[Neptune Restaurant] Spring Tasting Menu by chef K.K.Chan

In the past, I have only tried Western dishes at the Neptune Restaurant.
Now they have a new Spring 6 course tasting menu designed by chef K.K.Chan available from now until the end of June, featuring sustainable seafood and quality ingredients.

Started with the Four Colour Platter with refreshing “Crabmeat and Avocado Salad”, “Pan Seared Scallop with Yakiniku Sauce”, “Smoked Duck Egg”, and “Sliced Spicy Abalone”.
It was a great start with different flavours to please the palate.

Next was the “Stir-Fried Thai Tiger Prawn with Onion” which is inspired by flavours of Beijing and Huaiyang.
It was sweet and spicy with a garlicky aftertaste.

The “Double Boiled Silky Fowl Consommé with Arisaema Tubes Fungus, Morel, Bamboo Fungus and Peach Gum” was a really light soup with strong unami flavours from the mushrooms.
One bowl isn't enough.

For the mains, “Seabass and Italian Prosciutto wrapped Asparagus on Steamed Egg White and Supreme Pumpkin Soup” .
The egg white base was seriously silky flavoured by the rich pumpkin soup and the seabass and prosciutto were a great pairing.

The meaty mains were “Roasted Kagoshima BBQ Pork & Tea-Smoked French Spring Chicken.
It was the best of both worlds with chicken and pork.

Finished with the dessert platter of “Raspberry Panna Cotta”, “Deep-Fried Sesame Dumpling with Custard”, and the “Manchurian sweetmeat Glutinous Rice Flour Roll with Red Bean Paste”.
The sesame dumpling was evilicious as it was filled wtih liquid custard while the raspberry panna cotta was refreshing.

Chef Chan’s 6-course Chinese dining tasting menu is priced HK$688 per person, plus 10% service charge.

[Neptune Restaurant]
Address: 180 Wong Chuk Hang Rd, Wong Chuk Hang
Phone: 3923 2161

[LANEIGE] Sparkling Café Launch

LANEIGE is a popular South Korean Cosmetic brand so I was really excited when I found out that their pop-up booth at Langham Place which was launched today and will go on until the 24th of March.

All proceeds will be donated to Make-A-Wish foundation and all desserts costs $35 and you get a $35 coupon to spend at Laneige.

There are five different desserts to try:
-Golden Sparkling Soufflé Pancake (Limited quantities per day)

-Best Friend Bear Soufflé Pancake

-Pink Cloud Soufflé Pancake

-Sleeping Bear Water Cake (Starry Night & Dreamy Pink)

For me, I liked the Souffle pancakes because they were light and fluffy complimented by the dreamy cream!!
The sleeping water bear cakes were inspired by their new Sleeping water masks which cost $280/8.

LANEIGE Sparkling Café
Atrium, 4/F, Langham Place, 8 Argyle Street, Kowloon
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[Momo Cafe] The ultimate crab pizza

As well as good food, there are two cute guys which are double trouble because they are twins.
Went there for a gathering as the tables are spacious and the decor is stylish as well.

The menu is clear and comprehensive.

Here was what we had: Started with the Port Wine Beef cheeks which were served on a bed of silky mash.
The beef cheeks were soft and gelatinous in this rich port wine sauce.

Next was the crab pizza ordered by my friend. I didn't have any expectations because I thought it was just going to be pizza with crab meat but when it came it just got stole everyone's attention as it was literally a whole crab on top of the pizza.

It was convenient to eat because the crab had already been chopped up.
I took the crab shell thinking there was tomalley but it had totally cleaned out so I thought it was just there for decoration but it turns out they put the tomalley on the pizza so it was evilicious with all that cheese, crab tomalley and orange roe.
Although it was quite heavy, there was basil leaves to freshen it up.

Last but not least was the Suckling Pig which was soft and tender while the skin was crispy.

Overall, I really enjoyed the dinner and I was surprised at the quality and creativity at MoMo Pizza.Pasta.Beer.

