Caramel Macchiato

Bubble tea from Gong Cha @Mongkok

2010-02-28T11:48:00.009+08:00

Most of the times there's a long queue outside the stall (even during non peak hour and rainy weather) but I was lucky there were just a few people standing in line when I got there.

I ordered Gong Cha's signature beverage "Pearl Milk Tea".
Gosh, the cup was giant! The tea tasted good, texture wise it was smooth and the boba balls were very chewy, I loved it to every sip! Probably the yummiest bubble tea I've ever had! ^_^ Only HKD12 for such a large cup, really worth the price!
I managed to finish the entire cup, though I was full for hours, as a result I skipped my dinner and had late night snack instead :p

Rumour @Tsim Sha Tsui

2010-02-25T18:11:00.009+08:00

Apart from the catchy name, the cozy interior and a handful of spelling mistakes on the menu (just to name a few: tomoto juice, cuppaccino and fussy foot? I can't help but wonder if they did this on purpose? Cos it's kinda hard to believe who ever typed the menu could be so careless and neglected to take the time to double-check it?) there's nothing really worth mentioning about this restaurant, food and service are both so so.

The Ladies ...

... and Gents toilet sign

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka @Tsim Sha Tsui

2010-02-12T14:43:00.005+08:00

While looking around for a place for light dinner in the new iSquare mall, this ramen shop caught our eyes because it was the only dining venue that was packed and people were standing in line to get a table.

I tried the combo Shio Ramen with mild and creamy pork broth served with rice topped with dried bonito and green onion. The ramen was cooked al dente and was tasty~

Al Pasha @Tsim Sha Tsui

2010-02-07T13:00:00.011+08:00

Ever tried Xinjiang food? If not, Al Pasha, located in K11 shopping mall, is a good choice to start your exotic journey in the authentic Middle Eastern cuisine.

The orient-themed interior with its magical and mystic Moroccan lanterns remind me of Aladdin, Ali Baba and Sinbad of the Arabian Nights...

Al Pasha's decor à la 1001 Nights

Forgot the name, this mocktail was sweetish and very refreshing~

Spices to adjust the taste

House bread topped with onion and butter served with chicken liver and mashed olives

Mezzas Delight: Mint Chicken Cigar, Spinach in Fillo & Ox Tail Dried Fruit

Stir-fried Green Beans with almond and garlic tasted delicious, my favorite! ^^

Boiled Lamb Xinjiang style was very tasty.

Chicken with Naan bread served with yoghurt and condiment

Live Belly Dance performance

Lan Fong Yuen @Tsim Sha Tsui

2010-01-03T22:00:00.008+08:00

I didn't know Lan Fong Yuen opened a new branch in Tsim Sha Tsui until a friend suggested to have tea break there today :)

Love the old Hong Kong style cha chaan teng interior so much ^.^

The bun with butter and condensed milk tasted delicious!

Traditional Chinese snacks

2009-12-29T13:05:00.019+08:00

Some typical Chinese snacks that I bought at 奇趣餅家
Kei Tsui Cake Shop in Fa Yuen Street, Mongkok:
Peanut Fried Rice Cake 花生炒米餅, Banana Roll 香蕉糕 , Wife Cake 老婆餅, Soft Cake with Red Bean 豆沙燒餅 , Coconut Moon Cake 椰蓉公仔餅 and Crispy Puff Pastry Cake 光酥餅.

Soulmate Coffee @Kwai Fong

2009-12-24T13:46:00.015+08:00

A while ago I saw the introduction of this newly opened coffee shop in U Mag and its name caught my eye right away.
I happened to be around Kwai Fong area the other day to have lunch with a friend and hopped in for a quick coffee break before lunch. The latte was surprisingly good! Very smooth, foamy and well balanced, just the way I like my coffee!
I particularly love the thick layer of milk foam, reminds me of Coco Espresso's! On my top 3 best coffee list, no doubt Coco Espresso ranks first place and Soulmate Coffee second :)

Latte (snapped it with my Iphone)

On my 2nd visit with friends, I tried flat white which was good too, though I still prefer latte. Next time I'll try something with caramel..

Soulmate Coffee is nestled in the crowded Kwai Chung Plaza. Very small shop with a few seats at the counter.

I like the name Soulmate Coffee very much, as well as the little saying "Soulmate shares your bittersweet" and the fish 蘇眉 "so mei" (Napolean Fish, which is pronounced as "so mei" in Cantonese and sounds like soulmate ^^ ) they use as the symbol to represent the coffee shop.

My cup of "perfecto" coffee...

2009-11-06T19:46:00.002+08:00

Caramel cappuccino @Coco Espresso

Bought this post card in Belgium...

2009-11-04T11:14:00.004+08:00

I like the message on the card, it says:

"THREE CUPS OF COFFEE AND I AM VERY ENJOYABLE"

Cheese & Go-On @Colour Brown, Saikung

2009-11-03T22:16:00.004+08:00

Haven't seen Cheese and Go-On for a while and I miss them heaps! Packed my bag with some dog snacks and my LX-3 and headed out for Colour Brown to visit the cute doggies! ^_^

@Rex Caffe, Central

2009-10-28T22:00:00.008+08:00

Lunch with a friend at the newly opened @Rex Caffe in Central~

Baguette with mushrooms and bacon

The Spaghetti Carbonara was lip smacking good! Very rich and cheesy sauce~~

If you're a chocoholic, must try their black chocolate. Rich in texture, strong chocolate flavor and luscious in taste.

The cappuccino was not bad, strong espresso poured with a layer of soft milk foam.

Sweetheart Dessert @Sai Kung

2009-10-28T21:51:00.003+08:00

Sweetened Black & White Sesame Cream

Black sesame helps to keep your hair, internal organs and skin healthy while white sesame nurtures your skin~

My godson Thomas loves food too!

2009-10-25T15:29:00.006+08:00

Enjoying his hot cocoa :)

Today is his 4th birthday

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KITKIT!
A GIANT BIRTHDAY KISS TO YOU!!
XXX

What did I eat when I was back in my home town Antwerp?

2009-10-20T18:09:00.013+08:00

Mouth watering Belgian snacks

Coffee & Tea break

Vietnamese dinner @Bambou Au Fleur in Brussels Chinatown

Delicious seafood @Fiskebar in Antwerp. Extensive menu of all kinds of market-fresh fish!

