Fried mushrooms @ Cube Square

This branch used to be located in Hung Hom but it was too far and not near any MTR stations.
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/sr2.htm?shopid=74025

I was glad they opened in Wan Chai and was planning to get some snacks from there especially the fried mushrooms.

 

 

However I prefer the choice at Hung Hom because they had fried soft shell crabs and the pieces of chicken had fried basil leaves as well.
(source: gaganoodle) - basil
http://static4.openrice.com.hk/UserPhoto/photo/3/2L0/00IDFCF5AAE32EE05D6FE6m.jpg
(source:Ilovedisney) - soft shell crabs
http://static1.openrice.com.hk/UserPhoto/photo/3/2KQ/00IBFG3626082CFF2ACD31m.jpg

I was also attracted to the Hung Hom branch because they had eight seasoning powders: chili, seaweed, lemon, cheese, wasabi, plum and more.

However after I ordered the mushrooms I found out that they did not have the lemon seasoning or the cheese

 

Also the staff who was frying the mushroom was severly sick, he was constantly sneezing and coughing!
I was so afraid my mushrooms would turn into poisonous mushrooms!!!

Anyway, the mushrooms were Ok, juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside, I only had a few incase they were infected!

 

Hope that staff gets well soon LOL!!

On my next visit, I hope that they will have the full condiment range and the soft shell crabs.

They had fried chicken drumsticks as well but it was hard to notice because it was right on the top!

 

Croissants for breakfast @ Burger King

Found a burger place that does croissants instead of muffins for breakfast.
Got three items:egg, mushroom and cheese croissant and the sausage, egg, bacon burger with mini hash brown bites.
Drinks were included so got coffee and normal tea.
Drinks were ok, I thought the croissant was the best, the egg was tasteless and was tasty with the melted cheese and mushrooms.
As for the sausage and bacon burger, it was ok too, a sausage patty sliced in half and placed in the long bun. The bacon was a bit chewy.
The mini hash browns were quite good too, bite size much better than McD's.

Mushroom chips @ Absolute burger

When I saw the Mushroom poutine, I just had to try it.

It is not fries with mushroom sauce, but actually huge chunks of mushroom cut into the shape of thick cut fries.

The mushroom fries come covered in gravy and cheese, the gravy tastes like bisto brand gravy, lots more sauce would be great.

The mushroom fries are not crunchy, but slightly crispy on the exterior with dense mushroom texture on the outside, the taste and texture is similar to mushrooms served for breakfast that are fried in golden oil.

Interestingly, there was a slight potato taste on the mushroom fries.

The service was quite good overall, and they offer you water, the staff were friendly.
For takeaway, they do not charge the 10%
The restaurant was slightly different to what I was expecting, because I thought it was going to be similar to Shake-em Buns, but it turned out to be a pub.

I really liked the gigantic beer glass!!

 

 

I am back......and.........tapas lunch is back @ unoMas

As stated in my earlier review at Uno Mas on 3/11/2009
"if they have the tapa's lunch I will come back again."
http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2041031

So here I am, I am back here again!!!!
SADLY this shop has been replaced by TSUI WAH chinese restaurant !!
The new MOTTO by UnoMas is:
one more?
much more?
unlimited tapas
at uno mas

Since 2009, I have to say, there have been BIG BIG improvements, and this time it certainly deserves a
Some of the staff are still the same that worked there before, and some new ones.

After sitting down, they kindly offered water, and asked if I wanted hot or cold, previously not attended to, and there were more smiles on their faces than before.

The menu was very pleasing, I was happy with their 3 tapas lunch per person before, but now it is unlimited which is even more amazing.

There are 17 choices of tapas including soup and dessert.

Instead of the annoying air conditioning being on during the cold winter, making you colder, they had heater, which made the dining experience alot warmer, and the food was kept warm, unlike those irritating air conditioners.

 

The only slight dissapointment was the baby squids were not on the tapas menu , i have been craving for it since my last tapas lunch here two years ago, which shows this place is better than it seems since it is still here after 2 year considering alot come and go in the Wan Chai area.

There 17 choices of tapas are:
I tried all the tapas except for 2, 4, 8, 14.

1-PATATAS BRAVAS
Deep fried new potatoes dusted with spicy paprika, served with alioli
COMMENT:
The potatoes were fluffy inside with a crisp outer layer jazzed up by the spicy paprika and the mayonnaise was gorgeous with the potato.

PATATAS BRAVAS

 

2-ENSALADILLA RUSA
Russian Salad with Tuna
Didnt try:

3-CROQUETA DE POLLO
Chicken potato croquettes
COMMENT:
These were fried just right to crispy golden brown, and the potato inside was silky, however the chicken couldnt be tasted.
Left hand side of picture below

CROQUETAS DE POLLO

 

4-CALAMARES A LA ANDALUZA
Fried squid rings "Andalucia"
Didnt try:

5-GAMBAS AL AJILLO
Sautéed prawns with garlic
COMMENT:
The prawns were very fresh and the sauce was very appropriate for dipping the bread in.

GAMBAS AL AJILLO

 

6-COCA SABLE CON ANCHOAS Y PIMENTO ROJO DEL PIQUILLO
Shortbread with olive tapenade, piquillo red pepper, white anchovies, and Manchego cheese
COMMENT:
This was presented very nicely, the sauce, the layers and it tasted nice especially the olive puree, although I would have preferred savory bread/biscuit.

COCO SABLE

 

7-ALBÓNDIGAS CON TOMATE
Meatballs with tomato herb sauce
COMMENT:
These tasted how it should, bit like italian meatballs.
Middle of the picture

ALBÓNDIGAS CON TOMATE

 

8-CHORIZO FRITO
Fried chorizo sausage in red wine reduction
Didnt try:

9-PINCHO MORUNO DE CERDO
Grilled marinated pork skewers
COMMENT:
Just ordinary marinated pork
No picture

10-SETAS MIXTAS AL JEREZ
Sautéed mixed mushrooms with dry sherry
COMMENT:
Mushrooms always taste good and with sherry even better.

SETAS MIXTAS AL JEREZ

 

11-CONCHINILLO ASADO CON MIEL Y AJOS TIERNOS
Honey roast suckling pig with spring onion
COMMENT:
Quite sweet, and the pork was tender, the skin was slightly sticky

ASADO CON MIEL Y AJOS TIERNOS

 

12-RABO DE TORO
Braised Ox tail in red wine reduction
COMMENT:
The ox tail was very tender and the sauce was rich.
See the meatballs picture on the left.

13-ARROZ NEGRO
Rice cooked in squid ink, garlic and onion
COMMENT:
The rice was so yummy and fully flavoured, and not undercooked.

ARROZ NEGRO

 

14-ARROZ CON VERDURAS
Mixed seasonal vegetables braised in saffron rice
Didnt try:

15- TORTILLA DE PATATA
Potato, onion and egg omelette with alioli
Didnt try:
But tried on my previous visit, it is basically like a big omlette, and its too filling for lunch.

16-SOUP OF THE DAY
COMMENT:
It was spinach that day in clear consomme, the spinach was blanched just right.

 

17-DESSERT OF THE DAYCOMMENT:
It was almond ice-cream which I do not have a picture, but it was good anyway, not too sweet.

Complimentary bread:

 

Matching silver pencil and Menu stand[:/b]