Extremely thin sliced okra @ CoCo Ichibanya

Again the curry was flawless, I chose the non spicy curry with okra and tofu cubes.

The curry sauce tasted like gravy and not sweet like the other Japanese curries.

However compared to the okra curry I had at TST, the amount of okra on this plate was abysmal.
The okra was sliced so thinly that it was almost non existent.

 

 

Previous visit at TST branch - curry with okra: http://static3.openrice.com.hk/UserPhoto/photo/3/2KI/00I9U79067F26737EEFB51m.jpg

 

 

 

$20 Indomie noodles with grass jelly drink

I ordered the indomie noodles here because it was fun seeing people have fun putting in the powder and condiments themselves.
The condiments are served separately saving time for the chef and letting the customers have the fun of adding the condiments in the noodles.

The noodles were hot when they were brought over, however because of the strong air conditioning I had to add the condiments swiftly before the noodles got cold.

 

Basically there are four sachets: chili sauce, thick sweet/bitter soy sauce, oil and some powder flavouring.

 

I should have added less powder because it was quite salty but overall the noodles tasted nice however these noodles are quite coarse and hard.

It was really good they supplied a pair of scissors to cut the sachets.

 

After finishing the noodles I had the grass jelly drink which was too sweet for my liking so I only ate the grass jelly cubes and the amount of grass jelly in the drink was quite generous.

 

Sunday lunch buffet @ Clipper Lounge

Before I came I found there was an online menu on what they had for the buffet, although there is a note saying *Please note that all buffet items are subject to change due to availability* I thought it would be fun to see what items could be found and what were not there.
It was easy to book a table at late notice however they needed credit card confirmation.

Overall the food was ok, but some of the items I could not find.
My favourites were the oysters, green tomatoes

 

 

For fun I have posted their menu below and commented what was available and what not.
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Freshly Squeezed Fruit Juices - Orange, Grapefruit, Tomato, Watermelon, Pineapple
All were available.
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From The Selection of Hors d’oeuvres
Roast Duck, Bean Sprout, Carrot, Hoi Sin Sauce - couldnt find
Cous Cous Salad, Prawn, Orange, Carrot, Cauliflower - available
Octopus Salad, White Beans, Rosemary
Home Cold and Warm Smoked Salmon - Tasted ok
Buffalo Mozzarella - Couldnt find
Green Tomato Salad - Available and it was quite nice
Shaved Parma Ham - ok
Caponata – Eggplant, Bell Pepper, Zucchini, Pine Nuts, Raisin, Celery - couldnt find
Crab, Cucumber and Fish Roe - ok
Pork Terrine - ok
Toasted Salty Nuts in Newspaper Wrap - Available but difficult to reach
Condiments
Cocktail Onions, Gherkins, Lemon Wedges - All were available

 