The very well-known "Den Abbatoir" steak restaurant in Antwerp

Moroccan dinner @El Warda

Yummy oven-baked Dutch "appelbol" (apple puff) and apple pie @La Place in Holland

Coffee Time with Milly~

2009-09-15T12:24:00.007+08:00

I like My Milly's blog a lot and even though I don't know enough Chinese characters to fully understand what Milly is writing, I still enjoy visiting her blog from time to time. I love her simple yet stylish blog layout and it's the beautiful pictures and drawings that attract me the most ^_^

House of Jasmine @ Tsim Sha Tsui

2009-09-11T00:07:00.002+08:00

Today is a very memorable day cos it's our parents' 38th wedding anniversary! Me and my brother took them out to dinner at House of Jasmine to celebrate this very special day :)

As starter we had their signature crispy Barbecued Suckling Pig.

Green Snail Spring green tea
(also known as Bi Luo Chun tea 碧螺春)

Double Boiled Chicken and Wolfberry Soup served in clay cup

Flavorful soup which tasted a bit like "yuk guat cha".

Pea Shoots dao miu

"Pork in 3 taste" (shrimp paste, red braised and lemon)

Steamed Prawn on Egg White with Tai Diao rice liquor had a very velvety smooth texture.

Crisp Fried Tofu with Salt and Pepper

The Jasmine Tea and Lime Parfait was lip-smacking!

Pan-fried Sticky Rice Cake filled with Black Sesame

Outside seating with a view of the harbour

Initial Cafe @Tsim Sha Tsui

2009-09-08T11:22:00.001+08:00

Initial Cafe is a good place to chill out. The interior gives you a cozy and homey feeling.

Their "Designed Cappuccino" (right) tasted better than expected! The texture of the milk foam was pretty smooth and got a luscious taste (I suspect they use Pura fresh milk?)

Nice place for coffee break with friends where you can sit down and chat for hours without being disturbed. Good coffee though a bit overpriced. Cappuccino @HK$35

Cute souvenir

2009-09-04T14:36:00.002+08:00

Antipasto @Wanchai

2009-08-30T14:09:00.009+08:00

The simple yet cozy decor and relaxed ambiance remind me of this restaurant in Belgium where I used to go. Lots of Western customers, mostly Italian, feels like I'm back in Belgium again.
Feeling a bit nostalgic...

Wonder if their pasta is as authentic and good?

We ordered Chicken Caesar Salad and Pasta Antipasto. Though the portion of the pasta was relatively small, taste wise it was ravishing! The fettuccine with salmon pieces and mushrooms has absorbed the rich creamy sauce, very tasteful~

Besides the yummy pasta, the Quesadilla Mexican and juicy BBQ Baby Spare Ribs are worth trying too.

Overall great food, good service. Be back soon!

Zambra @Wanchai

2009-08-30T12:33:00.014+08:00

Zambra is a flamenco dance and in Arabic it means "party".

1,5 year ago Felix (from The Corridor) recommended us 2 coffee shops, Coco Espresso and Zambra. Well, for those who have been reading my blog for a while know I'm a big fans of Coco cos Johnson's cappuccino is undeniably the best!

I've been meaning to visit Zambra ever since but haven't gotten the chance to do so until last Sunday.

Me and my friend decided to give their cappuccino a try. When the waiter brought our coffee, the beautifully created coffee art caught my eyes instantly!

Very cute chick

I like the lady's face coffee art the most, very refined and elegant.

Full bodied espresso topped with a thick layer of milk foam. Texture wise not as thick and smooth as Coco's milk foam (I wonder what milk they're using cos it sure didn't taste like Pura). But all in all it's good cappuccino :)
The sharp & cheerful yellow blue cup and saucer are very eye-catching~

Auntie Sweet @Tin Hau

2009-08-23T20:41:00.003+08:00

Tsat Hay Noodle and Congee House @Wanchai

2009-08-23T19:38:00.009+08:00

Signature "Yi mein noodle soup with shrimps in satay sauce" was scrumptious! Meaty shrimps with springy yi mein noodle basted with robust satay sauce! I just loved it to every bite!!

Fresh fish skin is a real delicacy. It's not as common and popular as the deep-fried version but definitely worth trying....of course if you're not yucked by the look of it :P It might not look appetizing (some say it reminds them of snake skin) nevertheless it's very crunchy and tasty!

Wara Wara Japanese Casual Restaurant @Mongkok

2009-08-20T17:36:00.008+08:00

Shirokiya Fruit Punch (a Collagen drink), Scallop sauteed in garlic butter
Spicy French fries, Deep-fried chicken cartilage, California roll and Salmon & fresh veggies in honey dressing.

I prefer Wara Wara to Watami because of its extensive menu of main/side dishes and drinks.
The scallops, French fries and chicken cartilage are very tasty! A must try :)

Coffee break @Coco Espresso

2009-08-18T23:07:00.009+08:00

Before dinner, I hopped into Coco for a java break. The moment I stepped in, Johnson greeted me with a big smile
"Hi Wendy!"

After taking a first sip of the foamy cappuccino, I was like "OMG! It tastes H E A V E N L Y!
I forgot how satisfying and powerful Coco's cappuccino was! It was javalicious!"

A coffee break in heaven...

Colour Brown @ Sai Kung

2009-08-16T22:57:00.004+08:00

Latte

The hot croissant with tuna and creamy mushroom was really good! It's probably the most delicious croissant I had in Hong Kong! The buttery taste and crispy crust are comparable with the Belgian and French version :)

Colour Brown @ Sai Kung

2009-08-12T18:35:00.014+08:00

Remember the playful doggies I mentioned in my previous post about Colour Brown? Don't they look cute and adorable? ^^ Meanwhile I've been to CB 4 times already not only to try their coffee but mainly to visit and play with Cheese and Go-On!
I just love them so much! *^__^*

McCafe's 10th Anniversary CD

2009-08-05T17:12:00.010+08:00

McCafe has recently released a CD to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The album "What about your coffee music" is a compilation of relaxing coffee music, written, composed & performed by local Hong Kong musicians.

"Paper Plane" is my favorite on this album:

HKPCA

2009-08-05T16:43:00.009+08:00

I heard about HKPCA, Hong Kong Professional Coffee Association, after chatting with Edwin yesterday. The mission of this newly established organization is to promote coffee culture in Hong Kong and to provide a forum for all sectors of coffee industry and coffee lovers to share their coffee knowledge.

Ever heard of Kopi Luwak? It's the most expensive coffee in the world! They recently held a Kopi Luwak Coffee Tasting Night which I missed!

Edwin using siphon to brew kopi luwak

Colour Brown Coffee @ Sai Kung

2009-08-04T21:18:00.020+08:00

Though typhoon 8 was coming, it couldn't refrain me from visiting Colour Brown Coffee in Sai Kung! Yeah, I know I'm a crazy gal ^.^

To quench my thirst for java, I usually go to The Corridor in Causeway Bay and Coco Espresso in Sheung Wan. It takes me about an hour to get to both coffee shops which are located on Hong Kong Island. For a cup of real good coffee, I don't mind traveling far and wide!

