[REview 6532] The dying Prince @ 太子餅店 Prince Bakery

01/05/2018
太子餅店  Prince Bakery
將軍澳將軍澳港鐵調景嶺站TIK11號舖
Shop TIK11, Tiu Keng Leng MTR Station, Tseung Kwan O
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/the-dying-prince-e3036185

The dying Prince
2018-05-01  221 瀏覽
Prince Bakery used to be everywhere but not anymore!There used to be a branch in Sheung Wan but their bakeries just didn't captivate me.
It only stands out at TiuKengLeng because there are no other options so you either have to go to well known brands like Arome Bakery, Saint Honore and Maxims etc.

As I was still hungry, I decided to try the cakes which costs $15.
I got the brown sugar chestnut roll and the strawberry cream cake.

Frankly, the strawberry one was over priced because it was just tiny.
The strawberry cream cake fared much better because the cake was light and the cream was fluffy.
The chestnut roll was too sweet and the cream in the middle was dense and waxy.

[REview 6531] Shake Shack is here to stay @ Shake Shack

29/04/2018
Shake Shack  營業中
中環港景街1號國際金融中心4樓4018號舖
Shop 4018, 4/F, IFC, 1 Harbour View Street, Central
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/shake-shack-is-here-to-stay-e3035235

Just 10 days ago, the atrium of IFC was transformed into Madison Square Park, NYC for a pop up event.
Now Shake Shack is here to stay and serve burgers from the 1st of May on the 4th floor of the IFC.
The menu was really exciting because they have Frozen Custard (which is nothing like English custard.)
The custard is similar to icecream but with eggs added and has a denser consistency.
As well as Frozen Custard, they are famous for Shakes and Burgers.

I tried Shack burger which has lettuce, tomato, 100% all-natural Angus beef patty and Shack sauce.
The green leaf lettuce they use is frilly and decorative which makes it instaworthy
On the first bite, I appreciated the salt because it brought out the beef so well and the tomatoes and lettuce all blended in.
The secret also lies in the burger bun they use. The burgers are served on a non-GMO Martin’s Potato Roll which absorbs more sauce than wheat starch buns while it doesn't get soggy.

The crinkle cut fries were optional but the cheese sauce is a must because it is a blend of cheddar and American cheese sauce.

To finish, I had the milkshake which was so damn good because it was not cloyingly sweet.
Before leaving, the hand washing machine is the best thing and possibly the first burger joint place in Hong Kong to have it.
It really cleans the oil off and dispenses cleanser first, then water to rinse and finally a paper towel will pop out for you to wipe your hands dry.

To round it off, I am definitely coming again because HKD50 for a burger is quite reasonable ($38 for a basic hamburger) and the size isn't too big to put you off it and at the end I know I can leave with clean grease free hands is fantastic.

[Review 6530] A passionate place @ 漢斯 (已結業)Hans

28/04/2018
漢斯 (已結業)Hans
鰂魚涌英皇道939號地舖
G/F, 939 King's Road, Quarry Bay
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/a-passionate-place-e3034816

A passionate place
2018-04-28  98 瀏覽
Ever since I joined the OR platform, my motto on my profile has always been [★☆Eating good food is partly luck, @ da right place, @ da right time and moment the food is served.
Food should be eaten at appropriate temperatures too, as they taste different at different temperatures, especially when it is hot, you can't really taste the real taste.]
I feel that HK in particular, it is very hard for food to taste good the second time round hence I rarely go back to the same restaurant twice and most meats aren't fresh.
It seems that HK has too many options as well but in the UK, you would probably return to that joint once a fortnight due to choice if you live in a small town and the fact they can keep the food consistent.
Belgos/Nandos are very good examples, I used to go often and then I went back a few years later and everything still tasted the same.

Anyway, back to the food at Hans.
I noticed this joint because of their food bags which were brown and sturdy unlike the typical white ones with a nice logo so I decided to check it out for lunch.


When I got there, the decor was modern and simplistic.
 0 讚好

The lunch menu and pricing was reasonable for QB as all the restaurants in that area cost around $60-$70.
 0 讚好

I liked their healthy concept as no msg or colouring is used.
All their ingredients are prepared for each session and if any ingredients remain, it will not be used for the next session so they can maintain quality and freshness.
Tried the curry and BBQ pork with tofu.
The curry was really fragrant with a strong coconut taste while the sauce was rich and thick in consistency which went well with the rice.

My roast pork was fantastic, even though I came a bit late, the roast pork was soft and lean.
The colour was brown as they did not use any red colourings.
If you have seen people roasting char siu, quite a lot of colouring is used!!!
I also chose this because the dish had soft and silky tofu which is delicious with rice.
The soy sauce was not too sweet so everything was in harmony.

