Ippudo HK

Ippudo HK

Ippudo HK
Shop 210, 2/F, Silvercord
30 Canton Road
Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

Choosing a great first day place is rather hard in Hong Kong, but I think I found it after visiting Ippudo HK. My senses heightened as I hip hopped into Ippudo HK. The warm welcome and sophisticated chic design whet my palate.

Ippudo’s goal is to swerve away from the notation that ramen is simply cheap fast food.

Ippudo HK is supplying the positive reception from their sister restaurants in New York City, Singapore, and their motherland Japan.

Arriving promptly, my akamaru pork noodle ramen heightened my senses. Many components made this a stellar bowl of ramen. Side actors such creamy egg yolk add creaminess and depth. The pork pieces provide the perfect fulcrum with tender meat and fat layers for flavor.

The broth warped me to Unami (5th sense) heaven. Savory tones dance with sweet beats that make the broth irresistible.

A great starter is the pork bun in which a thin layer of fat marries so well with tender pork all wrapped in a steamed bun.

Charming features included a modern interior with open kitchen, authentic Japanese chefs, and beautifully plated dishes make it a great date place.

The cult following from Ippudo HK fans will make this popular ramen destination a hit.

The ramen is priced at 68HKD and lots of toppings can be added.

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Hong Kong Restaurants

Hong Kong restaurants are simply amazing in terms of the range of food, prices, and decor. After living in Hong Kong for over a year and visiting numerous Hong Kong restaurants, I have come to conclude that eating to the Hong Kong people is actually a sport.

The best part of Hong Kong restaurants are the range in price. Hip hopping along the alley in Wan Chai, I can get a bowl of won ton noodle soup in the hole in the wall for around $2USD.

Another option is to trek down Johnston Road and dine at Crystal Jade for soup filled pork dumpling in Wan Chai Hong Kong. In a city of around seven million people, Hong Kong boasts around eight thousand restaurants.
Hong Kong restaurants are also known to focus on specific regional cuisines. Shanghainese, Cantonese, and Beijing are just a few of the regional cuisines that Hong Kong restaurants deliver.

Hong Kong Restaurants

Hong Kong restaurants range from hole in the walls to uber swanky gourmet restaurants, where the world’s rich and famous have their luxurious dinners of shark fin soup and sea cucumbers. Hong Kong restaurants cater toward the international crowd in the city.
Hong Kong restaurants operate on high rent and thus look to turn over tables as soon as possible with the exception of high end dining. Cafe de Coral and Fairwood are known as the McDonald’s of Hong Kong restaurants.

Cafe de Coral and Fairwood serve Hong Kong dishes including comfort food favorites such as baked pork chop over rice. A lean pork cutlet bathes in a sweet tomato sauce served over friend rice is a signature dish.

There are many Chinese deli’s in Hong Kong. With bbq pork and roasted pork hanging window side, deli’s serve thousands of Hong Kong locals daily.

After asking a few foodies, they agree that Joy Hing does bbq pork well. The lines also affirm this. At lunch time, hundreds of locals line up just to enjoy some great roasted meat.
On a breezy evening, I finally got a chance to try their food. Sitting in old stools and worn down rustic tables, I shared a table with a stranger. In Hong Kong, space is limited and expensive so sharing table is a norm.

In my broken Chinese I yelled, “I’ll have the trio rice plate.”

Arriving over pillowy rice, the trio of bbq pork, poached chicken, and duck stirred my hunger. They don’t even bother to neatly fan out the meat pieces. But for around $4 USD, it was a great value.

The bbq pork lived up to its hype. Glazed in a sweet sauce, the pork meat was tender and lean lacking any fat. My below par experience at Win Wah had given me a bad taste. With gamy tones, the duck meat dipped in sour sauce was just nominal. The gamy tones had overpowered my palate.

San Xi Lou Hong Kong Restaurants

Served with ginger sauce, the poached chicken lacked salty tones that make poached chicken great. I suggest ordering their bbq pork only. The seaweed soup (~$1USD) had sea-sweat tones that finished off a good meal.

Hong Kong restaurants also serve amazing Japanese cuisine. Japanese restaurants such as Genki and others serve conveyor belt sushi.

One of my There are many Chinese deli’s in Hong Kong. With bbq pork and roasted pork hanging window side, deli’s serve thousands of Hong Kong locals daily.

After asking a few foodies, they agree that Joy Hing does bbq pork well. The lines also affirm this. At lunch time, hundreds of locals line up just to enjoy some great roasted meat.

Hong Kong Restaurants

On a breezy evening, I finally got a chance to try their food. Sitting in old stools and worn down rustic tables, I shared a table with a stranger. In Hong Kong, space is limited and expensive so sharing table is a norm.

