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Check-In Taipei Cafe

I only like bubble tea when there's baileys in it 🍸 The cocktail menu here is very creative, especially loving the addition of Taiwanese elements. The drunken bubble tea consist of earl grey infused vodka, baileys, bleach tea and honey, with a burning cinnamon stick on top - got to dip the cinnamon in the drink and swirl it around to add some smoky aroma to the cocktail! It's a bonus that the tapioca pearls are very chewy as well! The crispy chicken here are finger lickin good! Juicy meat coated with crunchy ripples, deliciously paired with their signature yuzu and black truffle sauces. I personally prefer the yuzu dip, it's light and zesty, and it'll make you want more See more

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DALLOYAU（Admiralty） French

There's now a Dalloyau cafe at Pacific Place! I've always loved their opera cake, but I'm not too sure about this one - layers of almond sponge, truffle syrup vanilla buttercream with dark chocolate glaze. I love the truffle aroma, but the sponge was dry and the buttercream was very dense See more

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Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory, LCX Tsim Sha Tsui Sweets/Dessert

That feeling when you're trying to split a biscuit in half and this happened :( The cookies from the box came in 2 flavours: Salt & Camembert and Honey & Gorgonzola. They taste quite similar since the cheese flavours were too strong, but I like how crispy the biscuits are! See more

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A little getaway from the bustling streets of Mong Kok. The earl grey roll cake was delicious with strong earl grey aroma. The sponge to cream ratio was just right so there was a decent amount of cream in every bite. I heard that their houjicha roll cake is even better! See more

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Tyfun Dim Sum Dim Sum

This panda bun is too fun! I'm glad it's not just gimmicks, the dim sums here are actually not bad! The restaurant was quite quiet on a Sunday evening since I don't think many people know about this place, which makes it the perfect location to relax and enjoy the evening See more

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Café Golden Italian

Coffee hour is always my golden hour. This cafe is hidden in the jockey club arts centre in shek kip mei, quite popular amongst the university students in that area but otherwise, not known to others. The pasta dishes here are quite nice I had the pumpkin pasta and the homemade purée was made with real pumpkin. Coffee was decent as well! See more

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NINETYs, Wan Chai Cafe

Boston lobster with egg benedict, kale and best of all, topped with salty egg hollandaise sauce!! The food menu at this new Wan Chai cafe is quite well thought out, and coffee's decent as well. Will definitely be back to try their newly released donut toast! See more

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Nakamura Tokichi Japanese

My favourite place for matcha and houjicha desserts! It was probably the third time I had the houjicha parfait, and it was delicious as always. It was only my first time to try the houjicha kakigori, but I'm not a fan of it. The best part of this kakigori is... the matcha/houjicha soft serve on top. The shaved ice was quite fluffy but the houjicha sauce was wayy too sweet. Better stick to Shari Shari for kakigori! See more

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Throwback to my birthday meal at Le Pan from last year! Service was excellent, with several outstanding dishes such as the blue lobster, caviar with sea urchin, and of course, the deconstructed Black Forest cake. However, the pigeon for main didn't work for me, mainly because I'm really not a fan of pigeons. Le Pan's signature starter is the oscietra caviar, with uni and botan shrimp beneath the layer of crustacean jelly, topped with a generous amount of oscietra caviar. It's a wonderful blend of the sea. All in all, I think Le Pan's a good place for celebrations and it's worth a try! See more

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Although I didn't have a great experience at Épure, I do agree that the vol au vent is a must have - flaky puff ring with a perfectly pan-seared scallop, topped with rich liquorice flavoured purée when served. The mushroom soup I had for starters was slightly disappointing, the flavours were mild and I didn't like the idea of gnocchi in the soup. The service here was pretty appalling for a fine dining restaurant, a few of the waiters who served us came across as rude with their attitude, so I don't think I'll visit again. The macaron tower is from Dalloyau. Their macarons have the right level of sweetness, and although the macaron shells weren't crispy on the outside, they're very chewy. I like it a lot!! See more

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SHARI SHARI Kakigori House 氷屋, Causeway Bay Japanese

Earl grey milk tea chocolate kakigori for Valentine's Day special. The earl grey aroma was strong on the first few spoonfuls but kind of disappeared afterwards. Love the pop rocks inside, it was such a lovely surprise! See more

