[Review 6935] Philippine Chinese Buns @ Victory 東南亞食品 Victory Supermart

26/10/2018
Victory 東南亞食品 Victory Supermart
中環中環環球大廈 134、136號舖
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/philippine-chinese-buns-e3196698

Philippine Chinese Buns
2018-10-26  494 瀏覽
I love going to WWH because it is similar to Chongqing mansions but they sell Philippine goods.
You can find DunkinDonuts there as well.

As well as Philippine foods, you will also find Chinese steamed buns Philippine style.
The packaging is impressive and modern.
There was a choice of roast pork or meatball in a plain or steamed taro bun by Eng Bee Tin.

Eng Bee Tin was established in 1912 on Ongpin Street by Chua Chiu Hong, a migrant from mainland China whose family decided to reside in the Philippines. The business started as a small stall selling Chinese delicacies.

The steamed bun is in a neat plastic pocket which keeps it clean while you don't get your hands dirty.
It is quite big in size and uniform so it is probably made by machine.

The ube pao was fluffy and the meat inside was quite tasty.


I hope to try the roast pork bun next time.
It might be pricey compared to local ones but the packaging and quality is much better.

[Review 6934] More than one Trafalgar in Hong Kong @ The Trafalgar Brewing Company

26/10/2018
The Trafalgar Brewing Company (已結業)
灣仔港灣道28號Brim 28灣景中心1樓10號舖
Shop 10, Brim 28, 1/F, Causeway Centre, 28 Harbour Road, Wan Chai
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/more-than-one-trafalgar-in-hong-kong-e3196680

More than one Trafalgar in Hong Kong
2018-10-26  1231 瀏覽
Time flies and there is more than one Trafalgar in Hong Kong.
My friend said to meet at Trafalgar and my mind was just thinking of the one at Lockhart Road but he meant the one at brim!!
So now there are three branches: Trafalgar, Trafalgar Brewing Co in Wanchai and Trafalgar Brewing Co in Mong Kok!!!!!

The Trafalgar Brewing Co offers so much more on the menu and they even had Seafood pie so it was a hard decision choosing that or Lasagna.
I thought the pie would be big so chose the Lasagna.

The lasagna came with garlic bread and salad so that was a bonus.
It was covered with lots of cheese but beneath it was delicious sheets of pasta with rich minced beef in between so I was satisfied.
Finished with a good tea.

Not this time but next time I will try the ciders as they had some interesting flavours like Toffee Apple, Strawberry made by Somerset brothers which I have a feeling I will like as they are maker of Babycham.

[Review 6933] Chicken and more chicken @ 四季文昌 (已結業)Coco Kitchen

25/10/2018
四季文昌 (已結業)Coco Kitchen
尖沙咀金巴利道35號金巴利中心1樓
1/F, Kimberley House, 35 Kimberley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/chicken-and-more-chicken-e3196300

Chicken and more chicken
2018-10-25  1303 瀏覽
Although this place is famous for hot pots, I came here specifically for lunch because of the Green rice and Hainan Chicken.
As well as this restaurant, there is another joint at Langham foodcourt serving the truffle chicken on scallion oil rice.
At Coco Kitchen, the environment is much more comfortable and less busy during lunch.
Although I do love Hainan Chicken, chicken in Hong Kong is mainly skin and bones unless you remember to order the white meat which most Hong Kongers hate.

In general, the chicken was really good as it was firm with a springy texture.
The star of the show for me was the green rice which I wanted to try in MK.
I'm not sure how that one tastes but I was super impressed with the one here.

The shredded chicken was lean white meat and it was so soft and tender, the truffle was not strong which was good as there are lots of low quality ones around these days.
The rice beneath was the best, every grain was infused with spring onion oil yet it wasn't oily.
Finished with the pina colada and mint soda.
Will be back again and hope the food is still good.

