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Why a Beach Day in Bali is Fun
The sunsets in Bali are simply magical. The sky transforms into a canvas of vibrant colors, creating the perfect backdrop for an evening by the beach. Popular sunset spots include Tanah Lot, Uluwatu Temple, and the beaches of Jimbaran and Seminyak.
Bali’s beach clubs and bars are legendary, offering a mix of relaxation and entertainment. Spend the day lounging by the pool at iconic spots like Potato Head Beach Club or Ku De Ta, enjoy delicious cocktails and gourmet food, and dance to live music or DJ sets as the sun sets over the ocean.
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Seocho-dong Hwangjaebeol
A famous octopus restaurant in the Gangnam area.
Octopus, chicken feet, and eel grilled over charcoal
It's quite spicy and delicious
Gather in front of a drum charcoal fire with your friends
There is nothing in the world to envy if you have octopus and a glass of soju.
Is the waiting tedious?
It's a great place to drink soju.
Please note that there is also a Gangnam branch in Nonhyeon-dong.
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Passion is also great
Hibi is the business of mat_thagoras, who runs the lamb Genghis Khan restaurant Yasunoya and Yasunoya Jiro.
This restaurant is introducing a new noodle dish genre called 'Soup Curry Noodle' by developing the Sapporo-style soup curry that was enjoyed as a side menu at Yasunoya.
Of course, it has a rich and rich soup curry taste.
The rye flavor of the noodles made from rye, which was first tried in Korea, at Hanamokoshi is harmonious with the firmness in the mouth.
Toppings such as lamb sirloin and large intestines enhance the taste of the soup curry.
The point is to put the vegetables and skewers to one side and eat the noodles and soup first.
There are two different soup bases: the regular one is a lighter soup and has haejanggak (haejanggak). The play is based on 100% Tori Paitan broth, and is literally Boyang-gak, which seems to be 10 times more condensed than regular Samgyetang broth.
Lastly, if you eat it with lemon cheese rice, you have a very happy meal.
If you want to eat delicious soup curry noodles
Let’s leave for Hibi right away.
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Myeongdong Yakiniku Kawauso
Newly opened popular yakiniku restaurant in Myeongdong
The main course is grilled bone ribs grilled over charcoal.
You can taste yakiniku from various parts (planned)
Yakiniku topped with sweet Japanese sauce
It goes well with draft beer, highball, sake, etc.
Yakisoba as a side menu (be sure to eat it!)
There is marinated marayuba and cold boiled pork.
The finishing touch is radish soup with plenty of beef.
Indulge your appetite with kimchi fried rice with plenty of meat
Above all, it is a place opened by Kawauso Team.
This is a business with a brighter future.
If you want to have a drink near Myeongdong, go there.
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Kimsusa Temple in Sinsa-dong
If you go to Kimsusa Temple, you can eat only at Daji.
It's been a while since I sat at the table and it's so nice.
The chef puts it on one by one
It's a bit disappointing that I couldn't enjoy the charm of omakase, but
Sitting facing each other makes it easy to talk and have a drink.
For gatherings of close friends and acquaintances
This table seat looks much better.
Now open on Sundays too
Family gatherings have become better
A sushi restaurant that has been in business successfully for generations from father to son.
There is only one person in Korea, Kim Soo-sa.
Forms are temporary, but classes are permanent
Opened in 1986, 35 years of experience says it all
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Seongsu-dong Ttukdo Farm
In an atmosphere as if you were in a mountain farm.
This is a place where you can enjoy thick and delicious pork belly.
One of the best meat restaurants in Korea
This place is run by Samgakji Mongtan.
Pork belly with a chewy texture
After eating the meat menu, such as grilled pork ribs,
Eat meals such as soybean paste stew and bibim noodles.
You can eat nine yellow crops consisting of sweet potatoes and corn.
You can experience a perfect finish.
As you can see from the picture, here, above all,
The atmosphere is really gangly. If you see it in person, it is amazing.
It would be perfect to come here and have a drink after a date in Seoul Forest.
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Guro-dong Stone House
Rump meat slaughtered on the same day in Daegu
We take an express bus and send it to Seoul.
Ready to eat just a few hours after slaughter
Mungtigi (raw meat) and yuk sashimi
The chewy texture is the best.
It tastes good when dipped in special sauce.
Bulgogi grilled directly over charcoal fire
Grilled chicken neck is also very delicious with just the right amount of heat.
Each and every snack calls for alcohol.
In terms of taste, it's one of the best things I've had in Seoul.
