[Review 5929] Custom cakes @ Sugar Lip Cake Boutique

26/04/2017
Sugar Lip Cake Boutique
觀塘成業街15-17號成運工業大廈3樓16室
Unit 16,3/F, Sing Win Factory Building, 15-17 Shing Yip Street, Kwun Tong
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/custom-cakes-e2773875

Custom cakes
2017-04-26  1241 瀏覽
I had the task of choosing a birthday cake so this was the cake.

Originally I wanted to get this blackforest cake from Shatin but Shatin is too far to trek so ordered the cake from here because you can choose the appearance.

Communication was a little difficult so whatsapp is the best method.

I was given four cake flavours to choose and clearly Chocolate Cake with Sour Cherry Jam topped with Chocolate Cheese Frosting was going to be my choice.
Luckily the taste was good and not too sweet, the chocolate cake layer was a bit dense and dry but the chocolate cheese frosting is quite nice with cherries in the middle.

[Review 5928] Delicious grilled salmon don @ 極上龍吟海鮮丼專門店

25/04/2017
極上龍吟海鮮丼專門店
太子西洋菜南街200號地舖
G/F, 200 Sai Yeung Choi Street South, Prince Edward
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/delicious-grilled-salmon-don-e2773298

Delicious grilled salmon don
2017-04-25  174 瀏覽
I didn't realize this was new as it was already packed with people.
Only found out when we finished as they apologised for the food being slow.
The menu was quite good with mini donburis where you get to choose two.
+++
For the full sized don, I got the grilled salmon which was seared just right brushed with a delicious soy sauce.
++++
Also had some sashimi and the salmon was sliced generously thick!!!!
The drinks mat on sashimi was weird though for presentation and it wasn't needed.
They recommended the salmon belly for better quality but I prefer the normal salmon as it is not so fat.
+++
Overall, good food, hope they keep the standards because I want to return for the grilled salmon don.

[REview 5927] Crumbs the bakery @ Crumbs

25/04/2017
Crumbs
銅鑼灣謝斐道508號地舖
G/F, 508 Jaffe Road, Causeway Bay
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/crumbs-the-bakery-e2773211

Crumbs the bakery
2017-04-25  58 瀏覽
Crumbs used to be famous for scones and froyo but now the shop is bigger with lots of other items such as pies and eclairs with an oven that you can use to reheat bakery items.

It is good that their pies are pale so it will be just right when you reheat them.There were so many goodies like spinach pie and Shepherds pie.

I decided to try the cheese and mustard twist, eclair and some donuts.

The only thing that let it down was the store assistant as she was not very friendly as if I disturbed her taking a break.

The iced donuts were strangely put upside down in the bag with the icing facing the bottom so it stuck to the bag.
 0 讚好

I have seen their bakery at other stores so they probably get these from some supplier and rebake them or they supply these items to other bakeries.

The chocolate eclair was really good because it was not too sweet and the hazelnuts were really fragrant.The cheese and mustard twist was quite nice because the mustard gave it a salty twist.The scone was very disappointing because the texture was hard and crispy like an American biscuit.

[Review 5926] Overflowing salmon roe @ 北海丼 Hokkaidon

24/04/2017
北海丼  Hokkaidon
太古太古城道18號太古城中心3樓313號舖
Shop 313, 3/F, Cityplaza, 18 Taikoo Shing Road, Tai Koo
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/overflowing-salmon-roe-e2773170

Hokkaidon has been featured on most all the media because of this Donburi which overflows with salmon roe. On some nights they will be cutting a whole meguro.
That night, it was a big gathering so we had lots of dishes to share.

+++++

Onsen Egg with Salmon Roe:

 0 讚好

This was salmon roe and onsen egg goodness together.

+++++

"Yukhoe" Tuna with Avocado:

 0 讚好

I absolutely loved this dish because it had my favourite avocado and tuna and the yolk makes it even more silkier.

+++++

Braised Abalone:


A perfectly braised abalone with a balanced sweetness and the seasoning.

