[Review 6077] Restaurant with good privacy @ Amina Modern European

15/07/2017
Amina Modern European
尖沙咀金馬倫道54-56號龍記大廈5樓A號舖
Shop A, 5/F, Long Kee Mansion, 54-56 Cameron Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/restaurant-with-good-privacy-e2826865

Restaurant with good privacy
2017-07-15  133 瀏覽
Tried Amina in CWB and TST years and years ago.
Decided to go again because it is a good place to relax with fine dining.
Began with assorted bread and amuse bouche which was melon and parma ham.
Next was the scallop which was on a bed of healthy quinoa and cauliflower puree.
Unfortunately the consomme had been changed to tomato which was equally as refreshing.
Next was the Lobster bisque which was rich paired with dried prawn roe.

The foie gras was just as fancy, topped with an abundance of crushed pistachios which gave it a lovely nutty flavour.

The Guava sorbet was served just before the mains, I found it quite sweet but my friend found it refreshing.

For the mains, it was my favourite soft and gelatinous beef cheek, the red wine sauce was fantastic.
There was a side of couscous which didn't look like couscous because it was served like risotto in a creamy pesto sauce.

Finished with cheesecake and petit fours.
Overall, it was quite a satisfying meal.

[Review 6076] Ramen in rich pork broth @ 幸屋

15/07/2017
幸屋
灣仔機利臣街5-9A號維昌大廈地舖
G/F, Wai Cheong Building, 5-9A Gresson Street, Wan Chai
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/ramen-in-rich-pork-broth-e2826767

Ramen in rich pork broth
2017-07-15  70 瀏覽
I was going to go to Big Jo's but unfortunately it had been replaced by this so tried it anyway.
Not an expert on ramen but the broth was strong and strangely I could taste salmon in it as well.
The eel with rice was ok but the eel tasted rather fishy.
The menu is quite good because they have used colours for each different ramen broth

[Review 6075] Relaxing cafe on Queens Road Central @ Ask

15/07/2017
Ask
上環皇后大道中202號The Putman地下A號舖
Shop A, G/F, The Putman, 202 Queen's Road Central, Sheung Wan
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/relaxing-cafe-on-queens-road-central-e2826764

Loved this place because it was really relaxing with high ceilings and plants hanging down.
It is on a sunny spot so the entrance metal door handles can be quite hot.
Once you get inside, it is lovely.
My friend had the mussels which were in a strong creamy cheesy sauce loaded with bacon.
The drink was visually stunning but you have to mix it before you drink it because most the sweetness is at the bottom.
I had the abalone udon which was impressive because they served Inaniwa udon, a thin white udon, and the broth was light packed with enoki mushrooms and cabbage.

[Review 6074] I'm Nuts about this place and squirrels @ I'm Nuts

14/07/2017
I'm Nuts
灣仔汕頭街24號意可樓地下
G/F, Yee Hor Building, 24 Swatow Street, Wan Chai
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/im-nuts-about-this-place-and-squirrels-e2826156

I'm Nuts about this place and squirrels
2017-07-14  215 瀏覽
Went here because I am nuts for squirrels and food and squirrels are nuts for nuts!!

I loved the creamy apple which is an apple drink topped with three inch milk foam.
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Likewise, the cold cappuccino is also topped with 3 inch foam so it depends whether you prefer coffee or something light.


Another one of my favourites was the coconut soda which cooled me down on a hot day.
It had a fragrant coconut flavour that was not too sweet.
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For lunch, I had the fish curry which was my favourite fish. It was delicately coated in breadcrumb coating paired with Japanese curry.
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For dessert, I had the chocolate brownie which was warm and soft in the middle with a rich chocolate taste.
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I am not an expert on coffee, but they have this state of the art coffee machine which can be programmed for precise milk, water and coffee measurements.

[Review 6073] Great variety offered @ Manecy's Studio Restaurant

14/07/2017
Manecy's Studio Restaurant
銅鑼灣駱克道447-449號中威商業大廈1樓
1/F, Chung Wai Commercial Building, 447-449 Lockhart Road, Causeway Bay
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/great-variety-offered-e2826088

Previously this joint used to be a German do but now they serve a good variety of cuisines.
They have pizzas, tapas, salads etc.
Had the small sausage platter which was a good taster of sausages.
My favourite was the dark long one which tastes like pepperami sausages found in UK.
Also had the pork knuckle which was crispy paired with appetizing sauerkraut.
The pork knuckle was not too salty.

[Review 6072] Fruity summer scallop donburi @ 21駅 Twenty One Station

14/07/2017
21駅 Twenty One Station
銅鑼灣軒尼詩道525號澳門逸園中心21樓全層
21/F, Macau Yat Yuen Centre, 525 Hennessey Road, Causeway Bay
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/fruity-summer-scallop-donburi-e2826070

During the day they serve Japanese donburis, at night they serve Spanish fare.
Went here during the day.
Had the eel donburi which was just as good as their other joint in Central located on Wellington Street.
The scallop donburi was refreshing and summery with a passionfruit which made it even more appetizing.
The sashimi was fresh.
The decor was my favourite because I liked the gothic black roses as well as the Japanese painting

[Review 6071] 3 wishes in 1 - Tea, Dessert and Vegetarian fare @ 2DP

14/07/2017
2DP
尖沙咀厚福街12至12號A藍馬商業大廈地下
G/F, The Lamma Tower, 12-12A Hau Fook Street, Tsim Sha Tsui
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/3-wishes-in-1-tea-dessert-and-vegetarian-fare-e2825879

3 wishes in 1 - Tea, Dessert and Vegetarian fare
2017-07-14  394 瀏覽
As well as food, tea is another big thing for me, be it Chinese leaf tea or English tea.
At 2dp, they serve Brewteaful tea, desserts and vegetarian food which all happen to be my thing.
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It is a modern Chinese tea house that uses Chinese teas in their icecreams, cakes, bakeries and of course their artisan teas while modern vegetarian food is served on the menu as well.
There are two main tea blends served at 2dp: tieguanyin and puer.

The name 2dp means 2 decimal places which is the precise accuracy they are aiming at.

It was good to see blackberries as not many places source them in Hong Kong.
Anyway, started with some vegetarian bites which were as good as expected.
The tofu bites were tasty and the cheese, potato and leek bites were crispy filled with fluffy potato filling.
It was interesting to see it paired with pickled cabbage which reminds me of this Chinese takeaway in UK.


For dessert, I managed to scoff more than I expected because they were not sweet at all which is healthy and infused with a fragrant tea taste.
The cream horns are a must try because the pastry is soft with a slight chew coated in a sweet glaze filled with fragrant tea custard.
There are two flavours puer tea or tieguanyin.




The teapot cake, again in two flavours was also good because it was tea flavoured mousse with cake layers in the middle, I chose the tiegwanyin teapot because it was flavoured by refreshing apple puree in the middle.



Finished with the icecream, again there are two flavours.
Personally I liked the puer chocolate because the tieguanyin was a bit bitter.



Definitely will be back soon for the vegetarian burgers and breakfasts!~
The HAND DRIPPED TEA is also very interesting.