"YEE SHUN MILK COMPANY" @ Causeway Bay,HONG KONG - April 28 2011

Of course all my earlier postings on Fav "Afternoon Tea & Cakes",i also need to post all my Fav "After Dinner - Chinese Sweets" ! Personally after my enjoyable dinner,i need to walk around to HMV & other Designer Shops in Causeway Bay area.Then to SOGO to do buy my Fav "Wife Cake Shop - Hang Heung at the Basement.It's the Best Takeway Gifts from Hong Kong !!! ;-)

Several years ago,when i was staying @ my Fav Hotel - The Excelsior Hotel,my good buddy - Hansen took me behind the hotel ( it's actually in between SOGO and the hotel ) introduced me to this wonderful Chinese Dessert ( from Macau ) after our dinner ! And i went there the next day and after that it was a Must Have every HK trip ! And i highly recommend the above :

Address : G/F , 506 Lockhart Road, Causeway Bay,Hong Kong
MTR : Causeway Bay ( Exit C )
Open From : 12pm to Midnight
Contact : +852 2576 1828

It's a small,flourescent lit Shophouse with tightly spaced tables that you may need to share if you are by yourself.High turnover ! And the service is quick order & serve & then pay CASH Only at the counter before you leave !

Just have a look at this :

And the MUST TRY will be their Steamed Milk ( Seung Pei Nai ) - you can order it Hot or Cold or with Ginger Juice or Red Beans or Lotus Seeds.But I prefer it :

- I really enjoy the smooth texture & taste ! It's actually Milk and Sugar but their secret is making it so smooth and with the "special two films" on top ! It was featured in one of those TVB Eats Show !

And this trip,i decided to order their EGG CUSTARD ( which tasted good but i still prefer their Steamed Milk ! )

I really enjoy all these "special Chinese Desserts" in Hong Kong,especially during Spring or Autuum season,when you order a hot Steamed Milk,it just taste "extra special" before your bedtime !!! ;-)

Cheers & Enjoy !!!
AnDreW in Hong Kong ;-)

CAKE SHOP @ MANDARIN ORIENTAL,HONG KONG - SPRING / My Birthday - April 29 2011

After I tasted my 1st Birthday Cake from the MANDARIN CAKE SHOP many years ago & I can still had the "wonderful taste in my mind always after such a long time - It was a White colored Almond Cake ! Many thanks to a very good friend - P Cheng for this excellent introduction ! And of course the best birthday dinner celebrations @ Hong Kong Only 3 Stars Michelin - CAPRICE !!! ;-)

So since then for every Hong Kong trip - it's a Must Visit for me to enjoy & admire their Award Winning CAKE ARTIST - Bob Tay's Beautiful Creation dispalyed in Glass Showcases liked it was those Expensive Branded Clothings or Jewels !!! ;-)

And just admire exquisite scupltures that creations that looked so real that you will definitely have 2nd Look & your thoughts will be - "Wow ! So beautiful ! And wondering how it was made or how long it took ?" ;-)

Website : http://www.mandarinoriental.com/hongkong/dining/cake_shop/
Contact : +852 2825 4008

Looking forward to my next Re-Visit to the above !!!

Cheers & Enjoy !!!
AnDrEW ;-)

ADDRESS : 5 CONNAUGHT ROAD, CENTRAL, HONG KONG
CONTACT : +852 2825 4008
EMAIL : mohkg-cakeshop@mohkg.com
WEBSITE : http://www.mandarinoriental.com/hongkong/dining/cake_shop/

"COVA Ristorante & Caffe / Pasticceria & Confetteria @ Pacific Place & Centro,Alexandra House,Hong Kong - 28 - 29/4/11

After my last year post - "No.1 Fav "Italian Breakfast + Afternoon Tea & Cakes" - COVA PASTICCERIA @ Paragon Singapore,I was really happy to re-visit my Fav COVA @ Pacific Place,Hong Kong - Contact : +852 2918 9660 !!!

