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Stew Kuche & Two Wings @ Blk 119 Bukit Merah Lane 1

Stew Kuche Blk 119 Bukit Merah Lane

Blk 119 Bukit Merah Lane 1 seems set to be another happening hang out place right in the heart of Alexandra. Why? The concept is quite simple really. Coffee shop setting with a twist – all the stalls in this coffee shop attracts the younger clientele with French, German and American cuisine. No mee pok ta at this kopitiam…

Stew Kuche Blk 119 Bukit Merah Lane
Stew Kuche Blk 119 Bukit Merah Lane

We were there at about 5pm on a Sunday and the evening crowd was already starting to build up. We decided promptly to go for the half pork knuckle ($15) and a pint of Hofbrau beer (click to check out our experience at Hofbrau Munich) ($12). Apparently, the ordering queue for the drinks and food are different. You pay at 2 different counters as well. While waiting for our turn, Two Wings with its slogan of “One just isn’t enough!” caught our attention and we went with 4 of its wings ($8.50)!

Two Wings 119 Bukit Merah Lane 1
Two Wings 119 Bukit Merah Lane 1

Two Wings has an interesting manner of processing your order. Your handphone number is used as a means to collect your order. Once your wings are ready for collection, a SMS would be sent to your phone and you’ll need to mention your order number on your phone in order to collect your wings. That’s a fantastic way to grab phone numbers for marketing purposes by the way…

Half Pork Knuckle Stew Kuche
Half Pork Knuckle Stew Kuche with Hofbrau Beer
4 Wings ($8.50) from Two Wings
4 Wings ($8.50) from Two Wings

The half pork knuckle did not look that impressive. However, we realised that our half was loaded with meat! The outer layer was crispy and the generous layer of fat fused with the meat within. Not too bad for a kopitiam actually. But of course, the original pork knuckle at Hofbrau Munich tops it all! 😛 The sides also had a local twist. Instead of the usual sauerkraut, achar was used. Ingenious really.

Next came our wings. Two Wings actually advocates a “correct” way to have your wings.

Step 1: Pull of cartilage at the wider end
Step 2: Twist and pull the small bone
Step 3: Twist and pull the big bone
Step 4: Eat and enjoy your boneless wing!

In this way, you’ll be left with a huge chunk of meat on the wing end which we thoroughly enjoyed with the chili dip. A great wing overall – crispy and juicy. But we thought that the taste department lacked a little. Best wings ever? Definitely Lost Coast Brewery’s Buffalo Wings; even better than the original buffalo wings at Anchor Bar New York.

At the same joint, there’s also Seasalt – The Seafood Place as well as Immanuel French Kitchen. There was also a bakery to round up the offerings here at Blk 119 Bukit Merah Lane 1.

Our Verdict?

To be honest, the food standard is really not too bad. However, for a coffee shop (hot and stuffy within), the pricing’s a little steep. In comparison, for $10 bucks more (inclusive of taxes), you’ll be able to have a slightly bigger pork knuckle, be seated comfortably in a restaurant, have beers going at $9 a pint and is located centrally – perfect for gatherings (read our other posts to find out where this joint is!).

For the novelty, Stew Kuche and Two Wings at Blk 119 Bukit Merah Lane 1 is definitely a good place to check out.

For return visits? We’re not too sure though…

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3 Cheap and Good Eats along the Singapore River!

Free flow of Shabu Shabu at Chiso Zanmai

There is a common misconception that restaurants along the Singapore River would be very pricey. True in most cases. But in this post, we’ll let you in on the 3 cheap and good eats along the Singapore River!

1. Saizeriya at Liang Court

Saizeriya Menu
Saizeriya Menu

Saizeriya Menu

Saizeriya is a Japanese franchise chain that specialises in Italian food. Here, you can get cheap, good and huge portions of pasta! Our favourites include Peperoncino Bacon Spaghetti ($4.90), Squid Ink Spaghetti ($5.90) and the Asari Soup Spaghetti ($5.90). For these prices and these tastes? Definitely value for money! Saizeriya also boasts to have the “cheapest Escargots in town”! For only $5.90, you’ll get 6 yummilicious escargots oven grilled to perfection.

And the best part? There’s no service charge or government taxes. All prices that you see are NETT PRICES!

Address : #02-22 Liang Court Shopping Centre (177 River Valley Rd, Singapore 179030)
Opening Hours : 11am to 10pm daily

2. Hooters at Clarke Quay

Hooters' NZ Sirloin Steak
Hooters’ NZ Sirloin Steak

Hooters has launched its set lunch menu at $10++ with 10 choices of main course to choose from. Choices include NZ Sirloin Steak, Hooters Burger and the Hooters Chicken Wings. Set lunch even comes with sides of curly fries (hard to get them cheap outside these days), drinks as well as a scoop of the day’s ice cream.

For $5++, you’ll also get to enjoy an ice cold mug of Tiger beer. All these can be enjoyed with awesome views of the river. Excellent value for its awesome location.

Address : #01-03 SHOPHOUSE ROW (BLK 3D RIVER VALLEY ROAD CLARKE QUAY, SINGAPORE 179023)
Hours : The set lunch menu is available from 11am to 3pm daily

3. Chiso Zanmai at Central Shopping Mall Clarke Quay

Free flow of Shabu Shabu at Chiso Zanmai
Free flow of Shabu Shabu at Chiso Zanmai

Free flow of Shabu Shabu at Chiso Zanmai

Chiso Zanmai, located at Central Shopping Mall (Clarke Quay), offers Japanese buffet at only $14.90++ for lunch on week days! The best part of this buffet is the free flow of shabu shabu which you can enjoy to your heart’s content. There’s also a selection of Japanese sushi, Japanese fare and desserts to choose from. Free flow of drinks is available for $1.90++. Otherwise, ice water is complimentary.

Address : #02-17 The Central @ Clarke Quay (6 Eu Tong Sen Street, Singapore 059817)
Opening Hours : 12pm to 3pm

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Is Chin Mee Chin Confectionary (真美珍) in Katong worth a visit?

Breakfast at Chin Mee Chin Confectionary

Before we visited Chin Mee Chin Confectionery, we checked out the things to do in Katong posts available on the web. Many recommended visiting this kopitiam for their traditional toasts. During our recent staycation at Village Hotel Katong, we decided to drop by for breakfast before checking-in and this is what we thought…

Chin Mee Chin Confectionery at the corner of Chapel Road and East Coast Road
Chin Mee Chin Confectionery at the corner of Chapel Road and East Coast Road
Entrance to Chin Mee Chin Confectionery - Notice the old-school tiles on the pillar
Entrance to Chin Mee Chin Confectionery – Notice the old-school tiles on the pillar

The first thing we noticed was the traditional setting of CMC Confectionery…

Traditional setting in Chin Mee Chin Confectionary
Traditional setting in Chin Mee Chin Confectionary

It seems as though time has stood still in this coffee shop. It continues to retain its old world charm and we think that the decorations has not changed much since inception. The clock is so old school!

As the number of seats in Chin Mee Chin Confectionery is limited, you may have to wait a while before being seated. We waited for about 5 minutes before someone else finished their breakfast. In this kopitiam, you’ll just wait for someone to finish and “take over” their table. Once seated, the table will be cleared and you will be asked for the drinks as well as the number of toasts and eggs that you would like. For the rest of the confectionery, you will have to go to the displays and get them like so…

Custard puffs and cream horns at Chin Mee Chin Confectionery
Custard puffs and cream horns at Chin Mee Chin Confectionery
Opening up the display to get the confectionery that you like
Opening up the display to get the confectionery that you like

We decided to go for kopi-see (coffee with evaporated milk) and kopi-peng (iced coffee) along with its famous toasted buns with kaya and butter. After ordering, we proceeded to take the custard puff and cream horn from the display…

Custard puff cream horn and coffee from Chin Mee Chin Confectionery
Custard puff cream horn and coffee from Chin Mee Chin Confectionery
Breakfast at Chin Mee Chin Confectionary
Breakfast at Chin Mee Chin Confectionary

There a few things that we enjoyed about the breakfast. True to being a confectionery, the famous toast lived up to its reputation. The home-made kaya was not too sweet and had the traditional eggy taste. The cool thing was that the toast was a bun and not the usual slices of bread. So it was lightly crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. Our other favourite was the cream horn! Really liked the texture of the cream (slight salty) which went well with the crispy outer layer.

The coffee by itself was nothing to rave about. Quite plain actually. But the confectionery which had their various tastes gave a pretty good balance to the coffee.

Prices and Menu of Chin Mee Chin Confectionery
Prices and Menu of Chin Mee Chin Confectionery
Opening Hours of Chin Mee Chin Confectionery
Opening Hours of Chin Mee Chin Confectionery

The Verdict

To be honest, what really attracted us was not the food or the coffee. So what’s the biggest draw?

Tradition and heritage.

Traditional tastes abound especially in the kaya toast. The kaya is unique in that it is more eggy and less sweet unlike the usual kaya you’ll taste these days. In terms of heritage, CMC Confectionery is really part of our Singapore identity, retaining how it operates and even how it looks – maintaining the traditional kopitiam feel.

Great place for parents to say “When I was young, this was the kind of coffee shop that papa went to, no Starbucks last time…”

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And the answer? Yes. We will be back not really because of the food but because of its simple old world charms.

Jamie’s Italian Singapore Vivocity : Is it worth a visit?

Jamie’s Italian has finally made its way to the shores of Singapore! Well-known celebrity chef – Jamie Oliver, has chosen to open this italian restaurant at the vibrant waterfront of Vivocity. We’ll tell you what are some of the stuff we’ve tried and whether it is worth it to visit Jamie’s Italian Singapore!

What we ate at Jamie’s Italian Singapore

The decoration within Jamie’s Italian is the “atas casual” style where there’s an open concept kitchen to prepare starters and cocktails. Guests on the other hand feel entirely relaxed in this cosy atmosphere. As we visited the joint on a Sunday, we could feel the urge to just while away a lazy Sunday afternoon.

For starters, we went with Crispy Soft Shell Crab ($12.50) and the Jamie’s Italian Mojito ($18). The crispy soft shell crab was served with chilli, fennel, sea lettuce & smashed avocado with yuzu lime. Although the soft shell crab was really small (miniature almost), the taste packed a punch. The smashed avocado was rich and appetising, providing a perfect compliment to the lightly crisp soft shell crab.

Jamie’s Italian Mojito contains Bacardi Superior rum, Martini Bianco, fresh mint, lime & sugar, topped with Prosecco. The difference with usual mojito is the addition of the Martini Bianco and Prosecco. This version had loads of fresh mint, making the drink really refreshing. But with a pricing of $18, there just isn’t enough “wow” factor for a recommendation.

Since we were in an italian-styled restaurant, we decided to try Jamie Oliver’s take on pasta. While we were at it, we decided to try a funny-shaped pasta – Meatball Pappardelle ($14). Meatball Pappardelle has beef & pork meatballs with wiggly pappardelle, tomatoes, garlic, red wine & herby breadcrumbs. The breadcrumbs were served separately and you’ll be invited by the waiting staff to mix it into the pasta. The interesting thing about this dish is the wiggly pappardelle. When we first laid eyes on it, it really resembled the tentacles of the octopus. But the cool thing about the wiggly pappardelle is that it traps the sauces within the gaps of the pasta, allowing each mouth to burst with the flavours of the tomato-based sauce. Meatballs were also tender when the dish first arrived. But after a couple of minutes, it became a little tougher and drier on the inside. All in all, we think that the meatball pappardelle was really good and comparable to the best tomato-based pasta we’ve had at Fior d’Italia – America’s Oldest Italian Restaurant.

Jamie’s Italian Singapore Desserts

For desserts, we went with the Gelato ($10.50) and the Epic Brownie ($11.50). For the Gelato, you can have the option of 3 scoops of ice cream served with any two of these toppings: Smashed honeycomb, Crushed nuts & seeds, Fruit compote or Butterscotch sauce. We chose salted caramel, vanilla and strawberry, topped with crushed nuts & seeds and smashed honeycomb. Our favourite was the vanilla flavour but for $10.50 it was too pricey. On the other hand, we’d recommend the Epic Brownie. Each mouthful was so rich with chocolate that it tasted sinfully awesome! The choco-rich brownie was balanced with the amaretto ice cream & caramelised amaretti popcorn. Definitely one of the richest choco brownie we’ve had.

