[Review 6939] A restaurant that stands out @ Pop Street

29/10/2018
Pop Street  休息中
西環西營盤第三街70號地舖
G/F, 70 Third Street, Sai Ying Pun, Western District
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/a-restaurant-that-stands-out-e3200445

A restaurant that stands out
2018-10-29  43 瀏覽
I was attracted here because of the colourful letters.
The menu in the evening was interesting as they serve dishes from all of the world.
It was tough deciding what to order as I was choosing between the Brazilian Rice and the Lamb.
Although I didn't try the rice I would recommend it as you can't really find this in any other restaurants.
I was also glad they had Peri Peri Chicken because I love Nandos.
Started with the poutine because I love chips and gravy.
The chips were fried to my liking ie not too crispy complemented by the short rib gravy and orange cheddar.
Next was the Agnello in Gremolada.
This was lamb rump which is a must try as it is hard to get lamb rump in Hong Kong and a nice change from lamb chops.
The lamb was tender and meaty just like beef and the crushed potatoes on the side were fab.

Will be back to try lunch.

[Review 6938] Quite expensive @ Délifrance

28/10/2018
Délifrance
中環德輔道中19號環球大廈1樓
1/F, Worldwide House, 19 Des Voeux Road Central, Central
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/quite-expensive-e3199453

Quite expensive
2018-10-28  304 瀏覽
I haven't been to Delifrance for ages, firstly because there are less branches and secondly because it tastes localized.
Tried the potato gratin because I love potatoes.
It was a very small portion for $27 but luckily it tasted good as the potatoes were properly cooked all the way through with a crispy cheesy crust.
For the croque monsieur I didn't know they had half portions until I ordered so decided to get the half portion and it turned out to be half for $23!!!
It tasted nice but I wouldn't really say it was an authentic Croque Monsieur as it was soggy and covered with creamy sauce pretending to be cheese.

I would probably come back again for the potato gratin as it was delicious.

[Review 6937] Halloween Pumpkin gelato at Petite House @ Petite House

25/10/2018
Petite House (已結業)
九龍塘達之路80號又一城G層S1-S2號舖
Shop S1-S2, G/F, Festival Walk, 80 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/halloween-pumpkin-gelato-at-petite-house-e3198084

Halloween Pumpkin gelato at Petite House
2018-10-25  191 瀏覽
Before going to dinner at Festival walk, discovered the Halloween gelato so got a sample to try and it was quite nice so came back after dinner.
In the cabinet, they had some interesting non alcoholic sangria but I wonder how they had been made and sitting there.
Anyway, I loved the gelato because the pumpkin taste was natrual and creamy but not too sweet.
In a way, it tasted like baby food in gelato form and I think I could taste bits of pumpkin in it.

[Review 6936] Texas in Mong Kok @ Texas Burger

28/10/2018
Texas Burger
旺角亞皆老街8號朗豪坊12樓1A號舖
Shop 1A, 12/F, Langham Place, 8 Argyle Street, Mong Kok
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/texas-in-mong-kok-e3197384

Time flies and now there is a second branch of Texas in Kowloon. Technically this should be the third branch as there is another burger house in LCK by Texas burger.
Langham Place is a mess but luckily Texas Burger is located on the top floor so you just have to take three escalators to get there.
The watermelon pocket is an exclusive here so had to save room for dessert.
For food, had the Beyond Meat burger as it has become one of my favourites.
Then I had the Burrito on Mexican rice.
The burrito was so damn good because the of the filling, it had bbq chicken and delicious melted cheese in the middle.
It was topped with my favourite sour cream and guacamole.
Unfortunately, they were both rather filling so I didn't order two desserts including the caramel apple quesadilla.
Had the watermelon pocket and the portion was bigger than I imagined and good for two.
I appreciate the way how they have used chocolate chips for the watermelon seeds just to make it look more watermelon as the seeds in this watermelon are not black!
The softserve was watermelon flavour as well so the whole thing was in harmony.
Finished with tea and soda.
Berry Soda:

Peach and Passionfruit soda:
Definitely will be back soon for the caramel apple quesadilla!

[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.