I enjoyed it so much that it was chosen as the best.
If you are nearby, please visit
I highly recommend it to those who like to stick together.
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Daechi-dong Cheongjagol
This year is hotter than any other year
As part of our Malbok special, we introduce you to a really great place.
A place where you can experience the essence of Southern food
Exceptional quality shiitake mushrooms and clam kaibashi
Eating beef brisket slaughtered on the same day in Gangjin.
Key clam samhap Jangheung samhap
Pre-ordered and delivered in Jeolla-do
Roasted native chicken and mung bean chicken porridge made with its bones
Exceptional quality yuk sashimi and tripe hotpot
It is a truly delicious restaurant that you cannot miss.
Be sure to visit this place, you will be satisfied.
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Jamsil Carols
Modern Shabu House, famous for Texas de Brazil
Sun at Food's new ambitious work, Carols
When I was young, I walked around holding my parents’ hands.
Thinking of my family restaurant memories
Opens on the 3rd floor of Jamsil Lotte World Mall
In a store with a gorgeous interior reminiscent of America
Fried sampler, quesadilla, Cajun chicken salad
Back ribs, T-bone steak, hamburgers, spaghetti, etc.
You can enjoy menu items that everyone likes.
Above all, Nam Su-jeong, CEO of Sun at Food,
He previously ran Tony Roma’s, a nostalgic family restaurant.
He is the person who made Mad for Garlic and Spaghetti successful.
It shows a high level of perfection.
Since Sun at Food is doing so well, I am looking forward to what they will do in the future.
If you happen to stop by Jamsil Lotte, go there.
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Samseong-dong Ranjuku
With quality snacks and atmosphere that are no different from those found in Japan.
Ranjuku, Korea's top izakaya
Of course, sashimi such as sashimi moriawase and horse mackerel sashimi
Various izakaya menu items such as tempura, grilled food, and nabe.
The quality is very good. You can feel the difference just by looking at the pictures, right?
The owner's sake sommelier (Kikizakeshi)
The discerning sake list is also very good.
I highly recommend you visit.
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Samjeon-dong Sake Bar Geragera
Various types of sake and soy sauce
A place to enjoy with special snacks
This place is run by the owner, a former Japanese student.
He has excellent knowledge and insight into sake and sake.
Kazenomori Alfado recommended this day
It was very good as it went down the throat with a slightly non-carbonated feel.
Starting with the owner's special curry, which gives you the feeling of living in Japan.
He is also very good at fried dishes such as ham and cheese katsu and camembert cheese katsu.
It's good for drinking alone and I think I'll visit often in the future.
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Seongsu-dong Dozen Oyster
The scent of New York in Seoul Forest
This is Dozen operated by Pearlshell, an oyster specialty store.
It has a more casual feel than the existing pearl shell.
The exterior you see as soon as you enter
You can feel the nostalgia of a New York oyster bar.
The atmosphere is really nice.
Fresh sambaeche oysters from Goheung, Jeollanam-do
I'm so happy to eat it with lemon juice and chili sauce.
Triploidy is a process that eliminates the ability to reproduce.
It refers to oysters that have been improved to increase body size.
These oysters are non-toxic and can be eaten all year round.
In other words, these oysters are safe to eat in the summer.
Side dishes like cream pasta are also very satisfying.
Anyway, it’s a great place to drink wine!
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Goteo Ilbeonjiyukgaejang
Goteo Ilbeonjiyukgaejang
Bulnak Jeongol, which I often ate when I was young.
Now that I think about it, it feels like it’s been a really long time since I ate anything
There aren't many places that sell it.
It's an ordinary taste with nothing special, but
Spicy and sweet taste that keeps you craving
This taste keeps me craving soju.
Is it because they put soju in the ice bucket?
Going to and from Han River Park and Banpo District
It's perfect to listen to. Please give it a listen.
p.s Be careful of how hot it is in summer
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Nonhyeon-dong The Brothers Gangnam Branch
The Brothers, a Korean-style premium raw fish restaurant created by Noryangjin Brothers Store
There was a good lunch menu at The Brothers Gangnam.
A generous portion of basic sukidashi
Main sashimi consisting of various fish species
Grilled fish, fried food and stir-fried squid
Maeuntang or Jiri and seasoning for raw fish bowl
You can enjoy all of this for 50,000 won per person.
The Brothers are famous for their original quality, so there is no need to say anything.
50,000 won for this configuration in the middle of Gangnam is very reasonable.
Most of the tables are in rooms, so it's great for entertaining and gatherings.