We got a sneak at the lemon meringue cheesecake when it was served to other tables. Looked really good 😉

How to get to Jamie’s Italian Singapore

Jamie’s Italian Singapore is located at level 1 of Vivocity. The nearest MRT station is HarbourFront.

Address of Vivocity is 1 Harbourfront Walk, Singapore 098585.

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Jamie's Italian Singapore Vivocity

Is Jamie’s Italian Singapore worth a visit?

For ala carte, the menu was indeed pricey. All in all, the above came to about $80 (WHAT?!). Still, the taste of each dish was really good and by the time we were done, we were exceptionally full as well. For a better deal, there’s a “Jamie’s Sharing Feast for 2” which costs $138. The feast includes antipasti, 3 mains, dessert plank as well as coffee and tea. This feast allows you to try the recommended items on menu at a better price.

All in all, we think that Jamie’s Italian Singapore is definitely worth a visit. But be prepared to “mend” your pockets after the meal!

Check out our coverage of Jamie’s Italian Sydney for a comparison between the two restaurants!

Riverview Hotel Sunday Brunch @ River Garden Coffee House

Sunday Brunch at Riverview Hotel River Garden Coffee House

Riverview Hotel’s Sunday Brunch was where we enjoyed a leisurely Sunday afternoon with our family. We chose the Sunday Brunch at Riverview Hotel’s River Garden because

1. Selection of Food. The Sunday Brunch at Riverview Hotel has a wide variety of cuisine available. Beside the usual international buffet, there would be a “twist” at each promotion of Sunday Brunch at Riverview Hotel. During our last visit to Riverview Hotel’s Sunday Brunch, it was a BBQ and Beer Brunch which included the popular Erdinger Beer. This time, the promotion included free flow of moscato or prosecco as well as freshly shucked oysters!

Sunday Brunch at Riverview Hotel River Garden Coffee House
Sunday Brunch at Riverview Hotel River Garden Coffee House

Sunday Brunch at Riverview Hotel River Garden Coffee House

2. Location. The River Garden Coffee House has a central location by the Singapore River. After your meal, you can continue to have drinks by the river (al fresco style) and watch people strolling/jogging along the river. Kids would be playing and boats passing by as well. Accompanied by your family as everyone enjoys this view? Priceless.

Riverview Hotel Sunday Brunch


What we had at the Riverview Hotel Sunday Brunch

Starters at Riverview Hotel Sunday Brunch
Starters at Riverview Hotel Sunday Brunch
Sushi selection @ River Garden Coffee House Sunday Brunch
Sushi selection @ River Garden Coffee House Sunday Brunch
Seafood Selection at Riverview Hotel Sunday Brunch
Seafood Selection at Riverview Hotel Sunday Brunch
Freshly shucked oysters @ Riverview Hotel Sunday Brunch
Freshly shucked oysters @ Riverview Hotel Sunday Brunch
Fresh and delicious oysters at Riverview Hotel
Fresh and delicious oysters at Riverview Hotel
Sashimi station during Sunday Brunch @ Riverview Hotel
Sashimi station during Sunday Brunch @ Riverview Hotel
Riverview Hotel’s Famous Slipper Lobster Laksa with Moscato and Prosecco
Riverview Hotel’s Famous Slipper Lobster Laksa with Moscato and Prosecco
Asian Food Selection
Asian Food Selection
Selection of Chili Crab Oxtail Stew Pig Trotters Chicken and Dim Sum
Selection of Chili Crab Oxtail Stew Pig Trotters Chicken and Dim Sum
Dessert Selection at Riverview Hotel Sunday Brunch
Dessert Selection at Riverview Hotel Sunday Brunch
Mango pudding in the shape of a fish!
Mango pudding in the shape of a fish!
Our favourite Durian Pengat!
Our favourite Durian Pengat!

According to our nephew (the one who brought you this awesome review of Harris Hotel Batam), “everything is so good!”. He was spot on!

The prawns were fresh and succulent while the snow crab was sweet and delicious. Oysters were freshly shucked and were perfect with a tinge of lemon and tobasco! You can see how huge and fresh the oysters were. Comparable to the $100++ Sunday Brunches that we’ve tried. The only difference is that they only have 1 choice of oysters. But one good variety is enough to get us hooked 🙂 The minus for seafood was that the chili crabs were not fresh. In local terms, “nua nua” (meaning soft). Not a good description for crabs and prawns.

Another plus to this Sunday Brunch at Riverview Hotel is the durian pengat! This we did not notice at our last visit. Again, this durian pengat is comparable to the famous durian pengat at Swissotel Merchant Court’s Ellenborough Market Cafe – with all the edible bits of the durian. So good, that we had 2 bowls full – each.

Lastly, we sneaked a peek at the choice of moscato and prosecco at the Sunday Brunch. We realised that the River Garden Coffee House did not scrimp on their selection and had the Cascine Prosecco and Brown Brothers Moscato on their list. We’ve enjoyed several champagne brunches and we realised that the Cascine Prosecco has a relatively close taste to some selection of champagnes. Hence, if you’re not really into differentiating between champagnes and prosecco, the Sunday Brunch at Riverview Hotel is definitely a great buffet at a great price!

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If we had no budget to adhere to, the Raffles Hotel Sunday Buffet Brunch at the Bar and Billiard Room would be our top pick for Sunday Brunch in Singapore. However, as budget conscious Singaporeans, we’d definitely visit the Riverview Hotel Sunday Brunch for its quality, variety, fresh oysters and great selection of moscato and prosecco!

The Sunday Brunch Buffet at Riverview Hotel costs $48.80++ for adults and $22.80++ for kids. ANZ, Citibank, DBS, POSB and UOB Cardholders get to enjoy 15% discount on Sunday Brunch prices. CIMB Cardholders enjoy 17% discount on Sunday Brunch prices.

Would we go back to Common Man Coffee Roasters again?

Common Man Coffee Roasters

Common Man Coffee Roasters located at 22 Martin Road (walking distance from Boat Quay) is a new cafe that serves up gourmet breakfast and coffee.

Common Man Coffee Roasters is actually quite an “ATAS” (high class) cafe. The setting is quite elegant and classy yet there remains a casual feel to it.

As you can see from the price, the gourmet breakfasts cost in excess of $20. The eggs benedict we tried costs $24. Well, the real question is…is it worth it?

Common Man Coffee Roasters
Common Man Coffee Roasters

The organic eggs benedict has the following description

Tender braised ox cheeks, 2 poached organic eggs with chive hollandaise with artisanal sourdough toast

Sounds good? In fact it tastes better than it sounds. The ox cheeks was indeed tender and the spices have been infused into the meat. The eggs were very professionally prepared. When you break into the yolk, it oozes creamily (yes an odd word for yolks but it does) unto the toast. The sourdough toast gives an unique spin with its soury taste and crisp outer layer. Together the egg,toast,ox cheek fuses into one magical taste. Simply divine.

On the other hand, we couldnt really appreciate the gourmet cappuccino. To us, it was a little bitter and slightly acidic. We also ordered the Churros…

The Churros again were quite expensive. $12 for 5 sticks! But it was good. The outer later was lightly dusted with sugar and crispy on the initial bite. But as you chew on, the texture quickly turns to a soft chewy texture. With the chocolate dip, the churros tasted especially shiok.

Herein lies the problem, all this “divine” and “shiok” tastes come at a price and the total damage was…

We had tried to save by ordering one main and one coffee. But the price was already close to $50.

The Verdict

Our verdict? The eggs benedict was really unlike any eggs benedict we have tried. The sourdough toast made the difference and the churros was good. But for the price, you will really need to think twice.

We think that it would be good to visit just once, just to know how delicious simple and fresh ingredients can come together to create that unbelievably good taste. Otherwise, for the price, it would be unlikely that we’ll come back again.

Isn’t it ironic that the cafe is named “Common Man…” when the common man will really have to dig deep to eat here…

Common Man Coffee Roasters
Common Man Coffee Roasters

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Why You Cant Help Going Back to Sakae Sushi’s “All You Can Eat” Premium Buffet?

Sakae Sushi

Over the past week, we ate at Sakae Sushi’s All You Can Eat Premium Buffet. There’s something about buffet that makes us wants to go back again eventhough we know its not good for us, causes us to overeat, resulting in large tummies.

BUT we still go back nonetheless.

So what is it exactly about buffets that attract us so much? We think its a combination of these factors…

Price. When the price is optimal (notice that I did not use “cheap” because buffets aren’t exactly cheap), it brings out the kiasu Singaporean in me that says “Wah, this is damned hua!” (worth it).

The concept of “free-flow” and “all-you-can-eat”. This concept plays on the mind that you pay a fixed price but have unlimited supply of food. But if you really think about it, there is a limit. Whether you can stomach or not, is another issue altogether.

3 hours of dining. For gatherings, buffets are a great option. In addition to the wide variety of food (which means you do not have to adjourn after dinner for drinks or desserts), you can stay at that place through the duration of the buffet hours which usually is about 3 to 4 hours without feeling pai seh about the need to order more.

And so we digress from our sushi buffet frenzy. (The above is written to reduce our guilt for visiting buffets in the future! :))

What you can expect at Sakae Sushi’s “Eat All You Want” Premium Buffet

The Sakae Sushi Premium Buffet allows you to have ALL THE RED & PINK PLATES you want (compared to 1 red and 1 pink for the normal sushi buffet). In addition, you get to have endless supply (which now you know is not true) of sashimi and teriyaki meats. So here are only some of what we ate that fateful day…

Tuna (Maguro) and Salmon Sashimi Sake Sushi Buffet
Tuna (Maguro) and Salmon Sashimi Sake Sushi Buffet

Tuna (Maguro) and Salmon Sashimi

Octopus (Tako) Sashimi Sakae Sushi Buffet
Octopus (Tako) Sashimi Sakae Sushi Buffet

Octopus (Tako) Sashimi

Black pepper beef with rice Sakae Sushi Buffet
Black pepper beef with rice Sakae Sushi Buffet

Black pepper beef with rice

Teriyaki Chicken Wings Sakae Sushi Buffet
Teriyaki Chicken Wings Sakae Sushi Buffet

Teriyaki Chicken Wings

Yakitori Sakae Sushi Buffet
Yakitori Sakae Sushi Buffet

Yakitori

Tempura Cheese Maki Sakae Sushi Buffet
Tempura Cheese Maki Sakae Sushi Buffet

Tempura Cheese Maki

Makimono Sakae Sushi Buffet
Makimono Sakae Sushi Buffet

Makimono

Salmon Mayo Maki Sakae Sushi Buffet
Salmon Mayo Maki Sakae Sushi Buffet

Salmon Mayo Maki

Tempura Temaki (hand roll) Sakae Sushi Buffet
Tempura Temaki (hand roll) Sakae Sushi Buffet

Tempura Temaki (hand roll)

Soft Shell Crab Maki Sakae Sushi Buffet
Soft Shell Crab Maki Sakae Sushi Buffet

Soft Shell Crab Maki

Kakiage (Fried Vegetables) Sakae Sushi Buffet Review
Kakiage (Fried Vegetables) Sakae Sushi Buffet Review

Kakiage (Fried Vegetables)

Sakae Chawanmushi (steamed egg) Sakae Sushi buffet Review
Sakae Chawanmushi (steamed egg) Sakae Sushi buffet Review

Cha Soba (Green Tea Buckwheat Noodle) Sakae Sushi Buffet Review
Cha Soba (Green Tea Buckwheat Noodle) Sakae Sushi Buffet Review

Cha Soba (Green Tea Buckwheat Noodle)

Chuka Hotate (Seasoned Scallop) Sakae Sushi Buffet Review
Chuka Hotate (Seasoned Scallop) Sakae Sushi Buffet Review

Chuka Hotate (Seasoned Scallop)

Chuka Wakame (Seasoned Seaweed) Sakae Sushi Buffet Review
Chuka Wakame (Seasoned Seaweed) Sakae Sushi Buffet Review

Chuka Wakame (Seasoned Seaweed)

Pumpkin Koroke Sakae Sushi Buffet Review
Pumpkin Koroke Sakae Sushi Buffet Review

Pumpkin Koroke

Mochi and Ice Cream Sakae Sushi Buffet Review
Mochi and Ice Cream Sakae Sushi Buffet Review

Mochi and Ice Cream

Price of Sakae Sushi Premium Buffet

Mon to Thurs

Lunch (11:30am to 2:30pm) / Teatime (3pm to 5pm) : $24.90
Dinner (6:30pm to 10pm) : $29.90

Fri/Sat/Sun/PH/Eve of PH

Lunch (11:30am to 2:30pm) / Teatime (3pm to 5pm) : $32.90
Dinner (6:30pm to 10pm) : $33.90

This means that if you go for the weekday dinner for 2 persons, it works out to 2 x $29.90++ = $70.40!!

