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𖦹蟹肉沙律薄撐窩夫 $132LOVED how all the dishes were freshly made in the kitchen & SUPER HOT. the waffle was inspired by 薄撐 - a canto thin pancake tht can be found in chinese restos thts slightly chewy. thought its js gimmick bt the combo actually works???? its chewy & soft, w a crispy exterior !!! my only complaint was tht the crab salad was a bit plain!!!!𖦹自家製野菌忌廉松露油曲曲意粉 $102𖦹自家很慢煮口水雞扒 +$48the pasta was cooked to al dante tht hung up all the creamy sauce, super fragrant in truffle oil flavours. U CANT SKIP the saliva chicken - so tender & the spiciness was js right w a strong 麻 taste (tamjai sauce kinda vibe iykyk^^).𖦹日式海鮮大阪燒風味酥皮薄餅 $132its def one of a kind- the first time i had pizza w a pastry crust??? so creative & its nt oily at ALL, w every slice LOADED w seafood including clams, squid, bonito flakes etc etc.𖦹京都宇治抹茶奶蓋 $52𖦹手搖蜜桃冰茶 $48a lovely blend of matcha & coconut water - the thick matcha foam was richer than expected, even had a touch of slight saltiness! peach tea was mid, nth to shout abt.…Read More

the jeju, as its name suggests, draws inspiration from jeju island's iconic volcanic landscape w textured dark gray stone walls & cave-like lighting. apart frm their signature, 168-hr low-temp aged black pork, they even custom volcanic stone grills straight frm kr!!! the best part? the staff will help u w the cooking process u js hv to sit & eat.𖦹 beef ribs 200g + beef chuck tail flap 100g $658we loved the ribs part tht had nice marbling & slightly chewy - portion was generous thts great for sharing among 2! 𖦹 chapegetti $58 + cheese + fried egg +$20basically a fried jajangmyeon - the best carb option to complement the meatssss PLS add cheese & fried egg for the extra (fat) creamy, cheesy touch to every bite.soy crab (1pc) w seaweed rice $318fresh & meaty crab !!!!𖦹 grill injeolmi rice cake $78didnt expect much cuz the appearance was quite underwhelming bt i actually liked the chewy texture.𖦹 halls bong rice wine $68𖦹 milkis whiskey $48mixing jeju icon hallabong w rice wine worked pretty well - easier to drink w the sweet/sourness! milkis whiskey was js okayyy bc im nt a big fan of whiskey ahahaha.…Read More

ever wondered wt hk’s COLDEST coffee tastes like? located in the quirky monster building, ice bean is known to be the first who introduce the -86°c coffee in hk thts been quite a buzz lately! indoor seats r v limited so we simply stood outside for the funny tourist scenes - cuz everybd was trying so hard to pose in front of the monster building while the local aunties were casually playing mahjong at the bk. 𖦹 -86°c dirty coffee (pistachio oatly) $68the iconic drink combines pre-mixed milk w a steaming hot espresso, all stored in a medical-grade freezer to ensure tht perfect chill - taste wise i wont say its exceptional bt def a fun exp to try. rmb its best enjoyed within 30-40 secs of being served (we delayed a bit cuz nda tk picsss rahh)!! nt sure if its related to the oat milk tht we opted for, its nt as sorbet-y/ creamy as we imagined, espresso base was on the nutty side. 𖦹 monster affogato (hojicha) $45a decent blend of milky hokkaido soft serve & the rich hojicha sauce. 𖦹 lotus ice cream croffle $42THE honourable mention. the croffle was wonderfully crispy & buttery tht surprisingly SO YUMMY - perfect (guilty) snack for tea time.…Read More

