There are mornings when you'd wake up and just crave for some good old cha-chan-teng food. This was one of those, so we headed towards Sheung Shui to visit Guong Shing Ice Cafe. I've been here a couple of times before and I've always loved the vibe there - simple menu and old school decor. Service is questionable, but that's all part of the fun. The first to arrive was their Egg Sandwich. The egg was still hot and cooked just the right amount of time. The bread to egg ratio was perfect - just enough soft bread to wrap around the substantial omelette. The beef in this Beef Macaroni was tasty - it looked slightly undercooked when it arrived, but the hot soup cooked it to the perfect texture. It was delicious with some of their chilli sauce. However, the macaroni was a little too soft for my liking. Of course I had to order their famous Red Bean Ice. Love the looks of it. The cone of shaved ice meant that it was cold enough for such a hot summer day. The beans were nicely cooked, meaning they weren't too mushy. Yum!HK style French Toast is so addictive. Nothing beats a piece of bread deep-fried in egg batter, topped with a generous slice of butter and syrup. This was done well too!

I would definitely recommend Guong Shing Ice Cafe to anyone who lives closeby (not sure if its worth travelling all the way for, as you can easily find substitutes in Kowloon or HK side). This, from now on, will be my go-to place when I need some HK-style food!

It's been a while since my last review here on OpenRice. I have been away from Hong Kong studying, but now I'm back for good and the reviews will come piling in!
This one is an awesome way to start off my blogging again. To say that my experience at 八王子 was HORRIFYING is an understatement. Not only am I never coming back again, I will also make sure that none of my friends ever visit this place. 

As our food began arriving, we were all pleasantly surprised. The Tamago with Eel was average. It was room temperature - not hot enough but not cold. It was soft and quite nice with the sauce of the eel.The Roasted Salmon California Roll was quite nice. The salmon was roasted until it was half cooked and it was a good combination with the sushi roll. The Hamachi Sashimi was the best dish of the night. I was fresh and good value for money. we also ordered other dishes such as Toro Sushi Roll, Avocado Shrimp Sushi Roll, Soft Shell Crab Salad, Sashimi Salad, Deep Fried Tofu and Sushi Platter. I thought their sushi and sashimi was better than their other dishes.

About 45 minutes later, we were done with everything on the table. There was one item that we were still waiting for - the cheese mochi cake (芝士年糕). So we waited about 10 minutes before we asked our waiter. He helped us follow up with the kitchen. After another 10 minutes, we asked again. He told us politely that the kitchen would need another 5 minutes. So we waited. Another 15 minutes went by and it still didn't come. We asked the waiter to come by so that we could cancel it. My boyfriend, Mr. K, asked him if it was possible to cancel it because we have waited way too long and that the rest of our food was finished 30 minutes ago. 
At this time, the boss had already changed out of his uniform and having a drink with one of his customers/friends at a table nearby. He heard what we said, interrupted his staff, and told us loudly that "IT'S COMING, IT'S COMING." 

Mr.K: We have been told that it was coming for the past 30 minutes and it has still not arrived. We have finished all our food ages ago and we would really like to cancel it. (Note that up until now, the conversation between Mr. K, the boss and the waiter was still happening in a very civilized manner.)
Boss: (to the waiter) OK OK, just take it off the bill. 
Just as we thought that this was the end of it, the boss turned to Mr. K and began SHOUTING across the restaurant, the exact words below:
Boss: HEY, CALM DOWN, BOY! 



My friend, shocked that these words just came out of his mouth, told the boss NICELY to stop telling his customers to "calm down". 
Boss: THIS IS MY PLACE, THIS IS MY PLACE.

We refused to believe that this was happening. At this point, the two other tables next to us were staring in disbelief. One of them, who were also English speakers, started to giggle. We did not say anything.

Boss: DO YOU WANT E TO KNEEL ON THE FLOOR AND SAY SORRY TO YOU? DO YOU WANT ME TO FIRE ALL MY STAFF? WILL YOU BE HAPPY THEN?