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Mandarin Oriental Sushi and Sashimi Selection of Sashimi
Norwegian Salmon, Ebi, Snapper, Snow Fish, Maguro
Selection of Nigiri
Salmon, Saba, Tamago, Ikura, Unagi, Inari
Selection of Maki
California Roll, Kappa-Maki, Tekka, Futo, Barbecued Eel
ALL WERE AVAILABLE
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Condiments
Soy Sauce, Pickled Ginger, Wasabi - Available
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From The Seafood and Oyster
U.S. Oysters
Bloody Mary Jelly / Seaweed Jelly - I was really looking forward to this but I could not find it anywhere!
Chilled King Prawn
Snow Crab, Mussel, Thai Big Head Prawn, Sea Whelk
Shrimp Cocktail Shoots
Cones with Salmon Tartar - I was really looking forward to this but I could not find it anywhere!++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Condiments:
Shallot Vinegar, Lemon Wedges, Cocktail Sauce
All were available
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From The Garden Greens
Cress Selection
Australian Romaine Lettuce
Mesclun Leaves
Rocket
Red Chicory
Market Daily Green
Cereals, Seed, Dry Fruit
All were available
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Condiments
Italian Vinaigrette, French Dressing, Thousand Island, Caesar Dressing, Reggiano Flake, Crispy Bacon,
French Bread, Crouton, Kalamata Olive, Cherry Tomato, Red Onion
All were available
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From the Bakery
French Baguette, Sourdough, German Rye, Farmhouse, English Muffin, Bagel, Multi Grain, White Toast, Honey, Jams
All were available
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Pastries and Danish
Selection of Muffin – Blueberry, Apple Bran, Chocolate
Selection of Sweet Bun – Butter Roll, Raisin Bun
Selection of Croissant – Plain, Wheat, Almond, Chocolate
Selection of Doughnut – Plain, Strawberry Jam
All were available and delicious and bascially they come from the Mandarin bakery shop.
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Selection of European Farmhouse Cheeses
Gouda, Cheddar, Brie de Meaux, Dry Apricot, Walnuts, Raisins.
All were available.
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Omelette Egg Station
Fresh Omlette, Fried Egg, Scrambled Egg or Poached
Condiments
Ham, Bacon, Red Peppers, Yellow Peppers, Green Peppers, Mushroom,
Cheddar Cheese, Herbs, Spring Onion, Smoked Salmon, Tomatoes, Hollandaise Sauce
All were available and I was impressed they had quite a variety for different eggs such as duck eggs! and after your egg is cooked, it is brought over to your table.

 

 

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From The Cooking Station
Ravioli with Rocket and Cheese
Tomato Sauce, Sage Butter Sauce
Roasting Lamb Skewer I was really looking forward to this but I could not find it anywhere!
Sauces: Rosemary, Garlic, Mint Jelly, Chilli Sauce
Do not remember seeing these.
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From the Carvery
Prime Rib of Roast Beef, Yorkshire Pudding, Thyme Jus
Available and it was nice.
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Soup
Daily Chinese Soup
Sunday’s Western Soup
All were available
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From The Chaffing Dish
Mandarin Breakfast Sausage and Hickory Smoked Bacon
Roasted Potato
Seared Salmon, White Wine Sauce, Capers, Parsley
All were available
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Dim Sum
All were available

 

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Fried Rice, Prawn, Egg White, Asparagus, X.O. Sauce
Kari Ikan Coconut Fish Curry
Poached Chicken, Kam Wah Ham, Black Mushroom
Crispy Noodle, Seafood Sauce
Roast Suckling Pig - this did not look nice but it tasted really nice.
The skin was lovely and crispy.

 

Deep Fried Eggplant, Chilli, Onion, Salt
All were available
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Dessert
Warm Traditional Bread and Butter Pudding
Warm Sago Pudding
Warm Apple Crumble
Tiramisu
Strawberry Jelly
Black Fruit Jelly
Mango Pudding, Sago, Coconut Milk
Traditional Cherry Trifle - Couldnt find!
Cream Caramel Flan - Couldnt find!
Passion Fruit Mousse
Rum Savarin
Panna Cotta with Strawberry
Crème Brulee
Chocolate Mousse
Baked Chocolate Brownies
Opera Cake
Mango Mousse Cake
Chocolate Truffle Cake
Cassis Cream Cake
American Cheese Cake
Fresh Fruit Jalousie Tart
Baked Apple Tart
Baked Apricot Tart
Large Cookies
Fresh Fruit Salad
Peanut coated with Chocolate - Couldnt find!
Almond coated with Chocolate - Couldnt find!
Hazelnut coated with Chocolate - Couldnt find!
Assortment of Marshmallow - Only one type of marshmallow
Assortment of M&M’s - Couldnt find!
Assortment of Mini Nougat Candy - Couldnt find!
Spoon Meringue - Couldnt find!
Chocolate Truffle - Couldnt find!
Broken Chocolate Plate with Roasted Nuts - Couldnt find!
Vanilla Topping, Red Berries Topping, Icing Sugar, Cream, Roasted Almond, Chocolate Sauce
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