Cafe De Coral Hong Kong Restaurants

In my broken Chinese I yelled, “I’ll have the trio rice plate.”
Arriving over pillowy rice, the trio of bbq pork, poached chicken, and duck stirred my hunger. They don’t even bother to neatly fan out the meat pieces. But for around $4 USD, it was a great value.

The bbq pork lived up to its hype. Glazed in a sweet sauce, the pork meat was tender and lean lacking any fat. My below par experience at Win Wah had given me a bad taste. With gamy tones, the duck meat dipped in sour sauce was just nominal. The gamy tones had overpowered my palate.

Served with ginger sauce, the poached chicken lacked salty tones that make poached chicken great. I suggest ordering their bbq pork only. The seaweed soup (~$1USD) had sea-sweat tones that finished off a good meal.

Yuyu Sushi at 3 Ship Street in Wan Chai. Tuna sushi seared with a dash of sweet Korean sauce makes this dish a winner. The Korean sauce seared tuna should be considered Yuyu Sushi’s signature dish.

The squid sushi and raw shrimp have sea sweet tones. I think that the bbq eel is a bit firm for my taste since I prefer eel that literally melts in my life. With a nice modern decor and attentive service, YuYu sushi is a great sushi destination.

For a taste for ultimate spicy food, San Xi Lou (7/F, Coda Plaza, 51 Garden Road, Mid-Levels) is a great pick.

Nothing excites my palate more than aromatic spicy flavors from fresh chilis that burn my lip. San Xi Lou delivers this roller coaster ride for my palate and a lot more.
Waiters are dressed in charming uniforms and the open space dining room allows me to peak at what signature dishes to order.

The spicy fish bathing in an pool of vibrant chili is a winner. Soft white fish pairs well with noodle that have been seeping with flavors from the chili bath.
Noodles served al dente in a orange red hue make the dan dan noodle a winner. For vegetable option, I like the crunch baby head stir fried in vinegar and chili.
I am addicted to this restaurant simple for the thrill. While sweet drips down my face along with my lips being numb from the chili rampage, my appetite just grows by the minute as I dine in this restaurant.For diner’s who don’t like spicy, do not fret. There are items on the menu that are more tame.

Surprisingly, Hong Kong restaurants also serve great ramen. If you’re craving ramen a winner is Santouka ( 6/F, iSquare, 63 Nathan Road,, Tsim Sha Tsui )
“I’m horny for ramen!” and I reached climax. Clap! Clap! Santouka, similar to their locations in California, delivered awesome ramen.
With my anxious palms, I caressed the bowl in a gentle manner…just like carrying a newborn. After all, everything in the bowl was meticulously prepared.
Before I examined each detail, I slurped the soup. I knew I had reached comfort food heavy and was floating on Cloud 9.Few diners around me understood how to really cherish and eat ramen.

For rookie diners, they merely saw noodles and soup. But like an art lover that examines a revered painting, oh yes.. there is much more.

Whet your lips. The velveting milky soup is a perfect combination of savory and distinct nutty notes. I ordered #1 which was the salty pork ramen that featured UNAMI, the 5th sense. Shoots add just enough crunch as side actors.

Cooked al dente, the noodle are chewy and tender. Tender roast pork can literally be cut through with the tongue. Thin layers of fat just give it enough of flavor but does not overwhelm the palate. For flavor enthusiast, try the spicy ramen. With a crispy crust, the gyoza (potstickers) are a great side dish.

Save the hassle, come on the weekdays to beat the crowd.
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Satay King
9/F Causeway Bay
Hong Kong (click for more Satay KIng food photos)

Pirate statues and an array of bad color schemes make us the decor but focus on the broadway stage, it is all about the food.

When you claim to be the “King” of Satay that is a pretty big claim.

A must order is their signature dish. It is just between you and the bowl. Remember, never share this dish because it is simply outrageously good. Bathing in smirky yet inviting satay curry sauce, the noodles are full of flavor from sweet to the range of aromatic goodness.

Try a different spin on dishes. The white curry in pork chop pairs so well with a bowl of pillowy rice.

Find curry dripping down the corner of your of your mouth. Need ore napkins?

No problem.

Each table is equipped with a table machine and at a push of a button, a wait staff will be notified.

So just for the day, loosen your belt and be proud to be the King of Satay.

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Ocean Empire Food Shop
Basement & G/F., Simsons Comm. Bldg., No. 137-139 Johnston Rd.Wan Chai
Hong Kong(click for Ocean Empire Food Photos)

From:
Rayfil K Wong
Wan Chai Hong Kong
Tuesday, 8pm

The fattest way to detox after a night out is to reward your body with comfort food. If you don’t detox after a night out, you will turn into looking like a prune.