The other table asked for the bill and left. We immediately asked for the bill too. As if that wasn't enough, we eventually realized that the restaurant had charged us for a beer that we didn't order. However, since we had already paid, there was no point in returning. Safe to say, none of us will ever return.
I am not sure why the boss would speak to his customers in such a manner. Whether it was under the influence of alcohol or not, it is unacceptable for a boss to act that way in front of his staff and customers. I feel sorry for the members of staff that served us that day, as they were doing their job well but ended up getting no tips. I would've come back for the food, but after this incident, never again.

Mr. K and I have always wanted to try the Grand Hyatt Steakhouse. Our 7th anniversary was the perfect occassion to give it a go! 

Our table was perfect for an anniversary dinner. Situated in a room near the kitchen, each table was made up of two leather couches facing each other, enclosed from other guests dining next to you. As soon as we sat down, we knew were going to enjoy this meal. Our waitress Joyce brought us some Garlic Bread to begin with. No matter how hard I tried to resist them to save my appetite for the food, I couldn't. They were buttered with the garlic mixture on both sides and toasted until crispy...yum!

StartersOf course, I had already checked out OpenRice reviews before coming. Everyone raves about their crab cakes and scallops. As seafood fans, we didn't hesistate one bit before ordering these. The Seared Maryland Crab Cakes were fresh and full of crab meat. Cooked to perfection, they weren't dry like other crab cakes I've tried before. The Pan Fried Diver Scallops were even better. I'm a bigger fan of scallops than of crabs and these were no exception. The scallop itself was left slightly undercook so that the insides were still juicy and tender then topped with a bit of tomato salsa and bacon bits. I devoured these two dishes with a glass of Chardonnay Cote Sud Domaine Serene. Even without the steak, my life at that moment was complete. 

Mains & SidesOur Day Aged Prime Rib Eye arrived on a table like a celebrity approaching the stage. It was so dramatic I wanted to applaud...it was served on a chunky wooden board, cooked to the requested medium rare and accompanied with three sauces: Béarnaise, Green Peppercorn and Brandy and Mushroom Ragout. Joyce offered us a selection of mustards to go with it. To be honest, I didn't feel the need for any sauces or mustards. The steak was already good by itself, especially the flavour of the charcoal grill on the outside layer of the steak.

As sides, we ordered their Aged White Cheddar Macaroni. The macaroni was al dente, a great plus. I hate overcooked pasta...even in Mac & Cheese! I thought this would've tasted great on its own as a course, but as a side, it was too overpowering for me. I much preffered the Truffle Fries with Parmesan, which wasn't on their permanent menu. I hope that they move this onto their menu as it was spectacular. The fries were the right thickeness and crispiness, even after we were done with the steak. The hint of truffle was not too strong, but perfect accompanied with the grated parmesan. I would happily go back JUST for these fries!

DessertEven though we were stuffed by the end of the steak, we refused to leave without properly ending our meal. We went for the Chocolate Mud Pie, which was served with home-made vanilla ice cream and raspberries. The cake itself was dense and chocolatey. The raspberries gave it a tanginess so that it wasn't too heavy, and the vanilla ice cream prevented it from tasting dry. We weren't able to finish the mud pie but our attentive waitress, Joyce, spotted the bottom layer of the cake and told us that we were missing out on the best part of the dessert. We gobbled that down too and she was definitely right. The thin, crispy, wafer layer on the bottom of the mud pie was the perfect ending to the night.

The Grand Hyatt Steakhouse exceeded all our expectations and I have already made a reservation for next month. I'd like to give a special mention to Joyce for her graceful service. This is a rare place that manages to get all the basics right and doesn't bring anything over the top - good food served perfectly in a comfortable environment. 