[Review 6932] My first pan fried dumplings from CH @ 祥興記上海生煎包 Cheung Hing Kee Shanghai Pan-fried Buns

25/10/2018
祥興記上海生煎包 Cheung Hing Kee Shanghai Pan-fried Buns
天后電氣道13-41A號地下
G/F, 13-41A Electric Road, Tin Hau
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/my-first-pan-fried-dumplings-from-ch-e3195952

My first pan fried dumplings from CH
2018-10-25  449 瀏覽
Cheung Hing is a famous joint for Pan Fried dumplings which have been recommended on the M guide.
I was surprised to see they had a cheesy one on the menu but it had been discontinued.

I was very impressed with my first experience because the base was crispy and the top was like a bubble which bounced when you poked it.

The meat was fresh and inside there was so much soup which you have to becareful.
The right way of eating it is to drink the soup first but knowing I would burn myself I decided to let it all out and save it last.

Sadly, the quality is different at every branch but I do plan to come here again and see if it was as good as this visit.
The prices are also different in each branch.
At MK they cost $30, here they cost $32 and in Central they cost $35 for the same thing.

[Review 6931] Fine dining with privacy @ Le q Cafe & Bar

25/10/2018
Le q Cafe & Bar
中環皇后大道中129號
Queens Road Central 129, Central
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/fine-dining-with-privacy-e3195666

"Le Q’ is quality, trendy, simple & consistent western cuisine as well as coffee, wine, coctails & liquor" according to their Facebook.
I have walked past it many times but I didn't realize the upstairs also belonged to Le Q.
On the ground floor, there is a trendy bar where you can order from the self service kiosk which makes them different to other bars.
On the dining floor, it is much nicer with privacy and the set dinners are not that expensive.

Had the set dinner:
Started with the Parma Ham, Spanish Ham with Figs and Salad as stated on the menu.
Some nice hams to start with.
The [Lobster and Scallop Risotto with Parmesan Cheese] was to my liking and there were chunks of lobster as well as scallops.
It was not too heavy or creamy.
For the mains, there was chicken or beef so we had one each.
[Chicken Roll]
The chicken roll was complemented with fragrant truffle.
[Pan Seared USDA Rib Eye]
The rib eye was juicy and tender paired with delicious root vegetables.
Finished with the [Tiramisu] which was light and creamy.
To be honest, I was more mesmerized by the whole building because it was converted from an old building and I love the views especially the balcony.
Will definitely come here again.

[Review 6930] Souffle pancake @ 東海堂 Arome Bake + Drink

23/10/2018
東海堂  Arome Bake + Drink
將軍澳唐德街1號將軍澳廣場1樓1-078號舖
Shop 1078, 1/F, Tseung Kwan O Plaza, 1 Tong Tak Street, Tseung Kwan O
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/souffle-pancake-e3193743

Souffle pancakes are trending at the moment so decided to try the one by arome cafe.
Sadly, they didn't have strawberries so got the banana.
$58  is not the cheapest in Hong Kong but about mid range.
When it came, it looked like a souffle pancake but the weirdest thing was that butter was given which I did not use.


The souffle pancake was horrible and the worst I have ever eaten.
The texture was simply like thick shaving cream with a metallic aroma from the metal pan.
It was laced with butter from the mixture which just didn't taste right and after eating one spoonful my stomach was bloated.
The only thing that tasted normal was the softserve and caramelized bananas.

[Review 6929] Chestnut chiffon @ 半熟工房 Hanjuku Kobo

23/10/2018
半熟工房 Hanjuku Kobo
荔枝角長順街15號D2 Place二期1樓Popup X16
Popup X16, 1/F, D2 Place Two, 15 Cheung Shun Street, Lai Chi Kok
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/chestnut-chiffon-e3193501

Chestnut chiffon
2018-10-23  54 瀏覽
After trying two chiffon cakes in the series, I was hooked but some are good and some not.
This time got the chestnut.
It was filled with starchy chestnut in the middle and topped with a whole chestnut on top.
The cake was not too sweet overall and the size makes it good for small celebrations.
I love the fact that there are so many flavours as there is a cake for everyone.