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2014-08-17
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類別 : 英國菜咖啡店麵包店

Tucked away on a quiet road in Mid-Levels is Tea Saloon by Another Fine Day, a quaint and luxurious tea room in purple and pink pastel tones, complete with Victorian-style furnishings, chandeliers and framed paintings on the walls (think Parisien tea rooms such as Ladurée).

This inconspicuous tea parlour is a venture by three Hong Kong girls with a passion for afternoon teas. Their first venture, Another Fine Day, is a smaller establishment a few streets down which resembles a cosy Victorian living room. The secluded location of this haunt makes it a wonderful oasis in the city centre of Hong Kong. The service was slow but friendly, and there was a good selection of food and beverages on the afternoon tea menu.

 
(1) We ordered the restaurant's own invention Madame Grey, which was a variation to Earl Grey tea, and was fragrant and soothing with a hint of rose.

 
(2) We also tried the rose soda with fresh mint, which was icy and refreshing, even though the rose syrup tasted a bit faux.

 
(3) A Ladies' Afternoon Tea ($498 for two) was ordered and shared amongst us.

 
On the top tier were two rose scones, served with clotted cream and homemade rose petal strawberry jam. The scones were a tad dry, but the rose petal jam was fragrant and delicious.

 
In the middle tier were some sweet delicacies, including macarons, mini Portuguese tarts, swan-shaped cream puffs and mini cupcakes. These did not taste particularly great, but at least they looked adorable!

 
The savoury items in this tea set fared better than the sweet ones - the egg mayo and smoked salmon tartlets, creamy forest mushroom tartlets and mini popovers filled with baclk truffle cream cheese were all tasty.

 
There were also two small glass pots of green tea mousse with red bean, which had a decent green tea flavour but was a bit too sweet.

 
(4) The Gentlemen's Afternoon Tea ($498 for two) was a tea set with more emphasis on savoury than sweet snacks.

 
The top tier had some of the savoury items that were in the Ladies' Afternoon Tea Set, with the addition of some crispy rice crackers with minced pork. The seasoning of the minced pork was overly sweet, and didn't taste authentically Thai.

 
The prosciutto & manchego cheese croissants tasted delicious, and were fluffy with a generous amount of filling.

 
I came here with a bunch of girls who all love a good burger, so we were excited to see two burgers in the tea set, but these turned out to be a disappointment. The chicken patty in the mini chicken burger with oolong tea sauce had a refreshing herbal seasoning, but was rubbery and lacked meaty flavours - our hearts sank as we bit into it.

 
The Gentlemen's Afternoon Tea Set also came with two rose scones, so there was certainly enough food to go around.

Even though the food was mediocre, the decor of this tea room is thoughtful and cosy. I also adore its relatively inconspicuous location, which offers some privacy. I hope the kitchen can improve over time, so that I can come back here with the girls for another afternoon tea session!

評分: 味道 2   環境 5   服務 3   衛生 4   抵食 3

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2014-08-16
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類別 : 粵菜 (廣東)點心

When my friends from Canada were visiting Hong Kong and asked me to take them somewhere for authentic dim sums, instead of taking them to Lin Heung Kui, a hot tourist spot renowned for their old school dim sums and tea house experience, I decided to take them to Sun Hing Restaurant, a neighbourhood Cantonese restaurant in Sai Wan which is much less internationally famous than Lin Heung Kui.

Sun Hing Restaurant serves simple, scrumptious dim sums, and their steamed custard buns are regarded by many to be the best in Hong Kong. Their unusual opening hours, from 3am-4pm everyday, makes it a popular haunt for late-night snacks, particularly amongst the students of nearby University of Hong Kong. There is no reservation policy at this down-to-earth eatery, so be prepared for a rather chaotic scene. I personally recommend coming at odd hours so that you can have a more relaxing experience.

Freshly made dim sums are constantly brought out from the kitchen. The staff here don't speak much English, but they are very friendly, and if all else fails, just point at what you want to order! The prices are incredibly budget-friendly, and our dim sum feast only came to around $50 per person.

 
(1) We started off with some pineapple buns with roast pork filling. The crust of the buns was deliciously thick and buttery, and the roast pork filling was well adjusted. I wished, though, that the buns were a bit fluffier.

 
(2) The bean curd sheet rolls followed. The deep fried bean curd sheets were incredibly thin and crispy, and completely won us over!

 
(3) I was surprised that notwithstanding the low prices of the dim sums, the ingredients were very decent, and the shrimps in these shrimp dumplings were flavourful, tender and juicy.

 
(4) The siu mai dumplings were excellently bouncy and flavourful.

 
(5) Glutinous rice balls are old school dim sums which are no longer available at some newer dim sum restaurant in Hong Kong. The gluntinous rice had the perfect consistency, and was soft and sticky without being mushy or overly oily.