Conclusion

Seriously speaking, there are much better sushi joints around. But when the 3 factors above come together, it is hard not to give Sakae Sushi’s Premium Buffet a long and hard consideration.

The worst part is, knowing the factors above, somehow, we will still be back at Sakae (help!) – unless you guys have some other better recommendations? Tell us (and save us) in the comments section below!

Great Eastern Restaurant Chinatown San Francisco : Even Obama visits it!

Great Eastern Restaurant Chinatown San Francisco

We were introduced to Great Eastern Restaurant while we were shopping in Chinatown San Francisco. After getting our souvenirs (mostly magnets and stuff for you guys), we decided to ask the shop owner which restaurant would be a good one in Chinatown. After looking at the time (it was 9 plus in the morning), she thought about it for a while and said that Great Eastern Restaurant was open for dim sum. So we headed right over…

Great Eastern Restaurant Chinatown San Francisco
Great Eastern Restaurant Chinatown San Francisco
Inside Great Eastern Restaurant with many locals!
Inside Great Eastern Restaurant with many locals!
Tanks at the other end of Great Eastern Restaurant Chinatown San Francisco
Tanks at the other end of Great Eastern Restaurant Chinatown San Francisco

What we ate at Great Eastern Restaurant Chinatown San Francisco

Beef Ball with special vinegar sauce at Great Eastern Restaurant Chinatown San Francisco
Beef Ball with special vinegar sauce at Great Eastern Restaurant Chinatown San Francisco
Rice noodle roll with BBQ pork with yummy soy sauce (Great Eastern Restaurant Chinatown San Francisco)
Rice noodle roll with BBQ pork with yummy soy sauce (Great Eastern Restaurant Chinatown San Francisco)
Pan fried pau - wanted to try something different (Great Eastern Restaurant San Francisco)
Pan fried pau – wanted to try something different (Great Eastern Restaurant San Francisco)
Custard in fried sweet potato ball
Custard in fried sweet potato ball
Menu of Great Eastern Restaurant Chinatown San Francisco
Menu of Great Eastern Restaurant Chinatown San Francisco
Total damage of $17USD at Great Eastern Restaurant
Total damage of $17USD at Great Eastern Restaurant

The beef ball was taong and chewy yet tender and flavourful. Comparable to that of Tim Ho Wan. The other thing that you should try is the rice noodle roll with char siew. Looooooved the fatty bits with the shiok texture of the rice noodle roll.
The sauce was also not too salty, just nice 🙂 Try not to be too adventurous and steer away from the pan fried pau which had too much flour.

Conclusion

All in all, if you ask me where to eat in Chinatown San Francisco, I would say that Great Eastern Restaurant is a great place to visit for its dim sum. Seeing the number of locals visiting, you’d probably guess that the food is good and the price is reasonable. Even Obama visits…

Obama visiting Great Eastern Restaurant in Chinatown San Francisco
Obama visiting Great Eastern Restaurant in Chinatown San Francisco

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Great Eastern Restaurant Chinatown San Francisco
Great Eastern Restaurant Chinatown San Francisco

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Why You should eat at Beaches Restaurant than McMenamins in Vancouver Washington

Why You should eat at Beaches Restaurant than McMenamins in Vancouver Washington

Beaches or McMenamins? That is the question.

McMenamins Brewery Or...
McMenamins Brewery Or…
Beaches Restaurant and Bar Vancouver Washington?
Beaches Restaurant and Bar Vancouver Washington?

On our first night in Vancouver Washington, we originally wanted to visit McMenamins because of its brews. However, when we told by our concierge at Hilton Vancouver, that the service was not so good and the food was not fantastic either. Instead, we were recommended to visit Lapellah or Beaches.

We actually visited Lapellah first but as it was Christmas Eve, it closed at about 4pm. So we headed off to Beaches which opened till 630pm that evening.

Inside Beaches Restaurant and Bar Vancouver Washington
Inside Beaches Restaurant and Bar Vancouver Washington

What to eat and drink at Beaches Restaurant and Bar

Although we did not make reservations that evening, we were thankfully able to quickly have a seat eventhough the restaurant was almost full. Seemed like we took the 2nd last table (table beside us was soon taken up as well). After browsing through the menu, we decided to go for the honey crisp apple wheat cider and Coor’s Light first…

Menu at Beaches Restaurant
Menu at Beaches Restaurant
Drinks Menu Beaches Restaurant Vancouver Washington
Drinks Menu Beaches Restaurant Vancouver Washington
Bar area of Beaches Restaurant Vancouver Washington
Bar area of Beaches Restaurant Vancouver Washington
Honey Crisp Apple Wheat (4.95USD) and Coors Light (3.95USD) in Beaches Restaurant Vancouver Washington
Honey Crisp Apple Wheat (4.95USD) and Coors Light (3.95USD) in Beaches Restaurant Vancouver Washington

Kate chose the Shock Top Honey Crisp Apple Wheat while I had the Coors Light (to lighten the guilt since we’re having the “Guilty Burger”). Turns out that the crisp apple wheat cider was an excellent choice. Our waiter also told us that he preferred this version of the apple cider because it was not too sweet and had a soothing after taste – totally enjoyed it. For a dollar more, you should go for the cider as well 😉

Next, we decided on the food. We spared no expense as we were from thousands of miles away and we’re definitely gonna get some good food this evening. So we went for the Guilty Burger and the Baby Back Rib

Guilty Burger at Beaches Restaurant and Bar (11.99USD)
Guilty Burger at Beaches Restaurant and Bar (11.99USD)
Baby Back Rib of Beaches Restaurant and Bar (20.99USD)
Baby Back Rib of Beaches Restaurant and Bar (20.99USD)

The Guilty Burger really makes you guilty. It is just a monster of a burger! There’s pulled pork, grilled beef (seriously? 2 different heavy meats in a burger?!), loaded with cheese, eggs and veges. The part we love about the burger is its grilled beef. It was tender and had a flavourful smoky taste to it.

We noticed how the chefs do the burger patties. They would flip them and place sort of like a lid over it, allowing it to simmer with its own flavours, locking the juices in. That explains the tender, juicy bit of the grilled beef.

But the highlight has got to be the baby back rib. Probably the best ribs we’ve had. BETTER THAN CAFE CARTEL’S St. Louis’ Pork Ribs. It’s true. The meat literally FALLS OFF the bones just with a gentle flick. The smoky caramelised bits and lightly sweetened (not too sweet kind) BBQ sauce topped off this dish.

Did we mention, it’s probably the best ribs we’ve ever had?

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Red Lobster….FINALLY!

Red Lobster USA

The last time we were in USA, we kept seeing Red Lobster’s advertisement on TV but did not get the opportunity to try it! This time…hahaha (sinister laugh for the lobsters) we finally got to savour some fresh seafood from Red Lobster!

Facade of Red Lobster - We went to the one near Westfield Mall in Vancouver Washington
Facade of Red Lobster – We went to the one near Westfield Mall in Vancouver Washington
Inside Red Lobster Restaurant
Inside Red Lobster Restaurant
Another view inside Red Lobster
Another view inside Red Lobster

What we had at Red Lobster Seafood Restaurant

For starters, we had the mussels and the salad…

Salad from Red Lobster
Salad from Red Lobster
Mussels as starters at Red Lobster USA
Mussels as starters at Red Lobster USA

So we had the mussels with butter garlic sauce and the signature salads. While choosing the dressings for the salad, we were given a choice of about 8 dressings to choose from. In the end, Tom chose the most unhealthy ones (ranch and blue cheese) while Kate initially had the idea of just going light with vinaigrette dressing. Unhealthy Tom decides!

As for the mussels, it was baked a little too dry and we don’t think the mussels were “fresh out of the tank” fresh, though some of the mussels still tasted good. The other thing we didn’t like about this starter was that the bread was really salty! Have some drinks on hand to curb the overpowering toasted salty bread!

Red Lobster USA: Wood Grilled Lobster Shrimp and Scallop - $25.99 USD
Red Lobster USA: Wood Grilled Lobster Shrimp and Scallop – $25.99 USD

As for our mains, we went for one of the signature seafood combos – the Wood Grilled Lobster Shrimp and Scallop. Recommended by our waitress, we decided on it since there was “lobster” in it. Can’t go to Red Lobster and not have lobsters right?

Turns out that the recommendation was spot on! Every single one of the seafood on this plate was fresh! The lobster and shrimp was succulent and firm, yet crunchy and bouncy on the bite. Same goes for the scallop and the taste was sweet and natural – YUM!

Pumpkin pie in a jar 5.49 USD (Red Lobster USA)
Pumpkin pie in a jar 5.49 USD (Red Lobster USA)

Since it was the holiday season, we went for one of the holiday treats – Pumpkin Pie in a Jar. We didn’t really enjoy this dessert simply it was too overpowering. Overpowered by the cinnamon, whipped cream and much too sweet for our liking. Didn’t really taste the pumpkin as well. Sad…

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All in all, we were happy that we finally got to eat at Red Lobster. The mains were really good but the rest of the dishes were sort of disappointing. If you ask us, we’d probably not return to Red Lobster again. But as for its neighbour – Olive Garden, we’ll definitely go try the other dishes when we return to USA.

Ipar’s: Authentic Spanish Restaurant

Ipar’s Authentic Spanish Restaurant

From the road junction of our hotel, we can see a low building with a banner that says it is an authentic spanish restaurant. We were glad to find out that it opens at 10am as that would mean we can squeeze in a early lunch because we have to be at the airport by 12pm to catch our flight back to Singapore.

Decorations at Ipar’s Spanish Restaurant Cebu

Decoration of Spanish restaurant Ipar’s
Decoration of Spanish restaurant Ipar’s
Decoration of Spanish restaurant Ipar’s Cebu
Decoration of Spanish restaurant Ipar’s Cebu
Decoration of Spanish restaurant Ipar’s Cebu Philippines
Decoration of Spanish restaurant Ipar’s Cebu Philippines

We love everything about Ipar’s! The decoration in the cosy restaurant, the friendly waitress, the delicious food (the garlic bread! Have we mentioned how much we love garlic because of this trip? Hehe.) and the reasonable price.

Although we were quite full from breakfast, we still ordered starters, mains and a carafe of sangria. As with typical KS Singaporeans, we wanted to make the most out of this trip 🙂

What we ate at Ipar’s Spanish Restaurant Cebu

Starters Churizo 200 peso Garlic Bread 120 pesos Ipar's Spanish Restaurant Cebu
Starters Churizo 200 peso Garlic Bread 120 pesos Ipar’s Spanish Restaurant Cebu
Sangria Carafe 450 pesos Ipar's Spanish Restaurant Cebu
Sangria Carafe 450 pesos Ipar’s Spanish Restaurant Cebu
Breaded Pork Chop 200 pesos Ipar's Spanish Restaurant Cebu
Breaded Pork Chop 200 pesos Ipar’s Spanish Restaurant Cebu
Fillet of fish in famous parsley sauce 350 peso Ipar's Spanish Restaurant Cebu
Fillet of fish in famous parsley sauce 350 peso Ipar’s Spanish Restaurant Cebu

Initially, we wanted to try out the roasted pork so that we can compare to the one we tried at Serenity Spanish Bar and Restaurant in Singapore. However, due to the time required to prepare it (at least an hour), we did not have enough time to wait due to our impending flight. We even tried to ask if the wait could be half an hour instead of an hour. But due to the emphasis on the quality of the food, the waitress was quite insistent on saying no to our request. Hence, we settled for the above choices. Still, the food took a while to come, which is why we’re glad that we chose these food instead.

The churizo was a little salty. Good thing that we ordered the garlic bread to even out the saltish taste. As for the garlic bread, you usually have the spreads at pizza hut for their garlic bread? Not so at Ipar’s, you can see actual bits of garlic on the bread and there was a nice crunch with every bit. Like this version compared to Pizza Hut’s.