[Momo Cafe]
Tel: 34622503
Flat 103, 1/F, Cheungs Building, 1-3 Wing Lok Street, Sheung Wan

[Hogology] Soft and moist Fried Pork Chops

Hogology has been around since late 2013.
They used to be round the corner where the shop was smaller and cramped.
It didn't appeal to me before because it was just fried pork chop on the menu.
Recently, I saw photos of Typhoon Shelter style pork chops so I decided to go because it looked really good paired with noodles.

Tried the pork chop with rice and noodles.

The rice would have been good but they put sweet sauce on it which ruined it for me but the noodles were a fantastic pairing.

The pork chop was extremely moist and the texture was soft like chicken, it was full marks in terms of taste but it was a bit fat compared to the one my friend had.
I was impressed that it was not too salty or laced with MSG!

[Hogology 炊豕店]
Tel: 28056665
11 Caroline Hill Road, Causeway Bay

[Beat] Feeling upbeat vibes after a visit to BEAT!

Discovered BEAT as I was in TST.

Noticed this shop because of the music Clef note with a B incorporated in the logo, when I got closer I found out it was a modern bakery by Tsui Wah but the style is totally different from the bakery counters at TW restaurants because they are not selling the usual Pineapple buns etc.

Tsui Wah has been getting more of my attention recently with their healthy options such as okra scrambled egg and the use of quinoa in its dishes.

BEAT was really captivating because they had colourful bakery made with natrual colourings like blueberries, squid ink and cranberries etc.
I was told that they do not use softening agents in their breads which makes them healthier.

The bakery is creative with names inspired by Chinese songs and lyrics for those who can read Chinese.

The sandwich selection is beautifully presented, the pink bread is made of rose while the orange one is made of carrot.

You can also buy the bread on it its own and they have this instaworthy leopard bread which is sold out early in the morning.

As well as bakery, they have energetic detox waters and detox fruit teas crammed with fruit to boost your mood.

I tried the blueberry cream cheese bun and the Soft European Pitaya and Cheese bread because I love cream cheese.
Both were soft and dreamy but the Pitaya (dragon fruit) had to be my favourite because not many bakeries use Pitaya on baked bread.

The blueberry cream cheese filling was really satisfying because you could taste real blueberries blended in the cream cheese.

The detox tea was sweet and hydrating infused with fruits while the detox water was more on the refreshing side.

I can't wait to try their new products and will have to come earlier for the leopard pattern loaf!!!!!

[Beat by Tsui Wah]
Located in the paid area of TST MTR Station.

[I'Annam Banh Mi et Pho] In search of a good Banh Mi

I don't know why but there has been a spate of Vietnamese joints opening, be it pho, banh mi and you name it!
For me, I love Banh Mi because I have to have something filling in my day like bread, potatoes or rice.
Anyway, went here for the Banh Mi because they have some slightly different options and the drinks are worth checking out.

There are three Banh Mis which makes it incredibly hard to choose so I had two, the beef and the House special.
The third is vegetarian which I plan to try next time.
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[I'Annam House Banh Mi]
When it came, it was pretty crammed with fillings and the taste was surprisingly good.
It was heavily buttered and the bun was to my liking ie crisp on the outside and soft with a chew.
The fillings inside were roast pork, minced meat, pate, pickles, thin layer of egg, Chinese celery and coriander.
The star of the show was actually the pate and minced meat filling because the minced meat had a spicy kick to it and it was very flavourful which helped excel everything.

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[Shredded Beef short rib Banh Mi]
The beef short rib was not as fancy but still tasty especially if you like Southern pulled pork, you will love this and its spicy dressing and crunch of the pickles.

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[Viet rice Noodles with Grilled Prawns]
The noodles are really filling and yummy when mixed with their fish sauce that isn't too salty with a sweet and sour twist to it.

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For drinks had the pineapple and ice which is crammed with fresh chunks of pineapple which makes it a great thirst quencher.
[Pineapple and Ice]

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The hot drink is a great thing to drink on a cold day with a lovely sweet cinnamon flavouring.
[Cinnamon and Lemongrass with Yellow Sugar]

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[I'Annam Banh Mi et Pho 喜越]
Tel: 34604407
30 Yiu Wah Street