Expensive Miyazaki rolls at Arome Bakery

Expensive Miyazaki rolls at Arome Bakery (Mong Kok)
Walked past and these rolls looked good so got the small Miyazaki chocolate roll for $69 which is bloody expensive at that size so you’re probably better off getting the big one for $128.



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Miyazaki Chocolate Roll Cake:

The chocolate filling was rather bitter and the roll didn’t impress because the taste was a bit boring.
There is a label that says the cake is made with Miyazaki eggs but sadly I can't taste any difference between this and their other rolls.
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Cheap and filling

Discovered this place because it was surrounded by so many Asians.

You could see the menu clearly from across the road, there were samosas, aloo tikka, samosa chats for $20!

I got the aloo tikki for $20 and when they gave it to my, I was shocked how heavy the bag was, when I opened it, the size of these aloo tikkis were the same as donuts.

They were a bit too spicy but they were really delicious because it was made with heavy mashed silky potatoes and peas in a crispy grounded maize coating.

I was given two sachets of sauce with one but the aloo tikki were tasty and didn't need it.

They had momos as well but it was hard to eat them standing up so I didn't get them.
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The bill: $20
Service: OK
Yummy factor: YUMMY
Spiciness levels: Very spicy!
Portion sizes: bIG
English Menu: Yes
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Marks and Spencers cocktail sasuages

Had a craving for pork sausages so got these cocktail pork sausages from MS.
After reheating them, they were tasty with a hint of herbs.
However they were too salty.

Arome bakery melon tart

After trying the melon dessert cup, I got the melon tart the next day.
It was visually prettier and tasted better.


The tart was the usual crumbly short crust base with a layer of chocolate, cream, a small piece of cake topped with glazed pieces of melon on top.


I liked it because it tasted natrual with cream and melon.

Foo Lum Fishman's Wharf Restaurant

Gathered with friends to have some seafood and Chinese dishes here.
On the menu, they have monthly specials and the Canadian lobster with noodles was on promotion for $88 (the normal price is $218).

Here was what we had:
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Canadian lobster with e-fu noodles in cheese sauce

The portion was big with noodles covered in thick sauce topped with lobster pieces.
Each piece of lobster was succulent and the cheese sauce was creamy with a mild cheese flavouring.
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Dalian abalone steamed with fruit peel $128

The abalone was springy and the fruit peel flavour made them appetizing.
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Straw mushrooms, sea cucumber and prawn roe pot $88

There were lots of straw mushrooms compared to the sea cucumber in a rich gravy flavoured by the prawn roes.
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Steamed razor clams $196

The clams were springy with a strong garlic taste and the glass vermicelli was really tasty because it has absorbed all the flavouring from the clams and flavourings.
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Steamed scallops $176

The scallops were steamed the same way as the razor clams topped with garlic and glass vermicelli.
Personally I liked the scallops more because it has a sweeter taste and softer texture,
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Clams in salt and pepper broth $88

The clams were plump and juicy and the broth had a lovely peppery taste.
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Roasted pigeon

This was a classic, there was soft pigeon meat beneath the crispy skin.
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Wintermelon soup

Finished the meal with this nourishing wintermelon soup.
It was decorated with seafood with a huge chunk of wintermelon that is mushy and healthy to eat.
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Blisshive cookies

Thanks to foodie mungkk for getting me these cookies.
I have always wanted to try something here but there are too many good places in Tai Hang.

These cookies were crumbly and buttery.

Make your five senses pop!~

Apart from Art Basel and Central arts fair you can also see some of the works exhibited at The Popsy Room.
It is a multi sensory gallery, by day it is an art exhibition and at night, it is a dining adventure with using various mediums, including sounds, sights tastes and aromas.
The current dining adventure features Zai Zai, which is on until 2nd May.
My favourite installation was the tall drawers that represent Zai Zai.
In each drawer, there is an item that represents her.
This is a great experience for people to be legally nosy!






I really enjoyed this experience so I hope to go to the next exhibition because they said it will be skulls and ribbons.
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The Alter of Zai Zai Balik
Salmon with Curried Quinoa, Salmon Roe, Lemon Cream Fraiche.

It was nice having curried Quinoa because I liked the strong flavours which was calmed down by the cool cream fraiche.
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Circus We Have All Watched Together
Orange Ginger Corn Soup, Piquillo Puree, Baby Corn

Next was the warming soup with a gentle sweet taste.
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The Alter of Zai Zai
Seared Scallop, Lobster Cream, Asparagus Risotto, Truffle Oil Caviar

Then there were two juicy scallops with an asparagus pierced through it accompanied with al dente risotto.
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Women
Pan Seared Slow Cooked Sole, Pomelo Salad, Fresh Micro Herbs

This was definitely very feminine with the flowers and delicate fish that was shaped in a roll.
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Searching for Zai Zai
Chicken Roll with Savoy Cabbage, Season Vegetable, Chestnut Puree, Chicken Jus

The chicken roll was really juicy and it was just like eating a whole chicken in one go because you could taste the thigh, breast and skin in one bite.
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Women Chiffon
Cake, Mixed Fresh Berries, Lemon Cream, Strawberry Sorbet

From the cream, I knew I was going to like this and it was flawless, a fresh light cake covered in whipped cream that was not too sweet.
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To finish off, there was a colourful palette of macarons.

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6 course $1388
THE POPSY ROOM
Tel： 2234 6711
Address： 30 Upper Lascar Row, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Website： http://www.thepopsyroom.com
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