 
(6) The deep fried shrimp rolls had been left on the counter for some time and had already turned cold, but they tasted just fine. The shrimp rolls were attractively crunchy, and the shrimp filling was tasty and comforting.

 
(7) Deep fried milk is another classic dim sum which is not commonly available in Hong Kong. An airy, crunchy batter encased a smooth, custardy "milk" filling, and it was sheer deliciousness!

 
(8) The steamed chicken feet, which some of my Canadian friends politely turned down, hit the taste buds in the right places.

 
(9) The texture of the rice in this steamed rice with minced pork and cuttlefish was spot on, and the minced meat was fresh and flavour-packed. There was a tad too little meat in the serve, but that was forgivable.

 
(10) The star of the meal was definitely the steamed custard buns! These custard buns are often sold out quickly, so I was utterly excited that I managed to grab two portions of them!

 
These custard buns had the thinnest layer of steamed bun in proportion to the amount of custard filling I have ever tried. The filling was a work of art - accentuated by grains of salted egg yolk, the custard had the perfect level of sweetness and runniness, and it was an instant addiction.

 
(11) Lastly, we ordered some steamed sponge cake to round off the meal. It was airy and completely scrumptious.

 
If you are able to embrace the chaotic scene at Sun Hing Restaurant, it can be a fabulous place for you to show your overseas friends how we do dim sums in Hong Kong!

評分: 味道 4   環境 1   服務 2   衛生 3   抵食 4

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2014-07-06
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類別 : 日本菜日式西餐

Opened by chef Justin Chan, the brains behind the organic food restaurant Locofama, Naked Gurume Gyarari (which means Naked "gourmet gallery") is a rookie on Elgin Street that serves healthy Japanese tapas.

A stark black and white stairway leads to the new restaurant, which is divided into a gallery/private dining room on the left, and a main dining area on the right. The decor is stylish and effortlessly chic, with glass display shelves, dark wood flooring and an open kitchen countertop completing a contemporary, minimalistic set-up. Service is eager and polite, but a tad pushy with their recommendations.

 
(1) We start off with the black truffle lotus root chips ($78), served with a rich yuzu garlic cream. The chips are a tad oily, but are deliciously crispy and taste moreish. 

 
(2) The soy sauce edamame ($68), cooked with soy sauce, Japanese black sugar and sea salt, offers a twist on the traditional boiled edamame, but the flavouring is too intense and masks the natural taste of the beans.

 
(3) The diver scallops with crystalline ice leaves salad ($168) is a delicate and tasty dish - the scallops are pristine, the crystalline ice leaves add texture and the bacon bits accentuate the salad's flavours.

 
(4) The sushi roll, called "Screaming Naked" ($158), is clean-tasting and enjoyable. The yellowtail tuna is mouthwatering, the asparagus is bright and crispy and some wasabi gives it a nice kick.

 
(5) The shimeji and quinoa with black truffle egg pasta ($128) offers a delightful range of flavours - the sous vide egg is utterly enticing, the cherry tomato and shimeiji mushrooms are refreshing and there is some black truffle to lift the pasta's flavours. My complaint, though, is that there is way too much black pepper which overwhelms the dish. 

 
(6) The uni and quinoa pasta ($198) is al dente and nicely done. The garlic cream, parmesan and sea urchin, though each intensely flavoured, interact harmoniously in this dish. 

 
(7) The toro and 48 months Iberico ham wrap ($198, 3 pieces) is without a doubt the star of the night. It is lined with a piece of baking paper for you to hold it up to eat; the butteriness of the tuna belly and the deep flavours of the Iberico ham turn out to be surprisingly complementary, and the sea grapes and quinoa offer a gorgeous popping sensation. Completely mind-blowing! 

 
(8) The soy ginger raspberry braised short ribs ($238), slow cooked for hours and served in a raspberry balsamic vinegar sauce, are thoroughly succulent and tender. We only wish there is more in the serve!

 
(9) The grilled garlic black Angus rib eye steak ($188) is a bundle of joy. The beef flavours are outstanding, the deep fried garlic chips are gorgeously crispy and the orange ginger sauce is fruity and delicious.

 
There is free corkage during the restaurant's soft opening, and dinner costs around $500-$600 per head without drinks. I adore the sleek, artistic decor of the eatery, but the food quality is inconsistent, the portions are a tad small and we are a little confused as to how "healthy" the Japanese tapas really are. I hope the kitchen can iron out the kinks soon in order to do justice to this beautiful venue! 

評分: 味道 3   環境 4   服務 3   衛生 3   抵食 2

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2014-05-27
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類別 : 西班牙菜西餐廳

Previously located on 15 Hollywood Road (hence the name) and now relocated to Lan Kwai Fong, Mesa 15 is a Michelin one-starred restaurant which offers modern Spanish cuisine in a sleek and stylish environment. The restaurant's old location is taken up by its sister restaurant Numero 15, an upbeat and casual tapas bar. The decor of Mesa 15 is bright and serene, with marble countertops, a semi-open kitchen and wooden chairs and shelves imbuing the space with a homely and subtly luxurious vibe.

