[Ask for Alonzo] Hearty and Cosy Italian fare in Quarry Bay

Quarry lacks good Italian food and Ask for Alonzo just hits the spot with Southern Italian dishes in a trattoria environment.Discovered this joint after going to the Tong Chong Street market.
There is an alfresco table where you can have drinks before dinner.

The menu had a good choice of variety.

Started with the bread with was accompanied with basil puree rather than the usual olive oil and balsamic.
I loved the basil puree as it complimented the bread very well.

For starters, had the burrata cheese with extra parma ham for +HKD60.

Basically all my favourites on one plate on a bed of colourful Heirloom tomatoes in all colours which were juicy and umami taste to the max along with the creamy burrata.
The extra ham gave it the salty flavours and goes very well with tomatoes and the burrata too.
Next were the meatballs which were topped with chunky grated Mozzarella cheese. 
Each meatball was big and tasty loaded with herbs which accentuated the flavour as well as the chopped tomato sauce.

As well as the meats, the Zoodles are the best because they were juicy and crunchy without any grassy taste and the hazelnuts gave it a nutty balance to it.

For pasta, had the mixed mushroom and truffle fettuccine served with poached egg. It was good how it was not too creamy so you could taste everything from the truffles to the delicate egg.

Finished with the panna cotta and tiramisu which was a perfect ending complimented with aromatic coffee.

The panna cotta was creamy and sinfully delicious as it was made with double cream while the tiramisu was equally as good spiked with liquer.

Will definitely check it out again for the other dishes.

[Ask for Alonzo]
18 Hoi Kwong Street
Quarry Bay
Hong Kong
http://www.askforalonzo.com/

Singmalay Series

I love Singaporean and Malaysian food so decided to make a record of all the Singmalays foods that I eat.
Some are authentic and some are just Singmalay inspired.

More to come

OTHER Singaporean and Malaysian reviews that you might like to read:

Singmalay part 30: Cafe Malacca

http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2275820

Singmalay part 29: Pork chop curry at Lazat:Laksa

http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2269080

Singmalay part 28: The Three Wishes at Lazat:Laksa

http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2216960

Singmalay Part 27: Mandarin Chicken Rice

http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2200614

Singmalay Part 26: Sam’s Noodle

http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2167403

Singmalay Part 25: Sam’s Noodle

http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2129218

Singmalay Part 24: Hainan Shaoye

http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2126795

Singmalay Part 23: Good Satay

http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2124922

Singmalay Part 22: Pappa Mia Coffee Restaurant

http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2089083

Singmalay Part 21: Sabah Malaysian Cuisine

http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2065657

Singmalay Part 20: Singma Deluxe

http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2064175

Singmalay Part 19: Bak Kut King {Tai Hang}

http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2056665

Singmalay Part 18: Prawn noodle shop{Wan Chai}

http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2052198

Singmalay Part 17: Katong Laksa Prawn Me {Pandan toast}

http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2046049

Singmalay Part 16: Katong Laksa Prawn Me

http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2044479

Singmalay Part 15: Satay Inn

http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2043695

Singmalay Part 14: Fishing Bay

http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2040133

Singmalay Part 13: Eat Garden

http://www.openrice.com/restaurant/commentdetail.htm?commentid=2007800

[Singmalay Part 12 ]
Date Dined: 2009-Sep-02
Restaurant: Toast Box 土司工坊

[Singmalay Part 11]
Date Dined: 2009-Sep-09
Restaurant: Relish Noodle 狀元麵館

[Singmalay Part 10]
Date Dined: 2009-Jul-03
Restaurant: Ma Thai 馬泰

[Singmalay Part 9]
Date Dined: 2009-Sep-28
Restaurant: Malaymama 馬拉媽媽

[Singmalay Part 8]
Date Dined: 2009-Sep-21
Restaurant: King Laksa 喇沙王

[Singmalay Part 7]
Date Dined: 2009-Feb-22
Restaurant: Malaysia (Port Klang) Cuisine Limited 馬拉盞星馬美食

[Singmalay Part 6]
Date Dined: 2008-Oct-15
Restaurant: Prawn Noodle Shop 蝦麵店

[Singmalay Part 5]
Date Dined: 2008-Jul-04
Restaurant: Pasar Singaporean Flavour 巴沙新加坡小品

[Singmalay Part 4]
Date Dined: 2008-Jun-20
Restaurant: Katong Laksa Prawn Mee 加東叻沙蝦麵

[Singmalay Part 3]
Date Dined: 2008-Jun-18
Restaurant: Katong Laksa Prawn Mee 加東叻沙蝦麵

[Singmalay Part 2]
Date Dined: 2008-Jun-10
Restaurant: YEOH'S BAH KUT TEH (楊氏肉骨茶)

[Singmalay Part 1]
Date Dined: 2008-Jun-10
Restaurant: Sing Ma Restaurant

The Chinese Princess' wardrobe

Went here to celebrate a friends birthday!!I didn't know it was Sichuan fare but it turned out to be great.
Be sure to get the early as they have a wardrobe where you can dress up in Chinese Dynasty clothing!
Dishes were great too especially the Kungpao prawns which were huge and crispy in a tangy sauce.