After yesterday's visit to Colour Brown, I've finally found a nice & cosy café close to my place, just 20min away! ^_^

Colour Brown is tucked behind the famous "Seafood Street" at the waterfront. From the bus terminal just a few min walk.

It takes no sweat to find the café, you spot it right away because of the antique Chinese wooden carved door. When I asked Edwin (the owner of the shop) whether he named his shop "Colour Brown" because of the color of coffee bean, he said just partly as the name also refers to his favorite color brown and to the brown wooden door :)

Nice & cosy decor

New York Cheese Cake

The Honey Ginger Latte is definitely a must try, I would prefer drinking it when the weather is colder though. Worth mentioning, they use fresh raw honey which is supplied by his aunt who's a beekeeper! ^^ Honey is very nutritious for the skin and helps sore throat. Ginger's got numerous health benefits as well, it warms your lungs and stomach and cures cold, cough...

The latte isn't spicy at all because of the presence of honey giving this very nourishing coffee a sweetish and pleasant taste~

Edwin is just like the other coffee shop owners I know, nice and talkative! Plus he's got 2 cute doggies Cheese and Go-On who welcome you at the door :) On my next visit, I wanna play and take pictures with them!

Crystal Jade @Causeway Bay

2009-07-26T13:10:00.007+08:00

An elaborate and delicious dinner with some friends from Holland at Crystal Jade in Causeway Bay. For good & affordable Shanghai food, I highly recommend Crystal Jade!

Street snacks @ Mongkok

2009-07-26T12:22:00.007+08:00

After our delicious dinner @Crystal Jade and dessert @Moon Kee in Causeway Bay, we headed back to Mongkok. On our way to Gold Fish Street, we passed by a street stall and since my friend from Holland has never eaten egg puffs before, I bought her a packet to try. She loved them!

Egg puffs, waffles,...

Street-side stall selling all kinds of skewered snacks: curry fish balls, meat balls, big squids, sausage, pig intestines, pig stomach, takoyaki balls,...

Nishiki Japanese Yakitori Restaurant @ Tsim Sha Tsui East

2009-07-22T21:41:00.019+08:00

I was looking for a good Japanese restaurant to celebrate a friend's birthday and wanted to try something new other than sushi/sashimi. There was this review on the best authentic Japanese restaurants in last week's Eat & Travel Magazine so while browsing through it, the mouth watering yakitori pictures from Nishiki caught my eye! I decided to give it a try :)

Nishiki is nestled on the 1st floor of Regal Kowloon Hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui East. The place is not very big but its interior gives you a nice homely feel.

I guess Nishiki is a popular dining place cos there was a photographer shooting photos for another local food magazine. (there's a review on this restaurant in this week's U-mag too!)

The owner Mr. Noboru posing for the camera.

My friend, who's a Japanese tutor and a real food lover, chose 11 kinds of dishes from the extensive menu. Minced chicken meat sausage with raw egg to start off! The sausage tasted really good! Juicy and tender! Must try!

Chicken kneecap cartilage (Nankotsu)

Beancurd salad

Chicken liver

Natto (fermented soy beans) stuffed with meat

I was told and warned that natto is a Japanese delicacy which has a very strong and powerful smell. As I'm open to any kind of food (except for cooked insects!) and since natto is not a common dish that you can find in every Japanese restaurant, we ordered a plate to try...

OMG!! My first bite was also my last bite cos natto STINKS!!! The taste was awful and couldn't stand the slimy texture! YUCK!! No more natto for me! :P

Deep fried chicken & cheese spring roll

Another must try: minced chicken meat wrapped with fried beancurd

Chicken skin garlic roll & beef tongue

Beef tongue was tasty, gonna order this again next time ^^

Chicken wing

Yummiest cold udon I've tried! Super fresh, silk smooth and chewy, totemo oishii! ^^

A pot for your skewers, cute :)

Coffee break @ Pacific Coffee, Festival Walk

2009-07-21T21:06:00.007+08:00

Caramel Latte accompanied with a piece of ultra rich blueberry cheesecake ^^ If you like blueberry cheesecake with a firmer texture then without a doubt you'll love this cake! If you prefer a light mousse-like texture I would say Cova's version is the best I've tried!

Coffee Confidential - 品味咖啡 DVD is released

2009-07-19T16:11:00.005+08:00

I love the show because:
1) it's about coffee and travel
2) the host is my favorite actor friend Moses Chan ^^

So I'll definitely get this DVD! :D

Chinese puddings

2009-07-18T00:36:00.008+08:00

Ever tried these cute Chinese puddings? ^_^ You should if you've got the chance, cos they are delicious! Top one is mixed beans pudding (red beans, chick peas & lotus seeds), left one is coconut milk chick peas pudding, right one is black glutinous rice pudding and finally the one up front is mango pudding~

My Coffee Guide - written by Moses Chan

2009-07-17T15:32:00.009+08:00

Mo has just published a book about coffee!

My Coffee Guide - 給咖啡一杯時間
Author: Moses Chan
# of pages: 160 pages
Price: HK$78.00

In bookstores on 16th July
Book signing session @ Book Fair: 2pm-3pm on 23rd July (booth no 1D16-17)

May Wong Fish Ball Noodle @ Wanchai

2009-07-15T15:44:00.005+08:00

Before our coffee class started, we went to May Wong Fish Ball Noodle shop to try their fish balls and both me and my friend had the assorted fish ball rice vermicelli soup. The portion was quite big and @HK$22 only!

Light dinner, yummy & chewy fish balls with rice vermicelli ^_^

Sushi for dinner again!

2009-07-10T18:50:00.000+08:00

Sushi boxes from Yata! My parents went grocery shopping @ Yata the other day and when my dad saw these appealing assorted sushi and sashimi boxes, he couldn't resist and bought 5 boxes! ^^

My dinner

2009-07-09T15:26:00.004+08:00

Me and my mum bought 2 boxes of assorted salmon sushi @ParknShop for dinner at home. Oishii desu! ^_^

Hakka Cha Guo (Hakka tea cakes)

2009-07-06T17:57:00.010+08:00

Mum went shopping with my auntie in Tai Po's new wet market and got us these tasty chewy freshly made hakka cha guo's!
Kai Xi Then, Ngyoi Paan and Bai Sin Paan cakes ^_^

Caffe Habitu @ The Elements, Kowloon

2009-07-06T00:07:00.005+08:00

Finally got a chance to taste Caffe Habitu's beverages and homemade cakes!

