Came here randomly because the tofu fries on the menu got my attention.
Complimentary snacks:
$50 on all items on the sheet but there is a 10% service charge on top.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Tofu fries:
oops! ruined the photos with flash!
The tofu pieces were piping hot and silky but the coating was a little too salty for my liking.
It also came with a side of sauce for dipping.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Overall, the service at this place was good because they gave me water even though I didn't order drinks and the snacks which I thought were charged were complimentary.
◎ⓢⓤⓟⓔⓡⓢⓤⓟⓔⓡⓖⓘⓡⓛ◎
G/F. 1 Hollywood Road, Central
Friday, July 11, 2014
A really nice place for brunch at McSorley's Ale House
Came here for brunch and the environment was much nicer than anticipated.
At the front, there were lots of tables with a bar in the middle for social gatherings and there were also tables with privacy.
A nice sunny spot.
There was a good selection on the brunch menu.
Tried the scrambled egg with crab and truffle.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
scrambled egg with crab:
There was not much crabmeat in the scrambled egg and the artificial truffle oil was too over powering.
The roast potatoes were a bit too hard.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
The bill:
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
At the front, there were lots of tables with a bar in the middle for social gatherings and there were also tables with privacy.
A nice sunny spot.
There was a good selection on the brunch menu.
Tried the scrambled egg with crab and truffle.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
scrambled egg with crab:
There was not much crabmeat in the scrambled egg and the artificial truffle oil was too over powering.
The roast potatoes were a bit too hard.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
The bill:
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Watch out for the new tea blends
Choosing a tea here is quite a headache because there are so many lovely choices!!
My favourites are Duchess Grey, Highland toffee, Whisky and Ginger andChristmas pudding.
Now, there are new blends to the tea collection.
Here are the opening hours, so don't get caught out.
A while ago, I went with friends and decided to try their picks which were Whisky and ginger and Bells of St Clements.
The Whisky and ginger was surprisingly good with a warming strong fiery ginger taste while the other one was pleasant.
The menu has healthy porridge too.
I have been here numerous times which is why there are so many different items on this review.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Healthy Porridge:
I have never liked porridge but I just felt compelled to eat it again because I havent had it for ages, anyway I was glad I had it because I was rekindled with that familiar creamy milky taste again.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Toasted teacakes:
Had this during Easter and it was deliciously buttered.
It was toasted just right with sticky sweet raisins.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Mexican Chai:
(Chocolate and Chili)
This has now become my favourite blend because it was just like drinking chocolate with a chili kick.
The taste was amazing and extremely chocolatey, if you add milk and sugar, it is just like drinking hot chocolate.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Hot cross buns:
These were Easter specials and they made two batches, the first batch was my favourite because it had pieces of apple in it.
The second batch were traditional with orange peel but were nice as well.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Cherry slice:
This was annoyingly delicious but again it is a seasonal special.
I loved the vanilla icing on top with the layer of sweet jam in the middle.
HOPE THIS WILL BE PERMANENTLY ON THE MENU.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
My favourites are Duchess Grey, Highland toffee, Whisky and Ginger andChristmas pudding.
Now, there are new blends to the tea collection.
Here are the opening hours, so don't get caught out.
A while ago, I went with friends and decided to try their picks which were Whisky and ginger and Bells of St Clements.
The Whisky and ginger was surprisingly good with a warming strong fiery ginger taste while the other one was pleasant.
The menu has healthy porridge too.
I have been here numerous times which is why there are so many different items on this review.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Healthy Porridge:
I have never liked porridge but I just felt compelled to eat it again because I havent had it for ages, anyway I was glad I had it because I was rekindled with that familiar creamy milky taste again.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Toasted teacakes:
Had this during Easter and it was deliciously buttered.
It was toasted just right with sticky sweet raisins.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Mexican Chai:
(Chocolate and Chili)
This has now become my favourite blend because it was just like drinking chocolate with a chili kick.
The taste was amazing and extremely chocolatey, if you add milk and sugar, it is just like drinking hot chocolate.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Hot cross buns:
These were Easter specials and they made two batches, the first batch was my favourite because it had pieces of apple in it.
