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the chicken was pretty spicy! loved the other toppings like beancurd skin and cucumber as well - they were super refreshing! however, I feel like the chicken itself wasn't super flavourful as it didn't really soak in the sauce as well as the other ingredients.…Read More

amazing tsukemen!! their noodles were super bouncy and the broth was packed full of umami. loved the charred flavour of the pork on the side too. amazing runny yolk for the soft boiled egg too.got to say their portions are huge as well! …Read More

the noodles were super chewy and bouncy and the broth was flavourful and packed full of umami. the beef brisket and tendons were both tender - you can literally tear them apart w your chopsticks. love the sweet white radish they had as well!you can choose between thick and thin noodles here and I opted for thick noodles - would totally recommend it if you like bouncy/springy noodles!taste: 8/10value: 8/10💸 $62hkd📍un chau beef noodles 元洲牛肉麵, mong kok…Read More

brown sugar boba w soya milkfinally tried bubble lee and I really enjoyed it! the brown sugar boba were chewy and not too sweet, which went really well with the soya milk - perfect for those who are lactose intolerant. this soya milk series is new so do check it out!we also got the classic brown sugar boba milk tea and it was nice, but I'd have to say I preferred the soya milk one over this.taste: 7.5/10value: 7.5/10💸 $30hkd📍bubble lee, lai chi kok (other branches include jordan, kwai chung & kwun tong)…Read More

wagyu sandowas really looking forward to this but I wished the wagyu was more flavourful; the sweet & savoury sauce was nice but it was slightly overpowering.crispy caramel butter cornreally enjoyed the flavours and textures of this caramel butter corn! it was crispy and sweet - definitely a great starter/snack.unagi kamameshi hot pot ricethe unagi was delish and the rice was flavourful and perfectly cooked. love the slight charred bits at the bottom of the hot pot and this was certainly super comforting!beef tartarethe beef was flavourful and I really like the combination of wasabi relish and scallion oil - a great asian twist on the classic beef tartare!taste: 7.5/10 (corn; beef tartare; unagi rice); 6.5/10 (wagyu sando)value: 6/10💸 $378hkd (wagyu sando); $98hkd (corn); $148hkd (beef tartare); $278hkd (unagi rice)📍fukuro, soho…Read More

have always wanted to try the unique flavours from messina and here I am!egg tart ice cream was creamy and you can actually taste the egg custard flavour in the gelato, along with some flaky puff pastry bits in it! definitely reminiscent of the actual egg tarts!pandan & coconut sorbet was lighter and more refreshing on the other hand, making a good combo w the egg tart gelato. it has an intense pandan flavour so I really enjoyed it too.overall, I really like the consistency/texture of the gelato here as well as the unique flavours. portions are huge so 2 scoops is certainly enough to share between 2 peopletaste: 8/10value: 7.5/10💸 $85hkd for 2 scoops (they're pretty big!!)…Read More

this katsu beef was amazing!! it was crispy on the outside and the beef was so flavourful, tender and juicy - just look at that marbling! I really liked the hanjuku eggs which came with it; the slightly runny yolk was just perfect with the rice with furikake. the radish soup was super comforting as well!you can grill the meat to your liking here - it's really fun and mouth-watering to see the meat sizzle 🥩taste: 7.8/10value: 7.5/10💸 $118hkd (+$38hkd for rice, hanjuku eggs and soup)…Read More

managed to visit roganic when Simon Rogan was here and it was an amazing meal!seaweed tartlet, dry aged wagyu, charred oniondefinitely one of my favs that night! the wagyu tartare melted in my mouth and was perfectly complemented by the caviar and onion jelly on top - a tart that's packed full of umami!pineapple tomato w blue musselthe pineapple tomato was fresh and juicy, which went really well with the super sweet candied tomatoes on top. loved the light mussel broth on the side too - overall a really refreshing dish.soda breadthe roganic signature - have always loved how it's so fluffy, the brown cultured english butter had an amazing caramelised flavour as well.birch sap glazed truffle pudding, berkswellcrispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, this croissant pudding had an intense truffle aroma and I loved the generous cheese shavings on top that went with it.steamed custard, tendon, legumes, kohlrabithis was roganic's rendition of chawanmushi, the beef tendon chunks were tender and the broth was rich.rice cracker, smoked cod roe, herb snowdelish and again packed full of umami, but I enjoyed the wagyu tart more than this.three yellow chicken w koji white radish, lovagethe skin was crispy and the chicken was really tender; I loved the rich chicken jus and the white radish, which perfectly complemented the chicken. personal fav here would be the chicken gizzard, which had a great texture and flavour.hokkaido scallop, zen farm pumpkin, marmite butterthe scallop was perfectly cooked and went really well w the sweet pumpkin. I'm not a fan of marmite but the sweet & savoury marmite butter complemented the dish really well!poached local sea bass, mr lins asparagus & wild garlicthe fish was really tender and flaky and I enjoyed the slightly tangy broth/sauce on the side.shiso, cucumber, sake, sorrelthis palette cleanser was super refreshing - loved the cucumber and sake granita (strong sake flavour!) along w the hint of shiso!hk figs, whipped fig leaf cream, ragstonethis was almost like a deconstructed cheeseboard which I enjoyed a lot! the savoury ragstone "limestone pieces" were perfectly complemented by the sweet fig jam and I've just never imagined cheese to be presented in this way!hazelnut praline, cocoa nib, chicory root, molassesthis was a decadent dessert and a great end to this amazing meal - the classic combo of chocolate and hazelnut was incredible and the chocolate mousse was just so smooth and creamy.taste: 9/10value: 8/10💸 $1180hkd…Read More

