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2012-03-07
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Long before SoHo became an extension of LKF as a destination for afterwork drinking, it was a cosy neighbourhood where one could find independent little cafes and shops full of character and run by people with passion. As the area got hip, the cost of running a business there became prohibitive to many. Shops come and go. The ebb and flow of that independent spirit seems to be the only constant in the everchanging landscape of SoHo. I'm heartened to find that some people still choose to buil
As we found ourselves unwilling to go home after a ridiculously quick dinner, the gang came to Le Moment for a coffee/tea. Dear cousin chose to sit outside; al fresco dining was still a romantic notion to many, I guess... but this is Hong Kong... more on that later.
Bobby, the friendly and chatty owner, really made a point in making sure all our whims were satisfied: iced mint tea, caffeine-free Moroccan-flavoured tea, double espresso and Coffee Orient. The former two were custom-made just for my dear cousins. The mint tea was declared fabulous by everyone, it was refreshing, and it tasted just the way it should, of mint and tea. The Moroccan tea was so powerfully fragrant that I thought I was in a spa! It was nonetheless agreeably subtle on the palate, and we liked it too. I was told that the coffee Orient was superb, but I didn't try it. Last and definitely least was my espresso. Bobby recommended that I should have both the first and second shots. As expected, the second was weaker, almost watery with a crema that dissipated very quickly. The odd thing was the first shot, while very strong (and slightly acidic), also tasted watery. Must make a mental note to find out why.Cousins were so taken by the place that they decided to return for lunch during the week, and all that talk about lunch and food made me hungry. What can a girl do but order some dessert under such circumstance?? We ordered the famous apple crumble and lavender creme brulee. The crumble was worthy of its praise but the creme brulee didn't win us over, the lavender flavour took some getting used to and the texture was too "rustic".
From the brief conversation we had with Bobby, we can tell that he is very particular about the quality of food he serves. While he is eager to make sure our needs and desires are satisfied, he is also adamant about certain convictions, such as no iced lemon tea, no ice-cream with his desserts. One may not agree with his opinion, but one can respect his commitment. He said Le Moment had been around for 2 years, I wish him and other like-minded owners, many more years to come.
Oh yes, on the al fresco dining part. Peel Street is really not the place to do it. During our visit, our senses were alternately assaulted by the smell of incense from the tiny temple up the street, Chinese cooking from the restaurant across the street, and worst of all, sewage from goodness knows where.
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