New waffle craze at Tai Hang

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It is located in Tai Hing which is great news for people on the Hong Kong side because Tai Hang is such a nice place for gatherings with great restaurants nearby.
They serve a good variety of desserts.

There are savoury items as well.

During the weekends, they serve all day breakfasts.
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Mushroom risotto:

The risotto can be cooked to your preference ie soft or al-dente.
It was rich but I would prefer an equal ratio of rice to mushrooms because there were more mushrooms than rice.
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Parma ham with rosemary bread:


A simple rosemary panini which was lovely served warm and filled with lean ham, tomatoes and cucumber.
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Mixed berry waffle:

Girls are going to love the waffles here because there is a wide selection and the portion is great for sharing.
The waffles were soft on the inside and crispy on the outside.
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Vanilla milkshake:

I loved this thick vanilla milkshake because it was not too sweet with a strong vanilla and milk taste.
When you look closely at it, you will see lots of vanilla seeds in the drink.
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Pudding trio:
Souffle, tiramisu and creme brulee

A fun trio of desserts to sample three things in one go.
The creme brulee was thick with a strong egg and vanilla taste, while the tiramisu was creamy and the souffle was light with a strong egg white taste.
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Mighty leaf tea:

I love this brand of tea because it has loose leaves in the tea bag which give out a stronger and fragrant tea taste.
Earl Grey is highly recommended.
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The Pudding Nouveau

G/F, 17A King Street, Tai Hang

Disappointing dinner sets at V Cuisine

After reading reviews on this place I had high expectations because the dim sums looked good.
The decor was quite nice but the surroundings were unbearable because the people dining there were so noisy and I don't understand why people gather there if the food is not good and why people don't mind having shouting contests that strain their voices and ending up with a hoarse voice at the end of the meal.

It was probably better choosing a la carte or dim sum because the items on the set menu were effortless to cook.



The crab claws were just springy and salty, it was rubbish compared to Dragon I's crab claw which had real crabmeat in it.

The soup was pathetic, it was just cornflour, water and soy sauce sauce with left over pieces of chicken.

I don't eat red bean dessert but the colour was just awful and weird.

The roast suckling pig was extremely fat and tasteless.


The chopsticks were difficult to use.

$200 spending spree at Maison Eric Kayser

Went to their opening earlier this year and was given a $200 gift voucher to spend at this branch on their bakery items or dine in.

Anyway, as this was a gift voucher, it is not applicable to tick tasting, group-buy or credit card offer, which is why this is not a review.

Since I had this generous $200 voucher gift, I decided to get a variety of bakery items and share the experience on OpenRice.

I chose the chocolate eclair $35, pistachio eclair $35, clafoutis $38, pistachio and apricot tart $38, Lemon meringue $44 and a bun for $10 amounting to $199.

I tried to use the $200 voucher and they said that I could not use it because the bill was under $200.
It was a bit stupid because I am sure Eric Kayser gave this to us as a gift and not to cause inconvenience to the recipients or their staff.
Furthermore, the coupon does not even say you have to spend more than $200.
They should have been happy that it was below $200 anyway.

Anyway, here are the terms on the voucher which I tried to explain to the cashier but they just wouldn't agree.

*Only applicable to Maison-Eric Kayser Artisan Boulanger Café
*Only applicable to a single time spending on Maison Eric Kayser Artisan Boulanger Café
*Not applicable to use in conjunction with other promotional offers
*Not redeemable for cash

Also on the coupon, it says that you can contact Olivier Candiotti on 2178 2566 for assistance regarding this coupon.

Luckily I spotted the 4GB USB for $58, so I got two of those and two cherry clafoutis for $200!
MISSION COMPLETED.




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Eric Kayser 4GB USB key:

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Cherry Clafoutis tart:


The cherry clafoutis tasted better than I expected because it was quite acidic complemented by the sweet tart base and there were so many cherries in it.
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Price: $200
Service: ???
Yummy factor: ok
Sweetness levels: just right
English Menu: Yes
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Affordable robatayaki

Tried Tamashii which is located at The Coronation.
It is a bit far if your not living in the area but great news to those living in that area.
I got lost at Yau Ma Tei trying to walk there but then I jumped on the 43M minbus which stops opposite The Coronation.

At the entrance, there are lots of Japanese wines and Sakes.

beautiful bottles.

This is where they do the grilling.

Here was what we tried:
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tomato salad with wasabi dressing:

sweet tomato slices with a crisp juicy texture complemented by the sauce which had a faint wasabi flavouring.
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fugu mirin boshi:

The fugu mirin boshi was rather sweet and sticky, yet it was soft and chewy.
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White eel, Australian beef wagyu tongue, chicken grislte:

The eel was fresh with crispy grilled skin which had no bones.
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chicken skin:

The chicken skin could have been grilled longer because it was not crispy enough and the fat was still there.
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U.S. Angus beef tenderloin:

This was my favourite, lean juicy cubes paired with mustard.
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pork flanks:

The pork flanks were a bit dry but it was complimented by the fragrant leeks.
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roast pork with yam:

This was my favourite. Thin slices of lean pork wrapped around fresh yam.
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lamb racks:

The lamb was tender but it should have been grilled longer because it was a bit raw for my liking.
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minced chicken skewers:

Fairly done but a bit too salty.
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Foie Gras:

The size of these were huge!!
They were bigger than the ones you get in other restaurants that serve it as a Western dish.
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Scallops:

Fresh and sweet.
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prawns wrapped in chicken skin:

These were interesting and chicken skin enhanced the taste of the prawns.
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Japanese Hiroshima oysters:

Juicy plump oysters that were fresh.
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Kintoki sweet potato:

These were heavily buttered and then grilled because there was a heavy buttery taste.
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Tofu icecream with chocolate brownie:

I was rather full for dessert but the tofu icecream was good because it was not too sweet with a strong soy bean taste.
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Overall the grilled skewers here are not that expensive.

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Restaurant: Tamashii

Shop 2-3, G/F, Coronation Circle, 1 Yau Cheung Road, Jordan