Quality beef time @ Maruju Aburi Farm

Recently I got addicted to the Wagyu sando so I decided to go and try everywhere that has it.

Maruju Aburi Farm has it so decided to go there one evening.

This branch specializes in Wagyu beef and they have two other branches in Kwaihing and Mongkok which serves a slightly similar menu.

On every table, there is a classy little glass bottle of lemon juice which you can add to your food.

I had in mind what to eat but the pandan coconut frappe came as a surprise, firstly I didn't expect to see this on a Japanese menu and secondly it was so good.

There were so many items to choose from so ordered beef sausages, wagyu beef sando and eel Tamagoyaki egg rolls.
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Tamagoyaki egg rolls:
These egg rolls were soft and delicate with sweet eel in the middle.

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Maruju Farm Beef Sausage:
These beef sausages certainly gave me a surprise in the sense that they were softer than you would expect and they contains herbs in them which make them taste like English pork sausages.
Definitely the best beef sausages and they didn't contain any of gristle.

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As well as beef, I love chicken so we had the Chicken Feast where they use chickens from the South Iwate Prefecture.
On there platter, there was chicken wings, thigh, breast, breast cartilage and skin.
Four chickens are needed for the breast cartilage skewer as you only get one piece of breast cartilage per chicken.
My favourites were the thigh and wings.
Adding the fresh lemon and the lemon from the glass bottle made it more appetizing.

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Premium Whole Wagyu Beef Platter 2 Pcs ($580)
This was a really good way of sampling the Australian Wagyu Beef which is clearly labelled and for each different cut, you get 2 slices.
On the platter, there was Tri-tip, Sirloin, Oyster Blade, Tongue, Brisket, Shank, Rump, Top-round and Outside Skirt.
Evidently I liked the Top-Round and Outside Skirt which is meatier and tasty.

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Now to the Wagyu toast:
The toast was extremely thin and crispy so when you eat it the beef is more prominent but saying that the sauce they used was sweet and spicy and tasted like concoction of spicy siracha + burger sauce.
The Wagyu in the middle was meaty and tender.

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Overall, I was really impressed with everything especially the sausages.

[Maruji Aburi Farm]

Shop 342D, 3/F, MOKO, 193 Prince Edward Road West, Mong Kok

Shake Shack is finally in Hong Kong

Just 10 days ago, the atrium of IFC was transformed into Madison Square Park, NYC for a pop up event.
Now Shake Shack is here to stay and serve burgers from the 1st of May on the 4th floor of the IFC.

The menu was really exciting because they have Frozen Custard (which is nothing like English custard.)
The custard is similar to ice-cream but with eggs added with a denser consistency.
As well as Frozen Custard, they are famous for Shakes and Burgers.

I tried Shack burger which has lettuce, tomato, 100% all-natural Angus beef patty and Shack sauce.
The green leaf lettuce they use is frilly and decorative which makes it instaworthy.

On my first bite, I appreciated the salt because it brought out the beef so well and the tomatoes and lettuce all blended in.

The secret also lies in the burger bun they use. The burgers are served on a non-GMO Martin’s Potato Roll which absorbs more sauce than wheat starch buns while it doesn't get soggy.

The crinkle cut fries were optional but the cheese sauce is a must because it is a blend of cheddar and American cheese sauce.

To finish, I had the milkshake which was so damn good because it was not cloyingly sweet.

Before leaving, the hand washing machine is the best thing and possibly the first burger joint place in Hong Kong to have it.

It really cleans the oil off and dispenses cleanser first, then water to rinse and finally a paper towel will pop out for you to wipe your hands dry.

I don't know if they have this on the HK menu, but they have ShackBurger® dog biscuits in the US!

To round it off, I am definitely coming again because HKD50 for a burger is quite reasonable and the size isn't too big to put you off it and at the end I know I can leave with clean grease free hands is fantastic.

[Shake Shack]
Shop 4018, 4/F, IFC,
1 Harbour View Street, Central

[Garden Cafe] Exciting summer beef feast buffet

Buffets here has always been good but the last time I came was a few years ago.
I can't believe how much I have missed.
Currently it is the "summer beef feast buffet" where you get to try three different beefs as they will serve them in the buffet one after the other.

As well as beef, there was a good seafood, sashimi, sushi, noodle station, cheese selection, hams and more.

On a healthy note, I liked the salad bar because they had Hydroponically grown vegetables and there was refreshing fruit detox water which is so much better than plain water.

The drinks selection was good too with teas and coffees, fruit punches and free flow of cocktails!!

The different beefs that night:

Australian Wagyu beef:

New Zealand roast beef:

Korean thinly sliced beef with kimchi:

The buffet is definitely worth the money because I was amazed at the rate they were serving the Chef's specials.

When you've just finished the first special dish,  the staff are already ringing the bells that there is a new surprise where you queue to get it.

The seafood tower was one of them and at the bottom there was delicious congee!~

Robatayaki grill:

I had to leave room for dessert because there were so much choices as well including the famous Movenpick icecreams, durian cheesecake, marble cheesecake and my favourite freshly made pancakes with a brilliant choice of fillings including cherries!!!

What made dessert special was the Saturn peach because I have never tried it before and it was so sweet bursting with juices!

Finished off the lovely buffet with my favourite Jasmine tea from the drinks selection.

Definitely will return and look forward to their creative creations as always :)

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[Garden Cafe]
https://www.sino-hotels.com/hk/city-garden/en/offers/summer_promotion_2017/

Candy floss suyiyaki at Nabe Urawa

An intense 90 minute shabu shabu experience!

Basically you get 90 minutes of shabu shabu time and the cheapest one starts at $158 and the most expensive one costs $318 depending on the beef you choose.
There is a good variety of beef selections ranging from the US to Australia.
Although the US beef is the cheapest, it was my personal favourite because it is lean!!!

As well as the wonderful selection of vegetables, dumplings, curry and fried rice, they have sashimi and seafood which is also included in the buffet so I suggest ordering that first while the shabu shabu heats up.


The noodles are a must try because the texture is really good and absorbs the broth nicely.


There are various of teas and sweet treats such as froyo, popcorn and candyfloss!

I had fun making candyfloss and it was really easy, all you do is pour sugar into the machine and once floss starts to appear, you use the stick to wind it into candyfloss!

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Suyiyaki broth:
At Nabe, they put candyfloss in Sukiyaki instead of sugar!~
I thought I heard it wrong but it was really candyfloss.

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Beef:

Pork:

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Beef curry and rice:

If shabu shabu and sashimi is not enough, they have curry beef and rice.
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Supersupergirl style froyo with candyfloss!

Since they had froyo and candyfloss, I decided to top the froyo with candyfloss saving myself $4X that you would pay in Korean desserties.
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I enjoyed the experience and it was good that it was not all beef.

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Nabe Urawa:

Shop 118, 1/F, Grand Plaza, 625 & 639 Nathan Road, Mong Kok