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Give Meow A Break Cafe

Have a break with meow. Inside this small hidden cafe in Central, you'll find a cat shopkeeper and a delicious selection of pasta and homemade desserts. The ravioli was simple and comforting, and the homemade cinnamon creme caramel I had for dessert was gorgeous! The owner is a cat lover and her cats go on rota to be the shopkeeper. I was lucky to meet Marie, the sweetest chubby cat who'd love a pat when she's not feeling lazy See more

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Chillazy Dessert Sweets/Dessert

It's SO COLD outside I just want to chill and be lazy. The coconut panna cotta looked very smooth on the outside, but the texture was denser than expected when I digged in. I like the surprise of finding some jelly at the bottom of the bowl and the touch of floral note from the rose petals. Desserts here are decent overall, a good choice when you happen to be around the area! See more

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House of life teahouse International

Came here for the signature teapot chocolate mousse but they were sold out! The only dessert left was this tiny piece of cheesecake, very tiny indeed. The cheesecake was creamy but the base was slightly wet. This teahouse has such a spacious interior, so relaxing that I could sit here all day See more

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Storerooms No 3 Sweets/Dessert

Quality pudding found! This creme caramel was very jiggly, the texture was silky and it tasted rich and creamy, with a hint of vanilla. Gorgeous! See more

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New Punjab Club Indian/South Asian

The best Indian restaurant I've been to in HK! (Note that I've only been to two) This chicken tikka was creamy and buttery, with just the right level of spice. Remember to try their lamb chop while you're there, it's unforgettable! See more

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Vive Cake Boutique (Ocean Park) Bakery/Cake

New cake heaven in Central 🍰 Vive has now opened their second boutique on Stanley Street! It's the ideal place to spend a relaxing afternoon and enjoy a piece of cake (or two). We couldn't stop munching on the Hojicha Opera and Treasure Hunt , both with rich, enchanting flavours. The dreamy interior would also make you wanna stay for longer! See more

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Dim Sum Library Chinese

I had my doubts before visiting this restaurant as its name sounds like those dodgy Chinese restaurants in England, but the dim sums here are actually quite nice! You can't judge a book by its name! The char siu was made fancy with gold foil. The pork was moist and tender, wish that it was more flavourful though. The mango lava roll was wrapped with crispy almond flakes with warm mango custard in the middle, delicious! See more

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The Chairman Restaurant Seafood

The steamed flower crab is certainly the most crabtivating dish at The Chairman! The flesh of the crab had such a clean and sweet scent to it, and the flat rice noodles had just the right texture - fresh and not too soggy. They soaked up the wine sauce really well, delicious! Goji berries ice cream - Such a great idea to incorporate this traditional Chinese superfood into ice cream, it was a shame that it wasn't completely defrosted when served though See more

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Moreish & Malt (Kwun Tong) Hamburger

Went to Moreish & Malt for a casual bite after hiking. We were starving and we just wanted to swallow a massive burger into our bellies, you know that feeling! The food here weren't special, just purely comforting. Do expect friendly service! See more

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Jinjuu Hamburger

This year my spice tolerance has increased from zero to kimchi level, so I can enjoy more Korean food! The Korean fusions at Jinjuu were surprisingly delightful, I like that the food weren't too oily and heavily flavoured, and the restaurant has such a lively vibe to it. Careful with the pork belly tacos coz everything will fall apart easily when you bite into it See more

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Balls International

BALLS, gotta have them! Only 27 days left to the 100 days pop up restaurant by Pirata group! An interesting concept where each chef from the group designed a meatball dish using different meats, all put together in one menu. My favourite is the Meatsballs designed by Chef Paddy from Meats (rotisserie chicken, blue cheese & jalapeño relish) and second favourite, Bolas Latinas (pork balls with BBQ sauce) by Chef Arturo from Tokyolima See more

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Tasting Court Chinese Cuisine Seafood

Dinner at this private kitchen in Happy Valley was absolutely amazing! We had a 13 course dinner and I was impressed by the majority of dishes we had. The deep fried crab ball was soo crispy; the baked chicken had the biggest wow factor as the whole chicken was baked inside a giant loaf of bread; even the prawn roe stirred noodle at the very end was to die for!! Highly recommended See more

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Halfway Coffee (Sheung Wan, Tung St) Cafe