I can't wait to come back to try the dinner as it is quieter and portions are bigger while the menu is slightly different.

[Review 6529] Best Spanish Red Prawns in TH @ Tipsy Restaurant & Bar

28/04/2018
Tipsy Restaurant & Bar  營業中
大坑銅鑼灣道98號1樓
1/F, 98 Tung Lo Wan Road, Tai Hang
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/best-spanish-red-prawns-in-th-e3034588

Best Spanish Red Prawns in TH
2018-04-28  2018 瀏覽
Found out that one of my favourite chefs KWS was running this place so had to check it out.The location is really good because it in on the first floor and the restaurant itself is spacious and modern.

The menu is has a few items that are the same as Mustard Cafe and Bar because they are part of the same group.
Started with a glass of Silver Fern wine which was recommended to go with the Spanish Red Prawn.
The Spanish Red Prawn is natrually flavourful so all they put on it was sake and sesame oil and then blistered it with a huge flame torch which reminded me of ghost busters!!
The crispy rice puffs are decorative as well as functional because it absorbs the prawn head matter so that you can appreciate every bit of the prawn.
Next was my favourite creamy burrata with refreshing heirloom tomatoes, the portion size was satisfying.

Finished with ravioli and I loved it.
Each one with filled with springy prawns topped with fennel foam complimented by rich uni cream.
Will come again and visit my fave chef again!

[Review 6528] Great Lunch deals @ 札幌拉麵 Miso No.1 x 辛味屋

28/04/2018
札幌拉麵 Miso No.1 x 辛味屋  營業中
Sapporo Ramen Miso No.1 x Karami Curry
鑽石山龍蟠街3號荷里活廣場3樓325號舖
Shop 325, 3/F, Plaza Hollywood, 3 Lung Poon Street, Diamond Hill
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/great-lunch-deals-e3034399

Great Lunch deals
2018-04-28  41 瀏覽
There are quite a few branches of Sapporo Ramen Miso No.1 but at the Diamond Hill and TKO branch, they have curry on the menu.During lunch they serve the ramen and curry set which is really good because the size of the ramen is huge and you get a mini curry rice with it.

The ramen broth was surprisingly good because there was a strong miso taste and the ramen absorbed it well hence it was all tasty.
Also had the stir fried liver with spring onions which was quite Asian but the liver was slightly over done.

The mash on the side tasted a bit funny because the butter was too overwhelming.
Finished with the gyozas which were fragrant with lots of chives in it.

[Review 6527] K-Style moule frites @ The Joomak

28/04/2018
The Joomak (已結業)
尖沙咀廣東道3-27號海港城海運大廈3樓LCX 34號舖
Shop 34, LCX, 3/F, Ocean Terminal, Harbour City, 3-27 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/k-style-moule-frites-e3034348


Moules-frites is a popular main dish of mussels and fries from Belgium which is also a favourite in France.
As a fan of this dish, I decided to try the Korean version at The Joomak which is served with fries or Sweet potato fries.
The mussels are either cooked in kimchi tomato or Makgeolli butter sauce.


I chose the Makgeolli butter sauce because I liked the idea how they used rice wine to replace white wine.
The mussels were huge and meaty whilst having an impressive springy texture and the sauce was fragrant and light.
On Mondays and Tuesdays, you can get free refills but you have to reserve that in advance so that they have sufficient supply of mussels and fries to serve.
I also had my favourite Kale Pancake which you can only get at Joomak and added extra bacon for +$8 to give it that slight saltiness and smokey flavour which worked really well.


Finished with the Turmeric latte which was a bit like Masala Chai but better because I love Turmeric.



Will come back again with my vegan friends for the vegan menu.

[Review 6526] A trip down memory lane @ Burgeroom

27/04/2018
Burgeroom  營業中
尖沙咀彌敦道132號美麗華廣場一期2 樓 207 號舖
Shop 207, L2, Mira Place One, 132 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/a-trip-down-memory-lane-e3032862

A trip down memory lane
2018-04-27  50 瀏覽
This is probably the 10th time I've dined at Burgeroom.
I always come here for the huge salads, guacamole fries, twisty fries and other snacks.
The only thing that this doesn't have is dessert which I hope they will add to their menu.

My first ever visit to Burgeroom was when they were located on Caroline Hill in this tiny place that only had 10 seats.
I remember having the oyster burger so I decided to order it again to bring back some memories.

Started off with the salad which is always a big portion dressed in Japanese vinaigrette.
The chicken wings were crispy and fiery.
I thought they tasted great with or without the sauce.

Although my oyster burger wasn't as photogenic as the lobster burger or beef burgers, it was delicious which was what I was there for.
There were four juicy Hiroshima oysters in the middle.


I will be back more often because I found a quick short cut by going on the escalators near emacks and Burgeroom is just on the corner when you get inside the mall.