[Review 6011] French toast with runny centres @ 想點就點

07/06/2017
想點就點
上環德輔道中272-284號興業商業中心地下F號舖
Shop F, G/F, Hing Yip Commerical Centre, 272-284 Des Voeux Road Central, Sheung Wan
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/french-toast-with-runny-centres-e2800920

French toast with runny centres

Although the French toasts appear to be a clone of chau kei in syp.
They have this interesting riceroll in soup which I didn't try.
There are two choices for toast: taro or custard.
The custard was actually quite good because it wasn't too sweet.
The prawn dumplings were disappointing because they were too soft and break when you pick them up. Luckily, they come in twos which is better than having four crappy ones.

[Review 6010] half localized @ 漢堡王 Burger King

07/06/2017
漢堡王 Burger King
中環蘇豪士丹頓街6-8號地舖
G/F, 6-8 Staunton Street, Soho, Central
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/half-localized-e2800608

After collecting my food and going to the dining area I wasn't impressed when I saw those Garden buns.
Paying for an expensive burger and getting local buns!!!!
Anyway, the fries were not good either, they were too burnt and crunchy but the salt made it taste slightly better.
The sugar sachets are also from Hong Kong!!!!!

[Review 6009] Stopped by for dessert @ Ocio

07/06/2017
Ocio 
旺角煙廠街33號朗廷軒地下B舖
Shop B, G/F, Legent Court, 33 Yin Chong Street, Mong Kok
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/stopped-by-for-dessert-e2800602

I thought this place only served desserts but they have pastas and other options as well.
As I just had dinner, I ordered the melon for dessert.
It was interesting because I thought it was a souffle pancake in the middle so I was curious how it would support the icecream on top but when it arrived I discovered it was not a souffle pancake but a cakey type pancake.
The melon was strange, it was not ripe as the texture was very hard yet it was syrupy sweet.
The popcorn was a bit stale as the texture was soft and chewy.

[Review 6008] maybe i was lucky @ 金華燒臘大王 Kam Wah

07/06/2017
金華燒臘大王  Kam Wah
中環租庇利街9號地下
G/F, 9 Jubilee Street, Central
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/maybe-i-was-lucky-e2800597

This restaurant has been here for ages but I have never tried it until today because there are too many temptations in Central and Sheungwan.
Finally tried it on a sunday when lots of other places were closed.
Although it was pricey, the roast pork was amazing, you get to choose which cut to have and the menu clearly says that in English too.
The pork was soft and tender and the fat didn't annoy me with a great taste.
There have been lots of negative reviews so I was either lucky or it was sunday so the staff are not so pressured and more relaxed.

[Review 6007] Kagoshima delights @ 權八居酒屋 Gonpachi

07/06/2017
權八居酒屋  Gonpachi
銅鑼灣希慎道33號利園一期4樓
4/F, Lee Garden One, 33 Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/kagoshima-delights-e2800594

Kagoshima delights
2017-06-07  265 瀏覽
While every restaurant claims they import their ingredients from somewhere, Gonpachi definitely does because I keep getting updates from this friend on FB posting pictures of her flying to places and trying out foods with her boss before they decide what to import.
Anyway, Gonpachi now has some new delights from Kagoshima.
I really liked the anno sweet potatoes which were crisp and sweet.
Also had the Kagoshima Kuroshi Beef, Kagoshima Kurobuta Pork, Satsuma Chicken, pike conger, horse mackerel.
The horse mackerel was had a nice salty smokey flavour to it.

[Review 6006] no choice given for panini size @ Grove Sandwiches

07/06/2017
Grove Sandwiches
灣仔柯布連道28號香海大廈地下C舖
Flat C, G/F, Heung Hoi Mansion, 28 O'Brien Road, Wan Chai
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/no-choice-given-for-panini-size-e2800563

no choice given for panini size
2017-06-07  964 瀏覽
Ordered the panini and there are two choices.
she didn't even ask which one i wanted and keyed in the bigger size.
definitely won't come back to this branch again because the other branches are better.
the panini was ok but flat as a pancake.
it was too salty and crispy

[Review 6005] Tsuta from Japan @ 蔦 Tsuta

06/06/2017
蔦 Tsuta
銅鑼灣登龍街18號V Point地下2號舖
Shop 2, G/F, V Point, 18 Tang Lung Street, Causeway Bay
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/tsuta-from-japan-e2800370

Tsuta from Tokyo was awarded one Michelin star in 2015, since then it has opened two branches in Singapore and now Hong Kong.
I decided to go and check it out.
The menu is simple, they serve two soup bases: shio (salt) and shoyu (soy) where you can choose how many slices of roast pork etc.
According to the media, the soup base contains chicken, seafood and herbs to get that rich broth.
I tried the shio and shoyu ramen and the shoyu is light with a fragrant truffle taste.
The shio is interesting because it has a miso taste and there are hints of mint because of the fresh mint leaves in the broth.

Shoyu ramen:
Also had the Ro su meshi which is roast pork slices.
Each slice was tender and soft complimented well by their secret sauce.
Both are recommendable but if you don't like mint, request for it without or order the Shoyu.