Truffles cake

Di Rose is a very light cheese cake with rose flavor

Original hot chocolate was very disappointing, I couldn't taste much chocolate flavor. Next visit let's give their coffee a try!

Coffee break @ Corridor, Causeway Bay

2009-06-27T23:09:00.006+08:00

I wonder if this water tap is new? Haven't noticed it before....

COFFEE TIME!

My fav apple crumble, YUMMY as usual ^_^

New painting exhibition @ Corridor

A snapshot with my bro's best man :)

Lunch @ Kaya, Causeway Bay

2009-06-27T22:54:00.001+08:00

Lunch @ Tai O Fishing Town

2009-06-26T18:25:00.019+08:00

It takes about an hour to get to Tai O from Ma On Shan. Tai O is a fishing town located on Lantau Island and known for its salted fish and shrimp paste.

"Pang uks", a kind of stilt house, is a hot scenic spot in Tai O.

While we were shopping around for seafood for lunch, we came across a street vendor and bought some hakka "chicken poops" sweet snack. The poos were very chewy and delicious!

Fresh seafood and fish for lunch!

We went to Lin Heung restaurant where we had our seafood cooked @ HK300 to our liking ^_^

Shrimps

Clams

Deep-fried squid cake

Stir-fry salt and pepper Mantis shrimps also known as "peeing shrimps"

Steamed Green Cod fish

Australia Dairy Co. @ Jordan

2009-06-23T18:19:00.004+08:00

Australia Dairy Co is well-known for their steamed milk custard (besides Yee Shun Dairy)

First Starbucks with old Hong Kong style cafe decor @ Central

2009-06-13T22:29:00.019+08:00

You must visit Starbucks' brand new branch in Central cos it's the first Starbucks with old Hong Kong style bing sut interior!

Let's go back to the past and take a coffee break à la 50s style for a change...

Entrance @ Duddell Street

Very funny, the sign reads "Take pictures freely" ^_^

Don't forget to try their Coffee Cocktail Bun (Kai mei bau) as well as Butter Pineapple Bun and Coffee Tart (already sold out when we got there) cos these are only available at this branch.

The steamed almond soy milk was very good :)

Lunch @ Coco Espresso, Sheung Wan

2009-06-13T22:27:00.006+08:00

Coco Espresso again! I can't help it, their coffee is just too tempting! :p

Tuna cheese toast

Eggs with bacon and toasts

It was love at first sip! No doubt! The caramel CAPPUCCINO is my NO.1! Taste wise same as caramel latte but it is the extremely thick layer of foam that has made me fall in love with this coffee instantly! *^_^* P E R F E C T O !

Latte Art created by Johnson @ Coco Espresso

2009-06-06T01:07:00.001+08:00

Coco Espresso, Sheung Wan

2009-06-05T18:51:00.009+08:00

Mocha Cheesecake

Cappuccino

Tuna Garden Green Salad

Hazelnut Latte

I was in bad need of REAL & GOOD coffee so invited my cousin for coffee break @ Coco Espresso. Johnson recognized me from my last visit and I guess he remembered my name from the comments I left on his blog ^_^ When he noticed I was taking photos of the coffee and food again, he made a joke about not posting the pics on my blog if they aren't shot nicely.
Funny guy :)

My cousin ordered 2 coffee too, I recommended her to try cappuccino and caramel latte. The latter one has become her favorite!

Before we left, I wrote a note saying "Heerlijke koffie!!! Groetjes van W." and passed it to John for him to stick it onto his colorful message board which was already covered with lots of other people's comments written in Italian, English, Chinese,... and as of today one in Dutch too! ^^

Hakka cha guo @ Lau Fau Shan

2009-05-31T16:59:00.007+08:00

A food stall selling salt meat zong and some hakka cha guo in Lau Fau Shan Main St.

"kai xi teng" 雞屎藤 are made of a dark herb called Chinese Fevervine. These chicken droppings-like cha guo are filled with crushed peanuts, have a chewy texture and sweetish taste. They look yucky but taste yummy! ^_~

Beet Greens @ Kam Tin Village, Yuen Long

2009-05-31T16:49:00.018+08:00

Organic Cafe Beet Greens in Kam Tin

Purple Leaf Plum Juice
According to the friendly owner, purple leaf plum helps cleanse and detox your body~

Spaghetti with Grilled Salmon in Tomato Sauce and fresh chopped garlic~

The Mango Milkshake was really good! Love the thick, creamy & smooth texture! :]

Finger-licking good chicken wings marinated in herbs~

Both Organic Blueberry Cheesecake and Lychee Cheesecake were delightful! ^_^ Ultra-soft, smooth and light in texture and luscious in taste! Super delicious! :)

Fancy a cup of healthy bio coffee with wheatgrass?

Organic sweet corn niblets on the house! I've never thought raw sweet corn could taste so good, so sweet and so crunchy~ ^,^

i Scream @ New Town Plaza, Shatin

2009-05-28T23:10:00.005+08:00

Let's swing by i Scream for a scoop of delicious and special gelato!

Yummlicious black & white sesame ice-cream

Nutella ice-cream was good too!

Coffee break @ Simplylife Bakery Cafe, Festival Walk

2009-05-27T19:42:00.003+08:00

Oh my god, the Banana Pie was so good! Smooth creamy top, chunks of fresh bananas and crunchy cookie base ^_^

California Pizza Kitchen, Mongkok

2009-05-27T19:36:00.015+08:00

We sat at the huge windows overlooking the busy Dundas Street...

Shirley Temple mocktail

House salad as starter

Spinach Artichoke dip

Chicken Tequila Fettuccine, spinach fettuccine with chicken, red, green & yellow peppers, red onions and fresh cilantro in a tequila-lime and jalapeño cream sauce. Delicious~

The creamy lemon-caper sauce in the Chicken Piccata stimulates your appetite because of the slight sour taste.

The Spaghetti Carbonara that I had was amazingly good!

I could barely open my eyes, felt sleepy .... badly in need of JAVA!

Azabusabo, Tsim Sha Tsui

2009-05-25T17:50:00.010+08:00

I fell in love with Azabusabo's Green Tea Ice Cream with Sweet Potato ever since the 1st time I tasted it! Soft and silk smooth Hokkaido ice cream perched on warm sweet potato cake and doused with green tea sauce! Totemo oishii desu! Absolutely scrumptious! ^_^

Signature dessert Green Tea Ice Cream with Sweet Potato ...

... filled with red bean paste~

Soft ice cream with sweet potato and cookies drenched in caramel sauce

Ippei-An Ramen & Bar, Tsim Sha Tsui

2009-05-25T17:44:00.011+08:00

I took my cousins to Ippei-An for lunch today. This Japanese restaurant is well-known for their ramen and homemade gyozas.