I'm planning a meeting with my mother's friends.
Everyone, please visit too.
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Casual Dining with Local Ingredients
Slow your step, live your life.
Second brand of Slone Company.
Life is vast like the sea, a long journey, it's okay to slow down a bit~
Try something special, to say, life is not just about poetry and distant places, but also about the present moment.
Shenzhen | High-Quality Japanese Cuisine at Reasonable Prices.
😍 Ambience
Right at the entrance, you can immediately feel the Japanese vibe, with a wooden design enhanced by greenery. The small restaurant has four chef positions and sixteen seats for customers. Due to the limited seating, it is recommended to make a reservation in advance. There is no place to put bags and other items; they can only be placed on the floor or behind the chairs.
The sashimi is made to order right at the counter, ensuring all ingredients are fresh.
😋 Highly Recommended Must-Try!!!
Parent-Child Temaki ¥32 per serving
Salmon + salmon roe is a perfect match, wrapped in a crispy crepe, it's both delicious and unique!
Creamy Corn Tempura ¥23 per serving
A very special and rare find, it's very tempting and worth a try!
📍 Sushi Place・Kozushi (Shenye Shangcheng Store)
📍 T3088, L3 Floor, Shenye Shangcheng Town, No. 5001 Huanggang Road, Futian District (right next to Golden Duck Season)
Causeway Bay's Unique Izakaya
Tucked away in Fashion Walk is a high-quality izakaya 😍 The restaurant offers a variety of Japanese dishes, omakase, and all-you-can-drink sake, with a wide selection of food that's both diverse and of high standard, perfect for chilling with friends 🥰
❀ All-you-can-drink pure rice daiginjo and seasonal limited sake ($468/person) 🍶
Enjoy 2.5 hours of unlimited drinking of sake, plum wine, shochu, and beer, etc. ✨ A different selection of sake is available every day, great for pairing with various skewers and Japanese dishes that go well with alcohol～
❀ Sashimi five kinds platter for two 🐟
The presentation is exquisite 😍 The sashimi includes white geoduck, tuna belly, salmon belly, sea urchin, and toro - the white geoduck is fresh and crisp, the tuna belly is rich and chewy ☺️ The salmon belly is fatty and sweet, the sea urchin is fresh and sweet, and the toro melts in your mouth with its rich, oily flavor
❀ Crispy spicy tuna belly roll 🍣
The tuna belly is smooth and flavorful, with a generous portion ✨ Topped with crispy potato chips for added texture, spicy and appetizing 👍🏻
❀ Hokkaido octopus sashimi 🐙
Thinly sliced octopus tentacles are fresh and smooth, with a bouncy texture when bitten into, and even more delicious with a citrusy sauce 😚
❀ Toyama white shrimp tempura with Awaji Island onions 🦐
The tempura is crispy 😍 The white shrimp is flavorful and fresh, and the onions are sweet
❀ Katsuo (bonito) from Kochi Prefecture with sake thief cheese (Tosa Town) 🧀
The sake thief cheese is salty, creamy, and smooth, a perfect match with crackers and sake
❀ Teppan mixed mushrooms with abalone 🥢
The teppan keeps the dish hot, with the mushrooms and abalone being crunchy and chewy, rich and savory ☺️
❀ Top-grade beef tongue with Wakayama soy sauce 🐮
The thickly sliced beef tongue is tender and flavorful, full of soy sauce aroma～
❀ Fukui snow crab shell roast with Japanese sashimi egg 🦀
It's my first time seeing crab shell roast paired with a Ran-ou egg 😍 Mix the crab meat and crab paste with the Ran-ou egg and then roast it, served with crispy toast for a rich and flavorful dish
❀ Select grilled eel skewers 🍢
The grilled eel is a pleasant surprise ❤️ The skin is grilled to a crispy texture, and the meat is tender and juicy
❀ Grilled fluorescent squid skewers 🦑
My first time trying grilled fluorescent squid, and it's deliciously fragrant!
❀ Awa Odori chicken wings 🐥
The chicken skin is grilled to a golden crisp, with a tender and juicy texture, and a rich flavor 💕
❀ Salt-grilled Japanese chicken tail meat 🐥
❀ Minced chicken stick with sashimi egg 🐥
The chicken tail meat is tender, chewy, and rich in fat, the minced chicken stick is soft and has a crispy texture, and it's even more delicious with a Ran-ou egg ☺️
🍴 Sake Warehouse Japan
📍 G/F, C & D, 66-72 Paterson Street, Causeway Bay
Spring is for sweet soup to enrich life!
