had the soft shell crab with delicious black-eyed pea puree beneath it.

[Review 5176] Princess dining experience @ 公主 Princess Cafe

08/04/2016
公主 Princess Cafe
銅鑼灣告士打道255-257號信和廣場上層7號舖
Shop 7, Upper Floor, Sino Plaza, 255-257 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/princess-dining-experience-e2566513

It is quite remarkable how Princess Cafe initially started off as a cake and cookie shop in Central and Wan Chai eight years ago evolved to this dreamy restaurant.

Went there in the evening and had the 10 course tasting menu.

Before the dishes arrived, we were given this welcome dish with these lovely bites.
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Forest pastorade:

This was a refreshing start to dinner with panfried cauliflower topped with crispy thin slices of cauliflower in a vinegary sauce with pickled grapes and a hint of mint.
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Golden pearl Island:

This had an interesting oriental touch with Chinese preserved sausages and sweetcorn puree.
It was like eating scallops and bacon with sweetcorn puree.
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Volcano eruption:

The pork was quite spicy because there was Korean kimchi to complement it with apple slices and green salad.
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Sweet magic:

This was crispy rice crackers with the silkiest foie gras ganache complemented with sweet pears and fig.
I liked the way the foie gras was infused with Chinese Hua Diao wine.
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Lotus fountain:

I loved the presentation of this soup.
The soup was concentrated chicken consomme with delicate vegetables and tortellini filled with strong tasting truffle and crab.

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Lemongrass sorbet:

The sorbet was a nice refreshment contrasted by the spicy Tom Yum Kung cookie crumbs which were quite spicy.
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Bella fairytale:

Perfectly sous vide pork belly paired with my favourite orange and carrot puree.
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Gold coast:

Again another pretty dish with pasta in sweet uni sauce with bursts of saltiness from the salmon roes and bacon.
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Strawberry fairy:

Dessert couldn't be better with this strawberry, yoghurt, pineapple shoe paired with tart passionfruit icecream.
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Lady rosette:

A blueberry rose made with real blueberries paired with sweet lychee sorbet beneath.
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As well as dinner, they have afternoon tea sets which I look forward to coming again soon.

[Review 5175] 優點 King's dimsum @ 優點點心專門店 King's Dimsum

07/04/2016
優點點心專門店  King's Dimsum
銅鑼灣渣甸街35號地下
G/F, 35 Jardine's Bazaar, Causeway Bay
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/%E5%84%AA%E9%BB%9E-kings-dimsum-e2565623


There seems to be lots of choices on the menu which are creative but the taste was not as good as expected.  The crispy balls were too sweet and the Jasmine tea I was given was not Jasmine.  The management and operations could be smoother.

[Review 5174] Pret A Manger with a nice view @ Pret A Manger

07/04/2016
Pret A Manger
灣仔皇后大道東222號Garden East地下1號舖
Shop 1, G/F, Garden East, 222 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/pret-a-manger-with-a-nice-view-e2565595

Food and drinks are the same but this branch has a nice view.
Got the earl grey tea as usual but this time it was quite strong.
The toilet is elderly and wheelchair friendly.

[Review 5173] Buttefly pea tea @ Thai On Nine By Kea

06/04/2016
Thai On Nine By Kea
灣仔交加街9號嘉威閣地下
G/F, Galway Court, 9 Cross Street, Wan Chai
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/buttefly-pea-tea-e2565515

Stopped by Thai on Nine by Kea for a refreshing iced Buttefly pea tea.
It had a strong lime taste because they squeezed a lot of lime in it but the plastic cup was too flimsy to hold as the plastic was too thin.
I liked the way the menu has Western ingredients such as pesto and mozzarella as well as salmon curries.

[Review 5172] 7-Eleven Daily Cafe @ 7-Eleven Daily Cafe

06/04/2016
7-Eleven Daily Cafe
金鐘金鐘道89號力寶中心1樓2B及2C號舖
Shop 2B&2C, 1/F, Lippo Centre, 89 Queensway, Admiralty
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/7-eleven-daily-cafe-e2565511

Previously this spot used to be my favourite Jiang Shan Xiao.
Anyway, it is now 7-Eleven Daily Cafe.
They have some cute buns which were not there the second time I went.
There are bar tables indoors and tables outside.

Beneath the stools, there are boxes to put your belongings.
The menu and microwaves.
Ironically, they use the same style of bowls that Jiang Shan Xiao used to use.
Deep cardboard bowls.
They also put peasprouts which Jiang Shan Xiao used to do for takeaway noodles.
The noodle broth had a very strong MSG taste.
Non noodle choices are probably a better option but this is only offerered using office hours.