The dessert choices in Yuen Long are really endless and my reviews for them are piling up! This chain I've tried several times but never the one in Yuen Long. I usually order more fruity desserts but this time we chose something different. I'm not sure whether it was this which affected my perceived quality of food, but there are definitely better choices in Yuen Long.黑糖豆腐布甸, $39: We chose this dessert as I am a fan of 黑糖 and its sweetness! It looked and sounded quite interesting. It consists of three parts: a tofu pudding, a shot of 黑糖 syrup and a scoop of tofu ice-cream. It looked quite nice, but the 黑糖 was way too hot to hold and pour over the pudding. We had to wait a while until it was cold, which is sort of impractical. I guess they expected us to use their small spoon to spoon the syrup onto the pudding, but the spoon wasn't small enough to reach the bottom of the glass. I liked how the 黑糖 was hot because it provided an interesting contrast in temperature with the others. However, although the syrup was sweet and rich, I thought it wasn't a very good combination with the tofu flavour. The tofu pudding itself was okay - smooth, not too sweet and very beany. But together with the 黑糖, it just tasted strange. Would not order it again.芝麻糊豆腐花(凍), $22: This was quite disappointing too. The 芝麻糊 itself wasn't rich enough and it tasted a little watered-down. Wasn't as thick and intense as I wanted it. I've had much better ones elsewhere. The 豆腐花 was also average, didn't really taste anything and it wasn't particularly smooth. Together, this dessert was tasteless and not very enjoyable. Boo!雞翼尖, $12: This was probably the best part of the meal, although nothing special. The 雞翼尖 was hot enough, flavourful as I think they were marinated/cooked for a long time. The portion was a bit small for its price compared what other people were serving but the taste was okay. Not as good as B jai's though!

The air-conditioning of this place was crazy cold so we chose to sit outside, which was fine. The place is still quite new so everything was quite clean. The service was average, nothing special but nothing to complain about either. Still, the food isn't good enough for me to come again . What is worth commenting on is their reusing - very environmentally friendly! They reuse the food card by crossing out the order once someone's paid for it. I applaud them for that! Likes: Reuse
Dislikes: 芝麻糊豆腐花
Come Again? Probably not.
Room for Improvement: Desserts!!!!

Found out from of a friend ... research has shown that a female's tummy expands once they hear the word "dessert". I guess that explains my second appetite for sweets. It probably also explains why there was not a single male customer even though this place was almost full! Had lunch with girls then decided to properly end our meal with dessert at Sift. I've read reviews and have always wanted to try this place. Since I had lunch in Central, I took this perfect opportunity to try it out!Entering the restaurant, couldn't help but swoon at the sweet smell of baked goods. Got a table at the actual bar where we could watch the chefs prepare all of our desserts. I really liked the concept of a dessert bar: it's quite rare to get one of these in HKG so its a new experience coming here. The sight of chefs gradually folding dark, rich chocolate into silky smooth cream was a beautiful sight

The menu isn't big, as they only serve drinks and desserts. There is a minimum charge of $65 per head, so it's probably best to order a dessert each! We ordered 3 desserts:Sift Chocolate Cake, $72: This was impressive! I really enjoyed the flavour, texture and presentation of this dessert. A combination of chocolate fudge cake, layered with chocolate ganache, jivara cremeux and praline crunch, it was so satisfying . The presentation is simple - the cake itself placed on one side of a long, narrow plate, topped with some crunch flakes. The other side of the place was simply a line of crunch flakes - simple, elegant, lovely! The excess flakes on the side was perfect, because I love them and it adds crunch to the cake. Now, the cake itself. It was very chocolately, very rich yet not overwhelmingly sweet. The temeperature was good, cold enough and the texture was heavenly. The smooth chocolate mousse was greatly contrasted with the dense, moist cake and crunch. Yum!!!!!! For all you chocolate lovers out there, this is a recommended!Chocolate and Strawberry Pavlova, $90: This was also a delight to look at from start to finish. A beautiful piece of chocolate pavlova covered with some whipped cream then a generous layer of strawberries and a final sprinkle of grated chocolate. This is served with a little glass of Chardonnay Jelly. This was good in contrast with the chocolate dessert because it was lighter and more refreshing. This dessert was great too. The chocolate pavlova was light and airy. Crispy on the outside, moist and chewy in the middle. Paired with the whipped cream and strawberries (you can't really go wrong with strawberries and cream!), it was a great summer dessert. The strawberries were a little sour, but that didn't really matter because the pavlova was sweet and chocolatey. The jelly wasn't really my thing, don't really like such strong alcoholic flavour in my desserts. For those who do, might like it - was cold and light, interesting contrast in flavour and texture with the pavlova itself. Molten Chocolate Cake, $85: Only had one bite of this one, but it was a nice, satisfying bite! The cake was warm and the inside definitely molten. It was rich, dense, moist and chocolatey. Topped with some ice cold vanilla ice cream and chocolate almond crunch it was very warming. It's heavier than the other two dessert, maybe also due to the fact that it is served warm. For me, that's fine ... it is dessert afterall !