Tasty tofu topped with finely chopped hanakatsuo (dried, fermented and smoked tuna) served on hotplate

Nagasaki Ramen in flavorful miso soup

Yummy Higomonzu Ramen with char siu and stewed pork in rich & creamy Tonkotsu (pork bone) soup ~

Moon Kee Honeymoon Dessert, Shatin New Town Plaza

2009-05-25T00:50:00.005+08:00

Delicious Almond Milk with Snow Jelly (also known as "suet kap" and "Hasma") and lotus seeds.

Snow jelly is prescribed to treat respiratory symptoms such as coughing. I used to cough incessantly for like 6 months. The constant coughing kept me up at night, I tried every cough syrup, drank liters of bitter Chinese herbal soups, unfortunately nothing helped.....until a good friend of my mom advised her to cook snow jelly tong sui with red dates. I drank the sweet soup daily and miraculously in less than a week I got rid of my nasty cough! ^_^
Hasma not only stops coughing but nourishes your skin too! ;)

Coco Espresso, Sheung Wan

2009-05-23T22:38:00.017+08:00

Thanks to a coffee lover friend, I've found one of the best coffee shops in town! Coco Espresso is the heaven for coffeeholics like me! Johnson is a super nice and funny guy and he makes excellent cappuccino and caramel latte! ^_^

Small but cozy coffee shop, sociable barista who very much enjoys chatting with his customers :)

A cappuccino for me...

... and a mocha for my friend!

Roast beef toasted sandwich with wasabi mayo, gherkin, tomato and lettuce

Almond muffin

After the delicious cappuccino, I wanted to try their caramel latte too and ordered myself a 2nd cup of coffee! 2 cups of coffee in a row was very unusual for me! ^o^

What makes their coffee so special is the thick layer of very smooth milk foam combined with the pleasant aroma and rich flavor of coffee ^_^ Just h e a v e n l y !

I'm coming back soon, Coco Espresso!

UCC Coffee shop, Shatin New Town Plaza

2009-05-22T18:30:00.007+08:00

Before leaving the mall, we hopped in UCC for a quick coffee break!

While waiting for our coffee, I took a photo of my mum. She looks very relaxed, doesn't she? :)

Strawberry waffles with fruit yoghurt

I usually order Sumiyaki coffee (which is Japanese for charcoal roasted coffee) @UCC because of the deep rich aroma and the smooth flavor. The coffee cup and saucer look so lovely with those little flowers! ^^

Watami, Shatin New Town Plaza

2009-05-22T18:28:00.006+08:00

Light lunch with dad and mom @ Watami today, we didn't order much as none of us was very hungry. (I planned to have coffee break later so didn't want to eat too much ^_~)

New on the menu, Seafood Cream Pizza. Quite creamy taste wise but I find the crust a bit too soft, I prefer a more crunchier bottom base.

The popular Watami salad

Deep-fried Octopus Cake

Assorted Deluxe Sushi was of course very OISHIIII! ^^

Coffee chart

2009-05-20T20:23:00.003+08:00

Found this very useful coffee chart on the net:

Yummy Green Tea Egg Roll with Red Bean Filling

2009-05-19T20:49:00.020+08:00

Very yummy green tea egg roll filled with red beans made by a friend who loves making cakes and pastries. She did a great job knowing it was her first time making egg roll :) The roll was very fluffy in texture, had a nice green tea flavor, filling was not too sweet, topped with freshly made whipped cream. Delicious! ^_^ Way to go!

Paprika chips are Wendy's Best Friend~

2009-05-18T15:32:00.002+08:00

Another yummy snack I miss the most from Belgium/Holland is Paprika chips! I can easily finish one entire bag by myself within minutes! And without feeling guilty at all because of the extremely high fat and calories! It's toooooooo tasty!!!
I will kill for a bag of these scrumptious chips! ^__^

It's a real shame Paprika chips is not available in Hong Kong (been to every supermarket, convenience store and specialty store but NO paprika chips) , I guess the strong paprika flavor is not a popular flavor among Hongkie s?

When I know a relative or a friend from Europe is coming to HK I always ask (sometimes beg!) him or her to bring some paprika chips for me :)

So if you're someone I know and reading this, you know what souvenir to get to please me and make my day! ;P

Simplylife Bakery Cafe, Festival Walk

2009-05-15T22:24:00.009+08:00

If you're looking for a cozy coffee shop in Festival Walk where you can sit down, relax and enjoy bossa nova and French jazz music while sipping your coffee, Simplylife Bakery Cafe is the right place to be. Personally I prefer sitting inside, less noisy, more privacy and I can enjoy the music :)

Toast with ham and melted cheese

While I had regular coffee, my friend tried Mocha which she didn't like because the chocolate flavor was too strong and covered the coffee taste.

To fulfill our craving of sweets, we tried the Berry Cheesecake, Lemon Tart with Egg White Cream and Black Forest. The latter tasted so so, too sweet and lacked moist. Lemon Tart had a nice sweetish sour lemon flavor, good option if you want something sweet and light. Among the three, Berry Cheesecake was the yummiest! Very smooth and fruity~

Yan Wo Soy Bean Shop, Mongkok

2009-05-13T00:33:00.009+08:00

For a healthy and delicious snack, why not swing by Yan Wo and indulge yourself in a bowl of heavenly tofu pudding that's silken smooth and fresh? Only 10HK$ a bowl!

Yellow sugar

Yan Wo sells all kinds of soy bean products such as plain and hot tofu cheese (preserved tofu). When my mum cooks congee I either flavor it with olive cabbage or tofu cheese and since we have never tried their preserved tofu we bought a jar before we left :)

Sun Shing Kee, Mongkok

2009-05-13T00:27:00.011+08:00

Quick lunch with mum & dad at Sun Sing Kee in Mongkok which is a noodle eatery that serves a variety of Chinese noodles (flat/thick rice noodle, rice vermicelli, udon, fish noodle,...).

I like their fish noodle which is made of fish, it's chewy and very tasty ^^

Fish noodle with "Ngau Chap" , mixed beef (beef brisket, beef tendon and beef tripe) in beef broth

Fish noodle with cuttlefish balls in beef broth

Yummy crunchy tasty deep-fried fish skin!! Ho mei! :]

Fish noodle with meat balls in clear broth

3 bowls of fish noodle plus some kai-lan, fish skin and fresh soya milk made our lunch complete!