restoran saya has been recommended by michelin for 3 consecutive yrs tht brings traditional cuisine frm the Isan region, including specialties such as khao soi thts rarely found in hk - portions were SO GENEROUS tht u can share among ur frds & bring home a full belly.𖦹 khao soy gai $128 𖦹 small bday mango sticky rice $128 𖦹 chilli paste flower clams $128𖦹 kai jiaw (crab omelette) $178 𖦹 pak boong $88 𖦹 ginger pineapple smoothie $58kao soi is a must get !!!! the curry sauce was so rich tht coated on each strand of flat noodles (kinda like linguine???) super flavourful & authentic!!!! fried flower clams had strong thai basil flavours w slight spiciness thts highly addictive . omelette was loaded w crab meat & the mango sticky rice had the SWEETEST juiciest mangoes u can imagine - make it a celebration cake for ur special occasion! for the pineapple ginger smoothie its refreshing & fruity bt unfortunately the ginger flavour was rather muted as we found small pieces of gingers at the bottom lol.…Read More

celebrating nearly a century of culinary excellence, jimmy‘s kitchen is bk in a fresh space at pedder building since last yr - serving up classic, beloved dishes like the famous madras curry & the wkend tradition of sunday roast, all w a unique hk twist.𖦹 king crab leg $248𖦹 angus beef minced on toast $188𖦹 prawn cocktail $178𖦹 fried camembert $128𖦹 french onion soup $138𖦹 beef wellington $1128𖦹 seasonal vegetables $88𖦹 crepe suzette $148star of the show HAD TO BE the beef wellington!!! js look at its pinkish interior omg soo tender…. complemented so well w the crunchy pastry yet the mushrooooom filling was quite strong tht kinda overpowered the steak. for the starters PLS get the fried camembert & onion soup! the fried cheese had an interesting texture & the soup was super rich & cheesy! since we were too full so we js shared a dessert - the crepe suzette thts off menu bt rec by a staff! loved the fancy FIRE performance & the balanced sweet/sourness of the orange sauce.…Read More

neon lights twinkle like the streets of hội an, colourful lanterns creating a warm glow - can u believe this is actually in hk??? VIBES in bistro hội an WERE IMMACULATE - we enjoyed the vibrant vn dishes sooo much w heartfelt flavors!𖦹 fresh oysters w spicy herb sauce $192𖦹 sauteed chinese bullfrog leg $138𖦹 grilled beef banh mi $138𖦹 soft shell crab rice paper rolls $118𖦹 chargrilled m9 wagyu bavette $338𖦹 caramelised popcorn banana $72𖦹 coconut sherbet $72phoebe TRYING FROG FOR THE FIRST TIME????? ys we got the tin gai thts so garlicky - meat was basically like chicken thigh u can imagine. she tried the branch in tuenmun several times & she said must order the banh mi !!!! its bite sized, crunchy bread LOADED w ingredients. paper rolls were huge compared to the usual ones w extraordinary textures. bavette was a bit fell short!!! tooo hard to chew & its the most exp dish….𖦹 go with the pho $118𖦹 hoi an cong chua $78CANT SKIP DRINKS!!!!! the punny name caught my eye so heres my savoury cocktail w actual BEEF BROTH in it. so fun ikr???? its peppery & quite strong tht cant be seen else where. phoebe got a herbal tea like mocktail cuz she isnt an alcoholic like me thts fruity & refreshing w rose & lychee flavours!…Read More

nestled in the heart of cwb, carver is a contemporary steakhouse tht allows the quality & unique characteristics of each cut to shine through w its signature charcoal-grilled cooking method! wine pairing is avail for only $298 u get 3 glasses of selected wine to elevate ur meal! 𖦹 pesto caprese salad $138 𖦹 deep fried soft shell crab $178 𖦹 wagyu flank steak, aus m9 300g $528 𖦹 20-days coffee grounds, rib eye, usda prime 340g $528 𖦹 sauteed shimeji & long tail mushroom $65 𖦹 hand cut chips $65 𖦹 apple spiral $88 𖦹 mangonut sphere $98 kickstarted our feast w a light & refreshing creamy burrata, complemented by ripe tomatoes, fresh micro herbs, & aged balsamic vinegar. the highlight w/o a doubt had to be the wagyu flank—so tender & juicy tht paired perfectly w buttery mushrooms & crispy hand-cut chips. as a delightful bonus, order any steak & enjoy roasted bone marrow on the house; it’s a rich, melt-in-your-mouth indulgence!! moving on to dessert, my fav was the flaky ginger apple tatin, drenched in salted caramel sauce w ginger jelly & vanilla ice cream—a harmonious blend of warm & cool sensations that’s sure to sweeten your visit. IF u come for a celebration & order their bday set, u will even get a large piece of sugar frosted cookies tht u can decorate w diff garments & draw on - SUPER CUTE OKAYY!!!! …Read More