The place itself is quite cosy, since we chose to sit at the bar, I couldn't tell if the tables were too close to each other. Atmosphere was nice, quite good for chilling with the girls. Service was fine too, the chef behind the bar was the one who took our orders and he was quite friendly. Great place it you have time for a nice dessert, especially to all those girls with a sweet tooth like me!

Likes: Sift Chocolate Cake
Dislikes: -
Come Again? Yes
Room for Improvement: Their menu (physically) because it didn't really give a good first impression when you sit down, open the menu and the paper is slightly crumpled with some stains. They can do much better! Other than this, really quite a unique place they've got.

Wanted to try this place for a while now. Close to home, relatively new with good reviews plus a new environment. The last time I went, they were full with office people so couldn't try it. Was smart enough to reserve a table that day, so got to try it finally! However, it did not live up to my expectations. Maybe I expected too much? Strawberry Smoothie, $22 which was so disappointing. I'm not sure about everyone else, but my definition of a smoothie is a drink with yogurt, fruits and maybe sugar. This, to me, tasted more like a milkshake ... not even, it tasted like melted strawberry ice cream with some ice. Wasn't impressed at all, this drink was strange. Potato Skin, $38: Was very mediocre. The presentation was nice, served on a long plate with some sour cream sprinkled with flecks of green herbs. The potato skin was topped with quite a lot of bacon bits and cheese. Taste however, was disappointing. Firstly, there was too much of the potato itself - it felt like eating baked potato. the skin wasn't chewy enough and it wasn't hot enough even though it was freshly baked .Triple Mini Burger, $55: I was mainly attracted to this restaurant by pictures of this item. As I like food in small or mini servings, so that I could taste a bit of everything, this was very appealing. We also ordered French Fries, $10 as sides to go with the burger. The three burgers consist of one beef, one fish and one barbecue pork. This was disappointing too. As I remember, the pictures of this looked nicer than what it looked in real life or maybe how they prepared it that day. The burger bun looked too big for the filling. I guess I expected it to look better. We then tried the burgers one by one. Starting with the beef, it was average. I think there was nothing in it apart from the beef patty. The patty was okay, not too dry nor overcooked, a little juicy. However, I think because the bun was so thick and big that it made the overall burger a little dry. Since there was no sauce or cheese or vegetables, it was quite plain and mainly dry. Not so good . The fish was a little better, but still nothing special. At least there was some tartar sauce which meant the overall burger was less dry. Finally, the barbecue pork was average too. There was also sauce in the pork but the pork itself was a little dry and tough. The taste was sweet, it was pretty much like a Chasiu Bao but with a burger bun. The fries were really good though, maybe the best thing out of the whole meal. They were flavourful because they were coated with spices (Cajun?), Freshly fried, they were crispy on the outside and hot enough. Spaghetti with Mixed Seafood and Cherry Tomato, $68: Good presentation, the pasta looked quite impressive as it was served. There was a a lot of seafood piled on top and herbs sprinkled on top. The taste of the pasta and the sauce was good, very tomato-ey and was hot enough. The texture of the spaghetti was okay too, not overcooked. Was clearly not fresh pasta though, but that was expected. The seafood, however, was horrible. It was clearly frozen, at least the fish was. It didn't taste fresh at all, which was a pity because the rest of the pasta was done quite well. The restaurant itself - I expected more. From pictures and the outside, it looked like a very cosy, comfortable and warm environment in which you could finish your meal and stay to chat with a another cup of drink. The restaurant is quite small and the tables were quite closely packed. We got a table near the bar so we didn't get to sit on the bench sofas. Since we were close the bar, which was also the cashier counter, we were able to notice how messy it was. Even inside the bar, I noticed that the counter was untidy, covered with random things. I wasn't impressed with this because I think a restaurant must be presentable. The fact that it was so messy showed that it was slightly unprofessional also unappetizing. Didn't really expect that from a cafe like this, even though it was in Yuen Long. For the price they were charging in comparison with other restaurants in the area, they could've at least kept the counters clean. Service was average, nothing special and not bad. The food came efficiently and in the correct order and they were quite helpful. Nothing to complain about.