Because after my 1st visit here many years ago,i was really "hooked" on their Sandwiches,Cakes especially their TIRAMISU and Caffe Latte ! And after that,every trip to Hong Kong,it was a Must Visit especially to COVA @ Pacific Place because i really enjoy "window shopping" & also sometimes "beautiful people liked HK Actress" there ! And once we really thought we had "a super deal because if there is a typhoon,then all the Cakes are sold at a discount ! So of course,we brought our Fav TIRAMISU Cake ! But guess what,we never enjoyed it because my Big Bro PC housemaid cooked so well & we enjoyed it so much that we really "had no more space" to enjoy it !!! ;-)

- My Fav TIRAMISU was "Sold Out" !!! ( This had happened a few years ago & then the Manager "arranged a special portion for takeaway" !!! Excellent service !!! ) So my next choice was the above MANGO Cake ! Tasted very delicious !!! ;-)

PS.the above was the CAKE SET Menu so next Re-Visit I look forward to check out their TEA SET Menu !!! ;-)

And in the above Re-Visit - I was "actually on my way to enjoy my Birthday Cake @ The MANDARIN Cake Shop ( See Next Post ) because there was one birthday celebrations in Hong Kong and my Big Bro beought me a Birthday Cake from there & it was the Best Almond Cake i had ever enjoyed !!!" Then i walked COVA @ Alexandra - Contact: +852 2522 1833 & I decided that i should enjoy my COVA - TIRAMISU and cuppa of CAFFE LATTE instead !

Somehow i felt that "the food taste and atmosphere in Hong Kong" is much better than COVA @ Paragon !
And if you need your "COVA Fix" there are several outlets at both Hong Kong Island and Kowloon.
Again i guessed it may be also a good idea that i enjoy COVA not too often or i will have to "Work Out or Golf more to trim more Belly !!!" ;-)))

Cheers & Enjoy !!!
Andrew ;-)

"VICTORIA CITY SEAFOOD RESTAURANT" @ Wanchai,Hong Kong - 1st Yum Cha in HK - 28/4/11

Was really happy that my good friends - Gary & Phyllis from Hong Kong was available to "catch up with me from their busy schedule !"....especially because i have been postponing my visit the last few years ! And i appreciated very much that Gary have pre-booked one of my Fav Yum Cha Eats in Hong Kong ! ( For Lunch - It'll be advisable to call and make reservations !!! ;-)

We were introduced to the above several years ago.And I had several memorable Yum Cha and Birthday Dinners at the above ! ( Wished i had taken photos of all their Special Signature Seafood Eats then - especially their Abalone,Shark Fins and Bird Nest ( which i rated their Abalone at the above of the Best since i have tried - 1 Star Michelin - FORUM Restaurant - personally served by Ah Yat many years ago ! And also FOOK LAM MOON - http://www.fooklammoon-grp.com/  before ! Guessed i was very lucky as my Big Bro PC invited me along on "tasting trip" a long time ago ! )

The famous David Tang from Shanghai Tang was interviewed on the above - www.discoverhongkong.com/fine-dining/upload/9978.pdf

Was happy to meet their Restaurant Manager - BORIS AU again ( of course he immediately recalled our past dinners ! ) because the above is one of my Must Visit Yum Cha place ( because of my visit to the Hong Kong Gift Fair nearby ! ) And since it was Birthday the next day,he told me that he will arrange "light Yum Cha Menu with both "Long Life Noodles & Chinese Birthday Buns ( It was very delicious ! ) for us to enjoy !

- This little plate of Fish & Nuts - is really saltish for my taste !

- This Is One of Their Signature "Must Try" Dim Sum ! ;-)

- Daily Soup Of The Day -I Really Enjoy All Cantonese Soups Very Much Especially In Hong Kong !!! ;-)

- This "Shanghai Style Steamed Pork Dumplings" Tasted Only Ok ! Much Prefer This When It's Hairy Crab Season ! When I Enjoy This With The "Hairy Crab Roe" It Tasted Really Good Because I Still Can Recall The Delicious Taste !!! ;-)

- This Is One Of Their Special Dim Sum Dish - Steamed Pork Ribs & Chicken Feet !!!