The second batch were traditional with orange peel but were nice as well.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Cherry slice:
This was annoyingly delicious but again it is a seasonal special.
I loved the vanilla icing on top with the layer of sweet jam in the middle.
HOPE THIS WILL BE PERMANENTLY ON THE MENU.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Shortbread Teas
Basement of 55 Wellington Street
Go under the bridge for CRAB delights
Eating here was memorable and an invaluable experience as I have never officially had crab from a restaurant that specializes in crab.
While we were there, we filmed this food show called 食得招積.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
We started off with steamed crab in HuaDiao wine.
The steamed egg white was amazing because it was silky and full of wine flavour, while the crab was springy with a fermented wine taste.
Then we had the congee which was loaded with baby oysters, rice and thinly shredded ginger in a delicious sweet fish broth.
To finish off, we had the stir fried noodles in crab oil.
Each strand of noodle was evenly coated with fragrant crab oil balanced by the yellow chives.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
To watch this episode of 食得招積EP01 橋底辣蟹 hosted by 周中師傅, Miki and Supersupergirl and other shows by Aplus YUS, please visit the link below.
http://www.aplus510.com.hk/%E6%A9%8B%E5%BA%95%E8%BE%A3%E8%9F%B9-3/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tII68aUSjs
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
While we were there, we filmed this food show called 食得招積.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
We started off with steamed crab in HuaDiao wine.
The steamed egg white was amazing because it was silky and full of wine flavour, while the crab was springy with a fermented wine taste.
Then we had the congee which was loaded with baby oysters, rice and thinly shredded ginger in a delicious sweet fish broth.
To finish off, we had the stir fried noodles in crab oil.
Each strand of noodle was evenly coated with fragrant crab oil balanced by the yellow chives.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
To watch this episode of 食得招積EP01 橋底辣蟹 hosted by 周中師傅, Miki and Supersupergirl and other shows by Aplus YUS, please visit the link below.
http://www.aplus510.com.hk/%E6%A9%8B%E5%BA%95%E8%BE%A3%E8%9F%B9-3/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tII68aUSjs
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
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Wednesday, July 09, 2014
Michelin style seafood at Sing Kee
This was my second time dining at Sing Kee.
The first time was rather memorable because it was my first proper seafood meal in Sai Kung and the first time meeting Gaufu.
It was even more memorable this time because I got to meet Chef Chau and film 食得招積 at Sing Kee Seafood Restaurant.
I got to eat my favourite abalone again which is cooked in two ways.
The pot contains fresh abalone cooked in sauce braised from dried abalone which gives it a rich flavour.
There is so much sauce which makes it good for dipping or as a delicious gravy with rice.
Then there is crispy abalone which is coated in a lovely light coating infused with garlic, pepper and their secret spices which does not over power the natrual taste of the abalone.
The second dish was the spicy crab which had a nice medley of flavours, it was spicy but had a nice pungent taste of egg yolk on the coating.
Lastly we had Chilled razor clams in secret sauce.
This dish was rather unique and great for the hot summer because it was extremely refreshing with chopped garlic, sesame seeds sprinkled on it.
The clam meat has been detached from the shells so you can just grab it with chopsticks and eat away with ease.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
To watch this episode of 食得招積 EP01 西貢勝記海鮮酒家 hosted by 周中師傅, Miki, Shadow and Supersupergirl and other shows by Aplus YUS, please visit the link below.
http://www.aplus510.com.hk/%E8%A5%BF%E8%B2%A2%E5%8B%9D%E8%A8%98%E6%B5%B7%E9%AE%AE%E9%85%92%E5%AE%B6/
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
It was even more memorable this time because I got to meet Chef Chau and film 食得招積 at Sing Kee Seafood Restaurant.
I got to eat my favourite abalone again which is cooked in two ways.
The pot contains fresh abalone cooked in sauce braised from dried abalone which gives it a rich flavour.
There is so much sauce which makes it good for dipping or as a delicious gravy with rice.
Then there is crispy abalone which is coated in a lovely light coating infused with garlic, pepper and their secret spices which does not over power the natrual taste of the abalone.
