[Review 7236] Insta dumplings @ 三一餃子 Trinity

21/02/2019
三一餃子  Trinity
中環利源西街7號地舖
G/F, 7 Li Yuen West Street, Central
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/insta-dumplings-e3312271

Insta dumplings
2019-02-21  406 瀏覽
Trinity Dumplings is not new as they used to be at Shekkipmei where they had instadumplings back then but not many people knew it.
As I was in Central the other day I decided to go in just for those dumplings.
I am not a truffle fan as lots of places are using ones that taste artificial.
At Trinity, I was quite impressed with their chicken, truffle and cheese dumplings which were rose shaped.
The filling was tastier than I expected because the truffle was earthy and didn't taste like petrol which went superbly with the cheese.
Secondly the dumpling wrap tasted like some English Pastry and I liked the way it was crispy outside and soft in the middle.
Basically all good so you don't need any sauces to complement them.

[Review 7235] A bit disappointing @ 晶品美食

20/02/2019

晶品美食
黃大仙竹園道15號竹園廣場地下竹園市場
Food Town, G/F, Chuk Yuen Plaza, 15 Chuk Yuen Road, Wong Tai Sin
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/a-bit-disappointing-e3312057

A bit disappointing
2019-02-20  162 瀏覽
While all the other shops were always open, this one closes real early.Anyway, it is not the first time I have had these rice rolls so I was just trying this one to compare with the one at Kai Ching market and Kwun Tong.
Ordered the plain one to see how the texture was.
I am so glad I did not order two or even order the rolls with other stuff.

The texture was just sticky and stodgy.
It was not even elastic  and the texture was just like steamed rice flour mixture which is technically what it is but normally it is meant to be extremely thin  and then scraped together to form the roll.
I reckon the person who usually does it was off that day.

[Review 7234] Tea specialist @ 瑜茶舍 yú teahouse

21/02/2019
瑜茶舍  yú teahouse
尖沙咀梳士巴利道3號星光行誠品生活2樓L230號舖
Shop L230, 2/F, The Eslite Spectrum, Star House, 3 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/tea-specialist-e3312053

Tea specialist
2019-02-21  702 瀏覽
Decided to chill out because it was too hot outside.
At Eslite, there are two spacious joints, the other one was packed so went here because it was not so busy.
The prices are slightly expensive which keeps the crowd away but you do get some people who are not patrons or bring their own food to indulge.
Ordered the gelato of the day which was red tea ice cream.
It costs HKD50 which is quite pricey and probably a one off thing because I doubt I would return.
If only they had another flavour because I don't really like red tea as it tastes like Hong Kong style milk tea.
Basically, it did taste like Hong Kong style milk tea so Hong Kongers will love it and there is a slight bitterness to it.

[Review 7233] Delish chicken and Turmeric rice @ 京川

21/02/2019
京川
黃大仙竹園道15號竹園廣場地下竹園市場
Food Town, G/F, Chuk Yuen Plaza, 15 Chuk Yuen Road, Wong Tai Sin
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/delish-chicken-and-turmeric-rice-e3311400

Delish chicken and Turmeric rice
2019-02-21  164 瀏覽
There are two joints that serve chicken and rice and this joint has a Sichuan twist to it.
Sadly, the other joint ran out of yellow rice so I can't compare it to this joint but the chicken here was definitely better because it was super soft and tender.
The rice wasn't memorable because I couldn't really taste the turmeric.
But the good thing is that they have so many condiments and sauces at the bar for you to use.
I found it really amusing, they have a curtain installed in the kitchen premises which I thought was used for changing but the chef was in there for a quite a while so he really didn't want people to see his secret recipe.