For the pork chop and the fish, they were both good. Especially the pork chop. Crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. The fish was good but because of its quantity and the fact that we already had breakfast, it became a little jerlat towards the end. That’s where your sangria comes into the picture. It refreshes your taste buds and provides a great compliment to the dishes as well.

Menu of Ipar’s Spanish Restaurant Cebu

Menu of Ipar’s and the price of the foods we ate…

Tapas Menu Ipar's Spanish Restaurant Cebu
Tapas Menu Ipar’s Spanish Restaurant Cebu
Meats Menu Ipar's Spanish Restaurant Cebu
Meats Menu Ipar’s Spanish Restaurant Cebu
Fish Menu Ipar's Spanish Restaurant Cebu
Fish Menu Ipar’s Spanish Restaurant Cebu

We were sooooooooooo full when we went back to the hotel to get our luggage and checked out. But we did not at all regret having this meal 🙂

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Breakfast at Bo’s Coffee: One of Philippines’ top specialty homegrown coffee shop

Bo's Coffee Cebu

Kate noticed Bo’s Coffee striking logo in the streets of Cebu and decided that we should try the coffee and food there. There is one branch near City Suites Ramos Tower so that was what we had for breakfast on our last day in Cebu. Established in Cebu in 1996, Bo’s Coffee was founded by coffee enthusiast and entrepreneur Steve Benitez. The deco in Bo’s Coffee is warm and inviting; and the selection of food was also fairly extensive. We took some time to decide what to have for breakfast. We were also tempted by the cakes and pastries but unfortunately we were too full after our mains 🙁

Bo's Coffee
Bo’s Coffee

Bo’s Coffee

Bo's Coffee mushroom and cheese omelette with toast 150 peso
Bo’s Coffee mushroom and cheese omelette with toast 150 peso

Bo's Coffee corned beef with scrambled eggs and pancakes 175 peso
Bo’s Coffee corned beef with scrambled eggs and pancakes 175 peso

Drip Coffee (10 pesos with any order of mains), Mushroom and Cheese Omelette with Toast (150 pesos) & Corned beef with scrambled eggs and pancake (175 pesos)

It was definitely a great place to enjoy coffee and pastries while people-watch as the locals make their way to work and the students heading off to school.

Bo's Coffee Cebu
Bo’s Coffee Cebu

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Half kg of lechon. crispy skin.juicy meat. 200 peso at CnT Lechon

Lechon (pronounced as lay-xi-on) is simply roasted pork and the most famous of them all? CnT Lechon!

Females chopping up whole pigs at CnT Lechon
Females chopping up whole pigs at CnT Lechon

CnT Lechon – Best Lechon in Cebu

According to locals (including our driver Long), CnT Lechon is arguably one of the best Lechon in the whole of Cebu. When you even mention Lechon, everyone will point you here…

CnT Lechon beside SM Mall. best pig ever according to anthony bourdain
CnT Lechon beside SM Mall. best pig ever according to anthony bourdain
Other side dishes at CnT Lechon
Other side dishes at CnT Lechon

For us, it was actually quite surprising to see only ladies at this joint. Have you seen how big the pigs are? They actually start with whole pigs and chopping them up according to the weight that customers want…check out this video of the strong women chopping up the lechon! In the video you may also notice this rather impatient guy standing in front of us whose head kept popping up because he wants to know if his food is ready! 🙂

We decided to go for the half kg (for only 200 pesos – $6 SGD!) for the 3 of us to share (including our driver Long). Not too much else we would have to run many hours on the treadmill to burn off the fats! Worst of all, we may have to rename our site to 2fatbears.com! Haha!

And here’s our half kg of lechon!

Half kg of lechon. crispy skin.juicy meat. 200 peso at CnT Lechon
Half kg of lechon. crispy skin.juicy meat. 200 peso at CnT Lechon

As the caption says, the skin was so crispy! It’s actually Tom’s favourite part. Crispy and slightly saltish, goes really well with plain rice and a dash of the sauce provided. The meat was also tender and juicy. It was good. However, not the best for us. The best pig? If you’re referring to pork knuckle, it has got to be the pork knuckle from Hofbrauhaus Munich. As for roasted suckling pig, the one at Serenity tops our list.

Nonetheless, for the value and quality, it is still a must try when you’re in Cebu!

What else to eat at CnT Lechon

CnT Lechon mixed veg at 30 peso per serving
CnT Lechon mixed veg at 30 peso per serving
CnT Lechon Fresh lumpia or popiah at 12 peso each
CnT Lechon Fresh lumpia or popiah at 12 peso each

In addition to the lechon, we also had mixed vegetables (30 pesos per portion) and fresh lumpia (12 pesos each)

The lumpia is a little like our popiah in Singapore. Vegetables wrapped in a fresh flour based sheet. Not too bad.

Receipt for lunch at CnT Lechon
Receipt for lunch at CnT Lechon

Location and Opening Hours of CnT Lechon

CnT Lechon is located at V. Rama Ave, Cebu City and its opening hours are from 8am to 6pm. Be there early as the lechon often gets sold out by mid-afternoon!

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Breakfast at Albertos Pizza

Wakie wakie! Time to eat breakie! 🙂

The sun rises fairly early in Cebu and we were up by 6am. After washing up, we strolled around the neighbourhood to look for breakfast. We wanted something local but weren’t sure what to eat. Not far from Castle Peak Hotel, we chanced upon Alberto’s Pizza. The menu was decent and the price was reasonable. And although it was Alberto’s Pizza, we went for the local breakfasts instead! We choose the Hungarian and Cheese Krainer, each at 75 pesos (about $2!).

Alberto’s Pizza HUngarian and Cheese Krainer with garlic rice and egg for 75 peso each
Alberto’s Pizza HUngarian and Cheese Krainer with garlic rice and egg for 75 peso each

Breakfast at Alberto’s Pizza Cebu!

Each set came with a sunny-side up and garlic rice! Yum! However, the Hungarian sausage was a little too salty for our taste.

Alberto's Pizza Breakfast Set
Alberto’s Pizza Breakfast Set

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Golden Cowrie Restaurant Cebu

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Interior of Golden Cowrie
Interior of Golden Cowrie

Inside Golden Cowrie Restaurant

Golden Cowrie Restaurant – Best Filipino Restaurant Cebu

Touted as the best Filipino restaurant in Cebu, Golden Cowrie Native Restaurant embodies the pride in filipino cuisine and is one of our must-try when you visit Cebu (pronounced as SEE BOO). The funny thing was that although there was a Golden Cowrie Restaurant at Ayala Mall, we did not know about it at that time (so near and yet so far)! Therefore, we took a 10 minutes taxi ride from Ayala Mall to the Golden Cowrie Lahug @ Salinas Drive…

Our server Precious at Golden Cowrie
Our server Precious at Golden Cowrie

As we pulled up at Golden Cowrie, we were ushered by a security guard (meaning its a decent joint) who opened these big wooden doors for us to enter into the restaurant. The deco was nice, warm and inviting. Much like coming home. It has an alfresco dining area outside as well.

After being seated, our server Precious (see inset above), asked us politely if it was our first time here. She was friendly and patient in explaining the various local dishes (some of the dishes had Filipino names) while recommending some of the best sellers. Good service is always a great start to a meal isnt it?

What to eat at Golden Cowrie Restaurant

Precious then recommended for us to have the crispy pata (pork knuckle!!), squid in coco sauce, kang kong and shrimps with garlic. This was accompanied by garlic rice and free flow white rice! Oh, every order of normal rice is free flow. And you know what? We don’t usually eat that much white rice, but surprisingly, the rice was especially fragrant while the texture of grains full of goodness! No wonder even ladies pile up on the rice while eating at Golden Cowrie Restaurant! Yes, even Kate!

Golden Cowrie Squid in coco sauce 179
Golden Cowrie Squid in coco sauce 179

Crispy pata and Squid in coco sauce – Must try from Golden Cowrie Restaurant!

Golden Cowrie Cebu Kangkong 79
Golden Cowrie Cebu Kangkong 79

Kang Kong and Shrimps with garlic Golden Cowrie Native Restaurant

Golden Cowrie Cebu Garlic Rice 39
Golden Cowrie Cebu Garlic Rice 39
Golden Cowrie Cebu Shrimps with garlic 89
Golden Cowrie Cebu Shrimps with garlic 89
Golden Cowrie Small crispy pata 295
Golden Cowrie Small crispy pata 295

Guess what? EVERY DISH WAS GOOD!! The serving of the crispy pata was HUGE and when you take in a piece of meat together with the crispy skin, accompanied by the garlic rice? Simply SHIOK! Now we understand why many Filipinos enjoy garlic rice. It’s not only the fried garlicky taste that attracts you. When mixed in, it gives a different mild crunchy texture with every mouth. Yum!

Served sizzling hot, the squid in coco sauce was fresh and succulent, not the rubbery kind but the Q type with a refreshing taste of spices and charred taste. With a little chili on the side (not too much cause their version is actually quite spicy), it was just a perfect combination with the fragrant white rice.

The kang kong and shrimps with garlic also accompanied the rice really well. After typing for the last few paragraphs, we’re starting to wonder if dishes revolve around the rice? Because they complemented each other oh oh oh so well! Haven’t had this much rice in such a long time – SERIOUSLY!

Okok, here comes the best part. Our total damage? Only 824 pesos (including drinks) which is about $25 SGD!! This is less than a third of what you would have paid at a zi char stall in Singapore!

Where to find a Golden Cowrie Restaurant in Cebu

Here is a list of Golden Cowrie Restaurants in Cebu.

Ayala Terraces
Cebu Business Park, Biliran Road
Cebu City

Golden Cowrie Lahug (The one that we went to!)
Salinas Drive, Lahug
Cebu City
6000

Parkmall
Ouano Ave. North Reclamation Area
Mandaue City
Cebu, Central Visayas

Golden Cowrie A.S. Fortuna
A. S. Fortuna St
Mandaue City
Cebu, Central Visayas

Golden Cowrie SM Cebu
Lower Ground Floor, SM City
Cebu

Golden Cowrie Cybergate
Robinsons Cybergate, Fuente
Cebu City
Cebu, Central Visayas

Mactan Marina Mall
Lapu-Lapu City
Cebu

Golden Cowrie Restaurant is opened at lunch from 11am to 2pm and for dinner from 6pm to 10pm.

Golden Cowrie Restaurant
Golden Cowrie Restaurant

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A Classy Treat at Lei Garden International Finance Center Hong Kong!

Lei Garden Hong Kong

Lei Garden is an atas Chinese restaurant that also has branches in Singapore and we were told to give it a try in Hong Kong because the price is about 30% lower. After trying out the Michelin-starred dim sum at Tim Ho Wan, we decided to continue with our “extravagant” ways with a classy treat at Lei Garden International Finance Center (IFC) Hong Kong!

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Lei Garden at IFC Central Hong Kong Level 3
Lei Garden at IFC Central Hong Kong Level 3

Things to note while eating at Lei Garden Hong Kong

There are a few things to note when dining at Lei Garden.

1. Make a reservation or queue up early. There are usually alot of people wanting to dine at Lei Garden (so many rich people nowadays!). Therefore it is wise to either make a reservation or go early to avoid disappointment. In our case, we tried to make a reservation through our receptionist at Ibis Hotel Central Sheung Wan but we were told that they were fully booked that afternoon. Undeterred, we went straight to IFC hoping for a chance to dine in and we left our details at the entrance of the restaurant. Our patience paid off and we were able to be seated about 2 hours (11am to 1pm) from when we gave our details.

Full House at Lei Garden IFC Hong Kong
Full House at Lei Garden IFC Hong Kong

2. Know what you want to eat. As a Chinese saying goes, 慢工出细活, which means that slow work produces fine products. Therefore, to prevent your wait to be longer than it already is, know what you want to order before you enter (or at least have an idea). Lei Garden is famous for its double-boiled soup, dim sums as well as some high class superior chinese delicacies (which we cannot afford and so is not mentioned in this post)

Dim Sum Menu at Lei Garden
Dim Sum Menu at Lei Garden
Business Set Lunch that we ordered for 300 HKD per person
Business Set Lunch that we ordered for 300 HKD per person

2. Sit back relax and enjoy the class and magic of Lei Garden. Our impression of Lei Garden is not only that it is classy (individualised service at each table & the setting/ambience was really something else), the food was also innovative and out of the ordinary. For instance, we ordered the Business Set Lunch and expected something less classy…no…I mean have you seen pork dumplings served in this manner?

