Belgium is the place where I had the most momentous day of my lifetime - sitting in the pilot seat of an actual aircraft and learning how to fly. And what’s more, the Belgian waffles that remind me of the whole magical experience – so dense and intense, like how flying excited me in every sense … It was a calm Thursday afternoon when I came here with my colleague. Exhausted from work, we went to K-Town from Sheung Wan just for some fresh air. Sitting quietly in Kennedy Town, Waffling Beans serve
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Belgium is the place where I had the most momentous day of my lifetime - sitting in the pilot seat of an actual aircraft and learning how to fly. And what’s more, the Belgian waffles that remind me of the whole magical experience – so dense and intense, like how flying excited me in every sense …
Sitting quietly in Kennedy Town, Waffling Beans serves Liège-styled waffles (one popular variety of “Belgian waffles”) in a thoughtfully decorated café. The spacious place and relaxing ambience make it a perfect place for thoughts to wander and inspirations to fly in. I particularly love their playlist – a witty selection of songs for different moods/times of the day.
The owner is a Taiwanese lady who makes me feel she’s my old friend from far. Her passion for food and beverages made her eyes sparkle when she introduced the menu to us. Felt extremely confident in her, we just let her take in charge of our lunch.
I had a cup of Cappuccino ($42) to start with. Was surprised how there wasn’t any sugar bags on the table – apparently, because we wouldn't need any! The perfect portion of sugar and milk didn’t shade the beautiful taste of high quality coffee beans, making it extremely smooth and aromatic.
The serving temperature however was what I appreciated the most – I hate to wait for the coffee to cool down when I want to enjoy the cup of coffee classily while I work/chill. And in Waffling Beans, it was just right for a sip!
Let’s get to the main – All The Best ($108) Crispy Bacon | Buffalo Mozzarella | Sauteed Red Onion | Baby Spinach Drizzled with Grade A maple syrup & balsamic reduction
I liked the burger-like presentation of waffle. It was indeed rather avant-garde! The waffle was covered by crispy bacons and Mozzarella, with a hearty portion of greens at the bottom. Unlike other ordinary eateries who buy Mozzarella from supermarkets, Waffling Beans uses fresh Mozzarella which is solid in texture and that has an actual taste (not just Balsamic Vinaigrette).
And the waffles? Brilliant. Like I said, dense and intense. The outer layer was baked crusty and the inner layer was dense yet soft. The strong aroma of herbs quickly spread across the room and took over our senses. It was a complete indulgence experience that made Belgian waffles special and memorable.
Towards the end of our satisfying lunch, we discovered a little delight at the back of our seats – the wall full of magnetic letters! Wreck our little brains and dig out the secret artistic part!
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The menu is served all day with starters, salads, pastas, as well as both savory and sweet waffles. Despite the all-day menu, the owner said they would change the menu and start to offer sets! Anxiously waiting for it!
It has been my 5th year living at western HK. I am super excited of the recent opening of Sai Ying Pun and Kennedytown Mtr line! The western district has changed a lot compared to the time when I first moved in. It was considered as the older part of HK. You can find shops selling dried food, dessert shop that has opened for more than 100 years old. Ever since the construction of MTR station, a lot of these old shops have been replaced by new restaurants, the kind that you'll find in Soho, Centr
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It has been my 5th year living at western HK. I am super excited of the recent opening of Sai Ying Pun and Kennedytown Mtr line! The western district has changed a lot compared to the time when I first moved in. It was considered as the older part of HK. You can find shops selling dried food, dessert shop that has opened for more than 100 years old. Ever since the construction of MTR station, a lot of these old shops have been replaced by new restaurants, the kind that you'll find in Soho, Central. As a person from the 90s, I am slightly saddened as the old shops close but I am excited to see how the new shops lightup this old town with blasting energy.
One day afterschool my friends and I decided to try out the Kennedytown station and explore the food around. Waffling beans immediately caught my attention. I LOVE waffles, pancakes, all that. And waffling beans has the right name to catch my eyes. It was around 6 and we felt like having early dinner. We were about to leave as we thought it was just a cafe selling waffles. Refused to leave just that, I checked out the menu by the door and I was so happy that it served food! real food for dinner that is. So we decided to have it a go!
A lovely place to chill after a long day of school/work. Have a cuppa coffee and let the acoustic music to unwind you. The restaurant was playing "Just the way you are- cover by anthem lights" when I walked in. lovely.
I really appreciate the interior decor of the restaurant- especially the use of lighting with paper lamps of special geometrical shapes and the neon light that says "take your time" in reverse.
The best mushroom cream soup i've ever tasted! Soup base was thick but not by cream but by all the tiny bits of mushroom. I can smell the aroma of mushroom as soon as it was served on my table
Highly recommended by the restaurant. You can hardly tell what's inside the fried ball until u open it! To my surprise, it is mushroom risotto! coated with bread crumbs before it gets fried!! I've never had anything like that before. Worth a try! but i prefer the old traditional mushroom risotto ^^ Beetroot salad: $78, Rate: 7/10
Beetroot- a new love on the top list for healthy food! All my fitness friends go crazy for beetroot. This lovely pink veggie is stuffed with antioxidants to get your skin silkly smooth. A very fresh and healthy salad if you don't mind getting your teeth pink! >< An great dish to share wtih your girlfriends but not your crush i guess
Ribs that had been brewed in coffee for HOURS before it is served, giving a nice, soft texture. I couldn't taste the coffee in the meat. It was a bit bland without the sauce. Interesting combination with waffle which can be improved by making the waffle more fluffy.
Always my fav spaghetti to order, i like the flavor solely by humble ingredients of olive oil, garlic and cheese. The spaghetti was slightly overcooked and bland.
Finally came my highly anticipated dessert!! Recommended by the restaurant was 7th heaven. With strawberry waffle and belgium chocolate flakes. I like that this dessert wasn't too sweet. The chocolate flakes add a nice texture and slight bitter-sweet flavor. Waffle was cripsy on the outside but not soft enought inside. >< overall i was happy with this dessert but i would be happiER If there is a scope of chocolate/vanilla icecream ^^ hehe talk about being greedy eh? Drinks: Apple and pinapple juice, $48, 7/10
Refreshing drink by an interesting combi of apple and pineapple juice! Didnt know that they come together so well Rodenbatch Belgium craft beer, $64, 8/10
Perfect beer for ladiesss. If you're not a typical beer person because of the bitterness, this one is for you Beer with slight sweet/sour plum like taste. I failed to find this from local supermarket in HK / \ I'll be back for this!!!
Scrimshaw USA craft beer, $60, 6/10Not a beer lover but this one is easy on the ladies. Not bitter at all!
Overall: 7/10 Recommend waffle dessert, belgium beer and mushroom soup!
(以上食評乃用戶個人意見 , 並不代表OpenRice之觀點。)
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