After eating specific foods such a congee, aka porridge, I have been able to detox after a night out of partying and get up the next day functioning very well.

Bright eyed, well awake.

If you have not been, ….

Hong Kong is an amazing city. Bright lights, great food, and the city never sleeps. Literally, you can find a won ton shop open filled will club goers at 4am.

After a night of dancing, in Lan Kwai Fong I was beat. Tired from the loud music and just lining up and getting into clubs.

Wouldn’t it be cool to wake up, eat some foods that will help you detox. I hip hop straight over to Ocean Empire Food shop.

The pumpkin porridge adds depth and flavor to the otherwise bland dish. Another winner is the fried doughnut wrapped with a rice noodle swimming in sweet soy sauce.

Sincerely,

Rayfil K Wong
“Prince of Foodporn”

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Bourbon
21 Elgin Street Soho, Central
Hong Kong(click for more Bourbon food photos)

Living in Hong Kong, it was hard finding a place to watch the superbowl. Luckily, Bourbon put together a great package.

With kick off time in the morning, we were greeted to an all you can eat breakfast. Eggs, beans, and hash brown just to name a few dishes.

Bourbon is also a great place to grab drinks and night serving great bar food such as nachos, chicken wings, and onion rings.

Glancing at the crowd, it was as if we were in Green Bay.

Bourbon Central Hong Kong

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Cafe Locomotive
29 Thomson Road, Wan Chai Hong Kong(click for more Cafe Locomotive restaurant photos)

Crackle.

Pop.

Fried garlic and moist chicken makes up the must eat dish garlic chicken at Cafe Locomotive in Wan Chai Hong Kong. With an array of Vietnamese restaurants, Cafe Locomotive executes.

They manager Andy has super attentive service and not much detailes are missed from a charming decor (old world clocks), knife skills, and dish execution.

Their easy to read menu includes chef suggestions like their stellar signature dish locomotive beef noodle soup. The soup base from numerous spices from cinnamon to star anise.

Great place for a casual first day spot.

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VeggieSF
10/F Stanley 11 Central
Hong Kong(click for more Veggie SF food photos)

I dine out a lot especially when guests are coming into Hong Kng from out of town. But after a bit of trekking down the road of gluttony, my body tells me to tango into a retreat.

When this happens, I dash toward a vegetarian restaurant.

Veggie SF in Hong Kong

Veggie SF is charming starting with a decor. Growing up in San Francisco, the street signage and collectables creates a cozy living experience. The owners are super friendly and the service is attentive.

But after all, I was there for the detox experience. One bite into my burger made from beets, the fresh sprouts and earth tones from the meat patty made me realize how great it was to taste what I was eating.

Fries round out this highly recommended this.

Plated with a triple criss cross stance, the vegetarian satay is a good appetizer dish.

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Happy Veggies
99 Hennessey Road 1/F
Hong Kong
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Some times, we just all need to detox.

So a visit to Happy Veggie was a great pick. Fresh vibrant dishes with all you can refill rice. During lunch, it can be hard finding a seat so get here early or a bit latter.

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The Globe
Garley Building 45-53 Graham Street, Central Hong Kong
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the Globe Hong Kong

The British have not been known for their culinary arts but the food served at the Globe made me think twice. Patrons will be surprised by their large living room space after hip hopping through their small entrance doors.

At first glance, the wooden decor makes the restaurant a genuine place to relax and chill resembling a welcoming living room space.

As for the food, the chefs are clearly well trained with great execution include knife skills, vibrant ingredients, and flavors.

With a hint of wine flavor, the beef pot pie with buttery mash potatoes is a great dish. The aromatic notes from the curry chicken served with roti is another winner. The sauce is rather mild.

Fanned in a nice arrangement, the seared duck displays savory tones that pair well with a bed of greens.

With ample space, attentive service, I would journey to the Globe for must eat comfort food.

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Ginger Bakery
G/F 55 Johnston Road Wan Chai Hong Kong
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Located on the busy streets of Wan Cha long the tram, Ginger Bakery has a clean simple decor yet they failed to deliver the basic cafe dishes.

Their cheese croisant lacked character and filling. Let me expand. Absent were nutty tones from the goodness of cheese. Additionally, where was my flaky crust.

The fruit salad was totally a miss. The fruit were crispy but it was because it was not ripe. The taste was totally bland. The manager remarked that they are more known for their cakes.

The truth is that they need to taste every dish before they serve it to their customers.

