[Review 6975] Taiwanese Joint @ 壹屋子台式料理

19/11/2018
壹屋子台式料理 (已結業)
西貢福民路58-72號高富樓地下11號舖
Shop 11, Ko Fu Building, 58-72 Fuk Man Road, Sai Kung
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/taiwanese-joint-e3221925

Taiwanese Joint
2018-11-19  132 瀏覽
Went here for dessert.
I thought it was a new shop because the staff didn't seem to have experience but it seems that this shop has been around since Aug.
Anyway, sat down, wasn't given a menu nor did they tell me the menu was on the wall until I asked.
Settled for the dessert which was bland but at least it wasn't too sweet.
The Taiwanese taro, Sweet potato mochi was rather chewy and I couldn't taste any taro or sweet potato.
The spoon was not a dessert spoon but at least it was nice and big!!

[Review 6974] Vegetarian Risotto@ 美心小品 MAXIM’S AND YOU

18/11/2018
美心小品  MAXIM’S AND YOU
將軍澳常寧路2號TKO Gateway東翼1樓151號舖
Shop 151, 1/F, East Wing, TKO Gateway, 2 Sheung Ning Road, Tseung Kwan O
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/vegetarian-risotto-e3221309

Vegetarian Risotto
2018-11-18  98 瀏覽
Spotted this on the menu which looked good so ordered it.
It looked like risotto when it came and I suppose you could classify it as risotto.
I liked the ingredients and pairing as it should be nutritious but the taste was a bit strange.
The brown rice odour was a bit off and the garlic bread just overpowered everything and made it all taste bland after eating it.

[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.