Sat in an alley with a cup of coffee served in a vintage porcelain cup. It's the perfect setting for a coffee break. See more

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agnès b. DÉLICES (Causeway Bay, World Trade Centre) French

Happy is... when you celebrate Christmas with your friends and family! Had so much fun at Agnes b's Happy tour Christmas workshop, where I got to make my own Christmas wreath for the first time! Also tried their selection of super adorable Christmas cakes and drinks, the cookies were lovely but some of the cakes were a bit too sweet for me. The ginger tea I had was definitely a winter warmer See more

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Farm Milk Co. Ltd. Chinese

Planned a hike trip just to try this ginger milk curd! Farm milk co. is located at the beginning of a hiking trail in Yuen Long, so it's a good way to gain some calories before we burn them. The ginger milk curd was smooth and milky but it wasn't gingery enough for me. The milk was rich and tasted different to those in the supermarket, although 500ml of milk wasn't a good idea before hiking See more

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Jamie’s Italian, Tsim Sha Tsui Seafood

What's a Christmas dinner without turkey? Had a Christmas gathering at Jamie's and we got a whole roasted turkey from the Christmas menu! The turkey was served with stuffing, cranberry sauce, and honey glazed carrots, it was moist and flavourful. The chocolate brownie is not on the Christmas menu but it's something not to be missed - Warm chocolate brownie topped with salted caramel gelato and caramelised popcorn. Love the heavily salted caramel gelato, so heavenly that I'll be back for this dessert! See more

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teakha Sweets/Dessert

Whenever I can't think of a nice cafe to relax, I always go back to teakha. Used to love their pineapple bun sandwich but sadly it's no longer available on the menu. Tried their avocado toast this time, and pork floss on toast is a smart move because it goes well with almost everything! Don't forget to try their Masala Chai as well, it's the drink I get every time See more

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Amber Coffee Brewery Cafe

My new favourite coffee shop in Central! The americano was very smooth and easy to drink. Would love to try their signature drink next time See more

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Shari Shari Kakigori House 氷屋 SOHO, Central Japanese

Soho's Shari Shari Christmas Special! The kakigori at the Soho store has chunkier ice than the cwb store, but the hazelnut chocolate sauce was surprisingly good See more

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Mostaccioli Brothers Italian

Decent classic Italian comfort food in Soho. The meatballs spaghetti was al dente with rich tomato sauce, and the meatballs were ok. Don't forget to try the red chilli linguine, I love it! Felt slightly under pressure when the waitresses kept popping by to ask if we were done with our food See more

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Le Jardin de France French

The experience of dining at Le Jardin de France felt like a deflating balloon. It started off with amazing starters, mains were good (we had scallops), and it all went downhill from then on. For some reason, the petit fours came with pre-desserts. They were both decent, without much surprises, and desserts were lazy. Favourite would be the souffléed hen's egg with apple and chestnut compote, cep mushroom and a light bouillon. Love the surprise runny egg yolk in the centre! See more

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Beautiful cafe with a mouthwatering selection of cakes and pastries. We loved this place so much since it was the first decent cafe we've been to after four days in the forest without much dining choices. Imagine our hunger! See more

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Black Forest cake is a must in the Black Forest! Cafe Schaefer uses the original recipe of the Black Forest cake, passed on to the cafe owner by its inventor Josef Keller. The cake had a surprisingly remarkable taste of kirsch liquor, found at the top layer chocolate sponge and the layer of cherries at the bottom. It felt very light, with thick layers of cream in between thin layers of chocolate sponge, although I'd prefer less cream and more chocolate See more

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Dinner by Heston Blumenthal French

Dinner by Heston is always a promising choice for a nice meal out. For me, the choice of ingredients were safe, every course was excellent but there was nothing too exciting. Having said that, it was my second visit, so I must be impressed the first time to come back! I had the sherried scallop for starter, with scallop tartare, grilled shiitake & sherry, and mushroom broth. The scallop was beautiful, and the dish felt quite Japanese influenced with a strong sense of mushroom and sherry in the broth, interesting See more

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Peggy Porschen Sweets/Dessert

THE most instagrammable cafe in London! The cupcake was nice but I wasn't sure if it was worth the price See more

