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28/09/2021

Dining at Pickabowl allows you to build your very own bowl loaded with nutritional ingredients - ensuring there's something for everyone🍻

〘 Lomi Lomi 〙HKD79
Poke bowls boast of hearty, healthy bowls packed with nutrients, and this one with salmon, cucumbers, bell peppers and various greens is the epitome of one.

〘 Phoenix 〙HKD73
With various mixed greens served alongside tandoori slow cooked chicken, this bowl of protein meets every need.

〘 Spicy Couple 〙HKD84
This spicy bowl with kimchi, smoked oil spicy salmon and tuna spoils us with its contents and flavour. Complete the bowl with one of their unique carb bases such as the yellow ginger cauliflower and brown rice.

📍Pickabowl
荔枝角長義街9號D2Place一期1樓112號舖

05/09/2021

14/08/2021

Whether it be a solitary retreat or a celebratory gathering, this rustic diner always delivers🍻

〘 Mexican Chicken Quesadilla 〙HKD110
The mains catch the eye, but make sure not to skip the starters. These crispy tortillas filled with chicken (or prawns) and cheddar cheese and served with salsa, guacamole and sour cream is a classic executed well.

〘 BBQ Chicken 12" 〙HKD150
With the menu full of delicious creations, it's difficult to pick favourites - yet this pizza would be one of them. Concocted with chicken breast, BBQ sauce, onion, mushroom, bell peppers and served extra hot, this piece makes a filling main🍕

〘 Apple Crumble 〙HKD58
This piece is lighter and less sugary compared to the average crumble, with a crispy topping and tender fruits✨

📍A Tavola Bar & Grill
將軍澳澳南海岸唐俊街23號MONTEREY Place 地下G08號舖
Shop G08 G/F, Montery Place o' South Coast, 23 Tong Chun Street, Tseung Kwan O

08/08/2021

Hardly anything tops enjoying a saporous boozy tiramisu in a restful little cafe at tea time - and thanks to an abrupt two-hour lunch break, this opportunity was within easy reach✨

〘 Definitely Not To Share Tiramisu 〙HKD68
Tiramisu is splendid, yes, but have you tried coffee shochu tiramisu? This phenomenal dessert is made with Japanese barley shochu from a brewery in Miyazaki Ken - a senpai in shochu production that’s established in 1885 and uses only premium ingredients 🍾
What’s the deal with barley shochu? Simply put, it’s one of Japans favourite distilled liquor with a rich but clean taste that’s easy to drink, and when incorporated into tiramisu, comes with a barley flavour that’s not overpowering, bringing a superb Japanese twist on the Italian creation.

📍On the Hill
北角北角邨里1號北角匯二期地下G16號

08/08/2021

A palatial foyer with a laid back, retro vibe and more-than-comfortable social distancing has one feeling at home from first glance! With 7 live stations serving up a wide range of delicacies, it’s no wonder this award winning buffet is a huge hit 💥

〘 The Astor BB-Qool! 〙BBQ-Focused Buffet
With travelling coming to a grinding halt, international cuisines have become the most sought-after local experiences.

In terms of classics, the tender New Zealand rib eye, lamb and wide varieties of meat keeps carnivores content.

The glistening roasted pork belly in Korean style, aromatic Southeast Asian style skewers, cajun chicken and barbecue ribs were an easy forte, not to mention THE claim to fame - fleshy and creamy Scottish and Canadian oysters and King of Crab legs, alongside the staple prawns and lobsters 🦪

Logistics around the seafood station was particularly laudable, as most seafood areas appear chaotic after being meddled with - yet the Astor assigns portions as requested, keeping the display orderly and phenomenal as always 🥂

The Japanese side features standard pieces and sashimi, including salmon, amberjack, tuna and scallop, matching exquisitely with the free flow sake or buy-one-get-one beer currently on offer! 🍾

📍The Astor
Level B1, Eaton Hotel, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan

08/08/2021

Durian Shaved Ice

With summer temperatures in the offing, a ginormous kakigori is all you need to combat the heat✨

〘 Killing Me Softly 留戀 〙HKD118
This heap of shaved ice topped with durian, tofu curd and tofu cream makes a creative yet successful combo - kakigori melts in the mouth and its durian flavours, surprisingly, did not mask the clean tofu aroma. Slightly overpriced for our liking, but worth a try.