Overall, my main problem with this cafe was that it didn't meet my expectations. I guess this isn't completely their fault, but at the same time, restaurants should work to meet or even exceed its customers expectation. The presentation of their food is hugely deceiving. Attracted by its foods' presentation on Openrice, I expected much more than unfresh seafood, a strange strawberry smoothie and dry burgers. Won't be coming again in the near future unless I see some decent improvements to its quality of food!

Likes: Fries
Dislikes: Strawberry Smoothie, Triple Mini Burger and Seafood
Come Again? Maybe not.
Room for Improvement: Quality of food and tidiness

Late night snack .. deadly to my weight gain but unavoidable! This is such a bad habit of mine, but too bad! Chose this place because I wanted something savoury and they now provide tables and chairs for people to eat there instead of having to takeaway. 魚肉生菜, $12: I'm quite a big fan of this snack because I like vegetables, I like fish and I like soup, haha! You can't really go wrong with this unless the fish batter is done really bad. I think this was satisfactory, nothing too extraordinary though. The fish meat quite chewy and not too soft, the vegetables weren't overcooked and the portion was so big for the price! Not bad. 茶葉蛋, $3: This was really hot, I could barely remove the egg from its shell! The eggs itself absorbed a lot of the sauce and was very dark in colour, also very flavourful. However, the texture was a little too hard for my liking.

豬頸肉, $8: I like to choose 豬頸肉 when eating 串燒 because it's a more tender meat. I asked for spicy so they sprinkled spicy seasoning powder on top. It was quite good, but nothing too special!

This place is quite good whenever I feel like a savoury snack, as they have wide variety. It's quite good value for money and now that they have seating, I might be coming back more often!

Likes: There wasn't anything too spectacular which I would return for or recommend, but everything was decent.
Dislikes: -
Come Again? Yes, when I need some street food!

Spanish food, especially Tapas, was one of the most memorable cuisines amongst my few Europe trips (although nothing beats real Italian food the way Italians cook it). So when I felt like Tapas one day, I was worried I wouldn't find a good, authentic one in HKG after experiencing a few in Barcelona and Mallorca! Looked on Openrice and found out about this place. Good reviews, nice presentation, menu in Spanish, open kitchen ... can't really go wrong, I thought. Definitely lived up to my expectations.

