[Review 4076] Chinese afternoon tea at Putien @ 莆田 PUTIEN

09/02/2015
莆田 PUTIEN
鑽石山龍蟠街3號荷里活廣場2樓214舖
Shop 214, 2/F, Plaza Hollywood, 3 Lung Poon Street, Diamond Hill
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/chinese-afternoon-tea-at-putien-e2424508




Went here again for tea because this is the only branch of Putien that serves the boxes.
It basically has all my favourites so if you havent tried Putien food before, this is a good starter because it has most of the signature dishes such as the rice, noodles and other side dishes.
As usual the vermicelli was amazing because the strands were evenly tossed and flavoured.

[Review 4075] Not as good as the SPK branch @ Antoshimo Cafe & Bakery

09/02/2015
Antoshimo Cafe & Bakery
鑽石山龍蟠街3號荷里活廣場1樓182號舖
Shop 182, 1/F, Plaza Hollywood, 3 Lung Poon Street, Diamond Hill
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/not-as-good-as-the-spk-branch-e2424506


Went here for dinner and chose the bento boxes.
There were so many choices but there was something I didn't like in each one.
I ended up getting the M box which had Tsubu crispy fish with black sugar lemon sauce and squid ink rice with seafood.
The staff was truly weird because I was sitting alone and they placed my chopsticks opposite where there was no one instead of placing them infront of me!!
Anyway, the food arrived and it was rubbish!
The seagrapes were just stalks!!
As for the rice, it was tasteless and the fish was too oily.






[Review 4074] The best place for BBQ @ 白石燒烤 Whitehead Barbecue

09/02/2015
白石燒烤  Whitehead Barbecue
馬鞍山馬鞍山白石第1950號
STT 1950, Whitehead, Ma On Shan, NT, Ma On Shan
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/the-best-place-for-bbq-e2424502

I don't often go to BBQs because the thought of travelling to Sai Kung is hell and 90% of the time in Hong Kong is hot and humid so why would you want to torture yourself having a BBQ.
Recently I joined some friends at Whitehead BBQ which changed my perception of BBQs and the fact that it was winter made it more enjoyable.
Whitehead BBQ is located in the countryside of Hong Kong with a nice seaview, we got the 10 person package for $2988 which includes a room with a patio for the BBQ furnished with a fridge, air con, TV, table, chairs and some games.

When you arrive, there is a name list at the reception to help people locate their BBQs and the staff will lead you there as well.

After you are settled they will check with you the list of food that is in the fridge and help you to start the BBQ going when you are ready.
Our package included forks, seasonings, plates, tissues and drinks.

Food wise, there was 2 bags of prawns, 2 bags of NZ mussels, 3 bags of scallops with garlic butter, Whole fish, 2 bags of ribs, chicken steaks, pork chops, chicken wings, chicken franks, chicken cartilage, pork burger patties, Taiwanese sausages, cheesy sausages, seafood balls, sweet potatoes and sweetcorn.

As well as all that, we had the BBQ suckling pig which was everyone's favourite!! They even help you to serve it when it is ready.
Basically I had a great time and the food was good especially the suckling pig, chicken wings, burger patties and sweet potatoes.

I definitely had an enjoyable day and it has changed my perception of hot and sticky BBQs because it was nice that the place was fully equipped.













[Review 4073] Kee Wah's CNY Candy assortment @ 奇華餅家 Kee Wah Bakery

09/02/2015
奇華餅家  Kee Wah Bakery
屯門屯隆街3號屯門市廣場一期1樓1105號舖
Shop 1105, 3 Tuen Lung Street, Tuen Mun Town Plaza I,Tuen Mun, Tuen Mun
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/kee-wahs-cny-candy-assortment-e2424375


It is getting near Chinese new year and everyone is stocking up on candies for the candy box which is offered to guests during the festive days.
I like Kee Wah's candy assortment.
There are four different flavours in the box:
-Handmade nougats
-handmade chewy peanut candy with dessicated coconut
-handmade crunchy pumpkin seed candy
-handmade black date candy with walnut
All of them are going to be great treats which are addictive.
My favourites are the nougats and the chewy peanut candy because they are chewy and simply moreish!