[Review 7232] Salted Caramel Latte at Ikea FiKET @ IKEA FiKET

21/02/2019
IKEA FiKET 
九龍灣宏照道38號Megabox4樓
4/F, Megabox, 38 Wang Chiu Road, Kowloon Bay
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/salted-caramel-latte-at-ikea-fiket-e3311386

Salted Caramel Latte at Ikea FiKET
2019-02-21  250 瀏覽
Went here because IKEA Bistro didn't have what I wanted so went here for a salted caramel latte instead.
The picture looked quite nice but luckily they told me it wasn't like that.
The latte had a strong coffee taste but I couldn't taste the caramel or salty notes in the drink.
The Earl Grey tea was a little different to the blends I have had as there was a strange lemongrass taste.
Although the drinks were not that good this time, the guy that day was really patient and nice to everyone.

[Review 7231] @ 唐記包點 Tong Kee Bao Dim

18/02/2019
唐記包點  Tong Kee Bao Dim
將軍澳欣景路8號新都城中心2期地下街市M105-M106號舖
Shop M105-M106, G/F, Wet Market, MCP Central Phase II, 8 Yan King Road, Tseung Kwan O
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/tong-kee-with-a-dining-area-e3310016
SADLY this wet market has been renovated and this delicious dimsum place had to shut down.
Anyway, there  is now a smaller dimsum joint called Tong Kee Bao Dim which is not really new but one of the leaders in Takeaway dimsum.
Evidently it is very successful with branches everywhere BECAUSE HONG KONG PEOPLE JUST HAVE TO HAVE THEIR DIMSUMS.
However it is interesting why they would have such a branch with a dine in area or perhaps MCP  is encouraging some specific joints to have a dine in area for customers. Currently Kingyo tea, Koi and TP teas which are takeaways have dine in areas at MCP.
A while ago, I overheard a conversation that malls are not being so strict with what shops/restaurants can rent a shop what but saying that another shop in Whampoa who said they were not allowed to sell too much snacks but focusing on other products.
Went here twice as on the first round, I only two items to see if they were edible.
It was a pity I did not take a photo of the gyoza when I got it as there was a biro mark on it which I was definitely not eating.
THE LADY ALMOST ATTEMPTED TO JUST REMOVE THE BLUE SPOT BUT AS IT PROVED DIFFICULT SHE FINALLY EXCHANGED THE GYOZA.
SHE LAUGHED IT OFF SAYING IT WAS THE INGREDIENTS USED WHEN CLEARLY IT WAS PEN INK!
Or perhaps this is their new stylish instaworthy gyoza!
The gyozas were actually quite good because the pork and oil was fresh. The buns are basically the same as the steamed ones but pan fried.
Went there again as the gyozas and buns deemed fit for consumption and this time I got a box and some sauce which was not given to me on the first round.
The satay beef bun was sweeter filled with lots of beef inside.

[Review7230] The Spicy Spirit is with you in Kowloon @ 麻神麻辣火鍋 (旺角)Spicy Spirit

17/02/2019
麻神麻辣火鍋 Spicy Spirit
旺角彌敦道558-560號譽發廣場4樓
4/F, Grand Place, 558-560 Nathan Road, Mong Kok
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/the-spicy-spirit-is-with-you-in-kowloon-e3308828

Spicy Spirit caused a stir when their first branch landed in Causeway Bay.
Lots of people were raving about how good their Spicy ducks blood was.
Well the good news is that Spicy Spirit is on the Kowloon side to satisfy the cravings of duck blood thirsty people!
There are lots of broths to choose from but we got the fish maw chicken and the Spicy Spirit signature.
The Spicy broth was memorable as the aniseed flavour is strong.
The cubes of ducks blood were silky and moreish which is why one or two is not enough hence another round of jelly cubes!
Also had the ready to eat beef bowl which had tripe, tendon and beef but I found it spicier than the pot itself.
Next were the hotpot ingredients with unusual ones like egg dumplings, purple rice cake and crispy rib puffs.
Last but not least were the vegetables which had my favourite Crystal ice plant and garland chrysanthemum.
Finished with the mocktails which were all seasons!
Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter.
My favourite was the Winter which comes with a lighted Cinnamon Stick.