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Cafe Aficionado (Hong Kong)

Posted on November 15, 2014 by stenoodie

This was our third time dining at Cafe Aficionado, the all-you-can-eat buffet at the other side of Hong Kong International Airport. My relatives really enjoy this buffet as the food variety is huge, there is fresh and assorted sashimi, crab legs, … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 9 Cheong Tat Road, airport, AYCE, Buffet, Chek Lap Kok, chocolate fountain, cuisines, food blog, foodie, G/F, Hong Kong, Hong Kong International Airport, international, popcorn cart, Regal Airport Hotel, restaurant review, seafood | Leave a comment

Chiuchow Garden Restaurant 潮江春

Posted on November 14, 2014 by stenoodie

My family and I had dinner and morning dim sum at Chiuchow Garden Restaurant on two separate occasions. It’s a nice restaurant that has huge chandeliers that hang from their ceilings. It was the very first thing that I noticed.

Posted in Food | Tagged chandeliers, Chinese, Chiu Chow, Chiuchow Garden Restaurant, Dim sum, dinner, food blog, foodie, Hong Kong, oyster pancake, pork jelly, restaurant review, 潮江春 | 5 Comments

Federal Palace

Posted on November 13, 2014 by stenoodie

For an afternoon brunch, we went to Federal Palace for dim sum and noodles. This is a restaurant in Yau Ma Tei that spans the 3rd to 5th floor. The food here was mediocre to good, but it’s hard to say … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged Chinese, Dim sum, dumplings, Federal Palace, food blog, foodie, Hong Kong, lunch, noodle soup, restaurant review, second floor, Shredded chicken with peanut sauce over rice sheets, sui mai, tomato soup noodles | 3 Comments

Afternoon Tea at Tai Hing

Posted on November 12, 2014 by stenoodie

Talk about a ‘real’ HK style cafe! We went to one today! In Hong Kong! You can’t beat even the best ones outside of Asia with an actual one in HK! Hehe 🙂 Tai Hing is a modern ‘cha chan … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged beef noodles, Borsch macaroni, chilled milk tea, Chinese, food blog, foodie, HK-style cafe, Hong Kong, Japanese meat roll, Mandarin orange with honey, milk tea, milk tea with ice on the outside, noodle soup, restaurant review, Sha Tin, Spare ribs noodles, Tai Hing | 3 Comments

Hairy Crabs at Victoria Harbour Restaurant (Hong Kong)

Posted on November 11, 2014 by stenoodie

Guess where we went for dinner on our first night in HK? We went to Victoria Harbour Restaurant to have hairy crabs! (I know, it sounds nasty but that’s what these crabs are called!). I have fond memories of this … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged Chinese, food blog, foodie, fresh, fried oysters, hairy crabs, Hong Kong, restaurant review, seafood, steamed, Tai Po, Victoria Harbour Restaurant | 5 Comments

Tacos at El Trompo

Posted on November 10, 2014 by stenoodie

I’ve been meaning to try this Mexican tacos joint and finally had the chance to recently. Helen and I didn’t expect the small restaurant in Kensington Market to be so popular! We arrived here on a dark and chilly October Saturday … Continue reading →

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Mi-Ne Sushi (Markham location)

Posted on November 8, 2014 by stenoodie

Priscilla and I went to Mi-Ne Sushi for a Japanese dinner on a weeknight. I’ve heard lots of good things about Mi-Ne. I have been to one previously but apparently it’s a completely different one (it’s called Mi-NE).. Anyway, this … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 8865 Woodbine Avenue, Apple Creek, dinner, Est Roll, food blog, foodie, Japanese, maki, Markham, Mi-Ne Signature Maki (Roll) menu, Mi-Ne Sushi, Mi-Ne Tower, miso soup, restaurant review, roll, salad, salmon, sea urchin, spicy salmon, sushi, tempura, unagi, uni, Woodbine | 2 Comments

100 Degrees Hot Pot Restaurant [Defunct]

Posted on November 6, 2014 by stenoodie

After a chilly and spooky night out at Canada Wonderland’s Halloween Haunt, we headed to 100 Degrees Hot Pot Restaurant for the perfect time to warm up and refuel over hot pot. Hot pot is a do-it-yourself cuisine where you … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Uncategorized | Tagged 100 Degrees, 650 Highway 7 East, all-you-can-eat, AYCE, Chinese, dinner, DIY, food blog, foodie, hot pot, Hwy 7, late night, restaurant review, Richmond Hill, seafood, soup base | 5 Comments

Soma Chocolate

Posted on November 5, 2014 by stenoodie

After our dinner at Rodney’s Oyster House, we strolled over to Soma Chocolate. It’s a chocolate paradise for those who have a sweet tooth as they have every type of chocolate and nut combination available. I was recommended to try … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 443 King Street West, @SomaChocolate, chocolate, Dessert, downtown, drinks, food blog, foodie, gift baskets, gifts, hot chocolate, ice cream, King St W, review, Soma, spicy hot chocolate, Spicy Mayan, Toronto | 2 Comments

Rodney’s Oyster House

Posted on November 4, 2014 by stenoodie

I was a little disappointed with our night out at Rodney’s Oyster House when we celebrated our 1-3-5 October birthday dinner there. I’ve been to Rodney’s Oyster House in the past. I remember ordering their lobster club, shrimp jambalaya, and … Continue reading →