- Enjoyed This "Chinese Long Life Birthday Noodles Very Much " !!! Really Delicious !!! ;-)

- Enjoyed This "Chinese Birthday Bun Very Much !!!" Just have a Look at the Texture of the Bun & The Sweetness Of The Fillings With Egg Yolk Was Just Great !!! :-)

Totally satisfied with my 1st Yum Cha 2011 in Hong Kong ! Of course i wished that we could order more of their Signature Eats liked their Roast Pork & Char Siew,Rice Noodles in Fish Soup & several others.But since all of us have to work later,it was just right ! Since i'm a "Regular" here,i really "felt at home comfort !"
And it was also a good "get together with my good friends in Hong Kong !!!" ;-)

Cheers & Enjoy !!!
AndReW in Hong Kong ;-)

ADDRESS : 2/F Sun Hung Kai Centre,30 Harbour Road,Wanchai,Hong Kong
CONTACT : +852 2827 9938
WEBSITE : http://www.eastocean.com.hk/

LEI BISTRO @ B2 Times Square,Causeway Bay,Hong Kong - "1st Tastings & Dinner With HONG ENG" 0n April 27 & 28 2011

After my early afternoon arrival in Hong Kong ( It was really great to be back after few years ! ;-) ) while enjoying the ride on the Airport Express,i was day dreaming of - Mak's Noodle or Roast Goose @ Yung Kee & Central ! And i was tempted to deposit my luggages at IFC & rush there for a quick meal ! But finally i decided to check in to my Fav Hotel - Holiday Inn Express @ Causeway Bay ( Behind Times Square ) and rush over to the Gift Fair instead ! Still with all my Fav Eats in HK on my mind all day long & also because i decided not to make any dinner appointments on the 1st Day in Hong Kong so i was really happy that i had my Michelin - Hong Kong Macau 2011 Guide Book & discover the above ( which was next to my hotel & especially i'm a Big Fan of Lei Garden for the longest time !!! ) ;-)

Address : Shop B217-218,Basement 2,Times Square, 1 Matheson Street,Causeway Bay,Hong Kong
Contact : +852 2602 8283
Website : http://www.leibistro.com/

I was really lucky to get a seat without any reservations ( Guessed the receptionist knew i was very hungry ! ) It sure boost up my appetitie and mood ! So after studying their Menu especially since i was by myself,i decided to order their Specialities liked :

- "Shanghai Style Steamed Pork Dumplings" - HK$26
( Enjoyed This - The Skin,Soup and Taste was very delicious ! )

- Pan Fried Minced Pork Soft Bun - HK$22
( One of my All Time Favs & Enjoyed This Very Much ! )

- Pan Fried Vegetarian Rolls With Mushrooms - HK$38
( Just thought of ordering this for "tasting" only ! )

- Noodles With Shredded Pork & Preserved Vegetables In Soup - HK$35
( Since i was thinking of Noodles all day long,this was really appetizing and delicious !!! )

By now the couple on my left side who was seated about the same time,they were still waiting for their food and was amazed by my orders so far ( liked i have not eaten for awhile ! ;-)) ) Then of course,i ( rested a bit to allow some digestion before ) have to order my Chinese Sweets :

- Steamed Red Dates Cake - HK$20
( Tasted this @ Lei Garden,Chijmes a long time ago ! Yums !!! )

- Almond Sweetener With Egg White - HK$20
( Just Luv Almond and Personally I think Lei Garden's is No.1 & it was very delicious !!! )

After enjoying all the above,it was a truly satisfying especially it was only my 1st Dinner in Hong Kong !!! Then suddenly my Blackberry buzzed & it was my good "Super Frequent Flyer" friend - HONG ENG who also arrived & probably our last dinner together was also in Hong Kong about 3 years ago ! So it was good timing & we immediately arranged and i suggested the above for our Dinner ( because i really wanted to "taste other Signature Eats & add on to this Post ! ) & i thought he will enjoy a really delicious Cantonese cuisine on his 1st Dinner in Hong Kong !

