[Review 6973] $12 Roast Chicken Thigh Burger @ 肯德基家鄉雞 (KFC) Kentucky Fried Chicken

20/11/2018
肯德基家鄉雞 (KFC) Kentucky Fried Chicken
將軍澳常寧路2號TKO Gateway東翼1樓E165A號舖
Shop E165A, 1/F, East Wing, TKO Gateway, 2 Sheung Ning Street, Tseung Kwan O
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/12-roast-chicken-thigh-burger-e3220693

$12 Roast Chicken Thigh Burger
2018-11-20  72 瀏覽
Went here because there was no queue.
The roast chicken thigh burger was only $12 so tried that.
I suppose $12 is quite good as you do get a pure piece of chicken, however the chicken texture was more like White meat and it was quite mushy and dry.
Anyway, for that price I didn't have any expectations.

[Review 6972] Fine dinner at Guo Fu Lou @ 國福樓 GUO FU LOU

19/11/2018
國福樓  GUO FU LOU
中環紅棉路22號The Murray, Hong Kong平台亭樓
U/G floor in The Pavilion, The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel, 22 Cotton Tree Drive, Central
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/fine-dinner-at-guo-fu-lou-e3219722

Guo Fu Lou is a famous Michelin starred restaurant as reported on Forbes and other International media.
It used to be at the Empire hotel but recently relocated to the iconic Murray Building which is easily accessible behind CKC Center.
Went there for dinner as parents were back, the restaurant was modern and clean.
Everyone is really nice at the restaurant and the decor was modern and clean.
I really liked the Restaurant Manager because he has been with Guo Fu Luo for years and seen it move and transform into fame.

The menu was classic and had roast pork and roast pigeon which is something parents wanted to try.

Started with the Roast Pork which was succulent and glistening with maltose glaze, it was crispy on the edges and nice and tender in the middle with a lovely roasted taste.
Next was the Sauteed mushrooms with premium soya sauce, it was a great pairing of earthy umami mushrooms and the finest soya sauce which when stir fried together brings out the best of both.
The Steamed Crab claw with egg white and Huaodiao Wine was my personal favourite.
It is amazing how silky it was and on top of it was Huadiao, every spoonful of steamed egg white was divine with huaodiao wine.
I liked the way it was strong so be warned the wine is strong!!
For carbs had Fried rice with crabmeat, conpoy and egg white, you every grain of rice was distinct with an aromatic wok fried taste complemented by the pieces of conpoy and crabmeat in every mouthful.
Finished with the Baby Pigeon last as it is easier to eat with your hands.
The skin was crispy and thin while the Pigeon meat is delicate.
For dessert, we had a variety of Chinese sweet soup as parents are traditional but I personally liked the petit fours because one of them tasted like a Chinese choux filled with custard.
Definitely enjoyed eating fine Chinese food and the service was brilliant.
Will be back for dimsum.

[Review 6971] Brown sugar milk @ 歇腳亭 Sharetea

18/11/2018
歇腳亭  Sharetea
黃大仙正德街103號黃大仙中心南館LG樓LG3號舖
Shop LG3, LG/F, Temple Mall South, 103 Ching Tak Street, Wong Tai Sin
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/brown-sugar-milk-e3218772

Since brown sugar milk is trending, decided to try one from Sharetea.
The taste was rather bland and the brown sugar wasn't very strong.
Compared to other ones I have tried, this one was the worst as it was just tasteless and it was just like drinking plain milk.

[Review 6970] 【Support Cancer Fund’s Pink Revolution】 @ 金紫荊粵菜廳 Golden Bauhinia Cantonese Restaurant

15/11/2018
金紫荊粵菜廳 Golden Bauhinia Cantonese Restaurant
灣仔博覽道1號香港會議展覽中心博覽商場
Expo Galleria, Hong Kong Convention And Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai

https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/%E3%80%90support-cancer-funds-pink-revolution%E3%80%91-e3216939

【Support Cancer Fund’s Pink Revolution】
2018-11-15  1012 瀏覽
A moment to pink【Support Cancer Fund’s Pink Revolution】

HML continues to support the Cancer Fund’s Pink Revolution again this October by donating all proceeds after deducting costs of the pink dessert and beverage items specially designed for this annual campaign.

Pink items were available at the HKCEC restaurants during October 2018.

Support Pink Day, dress pink and taste pink!

[Review 6969] More than just pho! @ 葫越 Pho Woo

15/11/2018
葫越  Pho Woo
上環蘇杭街57號AKVO酒店地下
G/F, AKVO Hotel, No 57 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/more-than-just-pho-e3216751


To be honest, HK doesn't serve much good pho but the pho scene is improving as a few good ones have come up.
I am glad to say that I like this so I hope they can keep it consistent.
The menu has a nice variety especially the drinks.


There were so many drinks that were tempting: avocado smoothie, Vietnamese drip coffee, coconut coffee smoothie and the pickled plum.
As I have tried many avocado smoothies before, I decided to try the other drinks.
The drip coffee was really good and the ratio of condensed milk and coffee had a a good balance so I loved it.
The coconut coffee smoothie is another cooling drink.
A good treat on a hot day which you drink slowly as it gets slushy.

It was hard deciding on the salty plum or the salted lemon but they said the plum was a cherry colour so I tried it because it was different.
I was so glad I tried this because it was very different yet punchy in taste.
The plum was almost lipstick red which is so different to those brown/green ones you find in Japanese wines.


Started on the chicken wings which were surprisingly moreish.
To be honest, I didn't have any expectations as I was expecting lemongrass but they were spicy and the caramelized onions on top did wonders.

The avocado rolls were creamy but the wrap was a little chewy that night.

The star of the show [Monster Pho] did not disappoint, not the best but almost the best.
I loved the light and clear soup which I couldn't stop drinking, the pho was silky but not elastic.


Overall, most of the dishes impressed me so I hope to come back again in the future.

[Review 6968] Star studded stall @ 波記咖啡

12/11/2018
波記咖啡
油麻地新填地街35-39號新填地街熟食小販市場地下1-2號檔
Shop 1-2, G/F, Reclamation Street Cooked Food Hawker Bazaar, 35-39 Reclamation Street, Yau Ma Tei
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/star-studded-stall-e3214892

Star studded stall
2018-11-12  2381 瀏覽
Tagged along with a foodie to try this dimsum joint located in a cooked food market hidden in yaumatei.
When you arrive, you will see lots of media and press cuttings at the entrance.
Whether you are a fan of dimsum or not, it is a good experience and the place is quite clean.
Everything is freshly made.
Winter is the best time to try it as the place isn't too hot.

[Review 6967] Going for the non chicken @ 快樂蜂 Jollibee

12/11/2018
快樂蜂 Jollibee
灣仔軒尼詩道310至312號地下
G/F, 310-312 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/going-for-the-non-chicken-e3214808

Going for the non chicken
2018-11-12  196 瀏覽
Jollibee is famous for fried chicken which I always get but decided to have something different that day.
On this visit, had the hot chocolate, hot dog and coke float.
The hot chocolate is the best ever with a good smooth chocolate taste and a lovely frothy cap and it doesn't have the annoying powdery texture.
The hot dog was heavier than expected especially the sauce on the top but it was still good.
Tried the coke float because I wanted to try the softserve.
The softserve was quite nice as it wasn't too sweet.