[Review 7723] Decisions and decisions ! @ 靠炆雞

01/09/2019
靠炆雞 (已結業)
灣仔軒尼詩道365-367號富德樓地舖
G/F, Foo Tak Building, 365-367 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/decisions-and-decisions-e3523972

Decisions and decisions !
2019-09-01  45 瀏覽
As well as Thai style Hainan chicken rice, some restaurants in Thailand also serve fried chicken.

When I found out that this place had fried chicken I had to check it out.

The restaurant is located between Wanchai and Causeway Bay so it is a bit of a trek.

When I went in, I saw the fried chicken in the cabinet which meant the fried chicken was already done.
The menu:

Ordered two noodles and the chicken combo:

The chicken looked good but the fried chicken was a bit cold and the coating wasn't crispy.
Although it wasn't crispy I was glad they didn't fry it again.
Apart from that the Hainan chicken was good but the rice was a little too soft.

Next were the noodles which were great especially their signature boat noodles.

The rainbow noodles were a little sweet for my liking.
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Finished with the bittermelon soup which was to my liking as it was crammed with big chunks of bittermelon and pork.


Will be back for the fried chicken as it wasn't at its best that day.

[Review 7722] Delish skewers @ 一燒窰 Ichi Shio Kama

01/09/2019
一燒窰  Ichi Shio Kama
旺角通菜街1A-1L號威達商業大廈地下J舖
Unit J , Witty Commercial Building , No1A-1L Tung Choi Street ,Mong Kok , Klowloon, Mong Kok
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/delish-skewers-e3523723

Delish skewers
2019-09-01  343 瀏覽
Discovered this joint hidden somewhere at ladies market.
I was captivated by the Vanilla Rhubarb as it was English but then it was unavailable as expected because it probably wasn't popular with the locals.

For mains, had the grilled cod with miso.



The miso sauce was sweet as expected but overall the cod was good with natural oils.
Moving on, the skewers are really recommended especially the minced chicken as they make it themselves.

You get two skewers per portion
The minced chicken skewers were the best I have had because they don't put cartilage in it.
The chicken wings had a lovely cumin aroma with a perfectly grilled crispy skin.
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It was good how they skewered it as the bones come off easily.

Finished with the juicy asparagus and bacon skewer.

For sweet treats and drinks had the purple potato milkshake and the purple potato mash with icecream.
The mash was served warm which contrasted nicely with the cold purple potato icecream.

The purple potato milkshake tasted good but it would be good if it was thicker for that milkshake feeling.

[Review 7721] Not worth the hype @ ChaTraMue

31/08/2019
ChaTraMue 
銅鑼灣渣甸街49號地舖
G/F, 49 Jardine's Bazaar, Causeway Bay
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/not-worth-the-hype-e3523618

Not worth the hype
2019-08-31  42 瀏覽
I am quite particular about my tea so only went here because they had the pandan pearls.
Ordered the Thai Tea latte because it had the Emerald pearls and the sweetness I chose was less sweet because most teas come out too sweet in Hong Hong.

Anyway, when it came, I took a sip without stirring, it turned out quite nice because it was pandan syrup at the bottom  which I am sure of.
Stirred the drink but as I had sipped some of the syrup it wasn't sweet enough.

As it wasn't sweet enough I asked if more sweetener could be added and they said they do not use sweeteners but if they didn't add sweeteners how I was I able to choose the sweetness in the first place and what what the sweet stuff at the bottom.
I think the guy was trying to say they do not use artificial sweeteners but they could have added more of the natrual sweeteners on request.

The tea was just ok but not worth it and the balls lacked pandan taste and they were very chewy.

Overall pretty difficult to communicate with the staff.

[Review 7720] Lobster themed 4 course dinners @ 海薈 My Harbour

01/09/2019
海薈  My Harbour
九龍灣承豐道33號啟德郵輪碼頭頂層花園S302號舖
Shop S302, Roof Garden, Kai Take Cruise Term, 33 Shing Fung Road, Kowloon Bay
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/lobster-themed-4-course-dinners-e3523544

Lobster themed 4 course dinners
2019-09-01  32 瀏覽
It's been a while since I last came to the KT cruise terminal.
The last time I was here they were giving out samples of food for people to try.
Obviously the location is a bit off the radar which makes a good place for gatherings and catching up with privacy!
It is also a wedding venue hence the surroundings are instaworthy.
They are now doing a lobster set dinner that starts from HKD288 which includes soup and salad, mains, dessert and drinks.



Soup and Salad:
Lobster Bisque and Lobster salad.
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The bread given complimented the soup nicely.
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For mains, chose the surf and turf and the lamb rack.
Both were meaty and delicious so it depends on your preference.
I definitely recommend the lamb as it is soft and tender.




Finished with the dessert platter which was a good assortment of light treats.

Overall a good get away as not many people go there.

[Review 7719] The new talk of town @ 叉燒丼家 The Master Of Char Siu

01/09/2019
叉燒丼家 The Master Of Char Siu
新蒲崗景福街99-101號啓德工廠大廈第二期地下
G/F, Stage 2, Kai Tak Factory Building, 99-101 King Fuk Street, San Po Kong
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/the-new-talk-of-town-e3523219

The new talk of town
2019-09-01  29 瀏覽
Sanpokong is another thriving area so eateries are trying their luck there as well.
I haven't heard of Master of Charsiu but it was strangely in the conversations of non foodies so decided to check it out.The decor was above average for Chinese food in that area.

On the wall were some piggies if you looked at it closely.

Crockery.
 Not a fan of red bean drink but I was intrigued by the sugar cne straw which is just the same as plastic.
For starters tried the fried pork chop which was crispy but it was still a bit oily.
Also tried the spring onion sandwich which is trending at the moment.
It was very different and had a piece of butter just like the Pineapple buns in Hong Kong.
Now to the star of the show CHARSIU!!

Presentation was fantastic and the roast pork was thinly sliced!
The texture was very different, it was springy with a crunch.
Overall, I felt that it was just another option for food in the area.

[Review 7718] Fresh peach smoothie @ 葫蘆館 Woo Lo Koon

01/09/2019
葫蘆館  Woo Lo Koon
觀塘宜安街 2 號地下
G/F, 2 Yee On St, Kwun Tong
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/fresh-peach-smoothie-e3523207

Fresh peach smoothie
2019-09-01  130 瀏覽
Went here as I was in the area, Woologoon used to be at a different location.They are famous for the milk pudding with ginger but I was captivated by the seasonal fresh peach series.
When it came, I was surprised it was really topped with fresh peach.
The peach pieces were crisp and sweet and the peach slush beneath was not too sweet.

[Review 7717] Not my cup of tea @ 鹿角巷 The Alley

29/08/2019
鹿角巷  The Alley
旺角西洋菜南街2J-2Q號新江大樓地下3號舖
Shop 3, G/F, Sun Kong House, 2J-2Q Sai Yeung Choi Street South, Mong Kok
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/not-my-cup-of-tea-e3522705

Not my cup of tea
2019-08-29  113 瀏覽
I have always wanted to try the Snow Velvet tea at TEA ALLEY but the sweetness is fixed.
Finally tried my luck and it was not to my liking as it too sweet.
Ordered a plain Jasmine tea to dilute the drink and it tasted better.