So here our Dinner on 28/4/11 - I arrived much earlier ( it was packed already ! ) to arranged a large table ( to order more Eats ! ) for my VIP to arrived from  Kowloon.And i also pre-ordered our their Specialty Double Boiled Soups :

- Double Boiled Chinese Francolin in Smoked Coconut - HK$58 Each
( Pre-ordered this for my VIP because it was sold out on my 1st Dinner there ! )

- Superior Soup With Baby Abalone And Chinese Cordyceps - HK$58 per pax
( It turned out to be different from their Menu because there was only One Tiny Abalone ! ;-) )

Since i already tasted their Noodles and also i was treated to Long Life Birthday Noodles for Lunch.I suggested to my buddy Hong Eng that we order :

- Sauteed Fish Fillet in Stone Pot - HK$78
( We enjoyed this very much ! )

- Chicken Steamed In Lotus Leaf Wrapping - HK$68
( Enjoyed this too with Steamed Rice ! )

PS - Many thanks again,Hong Eng for your "Pre-Birthday Treat" !!! It Was A Most Enjoyable Get Together !!! See You In Hong Kong Again For Dinner !!! ;-)

On the above,i will definitely return for more delicious treats especially if i am staying in my Fav Hotels in Causeway Bay ! And i also wish that this New Lei Garden Concept will be introduced to Singapore !

Cheers & Enjoy !!!
Andrew ;-)

"JOEL ROBUCHON Fine Dining @ Resorts World Sentosa" - 1st Dinner Tastings & Introduction With The Great Chef - May 1st 2011- ( CLOSED )

Just returned from my enjoyable trip in Hong Kong ( See postings of Fav Eats there !!! ) And many thanks to my good friend SL ( Boss of OAK's ) for sharing his recent visit to the opening of the above.I immediately suggested to my "Joel Robuchon Macau Regulars" - both my good friends P.C and KK that we should check out the above ! And PC immediately decided & contacted KK to arrange for a dinner party there !And of course best of all - they were so nice because they also invited me to join them too.Since i have never ever been to any of Joel Robuchon eats before ! And since they are "regulars" they were keen to check the above latest opening and of course do tastings & check out their service for comparisons !

Our timing was excellent because we were informed by RWS that the world famous celebrity Michillen Starred Chef Joel Robuchon ( and several of his "top ranked" chefs who were here for the opening of the above ) will be departing to their next JR overseas the next day.So fortunately it will be really special that i can meet the Chef of the Century in person !!! ;-) And again thanks my lucky stars - the timing was really great because when we arrived,first we were greeted his pretty reception staffs and the great Chef was there to welcome us too !!! So of course i took the good opportunity for a quick introduction - we shook hands & i even managed to chat a bit with him in simple French ! And also later he came over our table and both of even had a photo taken together ! Truly memorable dinner for me !!! ( especially since it was my 1st Dinner there !!! ;-)

Foodie's Dream Photo With The Chef Of
The Century !!! ;-)

Many thanks to my good friend KK ( with his close contacts at RWS ) - Their Decor was impressive - they have arranged a "special private area and long table" away from their Classy Main Dining area with their Chandelier & Glassed Wine Cellar ( and above our table there was a glass ceiling that you can see the night sky and the wall with green plant garden look" !And of course "VIP treatment" all the way !" Liked their their Classy Decor ( a"t JR Fine Dining ) but i'm already looking forward to my next visit to their Casual Dining - L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon ( it was packed last evening ) especially with their trademark Red & Black Decor & the Rosewood Counter ( with many Foodies liked me snapping photos of every serving ) around their Open Kitchen designed by famous French Interior Designer - Pierre-Yves Rochon ( who also designed the 1st L'Atelier in Paris ) !