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Donostia Spanish

Donostia! I can safely say that it's my favourite restaurant in London. I love the lively and casual vibes, friendly service and of course, the finger licking tapas. It’s been 2 years since my last visit and there are many unfamiliar faces in the kitchen and on the floor, but I’m glad that the food quality’s well maintained. My all time favourites are the jamon croquettes, octopus and tortilla. Got to treat myself for some aged jamon iberico every now and then as well! See more

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Cross Cafe, Sai Ying Pun Cafe

Cross cafe has a very photogenic shop front, but that's pretty much all it has to offer. Food were very average and coffee was overly sweet, and I could describe the service as poor See more

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Sohofama Dim Sum

The beauty of organic comfort food. Love this healthy beef and egg pot 'rice' using cauliflower quinoa instead of rice at Sohofama, where the restaurant focuses on using local, chemical free ingredients to serve delicious Chinese food. See more

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Bungalow French

Slow cooked short ribs with pomme purée and crispy pancetta. The beef was juicy and tender, nicely paired with the smooth purée. Love the crispy bacon which give the flavours an extra kick! See more

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Giando Italian Restaurant & Bar Italian

An elegant Italian restaurant in Star Street. Went for their signature handmade fresh pasta: fettuccine in farmyards tomato ragout, with farmyards referring to pheasant, guinea fowl, duck and chicken. The pasta was eggy with bursts of tomato flavours from the sauce. Not much surprises but I'm satisfied with the classic Italian flavours See more

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Caffé Diemme Hong Kong Buffet/All-you-can-eat

It's hot and it's cold! Gelato stuffed in a hot toasted brioche bun with chocolate flakes sprinkled on top. It's as heavenly as it gets See more

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La Creation Bakery/Cake

GIANT PRETZEL! Made to celebrate the beer festival! I like that it was slightly chewy and the saltiness was spot on. It makes me happy by just looking at it See more

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Greenhouse Asian

A place for casual bites without much surprises. For the wagyu burger, the beef was quite juicy but the burger buns were slightly dry See more

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Ohms Cafe & Bar International

Vegan mushroom pancake stack! I wouldn't be able to tell that this is a vegan pancake if I didn't know in advance. Love the rich and creamy mushroom sauce, and the soy floss felt just like pork floss, how?!! There were 7 thin layers of pancakes and enough mushroom sauce to cover the pancake with every bite. Vegan, gluten free black bean spaghetti with local mushrooms. The texture of this spaghetti was very refreshing, its thin and light yet slightly chewy. The truffle taste wasn't detectable however. This place is now go-to place for healthy bites! An excellent option for vegans See more

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Mott 32 Dim Sum

Celebrating this festive day with Mott 32 x Pierre Hermé mooncakes - chocolate coated cakes with 4 unique flavours. They are qi qiao (orange blossom), qin yin (jasmine), vanilla and Pierre Hermé's signature Isphan. Isphan is my favourite, with raspberry and rose cake layered with lychee fruit paste. Happy mid-autumn festival! See more

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Hoixe Cake Shop (Prince Edward) Bakery/Cake

My favourite everyday scones. Love how dense and crumbly they are, and they go perfectly well with milk in the morning. I tried the scones from many Hoixe outlets and the ones in Tai Kok Tsui are the best by far. Remember, it's a tai Kok Tsui or else you'd be disappointed! See more

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Lobster Bar and Grill Other

Super refreshing cocktail! At first sip, the drink was sharp and fresh. It was sour, the bartender specifically came and warned us about it, but wow, the sourness was beyond expectations. It was a pleasant surprise and it definitely gave me the buzz on Friday night! See more

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agnès b. Café LPG (Mong Kok) French

The first ever chocolatier cafe by agnès b.! The stars of this new cafe would be the soft serves. The 64% Délices soft serve was rich with the right level of sweetness. For the mystery black, I didn't know the flavour before I tried it tasted like milk powder to me, but turned out that it's a charcoal rose soft serve See more

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Casphalt International

City escape 🌳 Casphalt, located inside a nunnery, is a former kindergarten transformed into a creative artspace and vegetarian cafe. There were only two options for lunch: Spaghetti with Portuguese sauce and veggies rice. We tried both. The food were simple and only lightly seasoned, I quite like the spaghetti but the rice tasted too healthy, even for me. The cafe was so quiet, spacious and relaxing that we chilled for a few hours. Hoping to try their cakes next time! See more

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