[Review 7008] Festive mint froyo @ Yo Mama Frozen Yogurt

02/12/2018
Yo Mama Frozen Yogurt (已結業)
將軍澳唐賢街9號PopCorn商場二期地下G50號舖
Shop G50, G/F, PopCorn 2, 9 Tong Yin Street, Tseung Kwan O
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/festive-mint-froyo-e3233913

Festive mint froyo
2018-12-02  82 瀏覽
It's Christmas so lots of festive flavours and dishes are being served.
At Yo Mama, they have a new mint froyo.
As a mint chocolate fan, I got a cup and added my favourite toppings which were luckily available to match it.
For toppings I got the chocolate curls and cacao nibs!!
The toppings section was labelled clearly and the ones with a superman logo meant superfoods.
The mint froyo was really comforting because it tastes like the mint you would get in UK but it wasn't as heavy as icecream since it was a froyo.
It did not have a tart taste as you would get with the plain froyos.
The chocolate curls complimented it so well because mint and chocolate are just the perfect partners in crime while the cacao nibs gave it a stronger cacao depth without the extra sweetness.
Will definitely get this again before they change the flavours.

[Review 7007] Fun filled time anytime @ Red MR

30/11/2018
Red MR
銅鑼灣告士打道311號皇室堡8樓
8/F, Windsor House, 311 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/fun-filled-time-anytime-at-red-mr-e3232084

Last time came here to experience Hong Kong's first mini Karoake room, this time came back as group to P.A.R.T.Y!!!!
We had a big room and the golden microphone stand works too so that is an extra microphone in the room.
As usual, I appreciate the creative team behind this group, from the menu to small things, they all come with design.
Outside, there is as an area for beer pong and other stuff.
They even have slippers for people who have tired feet from high heels.
To begin, the singing experience was good because the audio is top notch so no one will sound bad.
For food, there was a wide variety to choose from and everything was different from ramen to fried chicken and sizzling steak!
Started off with the Sichuan skewers which were very fiery but grilled to perfection.
My favourite was the fried chicken which had a decent coating while the chicken was tender.
The chicken was good on its own that it didn't need the sauce.
The salted egg yolk fish skins were fresh and evilicious.
The ramen was good too because the broth is done by a collaboration with a ramen joint in SSP.
Again the spicy version can get quite spicy.
Last but not least, someone had the steak which looks just as good as the ones you get at Loyal Dining.
Finished with the Xmas Tower of shooters!!!!!
After that I can't remember what I did that night!

[REview 7006] A momo-ment of excitement @ Momo N Curry

25/11/2018
Momo N Curry
西環西營盤皇后大道西335-339號地舖
G/F, 335-339 Queen's Road West, Sai Ying Pun, Western District
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/a-momo-ment-of-excitement-e3231413

A momo-ment of excitement
2018-11-25  1584 瀏覽
This place used to be ecrepe but not anymore.
It has turned into a restaurant serving momos and curries.
I wasn't quite convinced initially because it had Chinese on the name so it could be localized.
Anyway went in to try the food.
Had the steamed vegetable momos and a vegetable chowmin.
The reason I chose the noodles is that Asian noodles are actually quite nice with spices and they are less greasy compared to HK ones.
The reality here was that it was too salty.
The momos fared better and the sauce was damn delicious laced with the usual secret recipe spices.
The shape was different as Nepalese momos are round like Shanghai dumplings.
The tea just tasted like HK style tea.
Overall it was okay but the ventilation could be better as you can smell the oil in the air lingering and you are left with a oily aroma in your hair and clothes.

[Review 7005] Southern fusion at KonFusion @ KonFusion Restaurant and Bar

30/11/2018
KonFusion Restaurant and Bar
上環皇后大道西42-56號賴恩樓地下B號舖
Shop B, G/F, Lai Yan Lau, 42-56 Queens Road West, Sheung Wan
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/southern-fusion-at-konfusion-e3231395

I wasn't sure what to expect at Konfusion but judging by the menu, it had a lot of offer.There were lots of Southern inspired dishes like grits and then you had some Mexican fusion there as well.
Started with the paneer poppers which was interesting as they chose Indian cheese.
The texture and taste was quite good and it didn't need the weird sweet dip.
Next was the prawns on grits.
I ordered it because I haven't had grits in a while and it was mixed with evilicious cheese.
The chocolate cinnamon milkshake was really comforting as it tasted like horchata but with a hint of chocolate.
Regretted not getting the snack platter though as it had Louisana Wing and Jack  Daniel wings.
Dessert ended badly because it was cloyingly sweet and the caramel icecream didn't look like caramel icecream.

[Review 7004] Let's spill the beans - Possibly coffee beans @ % Arabica

30/11/2018
% Arabica
鰂魚涌英皇道1048-1056號益發大廈地下G03號舖
Shop G03, G/F, Yick Fat Building, 1048-1056 King's Road, Quarry Bay
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/lets-spill-the-beans-possibly-coffee-beans-e3231390

Let's spill the beans!!!Where do people go these days??? The answer is looking for instaworthy places to check in, eat or have instaworthy food and drinks.
To my surprise and a smart decision, % Arabica has opened a new branch right in the centre of a instaworthy location where the crowd and tourists go!!!!!
% Arabica is a famous coffee shop where they have a shop at the Prestigious IFC so no one is going to escape this coffee joint when they check out Yick Fat Mansions.
This latest location is very different in the sense that they really stand out as the coffee joint is located in the shanty slums of Quarry Bay compared to their shop locations at IFC and the Star Ferry.
Nevertheless, their targets have remained unchanged, a group of people who enjoy life and coffee.
The menu is pretty much the same.
The room is split into two sides with mirrors on both walls.
For Drinks I had my favourite Matcha Latte and Lemonade.
The matcha latte was satisfying as it was smooth with a nice matcha taste without the grassiness.
I appreciate the fresh milk in it.
The lemonade was on the lighter side but it had a good fizz.
% Arabica is definitely a stopover place before or after taking pictures!!

[Review 7003] Casual tea set @ 東京Kitchen Tokyo Cafe & Kitchen

30/11/2018
東京Kitchen  Tokyo Cafe & Kitchen
太古康山道1-2號康怡廣場南Aeon Style地舖
G/F, Aeon Style, Kornhill Plaza South, 1-2 Kornhill Road, Tai Koo
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/casual-tea-set-e3231370

Casual tea set
2018-11-30  230 瀏覽
Got the tea set because I like cream cakes, it came with matcha tea which I didn't like and it didn't even match the ccake.
The matcha tea was grassy overload which didn't compliment the cake.
To be honest it was a bad ending after having a relatively nice cake.
The strawberry cream cake was lovely as the layers of sponge were soft and fluffy complimented by the pureed strawberry pieces and whipped cream.

[Review 7002] A moment for tea @ Crostini Bakery & Cafe

27/11/2018
Crostini Bakery & Cafe
銅鑼灣告士打道311號皇室堡地下G16號舖
Shop G16, G/F, Windsor House, 311 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/a-moment-for-tea-e3229070

A moment for tea
2018-11-27  733 瀏覽
As well as bakery, they also serve teas.
I had the Earl Grey which was really fragrant as usual and it was really nice of them to add water to it as it was getting a bit strong.
Next time I shall try the other teas.