And of course my good friends have been always telling me about their "enjoyable truffle dinners at JR Macau" and how tasty their Bread Selection was - Since i luv Bread i was really looking forward to taste the different all the different types & shapes but later i realised that i much prefer the soft breads more & also i always prefer if it was served just baked  & warm ! But maybe the above just opened,the service coodination was still not there yet,the bread were cold and their special salted butter was served slightly later ! ) -

And since i didn't get a chance to have a look at their Wine List so many thanks to my good friend PC for his excellent taste of Fine Wines,he have selected one of his Favs which we all enjoyed very much -

My thoughts was "it was the best belated birthday celebrations" because for the longest time ( since my earlier posting on the above ) i have been looking forward to the above opening here ! And of course after hearing so much & not being able to join my good friends to JR Macau - i was really happy that i can finally taste several of their "special signature classic French cuisine" !!! ;-)

And here was our Special Dinner Menu :



Le Caviar
( Caviar in a coral infusion,served as a surprise )
- Enjoyed The Taste Of This Very Much ! ;-)

Le Tomate
( Salad of Tomato,basil infused Olive Oil,Tomato Gelee Topped With Mozzarella )
- The Presentation was both Creative & Interesting ! Suggested to Start With the Tomato First,The Salad !
Since it was my 1st time,it tasted special ! ;-)

Les Petits Pois
( Light Green Pea Veloute,refreshed With Peppermint On A Sweet Onion Cloud )
- Enjoyed This ( But Request Without The Peppermint & Happy That It Could Be Arranged ! )

La Noix de Saint-Jacques
( Pan-Fried Scallop,Invigorated By Kumquat Seasoning )
- Enjoyed Tasting This Especially Because I Luv Scallop !

Le Black Cod
( Black Cod With Yuzu Radish Velvet Puree )
- Enjoyed Tasting Both The Black Cod & The Puree !

Le Boeuf
( Beef Ribeye,Wasabi Spinach With A Medley Of Bell Peppers )
- Enjoyed This Very Much ! Excellent !!!

Their House Famous Signature - Pommes Puree - Potatoes with lots of Butter & Milk
( Tasted Really Rich !!! ;-) )

Le Mango-Mango
( Smoothness Mango And Exotic Fruit )
- Tasted So Delicious !!! Luv Tis Very Much !!!

Le Mikado
( Orizaba Chocolate,Flower Of Salt Crumble,Coffee Dome )
- Enjoyed This Very Much !!!

And there was also a Desserts Trolley ( but we were told it was not movable liked Macau ) and if my good friends were not leaving soon to MBS ( Marina Bay Sands ) i would have another serving ! ;-))

Finally especially for my first Happy Enjoyable Dinner experience at the above,i took the good opportunity of the perfect timing and requested for an "autographed" Book by the Chef of the Century - Joel Robuchon.

Here are my "personal thoughts" of the above :

- The above Dinner Menu featured several of the Special JR Signature Creations and so it was great that i finally got to taste it ! ( i was told later that there was another more expensive & elaborate Dinner Menu - which probably need a longer time to enjoy ! ;-) )
- Since the above is newly opened - there's still work or efforts needed to "fine tune" especially for both their International & Asian staffs ( i understand that several of them are "recruited" from other RWS restuarants liked Palio & others so they need time to adapt ! ) So personally i felt the service was still not really "Three Michelin Star" service yet ( as quoted in a press conference last year,that the service was be the same as their JR Tokyo ! )

Address : 8 Sentosa Gateway,Resorts World Sentosa,Hotel Michael,Level 1
Dinner Menus range from $145 to $290.Degustation Menu : $485
Contact : +65 6577 8888

I am definitely looking forward to taste their - any New Dinner Menus or any Special Seasonal Tastings !!!
Of course,i will share any future Eats at the above as Always !!!

Cheers & Enjoy !!!
AnDreW ;-)