The second dish was the spicy crab which had a nice medley of flavours, it was spicy but had a nice pungent taste of egg yolk on the coating.
Lastly we had Chilled razor clams in secret sauce.
This dish was rather unique and great for the hot summer because it was extremely refreshing with chopped garlic, sesame seeds sprinkled on it.
The clam meat has been detached from the shells so you can just grab it with chopsticks and eat away with ease.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
To watch this episode of 食得招積 EP01 西貢勝記海鮮酒家 hosted by 周中師傅, Miki, Shadow and Supersupergirl and other shows by Aplus YUS, please visit the link below.
http://www.aplus510.com.hk/%E8%A5%BF%E8%B2%A2%E5%8B%9D%E8%A8%98%E6%B5%B7%E9%AE%AE%E9%85%92%E5%AE%B6/
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Durian gelato from Honeymoon dessert
Not everyone likes Durian so it was hard to get people to try it with me.
At Honeymoon Dessert, they have got this new Durian Gelato!!!!
It costs $38 per tub.
50% off if you dine there and order Durian desserts.
As well as durian gelato, they have this new green tea jelly dessert which I want to try too.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Durian gelato:
The durian smell is not that strong because icecreams don't really give off smells.
Anyway, I was quite impressed because it actually had pieces of durian flesh in it and the taste was natrual, however it can be a bit sweet.
The texture of the gelato was a little icy and could have been smoother.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
At Honeymoon Dessert, they have got this new Durian Gelato!!!!
It costs $38 per tub.
50% off if you dine there and order Durian desserts.
As well as durian gelato, they have this new green tea jelly dessert which I want to try too.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Durian gelato:
The durian smell is not that strong because icecreams don't really give off smells.
Anyway, I was quite impressed because it actually had pieces of durian flesh in it and the taste was natrual, however it can be a bit sweet.
The texture of the gelato was a little icy and could have been smoother.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Wasabi smoked salmon nori
Pret A Manger have launched these new nori wraps which add a little Japanese twist to the wraps by adding a layer of nori to it.
There is Salmon or Chicken.
The Wasabi smoked salmon nori contains: smoked salmon, wasabi, pickled daikon and ginger, spinach, cucumber and mayo.
The Bang Bang chicken nori contains: chicken, pickled carrot and ginger, nori, spinach, red pepper, cucumber, roasted sesame and sesame dressing.
I chose the salmon because it had all the fillings that I liked.
The green goodness looked good but I was already having the miso soup.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Wasabi smoked salmon nori:
The wrap was made so much nicer with the nori (seaweed) because it gave it an extra touch of umami but it made the wrap quite tough to eat because the nori was soft and chewy.
The daikon (Chinese radish) gave it a lovely crunch with a pickled taste which went well with the salty smoked salmon and wasabi dressing that gave it a good Japanese kick to it.
It also had pickled ginger in it too but I picked it out because I don't like it.
Miso soup:
The miso soup tastes lighter than the ones you get in Japanese restaurant, but it was ok for me because I don't get so thirsty after drinking it.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
There is Salmon or Chicken.
The Wasabi smoked salmon nori contains: smoked salmon, wasabi, pickled daikon and ginger, spinach, cucumber and mayo.
The Bang Bang chicken nori contains: chicken, pickled carrot and ginger, nori, spinach, red pepper, cucumber, roasted sesame and sesame dressing.
I chose the salmon because it had all the fillings that I liked.
The green goodness looked good but I was already having the miso soup.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Wasabi smoked salmon nori:
The wrap was made so much nicer with the nori (seaweed) because it gave it an extra touch of umami but it made the wrap quite tough to eat because the nori was soft and chewy.
The daikon (Chinese radish) gave it a lovely crunch with a pickled taste which went well with the salty smoked salmon and wasabi dressing that gave it a good Japanese kick to it.
It also had pickled ginger in it too but I picked it out because I don't like it.
Miso soup:
The miso soup tastes lighter than the ones you get in Japanese restaurant, but it was ok for me because I don't get so thirsty after drinking it.
★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
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