Bright and squeaky-clean noodle shop

Oliver's Super Sandwiches, Festival Walk

2009-05-10T23:15:00.001+08:00

Light and healthy lunch with a friend @ Oliver's Super Sandwiches where we had tuna sandwich and mozzarella cheese sandwich. Thanks for the great pictures, Will! ^.^

Advanced coffee course

2009-05-10T21:54:00.007+08:00

I've enrolled myself in the advanced coffee course in July :) Besides coffee tasting analysis and a more in-depth understanding of the characteristics of the various coffee beans, coffee sir will teach us how to create latte art in espresso drinks! This is actually the real reason why I take the advanced course ^o^ So excited! Can't wait for the classes to start!

For those who don't know what coffee art/latte art is, click on below video clip!

Coffee break @ Segafredo Zanetti Espresso Bar, Central

2009-05-10T01:09:00.012+08:00

Since I haven't had my daily caffeine fix yet and none of us could resist a slice of delicious cake, we headed for Segafredo in Central after our heavy lunch at Kaya.

Personally I like their Apple Walnut Tart the most because of the nice apple flavor and crunchy base.

The Apple Coffee Round Cake was fluffy in texture and luscious in taste.

Go for the Blueberry Cheesecake if you love the strong cheese flavor, the cheesiest cake I've ever had! ^^

My life saver of the day: Espresso Macchiato!

Another coffeeholic. See how coffee can make people smile? :D

Kaya Korean Restaurant, Causeway Bay

2009-05-10T01:07:00.008+08:00

A friend from Holland was in HK for a week and wanted to try some good Korean food for lunch so took him to Kaya in Causeway Bay.

As I haven't had Bibimbab for quite a long time I decided to order Dolsot Bibimbab (mixed rice in stone pot) with mixed vegetables and beef. It was delicious! :) The portion was huge though, it was absolutely impossible to finish the whole pot by myself! Luckily both my friend and my cousin helped me with the rest of the bibimbab ^.^

Stir-fried vermicelli with beef and vegetables

Everyone's favorite: the shredded raw beef!

Stewed beef short ribs

Every set lunch was served with soup, small plates of bean sprouts, kimchi and caramelized potato chunks.

Lunch @ Simplylife Bakery Cafe, Taikoo City Plaza

2009-05-08T01:16:00.006+08:00

Simplylife Bakery again for let's see... the 8th, 9th time? Been there so many times that I've already lost count ^_^ This time I decided to try their salad with tomato, mozzarella cheese, grilled egg plant, basil and rocket leaves with balsamic dressing and olive oil for lunch. The portion looked small but was quite filling because of the mozzarella cheese. It was nice to have a healthy and light lunch for a change :)

The caffe latte was foamy and tasted not bad.

Barista Caffe, Wanchai

2009-05-05T15:35:00.014+08:00

Since both me and my friend miss Coffee sir's Caramel Macchiato (actually they call it Caramel Latte on the menu) soooooo badly, we met up in Wanchai for lunch at Barista Caffe. The coffee shop was packed during lunch time! We were so lucky to find a table in the corner! Apparently a popular venue for OL's (Office Ladies) to have lunch there ^_^

Coffee sir was not there :/ A bit disappointed but anyhow we still wanted to try the set lunch and ordered some pasta.

Modern interior with comfortable seats

Creamy pumpkin soup as starter

Penne with vegetables in Portugese sauce

Angel Hair pasta with salmon in cream sauce was very nice although the portion was big for a little stomach gal like me.

Even though Coffee sir wasn't there, we still wanted to give it a shot and ordered our favorite Caramel Latte. The top layer had the same foamy, thick texture but unfortunately the caramel flavor was too strong and as a result it lacked coffee taste and was a bit too sweet for me and my friend.

Nevertheless Barista Caffe's Caramel Latte still tastes way better than the Starbucks/Pacific Coffee versions! ^_^

Chocolux Cafe, Admiralty

2009-05-05T14:49:00.006+08:00

Tucked in the basement of Three Pacific Place, Chocolux Cafe serves rich chocolate based desserts (cakes, chocolates, brownies) and chocolate based beverages (coffee, cocoa, cocktails).

The 72% bittersweet hot cocoa was nice so were the Banana & Chocolate and Cinnamon Butter Crepes which were light and a bit crispy in texture.

Hui Lau Shan Healthy Dessert, Mongkok

2009-05-05T00:09:00.003+08:00

After having shopped around for an aquarium for over 2hrs in Golden Fish Street (Tung Choi Street), we stopped by Hui Lau Shan for Bird's Nest & Honey Jelly in mango and coconut juice to quench our thirst and to cool off~

Cute Fei Vegetarian, Tsim Sha Tsui

2009-05-05T00:07:00.017+08:00

Today we went all the way to Tsim Sha Tsui for lunch as my parents wanted to try Cute Fei Vegetarian, a Buddhist vegetarian restaurant owned by former TVB actress So Hang Suen.

The interior is very simple, here and there accented with some colorful Buddhist wall decor and ornaments.

Sauteed lotus root slices and tofu seasoned with olive cabbage.

Usually I'm not fond of lotus root especially when added in Chinese soups, however when it's stir-fried and flavored with olive cabbage (甘藍菜) the sliced rotus root tasted surprisingly good! Olive cabbage is a great seasoning for congee too. Apart from the usual fermented tofu, I often add olive cabbage in my congee cos of the strong and salty taste.

Mak choi (Chinese lettuce) stir-fried with flavorful bean paste

Sweet & sour taro chunks: TASTY!

Cute Fei Vegetarian is definitely worth visiting if you're looking for healthy & delightful vegetarian dishes ^^

Dream Cafe, Mongkok

2009-05-02T00:12:00.014+08:00

We celebrated 2 gal friends' birthday @ Dream Cafe in Mongkok: lots of food, lots of laughs and lots of b-day presents ^_^

Refreshing drinks: iced Chocolate & Cookies, iced Mocha, Strawberry Soda, Lychee Soda, iced Hazelnut Coffee and iced Double Chocolate~

This Honey Baked Frankfurter sausage tasted amazingly good!

Seafood risotto in cream sauce was very creamy & soft in texture and tasty~

Garlic bread with cheese

Baked potato skin with bacon & cheese

Smoked duck breast linguini tossed in garlic and white wine

Sauteed beef with garlic

Baked mashed potato with escargots

Baked potato wedges with bacon & cheese

The evening was topped off with a yummy Blueberry Cheesecake (from Four Seasons). The fruity taste and soft texture were very similar to the one from Cova.

Applegreen, Mongkok

2009-04-29T19:37:00.007+08:00

Had lunch with some friends at Applegreen in Grand Century Plaza the other day. What I like the most about the interior are the colorful contemporary paintings which give a lively touch to the restaurant.

Flavorful tomato soup

The carbonara was good! Al dente spaghetti, tasty bacon and the amount of sauce was just right. The portion is quite big and very filling, you'll have to swim the calories off later ^^.