the best part abt this maisin spot in wc is tht u can add EXTRA MAISIN & soup, another bonus is tht they provide aprons so tht u wont mess up ur shirt ahhaha (esp FOR our frd who wore his SUIT 以示尊重場合) 👦🏽藤椒湯+$1 小鍋米線 $33 手工藤椒雞肉丸 +$10 墨魚咀 +$12 皮蛋豬肉餃子 +$12 👧🏼酸辣金湯小鍋米線 $33 鹵水豬大腸 +$10 韭菜餃 +$12👧🏻酸辣金湯小鍋米線 $33 蘿蔔 +$7 墨魚咀 +$12👦🏻蕃茄湯雞雜小鍋米線走芫茜 $58𖦹 尖椒滑嘟嘟皮蛋 $12 𖦹 麻辣海蜇雲耳拍青瓜 $28 𖦹 麻辣豬皮蘿蔔魚蛋 $15 𖦹 韭菜鴨血 $15 𖦹 惹味脆卜卜 $15 𖦹 新疆雞翼 $32𖦹 解茶 $10 𖦹 鴨屎香檸檬 $10the maisin texture was dope- super chewy & it was served by a metal pot tht kept the bowl hot when served, portions were huge!!!!!! we were soooo full afterwards. soup base wise the vine pepper one is rarely seen & super unique , like a 酸菜魚soup base. while the sour & spicy soup was on the mild side, we prefer it to be stronger; tomato soup was subpar, its too light like 甘大滋tomato powder was added….for the toppings we liked the dumplings & the handmade vine pepper chicken balls tht had an interesting texture. speaking of the snacks the chicken wings were rly crunchy w juicy interior - so nice tht u can order half portion for alm all the snacks so u get to try more/ share w ur frds!…Read More

惠顧任何甜品或刨冰，加$5就可以換購一份手作蕨餅，可以揀紅豆黑糖黃豆粉/芒果椰絲原味，仲可以試埋全新推出嘅八時紅心芭樂甜品！優惠去到10月31日止咋～warabi mochi for $5???? order any items at pa shih (both dine in & tk out ok!) , +$5 to enjoy their warabi mochi tht comes in 2 flavours!!!! limited time offer til oct 31 only~𖦹 black sugar warabi mochi w soybean powder & red bean +$5chewy black sugar mochi rolled in roasted soybean powder, layered w red bean & drizzled w rich brown sugar syrup - such a delightful combo, yet the mochi was slightly too sticky to my liking.𖦹 pashih original pink guava dessert combo w rice mochi +agar pearls $8𖦹 mango grass jelly combo w mini rice balls $58extending the sweetness of SUMMER!!! ft. fragrant pink guava, soft rice mochi & handmade taro/ sweet potato balls - LOVED the diversity of textures & flavors w a rich fruity aroma!! the mango one had the SMOOOTHEST grass jelly ever like we could barely hold it w a spoon properly it js slipped away in 0.5 sec :0) went well w mangoes & chewy rice balls! …Read More