🚇Transport: Jordan Station Exit D, about a 7-minute walk, opposite LAB EAT Restaurant & Bar.
🏠Environment: The establishment is two stories high, with two British Shorthair cats on the upper floor, which are cute but a bit shy. The upper floor is L-shaped, with drawings of One Piece on the windows of both bar counters. The staircase is decorated with neon lights, while the ground floor has bar tables and booths, with walls adorned with Food Ghost game drawings, and the space is not very large.
🤵🏻Service: Order with QR Code, no service charge added.
🍨Desserts: 🥭Mango Sago $50
😉This dessert is relatively light in flavor, with low sweetness, containing 🥭mango pulp, sago, tapioca balls, and 🥭mango pudding🍭. ☺️Overall, the ingredients are plentiful, but the portion is not large.
🥥Durian Coconut Delight $70 + Taro Balls $10
A small coconut shell filled with durian ice cream and tri-color coconut taro balls, topped with tapioca balls, containing durian flesh, sago, and steamed egg, every bite tastes of durian🤭, very rich in flavor🤤. Although the portion is not large, it is quite filling😆.
🍫Chocolate Lava Cake with Ice Cream $62
Choose two types of ice cream: 🥭mango and 🍪cookie, served with a hot chocolate lava cake. Pour and cut by yourself, the flowing chocolate sauce is very soothing🥰, with a moderate sweetness🫶🏼, the chocolate taste is rich but not bitter😋, and when combined with ice cream, it creates a sensation of hot and cold🤩.
Sugar Palace Dessert Specialty Store
📍Shop and 1st Floor, 88 Kimberley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
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Pictures cannot convey that kind of awe.
The Jokhang Temple is the most splendid existing building from the Tubo period in Tibet, and it is also the earliest civil-structured building in Tibet. It initiated the Tibetan-style temple layout known as 'flatland style'. Circling the central Buddha Hall of Jokhang Temple is known as 'Nangkor', while circling the outer wall of the temple is called 'Barkhor'. The streets radiating from the Jokhang Temple are known as 'Barkhor Street', or 'Octagon Street'. Centered around the Jokhang Temple, a large circuit that includes the Potala Palace, Medicine King Mountain, and the Lesser Jokhang Temple is known as 'Linkor'. These three concentric circles, from inside to outside, are the routes for the Tibetan people's ritual of circumambulation. Devout pilgrims come from all directions to perform this ritual, with the most devout ones taking long prostrations at every step, their entire bodies touching the earth, allowing their hearts to sense the profound depth of the land.
Hanam Jeongsik Jeongsik
A perfect place for family dining out
There is a very good sea eel restaurant in Misa, Hanam.
Main dishes include eel pot rice, eel stew, and fish porridge.
For pot rice, you can choose between red pepper paste and soy sauce.
The soft sea eel goes very well with the salty sauce.
I think soy sauce suits my taste better.
It's been a long time since I've had sashimi called snowflake eel.
It's so delicious to eat cabbage wrapped with soybean powder and vinegar.
I used to eat it often, but it's become harder to see these days.
Eel porridge with sansho pepper powder
Eel stew with plenty of eel
A great way to end a meal
It's a truly delicious restaurant that is bustling with people every time I go.
My parents love it when I take them there.
It's perfect for going to and from Hanam Starfield.
It's located in a perfect place for driving.
Please visit sometime during the weekend.
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Garak-dong Ohyangga
Go beyond Garak-dong with the amazing combination of pig's feet and Chinese food
Ohyangga is being reborn as a national restaurant.
The cold vegetable pig's feet, which sell out quickly, are made with fresh jellyfish and cucumbers.
And the sour sauce goes really well.
The main menu item, Five-Hyang Jokbal, is soft and very delicious.
Chinese menu items include mapo tofu and sweet and sour pork, which are at the top level in Korea.
All of the menu items are great to snack on, including the thick spicy spicy pork jjamppong.
So much so that I've never left my acquaintances unsatisfied.
This is a house I recommend.
Be sure to try the mapo tofu. You will experience a completely different taste.
There is some pressure from waiting.
I recommend visiting at least once.
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Chill Barbecue and Skewers in Central
A friend invited me to meet at Old Lan, but as someone who doesn't drink much, I found this Chicago Skewer Bar that offers a variety of grilled skewers to eat. Here, they have everything from seafood, pork, beef, lamb, to vegetables, perfect for eating while drinking and chatting.