Juicy pork dumplings Lei Garden Hong Kong- bursting with juices on the first bite, topped with a light crispy rice paper
Juicy pork dumplings Lei Garden Hong Kong- bursting with juices on the first bite, topped with a light crispy rice paper

What we had at Lei Garden IFC Hong Kong

We ordered the Business Set Lunch for 300HKD per person and we had the following…

Steamed Wild Mushroom Lei Garden Hong Kong Dumplings
Steamed Wild Mushroom Lei Garden Hong Kong Dumplings

This dumpling was really interesting in that the skin was really Q and the mushrooms were bursting with flavours within! The pan fried pork dumpling (shown above) also stirred our interest in that not only was the “dangerous” to eat (beware of bursting juices!) but the ingenuity of serving it under a crispy rice paper topping was a first for us!

Double Boiled Herbal Soup Lei Garden Hong Kong
Double Boiled Herbal Soup Lei Garden Hong Kong

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Ingredients in the double boiled herbal soup at Lei Garden International Finance Center
Ingredients in the double boiled herbal soup at Lei Garden International Finance Center

The only dish that did not live up to the mark was the double boiled soup. It could be because it was hyped up too much by our friends. But I think its mainly because our dad makes a mean pot of soup (be it bak kut teh, old cucumber or herbal chicken). Restaurant mah. Should be better than Daddy’s right? Nope, Daddy’s soup is better!

Baked King Prawn with Italian Sauce Lei Garden Hong Kong
Baked King Prawn with Italian Sauce Lei Garden Hong Kong

The king prawn was very fresh and the sauce was quite similar to a carbonara sauce of sorts. The cool thing was that we were actually quite impressed that a Chinese restaurant like Lei Garden can produce such a good blend of fusion food (a bit of east meets west kinda thing going on here). Oh, there was a braised garoupa fillet in hot pot which was REALLY great! The fish was fresh and generously covered in a spring onion, ginger sauce, served over a sizzling hot pot. In fact, a lack of photo here can attest to its taste (if you know what I mean ;))

Roasted Crispy Duck Lei Garden
Roasted Crispy Duck Lei Garden

Again, one of the best roasted duck we’ve tasted. The skin was of the duck was thin and fat (in both sense of the word). The more you chew on it, the better the juices mix with the meat as they dance to a symphony of harmony in your mouth! Not to mention, the presentation was great as well!

Poached seasonal greens with fresh bean curd skin Lei Garden Hong Kong
Poached seasonal greens with fresh bean curd skin Lei Garden Hong Kong

A refreshing taste. Yet another surprise here in that the bean curd skin was an unexpectedly good combination with the greens and mushroom. The more you eat, the better it tastes!

Hand pulled noodles in lobster soup Lei Garden IFC Hong Kong
Hand pulled noodles in lobster soup Lei Garden IFC Hong Kong

We’ve had very bad experiences with lobster based soups such as the lobster bisque and it was with caution that we took this dish. However, all our fears were allayed with the first mouth where the soup was hot and rich in fresh lobster flavours. The hand pulled noodles were slurpalicious. Simply put, the dish was out in seconds. Yum!

We also ordered the char siew pau (39 HKD) from the dim sum menu.

Char Siew Bao Lei Garden IFC 39 HKD
Char Siew Bao Lei Garden IFC 39 HKD
Inside the Char Siew Bao
Inside the Char Siew Bao

This char siew bao is another work of art. Besides the usual fluffy outer layer of the bun, the inside was different! Not the usual sweet char siew but the ginger onion char siew fillings. You will also see that the pork is sliced, unlike the usual diced version. Here you can taste the meat and the fattiness together.

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To round up this post, we would say that the meal was classy yet surprisingly. After the pork dumpling, we were actually eagerly anticipating each dish and imagining how they would be presented. Both a visual and tasty treat this was at Lei Garden International Finance Center Hong Kong!

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The Minimalist Guide to Eating at Tim Ho Wan Hong Kong!

Tim Ho Wan Dim Sum Restaurant, Mong Kok, Hong Kong

So you have read our review of Tim Ho Wan Plaza Singapura and is now dying to visit the orignal Tim Ho Wan in Hong Kong? Here is the minimalist guide to eating at Tim Ho Wan @ Mong Kok. Just follow these 3 simple steps to enjoy dim sum at THW – touted as the cheapest Michelin-Starred Restaurant!

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Tim Ho Wan Dim Sum Restaurant, Mong Kok, Hong Kong
Tim Ho Wan Dim Sum Restaurant, Mong Kok, Hong Kong

Step 1 : How to Queue at Tim Ho Wan Hong Kong

First of all, you must know that THERE WILL BE A QUEUE OUTSIDE Tim Ho Wan. If you think that you can just waltz into THW, eat your dim sum and whizz out in 20 minutes, you could be the owner of Tim Ho Wan OR you just arrived in Asia and not know the ways and customs of Asians with regard to food.

Therefore, you must always go to Tim Ho Wan @ Mong Kok with a plan. The plan is therefore to go straight to the entrance, grab your queue number and head on to Ladies Street to do some shopping…

Ladies Street near to Tim Ho Wan Mong Kok
Ladies Street near to Tim Ho Wan Mong Kok

The reason is because the typical waiting time is about 45 minutes to 1 hour during meal times.

So Step 1 : Grab your queue number and head for shopping good times at Ladies Street!

Step 2 : What to order at Tim Ho Wan Hong Kong

For your first order, go for the “4 Heavenly Kings” – Steamed Egg Cake (香滑马来糕), Vermicelli Roll with Pig’s Liver(黄沙猪润肠), Baked Bun with BBQ Pork (酥皮叉烧包), Pan Fried Carrot Cake (香煎萝卜糕)

Tim Ho Wan’s Famous Baked Bun with BBQ Pork – 3 for only 17HKD!
Tim Ho Wan’s Famous Baked Bun with BBQ Pork – 3 for only 17HKD!

Tim Ho Wan’s Famous Baked Bun with BBQ Pork – 3 for only 17HKD!

Essentially, all the versions at THW Hong Kong tastes better than the Singapore version. The star of the show, the baked bun with BBQ was crisp on the outside, fluffy on the bite and flowing with BBQ (chinese style) flavours on the inside. Thrashing the Singapore version hands down.

Steamed Egg Cake - 12 HKD @ Tim Ho Wan Hong Kong
Steamed Egg Cake – 12 HKD @ Tim Ho Wan Hong Kong

Before trying the steamed egg cake at Tim Ho Wan Mong Kok, we never thought that sweet and savoury dim sums could be eaten together. They certainly can. Each bite was an education in the art of gourmet food altogether. The steamed egg cake was surprisingly good by itself. It’s like a brown sugar cake, not too sweet but superbly fluffy. The aroma of the brown sugar just permeates through your taste buds. Mmm…

Pan Fried Carrot Cake - 14HKD @ Tim Ho Wan Mong Kok
Pan Fried Carrot Cake – 14HKD @ Tim Ho Wan Mong Kok

The pan fried carrot cake or turnip cake was very aromatic. The fried mini shrimps (known affectionately as hei bi in Singapore) brought out the flavour of the turnip. Crisp on the outer layer and flavourful within. The texture of the turnip could also be felt with each bite – very much unlike factory-churned ones.

Went for the Beef Chee Cheong Fun instead - 18HKD
Went for the Beef Chee Cheong Fun instead – 18HKD

Instead of going for the pig’s liver vermicelli roll (chee cheong fun), we decided to go for the Beef version and we were thoroughly intrigued! The beef was SUPER tender – as though it has been pounded many times over. The roll was springy and taong (chewy or “Q” as they would call in Taiwan). Together, it was a perfect match!

So Step 2: Go straight for the “4 Heavenly Kings”, you wont go wrong with the Signatures

Step 3 : Order anything else you wish to savour at Tim Ho Wan Hong Kong

Maybe except the siew mai. We thought it was quite normal. The beef ball with beancurd skin on the other hand is a MUST TRY!

Siew Mai was relatively normal - 24 HKD
Siew Mai was relatively normal – 24 HKD

Beef Ball with Beancurd Skin – 16HKD @ Tim Ho Wan Hong Kong
Beef Ball with Beancurd Skin – 16HKD @ Tim Ho Wan Hong Kong

Beef Ball with Beancurd Skin – 16HKD @ Tim Ho Wan Hong Kong

Beef balls were oh so tender and Q! You could literally press against it and it would resume its shape! The sauce that is poured over it was not too salty and has a light tang to it. This added to the flavours of the beef balls. Yum!

So Step 3 : Order what catches your sight but just dont order the siew mai (eventhough you may be tempted to!)

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The greatest part about eating dim sum at Tim Ho Wan is that eventhough you’ve enjoyed great Michelin-starred food, the price is still relatively affordable!

Final bill at Tim Ho Wan Mong Kok only 121HKD
Final bill at Tim Ho Wan Mong Kok only 121HKD

Follow the 3 simple steps in our Minimalist guide to eating at Tim Ho Wan Mong Kok Hong Kong for an enjoyable dim sum meal!

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Lan Fong Yuen Hong Kong : For a taste of traditional milk tea since 1952

Lan Fong Yuen Hong Kong

Lan Fong Yuen is one of the most famous Hong Kong cafe for traditional milk tea. Since 1952, it has been serving up breakfast (including its famous pork buns) to generations of Hong Kongers. Since we were staying at Chung King Mansion (New China Yan Yan Hostel), we decided to drop by next door to Woodhouse where Lan Fong Yuen is located.

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What to eat at Lan Fong Yuen

Lan Fong Yuen Woodhouse - The place to go for traditional HK milk tea
Lan Fong Yuen Woodhouse – The place to go for traditional HK milk tea

Lan Fong Yuen opens from 8am to 8pm daily and as expected, there was a queue outside even as early as 815am! The good news is that the queue actually moves quite quickly and we were promptly seated.

For those who have luggages (we had ours as we just checked out that morning) and strollers, you are not allowed to bring them in as the space within the cafe is actually quite limited.

Inside Lan Fong Yuen Hong Kong
Inside Lan Fong Yuen Hong Kong

This morning we tried the bo luo you, milk tea, coffee as well as the pork bun…

Lan Fong Yuen Hong Kong Butter Po Luo You and Milk Tea at 13hkd and 16 hkd respectively
Lan Fong Yuen Hong Kong Butter Po Luo You and Milk Tea at 13hkd and 16 hkd respectively
Lan Fong Yuen Hong Kong Pork Bun (18 hkd)
Lan Fong Yuen Hong Kong Pork Bun (18 hkd)

The milk tea was rich and aromatic, living up to its expectations. The bo luo you with its fresh slice of butter was also quite delicious. The slight let-down was the pork bun. Though tender, the taste was quite normal and the portion was really small. Didnt quite live up to the hype.

Nonetheless, there are many other choices on the menu should you decide not to try the pork bun. Like a typical Hong Kong cafe, it offers a variety of choices as well.

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How to get to Lan Fong Yuen


Lan Fong Yuen is located at Chung King Mansion / Woodhouse, a short walk away from the Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station. Exit E is the closest exit to Lan Fong Yuen

Enjoy your fragrant cup of milk tea at Lan Fong Yuen and tell us how you found the pork buns here!

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Debunking Recommendations of DiscoverHongKong

We are foodies.

So we follow recommendations (especially official ones) and be hot on these trails to confirm whether these recommendations are “hot or not”. We were really happy to have tried great recommendations from Man vs Food at Philadelphia and Las Vegas.