as the sun sets, lala transforms from a chic neighborhood bistro into a cozy evening retreat. co-founded by michelin-starred chef franckelie laloum & industry luminary michael larkin, the resto marries the sophistication of parisian dining w the laid-back charm of the riviera - a perfect destination for timeless french cuisine & a leisurely drink or two.♙ SHARING MENU $888 pp𖦹 SHARING ENTREE: SERIOLE, TARTARE DE BOEUF, LANGOUSTINEthe seriole ft. citrus-marinated hamachi paired w an orange-ginger sauce & a drizzle of dill oil thts so refreshing!! the beef tartare was made to a shape of a cute hotdog - we thk the miso mustard was kinda over powering tho we couldnt rly taste the beef TT.𖦹 MIDDLE COURSE: VOL AU VENT «LALA »THE classic french dish thts a symphony of sweetbread, morels, & seasonal mushrooms - i enjoyed it sm esp the complexity of textures & flavours, everything complemented so well w each other!𖦹 SHARING MAIN: POULET JAUNEthe signature - roasted chicken using locally sourced chickens frm yuen long. the skin was exquisitely crispy while the meat remained tender, it was presented as a whole for us to take photos bfore serving it in expertly carved pieces!!𖦹 DESSERTS: PATISSERIEchoose one frm their home made pastry selection — whether is the classic Saint-Honoré, rich chocolate tarte, zesty lemon tarte, indulgent hazelnut paris-brest — there must be sth for u! we also got their souffle thts soft as AIR.…Read More

dine & unwind in this fusion cafe w an expansive view of kai tak frm abv!!! reserve online via https://inline.app/booking/UNME/THETWINS to get 22% off til 31/10!𖦹 french foie gras in smoky applewood 蘋果木煙燻法式鵝肝 $168𖦹 hokkaido scallop, tiger prawn & seafood w lobster bisque 海鮮配茶壺龍蝦湯 $168𖦹 black fish roes, crab meat w avocado in crispy puri 鮮蟹肉牛油果酥炸脆球 $128𖦹 grilled lobster tail & seafood sauce risotto 烤龍蝦尾海鲜汁燴飯 $268𖦹 matcha einspanner mountain抹茶維也納雪山 $56𖦹 yuzu wine 京都柚子酒 $68𖦹 pistachio panna cotta in martini glass馬天尼杯開心果意式奶凍 $88𖦹 hokkaido cheese cake 北海道乳酪芝士蛋糕 $188BEST of the meal was the pistachio panna cotta - so rich, smooth & nutty tht reminded me of the pistachio foam frm the goated ha chaa in yuen long. we also liked the lobster risotto tht each bite was deeply flavourful. got a cute polaroid (photo taking skills approved by us) for our little celebration tgt w the adorable cheese cake!…Read More

step into the culinary playground brought to life by the dynamic duo, heysonuts & once you go craft - where u find a delightful blend of coffee, craft beer, pizzas, & waffles all served in a relaxed atmosphere. come & try their lunch sets tht come w a complimentary soup OR salad; celebrate birthdays w a special dessert plate & get 10% off if ure a kai tak sports park employee!! dun miss the stunning wall adorned with a thousand tennis balls thts perfect for a photo op. the best part? its conveniently located next to the parking lot thts so ez to pop by wkdays or wkends!!𖦹 signature saliva chicken 招牌川椒麻辣生炸口水雞 $104honestly the fried chicken was WAYYY darker than we expected to a pt tht we thought its burnt & dry….. bt ok dun judge a book by its cover WOWWW its juicy, crispy (slightlyyy thicker skin tho) & the SAUCE????? was everything. the complexity in flavours was mesmerising - we could taste the tamjai kinda mala, satay, thai spicy…. all sorts of spiciness u can imagine.𖦹 seafood lobster sauce fusilli lunghi bucati 龍蝦汁海鮮卷卷意大利粉 $138da homemade sauce was soooo rich tht coated on every strand of the fusilli lunghi bucati - def loved the chewy texture! they didnt skimp on the seafood there were so many fresh clams & mussels.𖦹 tom yum chicken pinsa romana + volcano cheese 自家製冬陰功醬雞肉比薩 $148+火山熔岩芝士 $40we added volcano cheese for the extra cheese pull effect !!!! the base was light & airy tht paired so well w the toppings - chicken & eggplant & cherry tomatoes !!! we preferred the tom yum flavour to be stronger tho cuz we could barely taste any TT.𖦹 bubble tiramisu 泡泡提拉米蘇 $68it came w a cute penguin bowl bt we did nt get how the bubbles work LOLLL they were tasteless & disappeared so soon ?_? tiramisu itself was fine & creamy w a hint of almond flavour (?) quite interesting geh.𖦹 gweilo stout $82 (hh $52!!) 𖦹 peanut butter latte 花生咖啡拿鐵 $46the beer had strong flavours of malts & chocolate even w layers of toasted coffee; the latte had balanced taste of pb vs milk vs coffee.…Read More

