[Review 7362] Instaworthy drinks @ Sugarfina

19/04/2019
Sugarfina
中環港景街1號國際金融中心1樓1023號舖
Shop 1023,1/F, IFC, 1 Harbour View Street, Central
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/instaworthy-drinks-e3375848

Instaworthy drinks
2019-04-19  648 瀏覽
When I first heard of this brand, it reminded me of barrafina in UK.
Sugarfina is actually a confectionery brand from USA.
 0 讚好

There are now two branches in Hong Kong, Harbour City and IFC.
The one at Harbour City is not that accessible because it is not close to the MTR station or the ferry, while the ambiance in Kowloon  is crap so it's not fun holding a drink in your hand with lots of people walking past.
Went to the Central branch where Grom used to be.
It was really difficult deciding which drink to get especially the cold drinks which are served in a plastic cocktail shaker.
On closer inspection, the cocktail shakers are reusable but it won't last for long as they are not made for long term use which is understandable.
For the hot drinks, there was charcoal popcorn latte, red velvet hot chocolate and honey lemon latte.
The first two I could imagine how it would taste so got the third.
 0 讚好

There was a slice of lemon on top floating on whipped cream.
It was good how the whipped cream separated the lemon slice from the drink so the drink wouldn't go bitter because of the rind.
I loved it because it tasted like a lightly sweet lemon meringue drink so I am so glad I chose this.
 0 讚好

Hong Kong only!

Cactus gummies!

[Review 7361] MW? @ 文華小品

19/04/2019
文華小品 (已結業)
中環租庇利街鐵行里4號地下
G/F, 4 Tit Hong Lane, Jubilee Street, Central
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/mw-e3375711

MW?
2019-04-19  377 瀏覽
When I went past this joint, I thought it was the proper MW but it turns out to be a small joint that dares to call them MW.
Anyway, settled for the galangal ginger chicken with spring onions and rice.
The chicken was quite chunky but it was very oily, it also had some black pepper pieces in it which didn't go with the ginger.
Luckily the rice beneath was not drenched in oil.
It was nice that they gave you lots of vegetables like cabbage but they were not soft enough and there were some frozen peas and carrots.
Regretted not ordering the noodles.
Was also given some miso soup which turned out to be the best thing and there were lots of kelp in it,

[Review 7360] Finally HM lands in Choihung @ 華御結 休息中 Hana-Musubi

18/04/2019
華御結  休息中 Hana-Musubi
彩虹彩虹港鐵站CHH 10號舖
Shop CHH 10, Choi Hung MTR Station, Choi Hung
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/finally-hm-lands-in-choihung-e3375149

Finally HM lands in Choihung
2019-04-18  166 瀏覽
Finally HM is here!
This is one of the joints I was hoping to be here after QQRice packed up.
Tried the vegan spicy minced meat which is similar to the Thai Minced pork with basil but with a touch of sweetness.
There was quite a bit of filling in it as well as I was really satisfied.
Basically everything is damn good from here and I appreciate the vegan choices that they serve especially when you don't feel like eating meat that day.

HM is here to stay and hope they expand overseas!

[Review 7359] Omnipork Xiao Long Bao @ 正宗上海生煎皇 (已結業) 查看 King of Sheng Jian

18/04/2019
正宗上海生煎皇 (已結業) 查看 King of Sheng Jian
深水埗福榮街100號地下
G/F, 100 Fuk Wing Street, Sham Shui Po
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/omnipork-xiao-long-bao-e3375100

Omnipork Xiao Long Bao
2019-04-18  261 瀏覽
I have always wanted to go to that singers XLB joint in SSP but unfortunately it closed down.They used to have all these colourful dumplings.
Anyway, the old shop is still there so went there for the omnipork XLB.

As well as the XLB, there are other omnipork options on the menu:
When they came, they looked so perfect from the folds to the way it was steamed.
I think I was lucky in the sense that not many people order it so they were freshly made.
Inside, there was some broth in it and it was filled with courgettes and omnipork.
It was not overly salty so it was healthy.