Read on OR that you can't reserve in advance here, so didn't even bother calling. Arrived before 1PM and the restaurant was about half full. The layout of the restaurant is perfect for what it does. Its long and relatively narrow, majority of the space taken up by a continuous bar table facing the open kitchen where most of the cooking happens. It's a different story when you watch your food being prepared right in front of you. The aroma, the whole process from start of prepping to finishing your dish - its just somewhat, somehow more satisfying! It's also tricky for the restaurant themselves though, hygiene is an extremely important factor that comes into play, the way they handle the food, the chefs' own presentation and behaviour and how tidy the area is kept - all are aspects which put their reputation at risk. Tapeo does it well. The food, the presentation, the whole layout, the service, even down to their music. They brings these things together to make a perfect atmosphere, for tapas at least. The sound of your food sizzling, smell of garlic and the upbeat Spanish music put together a great experience for my friends and I. The cute Spanish chef, I think? A bonus!
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As big eaters ... wasn't surprised when it turned out that we over-ordered our tapas. We started off with 2 jugs of Sangria between 4 people as it was scorching hot outside. Sangria was good - I enjoyed it because it wasn't too strong. There were many fruits: grapes especially. They put enough ice in the glass so it was so refreshing and fruity. Perfect start to the meal. The jugs are a little smaller than expected though, maybe compared to those in Spain!Pan con Tomate (Bread with Tomato), $35: Oh my gosh, so good I had to order seconds. How to describe? Very refreshing. Unexpected, because I've never tried this way of preparing tomato bread - the difference lies in their tomato paste. Served on extremely thin slices of toasted bread, it is so crispy and light. The paste covers the whole of the bread so that it is flavourful enough. Sprinkled with some green herbs (parsley? not sure but) it looked great and tasted great. ESPECIALLY with jamon!!!! Jamon Serrano, $108 and Jamon de Jabugo, $188: tried both their hams, both great! The Serrano came first, it was sliced right in front of us, yay! Nicely presented on wooden boards, it was like a show ... which we got to eat after! Both hams were good in their own way, but you definitely pay for what you get. The more expensive one was better in texture - thick, more chewy, slightly fatter. Nonetheless, both were very nice. Crispy Shrimps with Chilli, $55: I found this less impressive than the first few tapas. It was quite spicy, but the sauce was too thick for my liking and it didn't go too well with the shrimps. The shrimps were quite fresh though, it wasn't a BAD dish, just could have been better. Marinated White Anchovies, $58: Great! Refreshing with the lemon, it was tangy and suitable for a hot day. Anchovies aren't for everyone, I've only learnt to like it recently. These were great with bread. Yum! Sauteed Mushrooms: This tasted much better than it looked! I am a veggie fan much more than a meat fan so I always order some greens. When it was brought onto our table, it looked a little dry and and boring compared to what we already ate. However, once I tried it, it kind of surprised me. It wasn't anything spectacular like the tomato bread but it genuinely tasted good! Smelt really nice of garlic as I remember and the mushrooms totally soaked in the flavour. Not bad! Crispy Pork Belly with Quince Aioli (Garlic Mayonnaise), $72: This is one of their signature dishes, recommended by the waitress. Lived up to its expectations! At first sight, the meat looked tough. I think this was due to its brown colour, it might appear a little overcook. However, it was delightful! The pork was crispy on the skin and outside, but the inside was tender and soft. The garlic mayonnaise was nice paired with the pork, brought out the fatness of the pork, yum yum. Tapeo Paella, $1xx: This was by far he most disappointing part of the meal, no doubt. It was nicely presented with a tall tower of seafood piled on top of the paella on a stone plate. Smelt good, but taste did not match up to the rest of the meal. There was barely any taste, really lacking in flavour. It wasn't cheap either, for a small portion. My friends and I barely touched this, also due to the fact that we were full by this time of the meal!

This wasn't everything we ordered, believe it or not. We also had their Chorizo and Spinach Tortilla which was average. I am not a big fan of potato thus never really order tortilla and don't really know what an authentic tortilla tastes like. This was a very thick piece of tortilla, but nothing special as I remember. Wasn't very flavourful so didn't bother posting the picture! Also had their Chorizo and Tomato, $78 but wasn't too impressed with it either. I think the chorizo wasn't fat enough, just the texture of the whole dish wasn't too appetizing.
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I had nothing to complain about their service, the waitress was friendly, polite and humble. Don't think she was a Canto-speaker though, so we spoke English to her. She had good recommendations, always smiled and quite efficient with the food and drinks.

Apart from the food, I think I would really come again just for the atmosphere. Upbeat and casual, it's great for a chit-chat lunch with some girl friends. Tapas allows me to try many different dishes to share, perfect! The tapas here is nicely presented too, great even just to look at Overall, really enjoyed this lunch - the taste and presentation of their food, the vibe, the service - great combination! Would definitely come again.
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Likes: Crispy Pork Belly, Sangria, Jamon, Tomato Bread
Dislikes: Paella, Chorizo and Tomato
Come Again? Yes!
Room for Improvements: Paella needs more taste!