azure 80 is where culinary passion meets stunning views - led by executive chef lau, the talented team serves up exquisite shanghai & sichuan dishes w a modern twist while soaking in a breathtaking 270-degree view of victoria harbour.𖦹 steamed truffle shrimp & pork shumai 松露蝦豚燒賣 𖦹 steamed goldfish-shaped shrimp dumpling 金魚餃蝦餃 𖦹 black truffles xiao long bao 黑松露小籠包 𖦹 pan-fried rice roll with satay sauce (wagyu beef cubes) 沙爹醬和牛粒香煎腸粉 𖦹 barbecued spanish iberico pork fried rice 西班牙黑毛豬叉燒炒飯 𖦹 mini pineapple bun (pineapple) 一口迷你菠蘿包（鳳梨）the place serves a variety of dimsum thts perf for a wkend gathering w ur frds & family - my fav was the siulungbao thts juicy & the truffle flavour rly stood out. the fried cheungfun was an upgrade pairing w wagyu beef thts super yummy. tho the cheungfun was more crispy- deep fried kinda texture while personally preferred it to be js slightly crunchy. wrapping up our meal w the most adorable one bite pineapple bun tht actually had pineapple inside HAHAH u can also choose to hv ice cream instead!!!…Read More

espresso alchemy’s mira shop has relocated to 1/F - patrons can now discover a stunning new space, featuring design elements inspired by ancient mesoamerican architecture w captivating shapes and geometry tgt w perfect coffee & delicious food!𖦹 cajun chicken pineapple burger lunch set $141𖦹 mocha +$11𖦹 pesto marinated chicken breast w salad lunch set $95𖦹 single origin brew𖦹 matcha roll cake $61the burger was actl V TASTY - juicy, flavourful chicken went so well w the sweet & sour pineapple tht my colleague was impressed. salad was kinda exp bt the portion was humongous - 10 thick slices of chicken breasts r u srs HAHAHA i dun nd tht much protein. the matcha roll cake was keto so its nt as fluffy as the usual cakes bt tasted alright!…Read More

𖦹自家製玉子豆腐配明太子醬 homemade egg tofu w mentaiko sauce $98𖦹甲羅燒配多士 kanimiso served with toast $98𖦹極上松葉蟹丼 matsuba crab donburi $288𖦹牛舌赤麵豉涮涮鍋 aka miso beef tongue shabu shabu $288𖦹日式蘋果批配豆腐雪糕 apple pie w vanilla ice cream $68𖦹白桃梳打 white peach soda $38𖦹荔枝梳打 lychee soda $38kickstarted our meal w the BIGGEST tamago tofu EVER !!! served w a tangy mentaiko sauce & yam stripes was simply creative - they went tgt so well like burata & tomatoes. for mains the donburi was beautifully presented where the ingredients were arranged in an alternating manner featuring crab meat & rich crab roe. its up to u whether u wna pair it w seaweed or a soft-boiled egg! next we had the shabu shabu! the thinly sliced beef tongue was chef’s kiss - tender w a delightful chewiness where the red miso broth was nt overly salty & the vegetables absorbed the broth's flavors.…Read More