Cheese Turkey Panini

Coffee is usually served with a jug of fresh milk so I was pretty surprised to see these UCC fresh milk in capsules which I use @ home as well when I make coffee :)

Opera Patisserie (part 2)

2009-04-28T23:45:00.005+08:00

Yup, my mum went to Opera again today and bought some freshly baked bread and cakes. The multi grain bread and rolls were very crunchy and filling! I was already full after 2 slices ^o^. As for the cake, it had a very fluffy texture but tasted not buttery enough.

Again, the egg rolls were all sold out, hopefully more luck next week!

"Perfect" Cappuccino @ McCafe

2009-04-28T01:12:00.008+08:00

New Hong Kong McCafe TV commercials:

Cova @ Festival Walk

2009-04-26T12:21:00.006+08:00

A while ago, a friend recommended me Cova's Blueberry Cheesecake and knowing my cousin's fondness for blueberry cheesecake, I invited her for high tea at Cova at Festival Walk.

Mocha

Latte

Indeed, the Blueberry Cheese cake was delightful! The best I've ever tried so far! Generous dollop of blueberries on top and the texture was so soft, smooth and creamyyyyy. Fruity yet not too sweet ^_^ I'm going back for sure!

However, my cousin didn't really like the texture which was too soft for her. She prefers the firmer ones from Pacific Coffee.

The Chestnut Cream was soft in texture but a bit too sweet for my liking.

Opera Patisserie, To Kwa Wan

2009-04-26T12:19:00.008+08:00

If you miss those creamy and smooth birthday cakes topped with fresh fruits from Holland and Belgium, you must try Opera Patisserie's b-day cakes, the texture and taste are very similar to those we had back in BeNe (short for Belgium and Netherlands ^.^).

Besides freshly made cakes, they sell a wide range of pastries, cookies and bread as well. I told my mum (who's a sweet tooth too!) about this bakery 2 weeks ago and guess what? Last Tuesday, after her fitness classes in To Kwa Wan, she came back home with a Opera cake box stuffed with 6pcs of cakes!

Don't they look fresh and yummlicious? ^^

From left to right: Blueberry cheesecake, Tiger cheesecake, Tiramisu, New York cheesecake, Chestnut cake and Chocolate Marble cake which is my most favorite one (luscious, creamy, smooth and light :)

Tomorrow she's gonna hop in Opera again and this time she hopes she can buy some of their signature fresh egg rolls which were sold out last time.

Coffee course @ Barista Caffe, Wanchai

2009-04-25T13:38:00.028+08:00

Since myself and my 3 gal friends enjoy drinking coffee a lot and wanted to learn more about our favorite beverage, we decided to enroll ourselves to a coffee course in April. This 8hrs course (spread over 4 weeks) covers a basic understanding of coffee (history, culture and cultivation) and coffee brewing methods (manual drip, siphon and espresso machine). During these weeks, we got to make coffee using the different brewing methods and analyzed the taste (aroma, acidity, sweetness, bitterness, body and aftertaste) of our self-made coffees and those of other attendees.

The classes were interesting and enjoyable. We had a great time and had some hilarious moments too! :) (like forgetting or skipping a step cos we were simply nervous ^^ or clumsy me who nearly placed the top container of the siphon in the coffee grinder instead of the stand! How embarrassing! >.<)
Our tutor, we call him "coffee sir" is a nice guy and very experienced. Last lesson, each of us got to order our favorite coffee beverage on the house! Among the 4 (latte, caramel macchiato, cappuccino and mocha) caramel macchiato tasted the best! The top was very foamy and smooth, the flavor of coffee and caramel was well-balanced and most importantly not too sweet! Though the course has come to an end, I'll definitely drop by Barista Caffe for more cups of yummy caramel macchiato! ^_^

For info on the coffee basics course, as well as the advanced course and coffee tasting class, contact HKFTU.

Crystal Jade, Shatin

2009-04-17T12:05:00.004+08:00

Went shopping with my parents in Shatin and had lunch at Crystal Jade, a well-known restaurant chain that serve a wide variety of Shanghai food. One of their signature Shanghai dishes is xiao long bao.

Longan & snow pear drink, very healthy and nourishing~

Shredded chicken mixed with green bean sheet and cucumber in sesame sauce

Dry-fried string bean with minced pork has always been one of my favorite Shanghai dishes!

Chewy fried Shanghai rice cake

Fried rice with shrimp and snow cabbage

Triple O's, Wanchai

2009-04-08T16:03:00.004+08:00

My favorite burger, fries and blueberry milkshake at Triple O's!

Juicy & meaty Mushroom Burger with beef~

Chicken Burger

Fat Kee Lucky Dessert, Causeway Bay

2009-04-07T13:14:00.003+08:00

Fat Kee Lucky Dessert are famous for their durian desserts. If you're a durian lover, try their signature Durian Pancakes and Durian tong sui. Since me and my friends don't like durian, we ordered some traditional tong sui.

Coconut milk yellow bean pudding

Lotus seed and clear dumpling (ching sum yuen) in ginger juice

Rock sugar papaya dessert with snow fungus and lotus seed, very nutritious~

Watami, Causeway Bay

2009-04-07T13:12:00.004+08:00

Dinner with some friends at Watami in Causeway Bay

Signature dish Watami salad

Stir-fried udon with seafood

My favorite deep-fried springroll filled with rice cake and shredded bacon

Assorted deluxe sushi: grilled eel, salmon & seafood and grilled scallop

Seafood cream hot pot

The soup base is made with fresh milk~

Korean BBQ @ Kaya Korean Restaurant, Causeway Bay

2009-03-31T13:07:00.017+08:00

Bek Se Ju (literally "100 years wine") is a traditional Korean rice wine, mixed with 12 oriental herbs and using ginseng as the major ingredient.

Beef "hoe" is a raw beef dish served with wasabi and red pepper paste and wrapped in shredded radish, cucumber, carrot and Korean perilla leaves.

Galbi (marinated beef short ribs) and other meat dishes, accompanied with various banchan (small side dishes)

Bulgogi (marinated barbecued beef) is my favorite! Tasty and juicy~

Yukhoe is raw grounded beef topped with raw egg.

Grilled eel

Spicy stir-fried octopus, too spicy for my taste!

Korean pancake dish "Bindaetteok" is made of ground mung beans with seafood, green onions, peppers cooked in a frying pan.

Beef noodle was cooked in front of us.

Sansachun rice wine is made from corn starch and hawthorn.