I really enjoy Shanghainese food, maybe because there is so much variety. This place takes full advantage of that my providing its customers with a big big menu, lots of pictures and things to choose from. I think this place is one of the better Shanghainese restaurants out of the bunch in its area, they seem to put more effort into making the food taste good. Ordered various things to share between us.燻魚: For appetizer, ordered this. Was my first time trying this dish, so I have nothing to compare it to. It's quite special - coldly served, sweet, a little hard and chewy. Although not really my type of dish, it was quite a nice start to the meal, especially on a hot day, to open our appetite for the rest of our meal! 霸王小籠包: This place does 小籠包 quite nicely. Of course, there are better places (still reminiscing Taipei's 鼎泰豐) but this I would consider one of the better ones. Freshly steamed, they were very hot! We ate it straight away so that it would retain its temperature. Together with some vinegar and ginger ... mmm ... the skin was very thin and soft, and the meat tender, juicy and fat! There was a lot of juice packed inside, made the whole thing very flavourful! Yum.擔擔麵: I am a big big fan of 擔擔麵! Well done at this place too, especially the texture of the noodles. It's such a happy thing when I find places which can do their noodles well. Its not rare for Shanghainese restaurants to freshly make their noodles and I think this place is no exception. They have three types to choose from and I think we chose the thick kind which is what most people choose for 擔擔麵. These were so chewy and smooth, super like! The soup was good too, quite spicy with some peanut flavour. Definitely would order this again if I'm here, but the temperature could be a little hotter!水煮牛: This was tasty as well, maybe not very authentic, not very spicy but the beef was very tender. The portion was very big and although not very spicy, it was flavourful. There was also a lot of vegetables, perfect for me! We ordered a bowl of plain rice to go with it, as there was lots of sauce (more like oil, hehe)! Not as spicy as I would've liked it, but the texture of the meat made it good .四季豆: Of course we'd order some greens. These were good, nicely seasoned. Also good with plain rice.

This restaurant is quite big. Lots of seats and quite spacious. We got a table with sofas so it was quite comfortable. The service was very efficient, but nothing spectacular. Great food and menu, would recommend to anyone who likes Shanghainese.

Likes: 擔擔麵, 小籠包
Dislikes: -
Come Again? Yes
Room for Improvement: Temperature of food (could be hotter) and their 水煮牛 spicier.

Few weeks ago, I had a phase ... a phase for fries. After a not so satisfying experience at Ireland's Potato, I landed at Elements' Chips Republic. Had it once before, when I was at the cinema and remember it was quite good. When I was at Elements again, couldn't help but revisit this place and order their Chilli Cheese Fries, $34!What can I say? Compared with my recent visit to Ireland's Potato, my gosh this was SO MUCH MORE SATISFYING! I think it fulfilled my fries craving on the spot, right after my first bite. I had to wait around 3 minutes for my fries because they prepare it a la minute. For that reason, it was really hot and fresh - important when it comes to fries, or any hot food in general (in my opinion), but of course it means more 熱氣!!! Oh well, it takes some sacrifice to experience good food, I guess.

The fries: Mmmmm. Hot. Crispy on the outside. Soft on the inside. Thick and good in texture. Perfectly covered in their sauce. Doing well on this, don't need to change a thing!

Chilli Cheese Sauce: Spicy!!!! Spicy enough for me, really good combination with fries and cheese. Hot, thick, well seasoned and in abundance!!! They were not skimpy with the sauce like many other stores selling fries. Their was enough sauce to cover the fries, even down to last one! This really impressed me, even though its not a big deal. Just saying...

Wow, would definitely return for some more. I'm not sure if I am willing to let go of this flavour and try a new one, because I love spicy so much! I might want to try the gravy and mozzarella one, just maybe.

Likes: Chilli Cheese Fries!!!
Dislikes: -
Come Again? Yes
To Improve: Maybe something green to decorate. It doesn't look attractive enough for how good it tastes!