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Today, we will be debunking 2 recommendations made by DiscoverHongKong.com on their “What to eat” -> “Local flavours” column. Frankly speaking, we’re quite sad that we have to do a post for this because it was with much anticipation that we searched, located and tried these foods. But for the benefit of our readers (not to fall prey to this recommendation), here are the 2 recommendations that we’ve tried…

Debunking 1 : Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Beef at Ho Hung Kee Congee and Noodle Shop

Outside Ho Hung Kee Congee and Noodle Shop
Outside Ho Hung Kee Congee and Noodle Shop

Reading the title of this recommendation, we should have known better. Ordering stir-fried rice noodles with beef at a congee and noodles (usually wanton noodle equivalent) isnt so smart eh? But still, we trusted the recommendation and this was what we got…

Ho Hung Kee Congee and Noodle Shop Oily Fried Beef Noodles
Ho Hung Kee Congee and Noodle Shop Oily Fried Beef Noodles

The fried beef noodles WAS SUPER OILY! Even from this picture, you could see that oil was dripping with each mouth. Dont get us wrong, we love fried foods and all but this? This was too much. Even as we cleared the top layer, the bottom layer closer to the plate had “puddles of oil”. The taste was not really up to mark, marred very much but the oiliness. The only saving grace was that the beef was tender. But at 79HKD, I would have expected more…

Menu of Ho Hong Kee Restaurant - Have you tried their Congee or Noodles?
Menu of Ho Hong Kee Restaurant – Have you tried their Congee or Noodles?
Inside Ho Hong Kee Restaurant - should have guessed by the number of customers here
Inside Ho Hong Kee Restaurant – should have guessed by the number of customers here
Good thing we bought the Kat Lan with oyster sauce to reduce effects of the oil - 27HKD
Good thing we bought the Kat Lan with oyster sauce to reduce effects of the oil – 27HKD

Debunking 2 : Wonton Noodle in Soup at Chee Kei

Wong Chee Kei Wanton Noodles Restaurant
Wong Chee Kei Wanton Noodles Restaurant

Wanton noodles at a wanton noodles should be good right? The noodles turned out to be quite disappointing and here’s why…

Wanton Noodles at Chee Kei
Wanton Noodles at Chee Kei

We ordered the wanton noodles with white fungus dessert and soyabean milk for 55 HKD. First of all, there was only 4 wantons and 1 prawn in each wanton. This was in stark contrast to the wanton mee at Mak Mun Kei. Overall, it had few wantons, less prawns and just a handful of noodles. Definitely not worth a visit.

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Inside Chee Kei Wanton Noodles Restaurant Hong Kong
Inside Chee Kei Wanton Noodles Restaurant Hong Kong
White Fungus Xue Ha Dessert at Chee Kei Wanton Noodles Restaurant
White Fungus Xue Ha Dessert at Chee Kei Wanton Noodles Restaurant
Menu of Chee Kei Wanton Noodles Restaurant
Menu of Chee Kei Wanton Noodles Restaurant

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Secret to Enjoying Hong Kong Cafes…

Secret to Enjoying Hong Kong Cafes

There is one really simple secret in enjoying Hong Kong Cafes otherwise known as Char Chan Tengs in Hong Kong. If you take a look at this menu…

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Menu of Hai Xing Congee Shop Hong Kong
Menu of Hai Xing Congee Shop Hong Kong

You will notice that this particular shop is called Hai Xing Porridge Shop. It means that although it serves staples like toast and milk tea for breakfast, its signature is porridge! We ordered the boatsman congee and it was one of the best congee we’ve ever eaten!

Boatsman Congee Hong Kong Cafe
Boatsman Congee Hong Kong Cafe

Legend has it that in the past, to make a quick meal, fishermen or boatsman would throw rice and everything else they could find into a pot and let it simmer. The result is an enjoyable bowl of boatsman congee. This version has century eggs, pork, pork stomach, chicken, tendon, squid along with a really enjoyable milky taste!

We also had fried dough (you tiao), soyabean milk as well as a peanut butter toast…

Hong Kong Cafe Fried dough that remained crispy after dipping into soyabean milk - 11 HKD
Hong Kong Cafe Fried dough that remained crispy after dipping into soyabean milk – 11 HKD
Hong Kong Cafe Char Chan Teng Peanut butter and condensed milk toast - 11 HKD
Hong Kong Cafe Char Chan Teng Peanut butter and condensed milk toast – 11 HKD

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There are actually many Hong Kong Cafes with different specialties such as wanton noodles, beef noodles, milk tea and also congee.

So the secret is out, to enjoy the best of Hong Kong Cafes, note what is their specialty and order it. That way, each meal at a Hong Kong Cafe will be thoroughly enjoyed! Read also our post on “What a typical Hong Kong Cafe is like” for a better understanding of the HK Cafe culture!

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Hong Kong Trip Day 3 : Ocean Park and New Year’s Eve Countdown
Hong Kong Trip Day 4 – Side Trip to Macau
Hong Kong Trip Day 5 – Continuing Our Travels in Macao
Hong Kong Trip Day 6 – Rounding up Macao and Returning to HK
Day 7 Hong Kong Trip : Side Trip to Shen Zhen & Debunking Recommendations
Day 8 Hong Kong Trip : What we did in Central 中環 Hong Kong
Day 9 Hong Kong Trip : A Surprise Find at Lian Xiang Ju Dim Sum Restaurant

Hotels and Hostels We Stayed in Hong Kong

New Year’s Eve Countdown at Victoria Harbour Hong Kong
Ibis Hotel Hong Kong Central & Sheung Wan : For the Best Views of Victoria Harbour
L Hotel Nina Convention Centre Hong Kong : Great views over Tsuen Wan
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New China Yan Yan Guest House at Chung King Mansion

Food and Dining in Hong Kong

3 Reasons Why You MUST Try Dim Sum in Hong Kong and Macao
The Minimalist Guide to Eating at Tim Ho Wan Hong Kong
A Classy Treat at Lei Garden International Finance Center Hong Kong
Mak Mun Kee 麦文记 Noodles Shop : Best Wanton and Beef Noodles in Hong Kong
Great Desserts at Australian Dairy Company Hong Kong! ( 澳洲牛奶公司)
Lan Fong Yuen Hong Kong : For a taste of traditional milk tea since 1952
Secret to Enjoying Hong Kong Cafes…
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Debunking Recommendations of DiscoverHongKong.com : What NOT to eat in Hong Kong

Attractions in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Central Mid Level Escalator : Longest Escalator Walkway System in the World
Avenue of Stars 星光大道 : Hong Kong’s Hollywood Walk of Fame
Ocean Park Hong Kong : Still worth a visit?
Temple Street 庙街 Hong Kong : First glimpse at Hong Kong’s Night Market
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Hotels We Stayed in Macau

Hotel Royal Macau : Luxury at a Central Location
Regency Hotel Macau : A 5 Stars Hotel?

Attractions in Macau

Guia Fortress and Lighthouse Macao : An Elusive Fortress Found
Macao Maritime Museum : Great Price Good Exhibits
Historic Centre of Macao : Ruins of Saint Paul’s, Mount Fortress & More
Cotai Strip Macau : Games, Shows, Food and Entertainment
Taipa Village Macau : Houses Museum, Pork Buns, Portuguese Egg Tarts
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Mak Mun Kee 麦文记 Noodles Shop : Best Wanton and Beef Noodles in Hong Kong?

Mak Mun Kee 麦文记 Noodles Shop Best Wanton and Beef Noodles in Hong Kong

Mak Mun Kee Noodles Shop (麦文记面家) is said to have one of the best wanton and beef noodles in Hong Kong. Kate did some research online and found that Mak Mun Kee has been around for some time now and has been attracting queues regularly. So we decided to check out the noodles here…

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Best Wanton Noodles in Hong Kong belongs to Mak Mun Kee?

Entrance of Mak Mun Kee Noodles Shop at Parkes Street Hong Kong
Entrance of Mak Mun Kee Noodles Shop at Parkes Street Hong Kong

Mak Mun Kee opens for lunch at only 12pm till 1230am. Kate and I were there slightly after opening hours and the restaurant was almost full! We took a quick glance at the menu and ordered the specialties here – the wanton and beef noodles!

Menu and Introduction of Mak Mun Kee Noodles Shop Hong Kong
Menu and Introduction of Mak Mun Kee Noodles Shop Hong Kong

According to its introduction, there is ONLY ONE BRANCH OF MAK MUN KEE IN HONG KONG AT PARKES STREET! We were sat close to the entrance of the shop and we were able to observe the skills of the chef. Steam was rising up as the chef tossed the noodles in the air. Before long, our noodles were served…

Beef brisket Noodles at Mak Mun Kee Noodles Shop HKD38
Beef brisket Noodles at Mak Mun Kee Noodles Shop HKD38
Wantoon Noodles at Mak Mun Kee Noodles Shop HKD38
Wantoon Noodles at Mak Mun Kee Noodles Shop HKD38

Let’s talk about the noodles first. One word. YEASTY! Kate and I dont really like the yeasty taste in most yellow noodles and this was one of the yeastiest noodles we’ve had. To be fair, we were having the dry version. Perhaps the soup version would be less yeasty? The texture on the hand was springy and chewy – what the Taiwanese would say : “Q!” The portion was also very generous.

In terms of taste, the beef brisket was a clear winner. The beef was tender, mixed with portions of tendons that left that savoury taste in your mouth, leaving you wanting for more….

Wantons on the other hand HAD 2 PRAWNS IN EACH WANTON!! 😮 Usually we will have minced pork with (sometimes half) a prawn in our wantons in Singapore. But this version had 2 huge and succulent prawns!

Overall, the beef brisket noodles is a “must-try” while if you’re going for wanton noodles, try the soup version and let us know how it is.

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Map of Mak Mun Kee Noodles Shop at Parkes Street

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If you are fine with yeasty tastes, we would recommend that you try out the great tasting beef noodles and huge succulent wantons at Mak Mun Kee!

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Hong Kong Trip Day 2 : The Attractions of Tsuen Wan
Hong Kong Trip Day 3 : Ocean Park and New Year’s Eve Countdown
Hong Kong Trip Day 4 – Side Trip to Macau
Hong Kong Trip Day 5 – Continuing Our Travels in Macao
Hong Kong Trip Day 6 – Rounding up Macao and Returning to HK
Day 7 Hong Kong Trip : Side Trip to Shen Zhen & Debunking Recommendations
Day 8 Hong Kong Trip : What we did in Central 中環 Hong Kong
Day 9 Hong Kong Trip : A Surprise Find at Lian Xiang Ju Dim Sum Restaurant

Hotels and Hostels We Stayed in Hong Kong

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Ibis Hotel Hong Kong Central & Sheung Wan : For the Best Views of Victoria Harbour
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New China Yan Yan Guest House at Chung King Mansion

Food and Dining in Hong Kong

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Mak Mun Kee 麦文记 Noodles Shop : Best Wanton and Beef Noodles in Hong Kong
Great Desserts at Australian Dairy Company Hong Kong! ( 澳洲牛奶公司)
Lan Fong Yuen Hong Kong : For a taste of traditional milk tea since 1952
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Attractions in Hong Kong

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Avenue of Stars 星光大道 : Hong Kong’s Hollywood Walk of Fame
Ocean Park Hong Kong : Still worth a visit?
Temple Street 庙街 Hong Kong : First glimpse at Hong Kong’s Night Market
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What a typical Hong Kong Cafe is like

A typical Hong Kong Cafe

Hong Kong cafes in Hong Kong are not what you typically see in Singapore. In Singapore, you see classy Hong Kong cafes. They have themes and are well-renovated. Prices are EXPENSIVE as well!

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However in Hong Kong, Hong Kong cafes are more like a way of life. At almost every corner you turn, there’s sure to be a friendly Hong Kong cafe nearby…

A typical Hong Kong Cafe (Cha Chan Teng)
A typical Hong Kong Cafe (Cha Chan Teng)A typical Hong Kong Cafe (Cha Chan Teng)

So on the 2nd morning of our trip in Hong Kong, we decided to pop by a Hong Kong cafe to have a typical Hong Konger breakfast. There are a few things that we noticed when we ate at Hong Kong cafes in Hong Kong.

1. Spoilt for choice. Somehow this humble HK cafe manages to serve up MANY types of food each day. For morning, they serve the typical noodles, toast, bun sets. But if you’re game enough (for breakfast), they do serve spaghetti, chicken chop, cutlets and more. This morning, we went for the typical Hong Kong breakfast – bo luo bun, spaghetti soup, toast and milk tea (a must-have in HK)…

Bo Luo You & Milk Tea for 18 HKD ($3 SGD) at Hong Cafe Cha Chan Teng
Bo Luo You & Milk Tea for 18 HKD ($3 SGD) at Hong Cafe Cha Chan Teng

The bo luo you (butter in bo luo bun – an oven toasted bun with mildly sweet crispy top coating) is a typical snack/breakfast mate. The milk tea is also a typical breakfast staple. But somehow, it tastes alot thicker in Hong Kong. Nicer but may be a be jerlat (too much) if you take more than 2 cups a day.