Dinner @ Simplylife Bakery, Festival Walk

2009-03-20T12:44:00.001+08:00

Crispy baguette~

Whole wheat linguini with mushroom and chervil tossed in truffle sauce

Organic spaghetti carbonara

I love supermarkets... - Jusco in Taikoo City

2009-03-19T22:16:00.003+08:00

Hokkaido milk pudding has a very rich and strong milk taste~

Lunch @ Mitake, Taikoo City

2009-03-19T20:59:00.005+08:00

Grilled pork slices with ginger: the meat was pretty juicy and the sweetish sauce tasted amazingly good~

Vegetables and tofu in casserole

Set lunch: Grilled beef short rib ramen in miso soup served with Japanese gyoza

Beef back rib served in an iron pot "kamameshi"

Yummy snacks @ Jusco food court in Taikoo City

2009-03-19T20:39:00.005+08:00

Beard Papa's original custard flavoured cream puff

Popular Hong Kong street snack food "Gai daan jai" 雞蛋仔 (mini egg waffle) @ Maria's Bakery

Pokka Cafe, Mongkok

2009-03-16T20:35:00.003+08:00

Iced Cafe Tiramisu

Shinjuku Cafe Caramel

California Pizza Kitchen, Kowloon Bay

2009-03-16T00:35:00.011+08:00

After the movies we went to California Pizza Kitchen for dinner. (by the way, I strongly recommend the Thai horror movie "Coming Soon" 陰容院在, being a horror/slasher movie fan myself, I really enjoyed watching it! Scary and thrilling from the beginning till the end, there were quite a few jump out of your seats moments and most importantly the story is well developed and believable with a twisted ending!)
Now back to food...

I tried the Spinach Artichoke Dip with Tortilla chips for the very first time and it was absolutely delicious! The dip is served hot and the combination of spinach, artichoke and melted cheese tastes incredibly good! I could have finished the entire bowl by myself :P

Classic Caesar salad - Dan Ryan's is still the best~

Refreshing "Cold Mountain" mocktail

Yummy Spaghetti Carbonara

Milan Pizza

Food Village, Ma On Shan

2009-03-16T00:32:00.010+08:00

My favorite cha chaan teng in Ma On Shan is Food Village, their Hong Kong style milk tea is the best!

I always order milk tea with extra milk which makes it smoother and creamier~~

Omelette stuffed with minced ham and served with buttered toast

Macaroni in broth with snow cabbage

Spaghetti in broth topped with snow cabbage

Rice noodle soup with shui gao dumplings (filled with minced pork and shrimp)

Vero Chocolate, Wanchai

2009-03-07T23:18:00.024+08:00

It took us a while finding Vero which is quite isolated from the city center and well-hidden in Fenwick Pier Mall. After tasting their signature hot cocoa, we can only say that it was absolutely worth visiting! The Chocolate Heaven for chocoholics and sweet tooths! ^_^

Terra Cotta Warrior made of chocolate!

Chocolate sculptures

Huge 5" chocolate bar to share with the entire family

Transparent lamp filled with Vero pralines

High heels made of choc

Chocolate roses...

Golden popcorn

Sesame pencils

Orange grissini

Lovelock

Xocolatl (Vero's 70% dark chocolate)

Bright and spacious chocolate lounge

Open kitchen where you can see chefs making chocolates and pastries.

Vero signature hot chocolate "Xocolatl" (70% dark choc) is scrumptious! Rich and smooth texture and taste wise strong and intense dark chocolate flavor,
a true taste to savor~
A piece of dark chocolate is placed on top of the hot chocolate resulting in the quick melting of the chocolate top in seconds! It was funny to see the rapid choc melting process :)

Cafe Mocha filled with lots of dark chocolate

We'll come back for more!

McCafe Coffee

2009-03-05T18:30:00.006+08:00

Chocolate Souffle coffee: espresso coffee with black and white chocolate
Mochaccino: espresso coffee with hot chocolate

Souvenir from Tokyo

2009-03-05T16:17:00.005+08:00

Got this very yummy souvenir from a friend who just got back from her Tokyo holiday: Macha Goma-Dare Mochi, green tea flavored mochi stuffed with sweet black sesame paste~

Simplylife Bakery Cafe, Taikoo City Plaza

2009-03-04T00:10:00.013+08:00

Finally got a chance to try their set dinner. Simplylife Bakery Cafe has always been one of my favorite places to chill out, I often go to their branch in Festival Walk for a nice cup of regular coffee, croissant with sun-dried tomato or a delicious lemon cheesecake . They serve freshly baked pastries, good coffee and they play great bossa nova music.

My friend had green pea soup as starter

while I had corn salad

A little bit disappointed in their Linguini with prawns in creamy lobster sauce. Not as creamy and saucy as I expected and the taste was so so.

According to my friend, the Organic 10 grain rice grilled with wild mushrooms tasted okay.

The apple cake was not warm enough, it was not bad though~~ Just realized I haven't had apple crumble from Corridor for more than a month, miss it so much! Just the thought of it makes my mouth water~~

To conclude, personally I will definitely keep going back for their delicious pastries and coffee but unfortunately not a recommended venue if you're a pasta lover.

Belgian dinner with friends

2009-03-01T18:57:00.010+08:00

A friend has brought lots of yummy local snacks and food from Belgium so we decided to throw a Belgian dinner party to enjoy the delicacies ^_^ To start with, some snacks from Belgium and Holland: Combo of salami sausage, Gouda cheese and Emmental cheese served with mustard, paprika flavored coated peanuts and my favorite paprika chips!

Most of my friends can cook and love cooking, except for me, I enjoy eating and I'd rather do the dishes and clean up the kitchen than cook! :P Gratin dauphinois which is potatoes gratiné was very tasty!

Good red wine~

Endives with ham au gratin smothered in a thick layer of cheese!
A taste to savor~

Besides endives with ham au gratin and gratin dauphinois, we had mashed potatoes and fresh garden greens seasoned with basil olive oil.

Since 1st March was one of our friend's birthday, we planned to give her a surprise at midnight. When she saw the snow-white Angel Cake, she was so surprised and happy cos she thought we forgot her b-day as we didn't mention a word the entire evening! On purpose of course! :D Mission accomplished!

Very light and fluffy texture, not too sweet and the cream was fresh and smooth.

A photo with the birthday gal (the lady in red)

Dinner at Orchard Garden Cafe & Restaurant, Causeway Bay

2009-02-27T19:02:00.019+08:00

Creamy tasteful Salmon & Mushroom Ink Pasta~

Japanese snack plate: the unagi (eel) satay was very good~

Pepperoni, Bacon & Tomato pizza

Honey Osmanthus & Apple Tea and Blueberry Honey Tea to calm your mind and body, moreover they help you digest your food~

A snapshot of our newly bought hats :)