crab meat risotto w lobster saucelobster sauce was flavourful and the risotto was al dente; I personally prefer a creamier texture but this made it less filling for sure.  black garlic linguine vongolethis unique combo of linguine vongole and black garlic was interesting and it worked well!beef korokke super crispy and I loved the texture and flavours of this korokke - probably my fav dish of the night! 💸 $218hkd (risotto); $58hkd (korokke); $198hkd (vongole)…Read More

crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, the freshly made warm churros went really well w the ice cream. really liked how they weren't too oily as well! I preferred the mango & passion fruit one over the cookies & cream cos I liked how the tangy passion fruit sauce balanced the sweetness of this dessert; the cookies & cream one was a bit too sweet and rich for me w all that oreo crumbs and white chocolate coating.overall, was pleasantly surprised by this place cos I've had lots of poorly made churros before 😂taste: 7.5/10value: 7/10💸 $50 (mango); $60 (cookies & cream)…Read More

octopus volcano fried ricesuper flavourful and love all that cheese and egg!! it was really fun to have it cooked in front of you; the kimchi adds a bit of crunch to the fried rice and I loved the slightly burnt bits that were stuck to the bottom.crabmeat and paste kimbapI thought the crab paste was a bit overpowering and there wasn't that much crabmeat. wish there was pickled radish or a greater variety of ingredients in the kimbap as it only had carrots, egg, crabmeat and paste. the seaweed wasn't really intact as well so the kimbap slices disintegrated pretty easily.decent portions though - my friend and I were pretty full after these two dishes!taste: 7/10value: 7/10💸 $198hkd (fried rice); $108hkd (kimbap)…Read More

Duck leg confitthe duck leg was flavourful but wished the skin was crispier. The sauces on the side complemented the duck really well, especially the sweet and tangy berry purée.Beef tartareloved the marinade and the yolk went really well with the raw beef. One of my favourite dishes of the night!Foie gras terrinesuper rich and smooth, perfect with bread!Passion fruit crème brûléethe tartness from the passion fruit and the sweet, creamy crème brûlée was such a great combination! The caramelised crust on top was amazing and I loved the presentation.Bone marrowwished this was a bit more flavourful - it was not as rich/buttery as the bone marrow I've tried elsewhere.Vanilla rice puddingnot a big fan of rice pudding but this was unexpectedly good! The salted butter caramel added extra flavour to this normally plain dessert.Some other dishes I gotrganic eggs, mayo, chives, basil, parmesanEscargotsSpaetzle (pasta side dish)✔️ 8/10 (crème brûlée); 7.5/10 (tartare; vanilla rice pudding); 7/10 (duck; foie gras; escargots); 6/10 (bone marrow; eggs)💸 $228 (duck); $188 (tartare); $188 (foie gras); $148 (bone marrow); $98 (eggs; escargots); $88 (desserts)…Read More

lava peanut butter 🥜croffle, peanut butter, scrambled eggs w corned beef, cheddar cheesereally liked how the croffle was crispy on the outside whilst soft and buttery on the inside! the interesting combination of corned beef & eggs and peanut butter worked well; the scrambled eggs were super fluffy too. however, I'd say this was a bit too rich for me and I wished it had a bit more corned beef to have a better balance of flavours.mushegg 🍳croffle w scrambled eggs, truffle & roasted mushroommy friend enjoyed this but thought the portion was a bit small!✔️ 6.5/10 (lava peanut butter)💸 $88hkd (lava peanut butter); $90hkd (truffle)…Read More

grilled potato chicken chicago (honey almond edge)this is probably my favourite dish! the cheese filling in the soft & chewy dough went really well with the sweet honey almond on top which adds a bit of crunch to it. the chicken was well marinated and the bbq sauce was great too.sweet chili chicken; honey butter fried chickenI liked the sweet chili sauce but thought the coating was a bit too thick for the fried chicken. the chicken was a bit dry and not very juicy as well.bulgogi chicagoagain, the cheese filling was delish and rich; I also liked how the tomato sauce isn't too sweet or tart.deep fried octopussuper crispy and a great snack for sure!spicy squid bibimbapthis was pretty spicy so only order it if you can take spice well! this was really flavourful and I like spicy foods so I enjoyed this dish.kimchi carbonara w scallops✔️ 7/10 (chicken chicago); 6.5/10 (bulgogo chicago, fried rice, octopus); 6/10 (carbonara); 5/10 (fried chicken)💸 $189 (potato chicken chicago); $186 (bulgogi chicago); $213 (honey butter fried chicken x12); $118 (sweet chili chicken x6); $158 (kimchi carbonara); $85 (octopus); $136 (bibimbap)…Read More

inari sushi (beancurd sushi)great presentation but disappointingly lacklustre food; the raw fish/scallops didn't taste really fresh either.honey butter wingsthe honey butter was delish and the wings were crispy!mentaiko udonthe udon was springy and loved the combo of flavours - mentaiko, egg yolk, seaweed and spring onions just go so well together!fried chicken (soy sauce w garlic)this was crispy but I thought the sauce was a too salty and there was a bit too much batter.fried chicken cartilage w shichimi mayohave always loved the texture of fried chicken cartilage and this was a great snack!✔️ 6.5/10 (inari sushi); 7/10 (wings; chicken cartilage; udon); 5/10 (fried chicken)💸 ~$30 (for 1 beancurd sushi); $69 (wings); $89 (fried chicken); $64 (chicken cartilage); $138 (udon)…Read More