Hong Kong Cha Chan Teng Cafe Milk Tea
Hong Kong Cha Chan Teng Cafe Milk Tea
Hong Kong Cafe Char Siew Spaghetti Noodles and Ham & Eggs Sandwich
Hong Kong Cafe Char Siew Spaghetti Noodles and Ham & Eggs Sandwich

2. Old World Charm. When you enter a typical Hong Kong cafe, you will find that most exuberate a charm from yester years. Table arrangements, kitchen, waiters still reminds patrons of how it was like in the 80s to have a friendly breakfast at the local joint. Food choices may have increased in variety, but familiar tastes such as the toast, bo luo bun and of course the milk tea has “nostalgia” written all over it…

3. Fast service. Maybe a little too fast. The pace of living in Hong Kong has greatly risen in the past decade. In many restaurants, you will find that food is just meant to be energy for the body. You eat and you go. The humble Hong Kong cafe has not been able to avoid the brunt of this fast-paced development. Even in the most traditional HK cafe, waiters will circle around tables (like hyenas or vultures), swooping in when they spot an empty plate or when a patron has just finished the last sip of his milk tea. The glaring eyes of the waiters also beams on you should you so decide to enjoy your cup of coffee with the morning newspapers.

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Great Desserts at Australian Dairy Company Hong Kong! ( 澳洲牛奶公司)

Desserts at Australian Dairy Company Hong Kong 澳洲牛奶公司

Yes, we’re also wondering why it’s called the Australian Dairy Company when IT IS ACTUALLY IN HONG KONG!! The Australian Dairy Company also known as 澳洲牛奶公司 in Chinese is sort of like a Hong Kong cafe (茶餐厅) which serves typical Hong Kong breakfast fare (think tea, toast and eggs).

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Australian Dairy Company Hong Kong ( 澳洲牛奶公司)
Australian Dairy Company Hong Kong ( 澳洲牛奶公司)

But the reason for the queue?

Typical long queue outside Australian Dairy Company @ Jordan Hong Kong
Typical long queue outside Australian Dairy Company @ Jordan Hong Kong

is none other than the desserts!

What desserts to eat at Australian Dairy Company 澳洲牛奶公司

To be honest, we were actually heading to Mak Man Kee (wanton noodles place at Parke street) to find out its exact location the night before so that we would easily locate it during lunch the next day. BUT, as kiasu Singaporeans, we cant help but notice a long queue outside the Australian Dairy Company.

Then we saw that it had some pictures of desserts. We just had dinner, not a bad idea to have some desserts right? Little did we know that we stumbled upon one of the best dessert stalls in Hong Kong!

After queuing for 15 minutes (surprisingly short queue that evening – picture above is the queue the next day as we headed to Mak Man Kee!), we were promptly sat down. The menu was right before us but we still took some time to figure out the Chinese words on the menu. Thankfully, the aunty who sat beside us, saw that we were struggling and ordered the 2 main favourites for us!

The famous desserts at the Australian Dairy Company are the steamed egg white milk pudding (蛋白炖鲜奶) as well as the steamed almond egg pudding (杏汁炖蛋)…

Steamed Almond Egg Pudding (杏汁炖蛋) at Australian Dairy Company Hong Kong
Steamed Almond Egg Pudding (杏汁炖蛋) at Australian Dairy Company Hong Kong
Steamed Egg white with fresh milk at Australian Dairy Company Hong Kong (蛋白炖鲜奶)
Steamed Egg white with fresh milk at Australian Dairy Company Hong Kong (蛋白炖鲜奶)

The steamed egg white milk pudding (蛋白炖鲜奶) was shiok! I really think Hong Kongers are foodie genius! Would you have thought of combining egg white , milk and STEAM it?! I know I wouldnt. Yet the result is OH SO DELICIOUS!

The texture was soft and when it enters your mouth, it just melts and spreads. Ah… The taste was rich, flavourful and not too sweet. You can actually taste the egg white and milk all at the same time! Just so yummilicious!

The steamed almond egg pudding on the other hand had a stronger taste of the egg yolk. Again, from the business sense, the creation is a work of genius. You use the white and yolk separately. Create 2 desserts and have no wastage. Genius!

However, we liked the yellow less (not to be confused with yellow yellow – aka durian in the southeast asia region) and the white much more. The yellow had an overpowering yolk taste. For fans of egg yolk, this would be a favourite. But for Kate and I? Well…let’s just say that we managed to finish it.

Just one last comment, like most Hong Kong Cafe, the waiters act fast! So dont expect to leisurely enjoy your desserts cause they’ll be eyeing your bowl every step of the way! Once you’re done, you’re outta here!

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How to get to Australian Dairy Company 澳洲牛奶公司 Hong Kong



Map of Australian Dairy Company 澳洲牛奶公司 , Jordan Hong Kong

The Australian Dairy Company is located at 47-49 Parke Street. If you alight from the Jordan MTR, it is just a short 2 minutes walk away via exit C2. Once at Parke Street, you wont miss the long queue there.

Oh, there could be 2 long queues at Parke Street, the other at Mak Mun Kee. But you definitely wont miss it!

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Celebration @ Serenity : Spanish Bar and Restaurant VivoCity!

Serenity Spanish Bar and Restaurant VivoCity

Recently, we had a celebration at Serenity at VivoCity. It is a Spanish bar and restaurant, touted as having some of the best tapas (appetizers) in town. The fame of its suckling pigs and paella also preceded its name. Hence, we decided to have our small celebration there and also check out the food at this Spanish joint.

Decorations at Serenity
Decorations at Serenity

Decorations at Serenity

Ambience at Serenity VivoCity
Ambience at Serenity VivoCity

Ambience at Serenity VivoCity

With the posters depicting various parts of Spain as well as the decorations that contributes to a relaxing atmosphere, Serenity gave us quite a good first impression. With prompt service, we were quickly tucked to a cozy corner of the restaurant where we could have our mini celebration. (Do note that this is not an advertorial and we did not inform the management about the celebration)

What to drink at Serenity Spanish Bar and Restaurant

They say (or the menu says) that a visit to Serenity is never complete unless you have tried its Sangrias. So we believe and ordered 3 Sangrias…

Classic Red Sangria Serenity – (Red Wine, Gin, Brandy, Orange Liquor, Juices, Lemonade)
Classic Red Sangria Serenity – (Red Wine, Gin, Brandy, Orange Liquor, Juices, Lemonade)

Classic Red Sangria Serenity – (Red Wine, Gin, Brandy, Orange Liquor, Juices, Lemonade)

Sangria Pantera Rosa @ Serenity Spanish Bar and Restaurant – (Red Wine, Raspberry Schnapps, Mixed Berries, Mint, Tonic)
Sangria Pantera Rosa @ Serenity Spanish Bar and Restaurant – (Red Wine, Raspberry Schnapps, Mixed Berries, Mint, Tonic)

Sangria Pantera Rosa @ Serenity Spanish Bar and Restaurant – (Red Wine, Raspberry Schnapps, Mixed Berries, Mint, Tonic)

Sangria De Coco – (White Wine, Malibu, Pineapple Juice)
Sangria De Coco – (White Wine, Malibu, Pineapple Juice)

Sangria De Coco – (White Wine, Malibu, Pineapple Juice)

Well, the verdict was not conclusive. Everyone had their own favourites. I liked mum’s Sangria De Coco while Kate loved the Classic Red. Bro enjoyed the Pantera Rosa. From another perspective, the conclusion is that there’s really a sangria suited for everyone! 🙂

What to eat at Serenity Spanish Bar and Restaurant

Deep Fried Spanish style cod fish cake
Deep Fried Spanish style cod fish cake

Deep Fried Spanish style cod fish cake

For tapas, we tried the cod fish cake. It was not that good. After our crab cakes lesson from USA, we should have avoided “seafood cakes” altogether. Though the crust was crispy, the insides did not do justice to the cod. Well, we’ll leave it as that. Next came the mains…

Paella Valenciana – (Saffron, chicken, Spanish chorizo, tiger prawns, squid, half shell mussels, rice)
Paella Valenciana – (Saffron, chicken, Spanish chorizo, tiger prawns, squid, half shell mussels, rice)

Paella Valenciana – (Saffron, chicken, Spanish chorizo, tiger prawns, squid, half shell mussels, rice)

Half Roasted Suckling Pig
Half Roasted Suckling Pig

1/2 Roasted Suckling Pig

Pollo con samfaina – (Roasted spring chicken stuffed with Spanish style vegetable rice)
Pollo con samfaina – (Roasted spring chicken stuffed with Spanish style vegetable rice)

Pollo con samfaina – (Roasted spring chicken stuffed with Spanish style vegetable rice)

Do note that the Paella and Roasted Suckling Pig are hot favourites at Serenity and will take about 30 mins to 1 hour of preparation time (depending on the crowd). Hence, if you’re ordering it, sit down, order these before looking at the rest of the mains or tapas.

Paella. Our favourite has got to be the Paella. Its said that the secret lies in the grains and Serenity uses the Boomba which is able to absorb flavours up to three times as much as normal grain. This move proved to be wise. The Paella was SOOOOOOOOOO flavourful. All the flavours of the ingredients were fused into the tiny grains and bursts forth as you take each mouthful of it. The only comment is that although the ingredients (prawns, mussels) were fresh, the manner of preparation dried them a little too much.

Roasted Suckling Pig. The roasted suckling pig proved to be a favourite as well. At $98++ it had better be good. And it was. The skin was light and crispy. The meat was tender, almost falling off the bones. The combination of the crispy skin and flavourful tender meat? Yummilicious!

In terms of flavour, the roasted chicken was ok. But the rice that went along with it was actually quite good. A little bit sticky but rich in flavours. Perhaps thats where all the flavours of the chicken went to…

Conclusion

The total bill came up to $300+ for 5 people. A little on the ex side. But the authentic Spanish taste did tilt the balance. I mean if you fly 5 people to Valencia to taste the Paella, it would have cost a few thousand bucks right? Hence, for the authentic taste and refreshingly good Sangrias, we give it a thumbs up.

But not too often, else it might just burn a hole in your pocket!

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Tim Ho Wan Plaza Singapura : Is it Worth the Wait?

Tim Ho Wan Plaza Singapura

Tim Ho Wan, the famous Hong Kong michelin-starred dim sum restaurant has opened its first outlet outside Hong Kong – right here in Singapore @ Plaza Singapura!

Tim Ho Wan @ Plaza Singapura

View of the seatings @ Tim Ho Wan Singapore

Queue for dim sum at Tim Ho Wan Plaza Singapura

If this is your first time eating at Tim Ho Wan, do note that the waiting time can be quite long. As we were eating as a family and needed 8 seats, the staff needed time to re-arrange the seats and wait for patrons to finish up as well. Hence, our total waiting time was close to 2 hours.

HOWEVER, if you are eating as a couple, it is much easier to arrange seats for you. As we were waiting, many couples went ahead of us. Hence, the waiting time for couples is about 30 minutes.

Once you reach the seats in front of the restaurant, you would be given the order chit to have a look at the menu so that you can place orders as soon as you’re seated.

Page 1 of Menu @ Tim Ho Wan Dim Sum

Page 2 of Menu @ Tim Ho Wan Dim Sum

What to order at Tim Ho Wan Dim Sum Restaurant

If you have no idea what to order at Tim Ho Wan, you definitely wont go wrong with the four heavenly kings (四大天王)- Steamed Egg Cake (香滑马来糕), Vermicelli Roll with Pig’s Liver(黄沙猪润肠), Baked Bun with BBQ Pork (酥皮叉烧包), Pan Fried Carrot Cake (香煎萝卜糕)。。。

Four heavenly kings (四大天王) @ Tim Ho Wan Singapore

Pan Fried Carrot Cake (香煎萝卜糕)from Tim Ho Wan Plaza Singapura

The carrot cake was flavourful, slightly crisp on the outside and layered on the inside with the textures felt as you go in for your first bite.

