The new Belgian Waffle concept - WAFFILLS

When I was on my way to a tasting nearby, I spotted this brightly lit Waffle shop!
It's logo is distinctive, bright and bold illustrating only one thing, a WAFFLE.

The name WAFFILLS has hidden meanings in it.... Waffles FILL you up....Waffles FILLED with fillings...

Anyway, I was thrilled to see they do savoury waffles.

There are five savory waffles on the menu:
- Cheese burger waffle
- BBQ pulled pork
- Chicken tikka massala
(chicken, red pepper, red chili, garam masala)
- Thai prawn
(prawns, thai spices, tomatoes and coconut milk)
- The vegetarian waffle
(cauliflower, peas, carrots, potatoes and lentils)

Ironically, there used to be a waffle shop here called Waffle Dog but I can't remember it's exact location but it was roughly on this spot or next door.

I ended choosing the plain waffle with cream and caramel sauce.

The waffles here are different to the ones you get elsewhere because the square indents are much bigger and the thickness is thinner.

To my amazement, the taste was as light as wafer with a light chewyiness.
The sweetness was just right too.


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Chicken Tikka waffle:

I loved the box because it made it easier to eat without getting my fingers sticky or burnt.

It was simply delicious, I loved the structure of it because it was actually two waffles fused together with filling in the middle and not two loose waffles with filling just about to fall out.
The taste of the waffle was not sweet which was great because I am fed up with all these Asian places doing savory items with sweet breads and pastries.
They are just like the French crepes were they use proper savory bases for savory crepes.
Anyway, I loved the savoury taste and the chicken tikka filling was gorgeous in delicious gravy with pieces of onion and tender chicken and it was not too spicy either.

While your waiting, you can always doodle on their board with chalk.

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Waffle Wishlist!
-Walliconcarne (Chili con carne)
-Waffamole (Guacamole and sour cream)
-Waffito (burrito fillings)
-Waffast (egg, sausage)
-Winglish (Cheese and Ham or Egg)
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G/F 124 Leighon Road, Causeway Bay
T : 2613 9600
facebook.com/waffills

Having tea in a bookstore

According to the previous reviews, the food and drinks were not really worth trying but the place is worth visiting so I went there for tea.

Books & Co. is a second hand bookshop where you can read the books there or buy them.




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Video of the place:


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Two interesting books I found.


The drinks were not that impressive but fairly cheap.
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Lychee red tea:


Tried this because it was red tea with lychee flavour.
When it came, I could barely smell or taste the lychee.
It just tasted like ordinary Chinese tea.
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Name: Books & Co.

Address: G/F, 10 Park Road, Mid-Levels

Price: $28
Service: OK
Service charge: no
Noise levels: None
Toilets: Busted
Glass of water provided: yes
English Menu: Yes
Air Conditioning: Yes
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Chicken liver kebab from BABU

I am not fond of Kebabs in Hong Kong because they are different to the ones served in UK.
Here, they are wrapped in a roll with a foil wrapper but the ones in UK are open pita breads with the meats inside and lots of finely chopped cabbages, lemon sauce and chili sauce.


I tried this place because they had LIVER KEBAB which could be the only place in Hong Kong that serves liver a Turkish style kebab shop.

They had the option to choose pocket Pita bread for an extra $5, but stupidly I should have trusted my instinct that it would be served rolled up.

Anyway, it was too late or I would have ordered the Meat Lovers version which is just stir fried liver with salad or rice.
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Liver Kebab:





There was so much chicken liver in the kebab which was good, but most of it was raw which was such a waste and a health risk.
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Restaurant: BABU

Shop 5B, UG/F, Cheung Fai Buildiing, 

45-47 Cochrane Street, Central

Sadly my first and last visit to S & I Bagels

When there was a bagel craze a few years ago, S & I Bagels was on my to go list but because it is located in the Mid Levels, making a trip up there was too challenging.

Anyway, I was planning to go to Cosmos House Pancake Cafe next door but the style was too Japanese for my liking.
In the end I came here and tried Books & Co.nearby.

When I went in, I was greeted by this beautiful Philipino woman called Irene Concepcion, the owner who loves Bagels from Montreal which is why she opened this store.

At the front there was a big cabinet with lots of huge bagels.


Apart from Bagel, there were lots of other items on sale.


Sadly, this shop will close in three days time (26/3/14) which is why it is my first and last visit.

Hopefully, they will open in Sheung Wan and I wish them all the best.

As I am not Canadian, Bagels are not really my thing so I got the blueberry cake instead.

I really regretted not trying their shakes because the flavours were quite creative.
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Blueberry cake:

The blueberry cake was crispy on the outside and chewy in the middle mixed with lots of blueberries.
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S & I Bagels
G/F, 64 Bonham Road, Mid-Levels
2858 5538

Aloe vera and apple tea from Maxims

This branch of Maxim's caters for people in a rush because it is located at Hong Kong MTR station.


I had plenty of time that day so took a look at what they served.
The apple and aloe vera tea looked nice so I ordered it with fish shaomai.



It was fun to watch people in a hurry.
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Fish Shaomai:

The shaomais were not hot enough hence they had a really fishy taste and they are the same ones in Circle K.
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Aloe vera and apple tea:
Basically it was apple honey syrup diluted with red tea.
There was a thin slice of apple in the tea.

At the bottom, you could find pieces of aloe vera.

I liked the combination of apple tea and aloe vera, but it was too sweet.
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Wholesome and delicious meal at Les Fils à Maman

Came here again because I love the food.

Previously tried the beef which was amazing.
On this visit tried the chicken.
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Chicken in nadere sauce:
To be honest, I didn't know what it was when I ordered.
When it came, I was mega impressed, it was a big chicken leg covered in mushrooms and herbs in delicious gravy.
On the side there were rocket leaves.

The rice beneath it was piping hot and each grain was lubricated in chicken oil.
Everything just tasted lovely together and the rocket leaves went soft when it was mixed with hot food getting partly cooked and tasting less grassy.
The mushroom slices tasted earthy which complement the chicken nicely.

I hope this dish will be on the menu again because it tastes so nice.
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Les Fils à Maman