The fish topped with crispy bean bits was comforting as the fish was tasty and similar to the fish and chip quality.

Finished with the stir fried glass vermicelli which was loaded with egg.

[Rye House] Comforting Nordic Food

Ever since I went to Swedish National day, I have fallen in love with Nordic food because I can relate to it.
Discovered Rye House from another Swedish event where they were doing a collaboration with the Mäckish Girls a while ago during the weekend.
After trying that, I was determined to come back to try the food from Rye House!

There is so much on the menu and they have a salad bar as well.

The reason why I can relate to Nordic food is that they use a lot of bread and potatoes which is basically the same as the diet in UK.
Interestingly their snacks are really similar to us in terms of flavours and they also have this similar snack to Wotsits!!

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Started with the Egg Pie which was on my mind since the first visit!


This was so delicious because the pastry tasted like a thin crispy Ryvita tart filled with potatoes that were silky and viscous topped with creamy egg just like the stuff you get in egg mayo sandwiches.
It is so comforting to see lots of similar ingredients like their prawn and dill filling which tastes just like our Prawn and Mayo filling but with dill in it.
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Next was the Nordic Hash (Pyttipannu) , again a really simple but comforting dish that is good on a winters day.
It was diced and fried cubes of potatoes that were fluffy and soft with a perfectly browned edge complemented by fresh organic eggs and pieces of meat.
Basically a delicious dish that you can eat all day or for brunch.

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Last but not least was the Finnish Creamy Salmon Soup .

I loved it because it wasn't heavy with chunks of pink salmon and lots of dill.
There was a little butter in it to give it that beautiful golden glow as well enhancing the taste.
All was good and I was shocked that even their hot chocolate was so heavenly.
Will definitely come back again.

I appreciate them using environmentally friendly straws which are actually real plant straws.
Basically using rye straws for drinking which are biodegradable!

[Rye House]

Shop G10, G/F, Bank Of America Tower, 12 Harcourt Road, Admiralty

Tel: 39968950

Mon - Fri: 07:30 - 18:30

Sat: 09:00 - 14:00

Sun: Closed

[Review 7088] A nice bowl of Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles @ 港麵子 (已結業)Nooodies

 01/01/2019

港麵子 (已結業)Nooodies
九龍灣偉業街33號德福廣場一期1樓F1號舖
Shop F1, 1/F, Telford Plaza I, 33 Wai Yip Street, Kowloon Bay
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/a-nice-bowl-of-sichuan-dan-dan-noodles-e3261837

A nice bowl of Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles
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As well as Nooodies, there is another noodle joint in Sai Ying Pun called NOODIES that opened in 2015.
I bet if NOODIES didn't exist, Nooodies would probably have used that name and not needed that extra "o" to be different!

Anyway, both joint offer a choice so that you can try different noodles.
Here they have the tasting choice for $108 which lets you try three different noodles in small portions but unfortunately I came here in the afternoon when it isn't served.

Ordered the Dandan noodles!

I can't quite understand why they needed to camouflage the broth and bowl together.
A different coloured bowl might have made it look much nicer.
Apart from presentation, it was damn delicious and I wish there was a vegan option with omnipork as I don't really eat pork in HK as it is usually not fit for consumption.

The noodles for damn good because the broth was so tasty, it was a right balance of Sichuan spices as well as the nutty broth without being sweet.

Second visit, it was bland and deteroriated.

[La Famille] Festive cakes

La Famille is a famous for its soft and dreamy Chiffon cakes.

I remember going to their cozy joint in Tai Hang.
They now have more to offer including these pretty jelly cakes with flowers in it.

For Christmas, they have launched three cakes for Christmas.

Each Christmas cake is quite different, personally I prefer something simple so chose the white one which has the signature chiffon cake inside smothered in delicious Hokkaido cream with fresh strawberries.

This cake will be available from the 17th but as it was my friends birthday they were able to make this cake.
The taste was as good as expected with the pairing of fluffy chiffon and dreamy cream.

[Kee Wah Bakery] Christmas 2018 goodies

Thank you Kee Wah Bakery for sending me a a big box for Christmas which was filled with sweet treats.

There were panda cookies!!
HK85

A Christmas tree tin filled with nougats, cookies and cookies.
HKD88

A Candy box.
HKD55

All these can be found at any branch of Kee Wah Bakery and if you buy them in sets you get more discount.
For more information see the detailed flyer at the shop.

www.keewahbakery.com.hk