Thankfully Janice Fong the Managing director refunded the order.

So Ginger Bakery with great service and charming decor has promise but just needs to taste test all their dishes.

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Little Sheep 小肥羊
English Address : 2/F, Causeway Bay Plaza 2, 463-483 Lockhart Road Causeway Bay
Hong Kong, China (click for more Little Sheep Hot Pot food photos)

All you can eat dim sum for about $9USD around $70 HKD. Often times, quality is compromised but not in this situation. Known for their hot pot with aromatic soup base, Little Sheep Hot Pot located in high traffic Causeway Bay.

I was surprised to find a great assortment of dim sum selection that provided an array of pleasant notes. For sweet earth tones, the egg plant paired with an inviting sauce.

So simply a fleet of dim sum.

Shrimp dumpling, curry cuttlefish, just a tower of stacked dim sum.

Don’t hold back and let your belt loose.

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Green Cottage Vietnamese Restaurant 6P032
Level 6 Terminal 2 Sky Plaza Hong Kong
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Finger licking good.

There, I said it.

Green Cottage Vietnamese Restaurant cooks up memorable five spice chicken with sweet and savory tones all married into one. A quick dunk into fish sauce just ask a refreshing tart zing to the dish.

One slight bite, the crispy Vietnamese eggroll shatters and taste best wrapped with fresh lettuce creating a contrats between cool leaves and hot egg roll.

Skip the Chinese dishes such as sweet and sour fish but order dishes that are distinctive for the Vietnamese cuisine.

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Big Grandma
Kwong Sang Hong Building Block CD, 188 Wan Chai Road Hong Kong
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Big Grandma delivered another great meal. On my second visit, I had the braised pork with a buttery fatty cap bathing in sweet soy. Especially on a cold day, the noodle served in a savory broth just paired so well with the meat.

The menu captures many home cooked comfort dishes that whet the appetite.

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Fat Angelo’s
Shop 3, G/F, Wu Chung House, 213 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai
Hong KongClick for more Fat Angelo’s food pictures

Fat Angelo’s is a mid end casual Italian restaurant chain in Hong Kong.

For dinner, the all you can eat bread and salad is similar to the concept of Olive Garden in the United States.

Dark wooden chairs and antique pictures add charm but the food plays center stage. For meat eaters, the fall of the bone lamb is a winner.

Skip the cream of spinach which lacks earth tones from the green leafy vegetable. With smokey tones, the ribs are another great option.

But the salmon pasta with shaved cheese is a winner. Noodles mixed with creamy sauce just made my dinner sing.

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YuYu Sushi
3 Ship St
Wan Chai, Hong Kong(click for more YuYu Sushi restauran photos)

I keep going back to YuYu Sushi mainly because of one dish, the Korean sauce seared salmon. The slight brush of the Korean sweet sauce just rounds out the oily fish.

Service as usual is very attentive and the decor characterized by sleek black modern interior is pleasing to the eye.

The sea sweet scallop is also a great choice followed by the soft buttery yellowtail fish.

Sushi experts advise that diners should start with nigiri sushi that are lighter on the palate such white fish and then finish with toro (tuna belly) and uni (sea urchin) and then ending the meal with eel sushi and finally tomago (egg omelette).

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Taste Thai Wan Chai Hong Kong

Taste Thai
1/F, Wui Fu Bldg, 10-12 Stone Nullah Lane Wan Chai
Hong Kong

After I had a hard day at work, I took my tongue for a roller coaster ride. Located in the middle of a bustling market, Taste Thai is not easy to find. Located on the second floor, Taste Thai is a cozy place serving authentic Thai food.

Wrapped in a golden scramble egg, the pad thai has the sweet and tangy notes with noodles done al dente.

The aromatic flavors from the yellow curry is a great dish as well.

Dine there Monday to Wednesday for a quiet relaxing evening of great Thai food.

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East Ocean Seafood Restaurant 東海海鮮酒家
2/F, DCH Commerical Centre, Westlands Road, Quarry Bay
Hong Kong, China(click for more East Ocean Seafood Restaurant0

East Ocean Seafood Restaurant fails to deliver Cantonese dishes at a high level. Arriving at East Ocean, the first thing to notice is that they need to redo their dull decor.

Our family decided to order the banquet menu portioned half the size.

A few notes to mention is that most of the food just simply turned out flat tasting. In general, great Chinese culinary chefs cook food at high temperature for short periods of time.

The noodle lacked the inviting aromatic flavors from soy sauce. Roasted chicken lacked crispy skin.

With a crispy outside layer, the fried taro has a creamy inside which was a great dish.

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