+++++

Salmon:

At first, I didn't know what was so special about this salmon but it is visually different because it does not have those white lines and the salmon taste is more intense.

 0 讚好

++++

Sea Urchin (50g)


You just can't get enough of uni so ordered an extra board of it to compliment the donburis.

+++++

Salmon Roe Don:

The salmon roe was the star of the show which I was waiting for the whole night.

On the last scoop of salmon roe, it will overflow from the bowl.

The size of the salmon roe was slightly smaller and darker than I had expected but the taste was really good because they were not as salty as the big ones.


+++++

Signature Hokkai Don:

If you want a mix of everything, then the Hokkai Don is a good choice.


+++++++++++

They also have these mini dons which are good for sharing.

+++++

Hot Mini Don $208

 0 讚好

Tuna Mini Don $248


+++++

There is a hot eel don with soup that you pour in:

+++++

Soy Milk Mochi with Brown Sugar:

For dessert, the soy milk mochi was delish because the texture was the same as Okinawan peanut tofu but with a strong soy bean taste.


+++++

My melon drink was fantastic as it was light and natrual with a strong melon taste.

[Review 5925] Coconut Water Espresso Shakerato @ 星巴克咖啡 Starbucks Coffee

24/04/2017
星巴克咖啡  Starbucks Coffee
銅鑼灣記利佐治街11-19號名店坊1樓F3及F5號舖
Shop F3 & F5, 1/F, 11-19 Great George Street, Fashion Walk, Causeway Bay
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/coconut-water-espresso-shakerato-e2772278

Coconut Water Espresso Shakerato
2017-04-24  498 瀏覽
I got this drink because I love coconut water.

To be honest, it was probably a waste of money because you can just buy some coconut water and pour some espresso on top.

######
coffee espresso:
I liked it because of the sweetness of the coconut water which cut through the bitterness of the espresso.
The coffee gets weaker if you drink half of it while letting the icecubes melt.
Also I requested for the minimal shot of coffee which made the drink palatable.
#####

[Review 5924] Tycoons getaway in MK @ 鷹巢 Eagle's Garden

24/04/2017
鷹巢 Eagle's Garden
旺角豉油街2號香港旺角希爾頓花園酒店2樓
2/F, Hilton Garden Inn Hong Kong Mongkok, 2 Soy Street, Mong Kok
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/tycoons-getaway-in-mk-e2772039

Tycoons getaway in MK
2017-04-24  1634 瀏覽
This restaurant is located in the outskirts of MK so it is quieter which is good for gatherings.
Went here to get away from the crowd.
Started with the double boiled papaya with assorted seafood.
The soup was light crammed with lots of seafood and the papaya was soft and sweet.
The almond lung soup tasted quite creamy whilst the almond wasn't that strong.
Although the eel had a lot of bones, it was really crisp with a sweet coating that was a delight to eat.

The vegetables were crisp and tender.

The roast pork was a tricky one because it was thick cut which locals don't appreciate, while as an expat I loved the thickness because I got some real meat here and not fatty bits.


The prawns were big and succulent however the sauce was a bit too strong.
 0 讚好

Finished with rice in seafood soup which was crammed with so much seafood.
The crispy rice added some texture to it.

Finished with the mango and pomelo sorbet.

A fantastic ending because I didn't expect this playful dessert.

[Review 5923] Quick dinner fix @ Neighbor (已結業)

25/04/2017
Neighbor (已結業)
銅鑼灣邊寧頓街5號地鋪
G/F, 5 Pennington Street, Causeway Bay
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/quick-dinner-fix-e2772006

Quick dinner fix
2017-04-25  131 瀏覽
Went here because I love pastas.

There was an interesting Tomyumkung pasta so went here for it.

Started with pumpkin soup which was warm and comforting.For appetizers had the ravioli because I just love these pasta parcels filled with cheese.The tomyumkung pasta was interesting because the sauce was creamy yet it tasted surprisingly good however it was quite salty.