[Review 4072] gum doll DUCK! @ Pinot Duck

08/02/2015
Pinot Duck
赤柱佳美道23號赤柱廣場地下G07號舖
Shop G07, G/F, Stanley Plaza, 23 Carmel Road, Stanley
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/gum-doll-duck-e2424306

I am not a fan of Cantonese food in HK because it doesn't fare as good as the ones in the UK unless you go to expensive places.
Anyway, I discovered this new joint in Stanley specializing in duck that are imported from the US and France.
The dishes have a slight Asian twist to it and the restaurant does not look Chinese which confuse people at first sight.
 1 讚好

At the back there is an open kitchen with a place to roast their ducks.

The menu was creative with a choice of Asian style and Western style duck dishes.
I chose the following dishes because I prefer Western style, although there are a few that are Asian as well.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Wood and snow fungas salad:
 1 讚好

This was a great salad to begin with because the vinaigrette dressing was really appetizing and it had lots of snow fungas and coral seaweed which is rich in collagen.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
crispy duck pieces:
tossed in cumin and sichuan pepper seasoning
 1 讚好

Next were the crispy duck legs which were meaty and divine because it was extremely crispy with tasty soft duck meat in the middle.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Duck liver pate:
 1 讚好

 1 讚好

The duck liver pate was smooth and velvety infused with a strong Chinese wine called Hua Diao.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Duck consomme:
 1 讚好

 1 讚好

Then I had the warming duck consomme which was loaded with wintermelon pearls and a quail egg.
It was simply light and satisfying.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
hot and sour soup:
 1 讚好

Although it was too spicy for me, I liked the smokey chipotle and balsamic vinegar in the soup.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
duck risotto:
 1 讚好

The risotto was filling with delicious pieces of crispy duck skin. Each grain of rice was tasty with a strong green pepper taste.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
caramel lotus roots:
 1 讚好

To finish off, had the caramel lotus roots with chocolate mousse and pickled ginger.
It was a nice combination of Oriental ingredients and Western ingredients.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Definitely coming back again!!












[Review 4071] Djiboutii chicken! @ Djiboutii

07/02/2015
Djiboutii
灣仔蘭杜街2號地下A舖
G/F., 2A Landale Street, Wan Chai
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/djiboutii-chicken-e2424020

This place reminded me of The Brickhouse in Central because it is well hidden in an alleyway.
I had the haloumi wrap but I was quite annoyed they put garlic mayonnaise and not muhamarra sauce as stated on their facebook.
The garlic mayonnaise sauce was a bit boring.
Then I had the roast chicken which was amazing, the chicken skin was fantastic and tasty with a nice lemon and herb taste.
The sides that came with it were divine, especially the Quinoa because it had cumin and the rice was soft and fluffy!!


[Review 4070] Not just pasta and pizza @ Pausa

07/02/2015
Pausa
灣仔莊士敦道60號J Sense 地下3號舖(船街入口)
Shop 3, G/F., J Sense, 60 Johnston Road, Wan Chai
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/not-just-pasta-and-pizza-e2424012



Thanks to LLWL or I would not have known about their chicken.
They serve chicken and lasagne too.

Went there and had the chicken and gelato.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Chicken leg and potatoes $58:
 2 讚好

The chicken was quite tasty but it could have been softer and I would have liked more herbs rubbed on it.
As for the potatoes, they were delicious. Each piece was really crispy with a soft fluffy centre.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Strawberry gelato:
Can't find the picture for this but it tasted like Yoplait's strawberry flavoured yoghurt and it was a bit too sweet.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
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The bill: $116
Service: OK



[Review 7821] Kaya toast @ 一粥麵 Super Super Congee & Noodle

19/12/2020 一粥麵  Super Super Congee & Noodle 樂富聯合道198號樂富廣場1樓1113-1114號舖 Shop 1113-1114, 1/F, Lok Fu Shopping Centre, 198 Junction Road, L...