Tables are set comfortably far apart, and the service was attentive and graceful. We came on a Saturday for lunch and each of us ordered a three-course set lunch priced at $200.

 
(1) An amuse-bouche of creme cauliflower was served, and we found it delightfully creamy and suitably flavoured.

 
(2) A starter of fresh Irish baby mussels in spicy tomato sauce followed. The spicy tomato sauce was tangy but we were not particularly wowed by the baby mussels, which tasted average.

 
(3) The slow-cooked free range egg was wonderfully smooth and raw-middled, but the smoked potato foam needed more flavours and was a tad too airy.

 
(4) The smoked egg plant and ox tongue salad had a great range of fresh flavours, and the firm, chewy ox tongue was particularly good to eat.

 
(5) The signature octopus black rice was our favourite dish at lunch - the crispy grilled octopus had an enticing smoky flavour, and the octopus black rice was unforgettably flavour-packed and had a perfect consistency.

 
(6) The pan seared slow-cooked Norwegian salmon fillet was excellently juicy and tender, and the wafer-like crispy skin was simply gorgeous. The wasabi mash potato was a bit bland though, and the wasabi flavour was hardly detectable.

 
(7) The slow-cooked Iberico pork cheek (+$20), in a sweet sherry wine purée, was soft and tender, but the flavours were mellow and the dish overall lacked flair.

 
(8) The white chocolate lemon mousse cake tasted fabulous - lemon with white chocolate was an unexpectedly great match, and the biscuit base formed a fantastic contrast with the velvety and creamy foam.

 
(9) The strawberry Greek yoghurt foam tasted even more impressive. The Greek yoghurt foam tasted sweet and attractive, and was lifted by the taste of strawberries which was pleasant and refreshing.

 
(10) To round up the meal, I ordered a cup of latte, which was slightly watery but tasted decent.

 
The Spanish cuisine at Mesa 15 was overall thoughtful and refined. However, we found the standard of the meal a bit inconsistent and we are not sure whether, even with its one Michelin star, it can set itself apart from the other Spanish culinary establishments in town.

評分: 味道 3   環境 4   服務 4   衛生 4   抵食 3

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2014-04-22
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類別 : 美國菜酒吧漢堡包

Every now and then a new burger joint pops up, and newly opened Beef & Liberty is certainly causing a stir amongst Hong Kong's carnivores. Located directly above Pizza Express in a shiny new building on Wing Fung Street, this restaurant is a vibrant, lively haunt with floor-to-ceiling windows, sleek wooden tables and an industrial chic set up.

The restaurant's name pays homage to The Sublime Society of Beefsteaks in eighteenth century London, which was a gathering place for London’s intelligentsia to celebrate the consumption of beef and steak, and the society’s members oath of which ended with “...so beef and liberty be my reward”.

The restaurant has a compact but appetising menu, comprising mainly of comfort foods to tantalise diners. The kitchen serves hormone-free grass-fed beef from Tasmania, which is stated to be lean and high in Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E, and freshly grinds the beef twice a day before lunch and dinner.

(1) We decided to start drinking early, and "The Dude" ($78), made with kahlua, vodka and vanilla ice cream, was exactly the spiked milk shake that I was craving! It was lovely and creamy, but I wished it was a tad more alcoholic.

 
(2) The crispy chicken wings with Korean spicy sauce ($62) were simple but moreish. The chicken wing's surface was delightfully crispy, and the sauce was tangy and enticing.

 
(3) The cheeseburger ($92) was utterly satisfying. The lightly toasted bun was crispy and fluffy, the cheddar cheese was wonderfully half melted, and the butter lettuce was crisp and fresh.

 
It was, however, the pink-middled beef patty that made my heart sing. The beef was, as advertised, lean and juicy, and its intense beefy taste left a lasting impression.

 
(4) The Liberty fries ($28) were crispy and comforting, and they were served with Cajun Aioli, which packed a punch!

 
(5) The rocket & mandarin orange salad ($38) arrived in a huge, white tin tray, and there was no way I could finish it despite how tasty it was. The oranges and honeyed walnuts added a bright touch, and the sherry vinaigrette dressing completed the salad.

 
(6) For desserts, we ordered a warm skillet cookie & cream ($48), which was indulgent and certainly worth the calories! The soft-middled cookie was kept very warm, and was served with a suitable amount of cream which made it extra decadent.

 
The service at Beef & Liberty was good enough for Hong Kong standards, and the prices were reasonable. The beef burger we ordered was the best one I have had in Hong Kong recently - it seems like this new kid on the block is a worthy rookie!

評分: 味道 4   環境 5   服務 3   衛生 4   抵食 4

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