[Review 7358] Not a shabby alley anymore @ Trois Cafe

18/04/2019
Trois Cafe 
中環鐵行里6號地舖
G/F, 6 Tit Hong Lane, Central
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/not-a-shabby-alley-anymore-e3375094

Not a shabby alley anymore
2019-04-18  643 瀏覽
Sadly there are some changes in this alley.There is a new coffee shop as well as a Chinese joint.
Funnily enough the Chinese joint dares to call itself MW.
Tried the coffee place which is such a gem with unusually good decor but then coffee shops are looking for every nook and cranny to stand out.
Ordered the ordinary Earl Grey but I was impressed with the fancy coffees and even Chinese teas they had as well as  a cute mini muffin.
I definitely got a surprise when it came as it was served in Chinese style as displayed which I thought was only for the Chinese tea.One of the taller cups are for smelling and the bigger serves like the jug to pour into the smaller.
The notes of the Earl Grey tea were different just like Chinese tea when you drink the different rounds.
The second round was strangely fruity.
More pictures to be posted later.

[Review 7357] Stingy compared to other photos @ 水門雞飯 Water Gate Chicken Rice

18/04/2019
水門雞飯 Water Gate Chicken Rice
尖沙咀金馬倫道18號萬勤商業大廈地舖
G/F, Mangan Building, 18 Cameron Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/stingy-compared-to-other-photos-e3374918

I have always wanted to try Water Gate Chicken from Thailand.
They now have two branches in Hong Kong so went to the TST one as Taipo is damn far.

Ideally, you should go to Taipo because the prices are cheaper according to someones review.
I was captivated by the piece of blood jelly that you get with the chicken and the fact they serve fried chicken as no other Thai joint in HK has it.
Ordered the combo which had everything, ie the giblets, fried chicken and the poached chicken.
The soup and sauces arrived first and then there was a few minute gap before the main came.


Rice:
Too clumpy and soft, the clumpy rice was hidden beneath.

Fried Chicken:
Only got 3 pieces compared to other pictures showing four.
In terms of taste, it was really good as the chicken was moist but there was as slight oily aroma to it.

Chicken Giblets:
Was only given one piece of bloody jelly compared to 2 other photos. (Kimmicheuk ).
The chicken liver was an utter disappointment as it wasn't fresh.
Freshly cooked chicken liver should have some yellowish colour to it but it was just grey and tasteless without the sauce.
If you have had fresh chicken liver before you should know what it tastes like and it should be tasty on its own.

Poached chicken:
The poached chicken was really good, it was lean and silky.
No red bits of veins included.

I didn't really need the sauces as the chicken was tasty but tried the sauces anyway and they were sweet and spicy.
The sauce I liked the most was the yellow chili vinegar.

Cutlery:



Receipt:

[Review 7356] Meaty Black Iberian pig skewers @ 靚靚 不一樣的車仔麵

19/04/2019
靚靚 不一樣的車仔麵  營業中
此店前身為 靚靚麵工房
尖沙咀科學館道14號新文華中心地下22-23號舖
Shop 22-23, G/F, New Mandarin Plaza, 14 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/meaty-black-iberian-pig-skewers-e3374247

Meaty Black Iberian pig skewers
2019-04-19  110 瀏覽
The name of this restaurant when translated into English is [Pretty, not your same cart noodles], so I was expecting the menu or food to be a little different which is why I went there.
They did have some molecular gastronomy items but were not available which was really pathetic.
It should be there all the time if they have it on the menu.
Some of the noodle shots were good but in reality...

Sadly just got the items on the regular menu so it doesn't make them any different to any other cart noodle joint as claimed.
However there were some interesting items like the tea infused blood jelly and Kiwi flavoured gluten.

Tried the soybean drink which was supposed to have snow fungus in it but it just tasted like ordinary soy milk.
The noodles were good because there was not any msg in the broth but the broth was slightly oily.
The skewers fared better, it was chunks of meat.
The bandit chicken was quite good but lacked cumin flavouring.
The Iberian pig barbecue roast pork skewer looked like Indian Tandoori.
The texture of the meat was rather tough and sweet.
Lets see if they will serve some better dishes next time.