📍Auntie Sweet
G/F, 13 Tsing Fung St, Causeway Bay

08/08/2021

Mango Mania

Boasting an epic variety of mango dishes, this tropical themed diner brings us back to the marvellous street food stalls of Thailand 🇹🇭

〘 Mango Sticky Rice 〙HKD68
Sweet and juicy mangoes served with a light coconut milk and soft sticky rice proves this eatery to be living up to its name🥭 Portions were small, but the amount of carbs it came with was sufficient for us!

📍Mango Mania - Orange Elephant
Shop G18C, G/F, Worfu, 21-53 Wharf Road North Point

08/08/2021

Oyster Station

Longing to be whisked away to a foreign beachside oyster bar? This local bistro near the waterfront can satisfy those cravings right here, right now 🌊

〘 Linguine with Soft-shell Crab with Salted Egg Yolk Sauce 〙HKD138
One of our favourite creamy sauces paired with a fleshy soft shell crab that’s perfectly wonderfully crunchy on the outside - a 10/10✨

〘 Fresh Oysters 〙HKD10/1
Shipped in from all across the world, these fresh bivalves are limited to dine-ins and a HUGE steal!

〘 Classic Pepperoni Pizza 〙HKD158
A classic that’s wonderfully cheesy with a thin quadrate crust.

〘 Chocolate Lava Cake 〙HKD88
This indulgent chocolate treat deserves all the applause - not only was it baked crisp on the outside with a divine liquid centre, but was also customised for us💯

〘 Chef’s Choice Cheesecake 〙HKD55
A staple, customisable upon request as well.

📍Oyster Station
Shop UG41, UG/F, Citywalk 1, 1 Yeung Uk Road,Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong

08/08/2021

The Italian Club

Nestled in the heights of Central, this bustling restaurant proves every day that it’s worth the trek. Visitors are greeted with a welcome drink upon arrival - ours, champagne, along with free blow breadsticks.

〘 Ravioli Carbonara 〙HKD248
A creamy Alfredo sauce and Pecorino DOP cheese brought this stunning ravioli to a whole new level. Stuffed with Guanciale cold cut, this dish is toothsome inside out✨

〘 Focaccia Parma Ham & Stracchino Cheese Pizza 〙HKD235
Crust was hefty and crispy on the outside, chewy within, and topped with a thick layer of buffalo Mozarella and aged Parma ham. An easy favourite for cheese devotees🧀

〘 Mom’s Lasagna 〙HKD210
Lasagna is commonplace in Italian restaurants, yet this lasagna made with signature Italian beef with a tomato sauce that’s cooked for 6 whole hours, filled with rich varieties of cheese and Italian cooked ham, is worth the try.

📍The Italian Club Hong Kong
G/F, 1-5 Elgin Street, Soho Central

20/07/2021

The latest sourdough craze is in full swing, and we absolutely adore it!
With all pizzas being fresh and instantly made, Dough Bros HK has you happily anticipating the birth of your orders behind the glass🤤

〘 The Works 〙
Flamboyant, cheese-filled and visibly peppery, the Works is packed with tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni, pork meatballs, jalapeños and pickled chillies. Paired with their signature garlic and herb dip, this ruby piece is perfect for anyone who can take a little spice✨

〘 The Truffle 〙
Expect nothing short of excellent from the Truffle - assembled with a black truffle base, Mozarella, assorted mushrooms, rocket and shaved parmesan with white truffle oil, this pizza screams sumptuosity! Came with a truffle dip that ABSOLUTELY surprised us🥂P.S. the Mozarella can be replaced with vegan cheese on any pizza!

〘 Triple Mix & Match Doughnuts 〙
What’s not to love about filled doughnuts exploding with jam - or custard - or Nutella? A dive in regular or cinnamon sugar and the soft, brimful doughnut is good to go!

As for drinks, all sorts of beer and soda options are available - and for us, we topped everything off with a Pilsner Urquell and a San Pellegrino can🍾

📍Dough Bros HK
G/F, 68-70A Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong
Also available in Happy Valley, Kennedy Town, Wan Chai and Quarry Bay.