Steamed Egg Cake (香滑马来糕) from Tim Ho Wan

The steamed egg cake has always been the surprise for us (we’ve tried the original Tim Ho Wan in Mong Kok, Hong Kong some time back). This is because it is something sweet! Try having something sweet while you’re having the savoury dim sums. Doesnt sound quite right does it? But the egg cake somehow blends in seemlessly with its mild sweetness, light fluffy texture and fragrant brown sugar taste. Somehow it goes really well with the dim sums at Tim Ho Wan…

Baked Bun with BBQ Pork (酥皮叉烧包)@ Tim Ho Wan

The char siew bao as always been the highlight of Tim Ho Wan. So much so that each person is limited to 1 order of the famous dim sum! Unlike all other buns you’ve ever eaten, it is REALLY crispy on the outside and bursting with char siew flavours on the inside! An ingenious creation indeed. Still remember our first bite at Tim Ho Wan Mong Kok…ahh…
Oh, somehow the Singapore version of the baked bun with BBQ pork fares slightly poorer compared to its HK counterpart. Especially the char siew portion. This version is slightly on the sweet side while the one in HK is on the “Oh” side (“Oh” refers to “Oh, this is really good!”)

We also tried several other dim sums such as

Prawn Dumpling (晶莹鲜虾饺)

Garlic Mushroom Spinach Dumpling (金蒜香菇菠菜饺)

You wont miss much if you do not try these 2. But do try the following (plus beef ball – unfortunately we tucked in too fast and forgot to take photo of it :p)…

Chicken Feet with Black Bean Sauce (鼓汁蒸凤饺)

Beancurd Skin Roll with Pork and Shrimp (鲜竹卷)

Spring Roll with Crab Meat (螃蟹春卷)

The beancurd skin roll, beef ball and spring roll are the next few dim sums that you must try. The meats of the beancurd skin roll and beef ball are fresh, succulent and sort of dances around in your mouth (partly also because its hot) but still, it was yummy!

The spring roll had a sweet, seafood taste to its fillings. Something that you dont quite usually get with spring rolls (usually vege inside right?)

However, if you have space for only 1 other dish, you MUST ORDER the Tonic Medlar & Osmanthus Cake (杞子桂花糕)

Tonic Medlar & Osmanthus Cake (杞子桂花糕) @ Tim Ho Wan

Again, we tucked in ferociously before we took this photo (yes, this is almost the remains of the carcass). The taste was simply REFRESHING! Light refreshing sweetness with lasting tastes of the medlar and osmanthus….did we mention that it was refreshing?

You would definitely enjoy your trip to Tim Ho Wan @ Plaza Singapura. Even our mum who is quite a connoisseur herself (high tea / buffet queen) enjoyed the dim sum at Tim Ho Wan! Hence, we would definitely say it’s worth the wait to eat at Tim Ho Wan (添好运)!

Baked Bun with BBQ Pork (酥皮叉烧包)Tim Ho Wan
Baked Bun with BBQ Pork (酥皮叉烧包)Tim Ho Wan

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What to do in Warsaw : E. Wedel Cafe – The Oldest Chocolatier in Poland since 1851

E. Wedel Cafe – The Oldest Chocolatier in Poland since 1851

If you’re wondering what’s there to do in Warsaw? Fret no more! Try the E. Wedel Cafe! Located at 8 Szpitalna Street in Warsaw, the Wedel cafe is today still located at its original location and Jan Wedel (the last “Wedel” owner) was then known as the “Willy Wonka” of Poland!

Wedel Cafe Building located at 8 Szpitalna Street Warsaw
Wedel Cafe Building located at 8 Szpitalna Street Warsaw

As the oldest chocalatier in the whole of Poland, Wedel is of course known for its chocolates! It is today quite an atas (high class) place to chill out and have a nice leisurely afternoon with your friends. Check out the high class setting of Wedel cafe!

Founders of Wedel Chocolate Warsaw Poland
Founders of Wedel Chocolate Warsaw Poland
Interior of Wedel Cafe (Warsaw Poland) with all sorts of chocolates and pralines!
Interior of Wedel Cafe (Warsaw Poland) with all sorts of chocolates and pralines!
Chocolate basket - Nicely packaged Wedel Chocolates!!
Chocolate basket – Nicely packaged Wedel Chocolates!!

The cool thing about Wedel cafe is that eventhough it is quite high class, the prices are actually still pretty much affordable. Cheaper than your starbucks coffee! 😮 We had a “Traditional Chocolate” which is made of rich melted original chocolate, for only 12zl!! Just 1 is good to share because of its richness. You may feel jerlat if you have 1 whole cup to yourself. But then again, it’s chocolate right? Chocolates are scientifically proven to help the brain release endorphins. Therefore you’ll feel happier…

Traditional Wedel Chocolate made from rich melted original recipe chocolate! (E Wedel Cafe Warsaw Poland)
Traditional Wedel Chocolate made from rich melted original recipe chocolate! (E Wedel Cafe Warsaw Poland)

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What to eat in Warsaw Poland? Pierogi (Polish Dumplings) of course!

What to eat in Warsaw Poland Pierogi Polish Dumplings

If it’s your first time in Poland and you’re wondering what to eat in Warsaw Poland, you definitely wont go wrong with pierogi or the humble dumpling!

What to eat in Warsaw Poland?

Lunch at Zapiecek Warsaw Poland
Lunch at Zapiecek Warsaw Poland

Zapiecek is actually a franchise that has many outlets Warsaw. The food there is not too bad, well-priced and quite traditional. If you’re not sure where to go, this place is a good start. But of course, for excellent, top notch, best polish food, you’ve got to go to Folk Gospoda!

Interior of restaurant with many translation of the word "Dumpling"
Interior of restaurant with many translation of the word “Dumpling”
Interior of Zapiecek Restaurant
Interior of Zapiecek Restaurant

The interior of the restaurant is quite traditionally decorated. The main theme was wood which brought about a homely traditional feel. The wall was also written with different translations and fonts of the word “dumpling” which seems to suggest that their dumplings are quite good…

Menu at Zapiecek
Menu at Zapiecek
Hungarian Pancake with Goulash & Pork Stew (32zl)
Hungarian Pancake with Goulash & Pork Stew (32zl)
Spelt Pierogi with spinach leaves and cream cheese (24zl)
Spelt Pierogi with spinach leaves and cream cheese (24zl)
700ml Sangria (15zl)
700ml Sangria (15zl)

There were so many types of dumplings available on the menu and after browsing for quite a while (the waitress came back to us twice), we finally decided upon the Spelt Pierogi and the Hungarian Pancake!

We chose the spelt pierogi cause of its unique ingredients of spinach and cream cheese. Usually dumplings come with meat. This is a bit different. Plus it’s recommended! The cheese was mild (much like a sauce) and went quite well with the spinach filling.

The Hungarian pancake on the other hand was REALLY filling! The starchy pancake and the meaty chunks made us really really full after the meal. The sauce was meaty with a slight tomato base so though we were quite full, it did not make us feel jerlat (too sick of it).

The meal ended with a nice glass of Sangria. Great choice by Kate. 700ml for $6SGD! 😮

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Folk Gospoda : Simply the Best Polish Restaurant in Warsaw!

Folk Gospoda Best Polish Restaurant in Warsaw

Folk Gospoda is simply the best polish restaurant in Warsaw! This restaurant is excellent in taste, has great service and has prices that are hard to beat (especially for its set lunches). So good, that we visited it twice in a matter of days!

Entrance to Folk Gospoda in Warsaw Poland
Entrance to Folk Gospoda in Warsaw Poland

On our first night there, we were pleasantly surprised by the ambience. A cozy, homely feel accomplished with the wood finishes…

Warm and cozy ambience with wood finishes at Folk Gospoda Warsaw Poland
Warm and cozy ambience with wood finishes at Folk Gospoda Warsaw Poland
The bar counter at Folk Gospoda Warsaw Poland
The bar counter at Folk Gospoda Warsaw Poland
Menu of Folk Gospoda at Grzybowska Street
Menu of Folk Gospoda at Grzybowska Street

On our first visit to Folk Gospoda, we ordered the traditional polish fare of smoked duck and meat dumplings!

Folk Gospoda (Warsaw Poland)Smoked duck with raspberry sauce (43zl) and yes, that's an apple!
Folk Gospoda (Warsaw Poland)Smoked duck with raspberry sauce (43zl) and yes, that’s an apple!
Folk Gospoda: Russian Style Meat Dumplings (24zl)
Folk Gospoda: Russian Style Meat Dumplings (24zl)

Both dishes were superb! The smoked duck was tender and the skin was crisp. The raspberry sauce complemented the smokey full flavoured duck. The dish was also served with sauerkraut as well as the potato dumpling which was chewy but oh so yummy!

On the other hand, the dumpling tasted really traditional (slight gamey taste) with bacon bits and pine nuts that really made the taste outstanding. The seasoning of the meat was not too salty, well balanced to bring out the flavours of the meat. Yum yum!

Set lunch at Folk Gospoda - Soup (Pea), Mains and Desserts for only 19zl!
Set lunch at Folk Gospoda – Soup (Pea), Mains and Desserts for only 19zl!

We decided to visit Folk Gospoda again because we heard about the set lunches which included soup, mains and desserts for just 19zl! (Thats $7.50SGD!). The other reason was because we simply had to try the honey-glazed pork knuckle which we saw on the menu on our last visit! Sounded so enticing! Again, we thoroughly enjoyed this visit…

Folk Gospoda Restaurant: Stick of Pork Skewer with Green & Red Peppers w Fries
Folk Gospoda Restaurant: Stick of Pork Skewer with Green & Red Peppers w Fries

The set lunch came with the mains of the pork skewer with fries and it was well worth the price. Although the meat was a wee bit tough, the taste more than made up for it. The smokey, BBQ, kebab-like taste was quite enjoyable. The light hot sauce helped to tingle the taste buds as well.

Honey Glazed Pork Knuckle (38zl) @ Folk Gospoda Warsaw Poland
Honey Glazed Pork Knuckle (38zl) @ Folk Gospoda Warsaw Poland

Finally, the highlight that we were waiting for…the Honey Glazed Pork Knuckle! Just by looking at the picture, you must be wanting to sink your teeth into it right? Well, it was REALLY juicy and tender! The skin was lightly sweetened by the honey and the meat, OH SO TENDER! The combination coupled with some light mustard was just perfect. Ma ma mia! Speaking of pork knuckles, we would still rank the Hof Brauhaus pork knuckle 1st. But this one at Folk Gospoda comes in a really close 2nd!

Folk Gospoda Warsaw: Creampie with Fruit
Folk Gospoda Warsaw: Creampie with Fruit

We ended off the meal with the fruit creampie. Seemed to us like a traditional dish. The cream was light and fresh. Tasted as though the cream was freshly blended and frothed before bringing up to you. The total bill came up to 70zl and it was really well worth it!

How to get to Folk Gospoda Warsaw Poland



Map to Folk Gospoda in Warsaw Poland

Folk Gospoda is located near the junction of Grzybowska and Wallcow streets. You wont miss it because you will notice a large mural on the wall that says “Folk Gospoda” and a logo of a peacock (we’re guessing here). Because we stayed at the Platinum Residences (beside Hilton Warsaw), it was just a short walk away.

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Berliner Currywurst : Is it really all that its hyped up to be?

Berliner Currywurst

As we travelled about in Berlin, we came across many MANY currywurst shops and again MANY say that they’re the ORIGINAL Berliner Currywurst. So to put all this hype to rest, Kate and I investigated the Berliner Currywurst…

Everyone also say they have the Original Berliner Curry Wurst
Everyone also say they have the Original Berliner Curry Wurst

So we took out our 1.5euros and ordered the currywurst at this particular shop. It took all of 1 minute before the owner came out from his kitchen and served us this piping hot wurst…

Our first Berliner Currywurst
Our first Berliner Currywurst

The thing is, there’s really nothing to shout about here. The reddish sauce is really a tomato based sauce poured over the wurst. The yellowish curry powder sprinkled on the top was the only thing “curry” about the wurst.

What salvaged this dish was that it was cold (about 10 degrees in the morning) and that the wurst was piping hot. Taste though, was quite normal really.

So. To put all the hype about Berlin Curry Wurst to rest, there is really nothing to shout about here. Just good old wurst in the cover of another mildly flavoured sauce.

A blessing in disguise? You decide!

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The Berliner Currywurst
The Berliner Currywurst

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