Chicago Logo Beer $93
A friend ordered a signature beer from here, topped with a slice of dried pineapple. The beer had a malty taste with a hint of pineapple, not bitter at all, and very smooth.
Signature Boneless Eel Skewers $58
We ordered two skewers; the eel was plump and tender, boneless, with a crispy skin.
Salt-Grilled Shishamo $32
The shishamo came in a serving of four, each grilled to a crispy perfection, very flavorful.
Garlic Grilled Fresh Abalone 3 pieces $82
The abalones were not very large but were fresh, with a sweet taste and a bouncy texture, and had a delicious buttery flavor.
Cheese Grilled Hiroshima Oysters $32@
The Hiroshima oysters were quite large, perfectly grilled to burst with juice, sweet and creamy, especially with the added cheese.
Garlic Cheese Half-Shell Scallops 2 pieces $60
The scallops were topped with a generous amount of cheese, very cheesy, with tender meat.
Smoked Wagyu Beef Tongue $38
The beef tongue was extremely tender, with a smoky flavor that was not too strong but very aromatic.
Premium Instant-Grilled Suckling Pig $68
Biting into it, you first taste the crispy skin, and the fat layer's oil had been rendered out, making it quite refreshing and sinfully good.
Cheese Black Truffle Large Brown Mushrooms $45
The large brown mushrooms were tender, topped with cheese, bacon, and black truffle sauce, very rich in flavor.
Signature Grilled Eggplant $42
The eggplant was very soft and flavorful with a garlic taste.
Grilled Pineapple $26
The pineapple was sweet and juicy, with a tangy and sweet flavor, very appetizing.
Additionally, we ordered:
Charcoal-Grilled Beef Rib Fingers $49
Grilled Sauce Premium Beef Neck $39
Chicago Skewer Bar (Central)
Shops L & M, G/F, Wing Wah Building, 12-14 Wing Wah Lane, Central
Conveniently Located and Affordable Hotel in Macau Peninsula | Emperor Hotel.
The hotel is located opposite the StarWorld Hotel on the Macau Peninsula, just a three-minute walk to Wynn, which is very convenient.😍 This is our first stay and they upgraded us to a Business Executive King Room. The room is spacious, and although it's not particularly new, it's very clean.
🛏️ The double bed is big enough, but the mattress is not very soft. There are two types of pillows with different firmness.🛁 The bathroom has a bathtub with sufficient water pressure, and the amenities are very complete, including conditioner and body lotion.👍🏻 There is also a hairdryer, an electric kettle, and a mini-fridge.
The buffet breakfast is served on the first floor at the Emperor Court. The dining area is spacious but the variety of food is not extensive and is rather average. I would not recommend adding it on.
📍Emperor Hotel
No. 51 Shanghai Street and No. 106-I Beijing Street, Macau
Shanghai｜BaoYueLou, try traditional Guangdong taste
BaoYueLou is one of my favourite Guangdong restaurants in Shanghai. The location is perfect and I went to the restaurant in Joy City with my friend.
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The food is very traditional, and the taste is good.
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Chicken feet is not too oily and I like its combination with taro. The rice with pork and salted sausage is ok to eat. The rice cake is very yummy and it is good for sharing with friends.
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The price is 100RMB for each person and the place is great for causal lunch with friends or family.
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【Tokyo Recommendations】Try the Midori flagship store to see if it can be better than the Hong Kong branch.
As far as chain sushi restaurants go, Midori👆🏻 is probably one of the more famous ones, aside from the Tuna Belly King, and it's really good😋. There are several branches in Hong Kong~~ When I came to Tokyo🗼, I made up my mind with my boss to go to the flagship store to see if it's as good as the branch, or if the flagship store's halo😇 always makes it taste better?🤣
As soon as we arrived, OK, we had to queue🤦🏻. Actually, it was just after opening, 📣‼️ I suggest everyone arrive 15 to 20 minutes before opening to queue at the door, so you should be able to get in on the first round.‼️📣
Once inside, the chefs👨🏻🍳 were already very enthusiastic in welcoming us in Japanese, and the waiters were also very attentive in explaining to us that ‼️the black plate in front is for the chef's use, and for the sushi🍣 ordered à la carte, the chef will place each piece on the long black plate for us to eat,‼️ reminding us not to mess with the plate, otherwise the chef would be unhappy.🤣‼️
We ordered a lot of food, but we also deliberately chose some items that are available in Hong Kong, because we wanted to compare how much better the flagship store in Japan is.😆 We ordered seaweed miso soup🥣, crab meat and crab paste salad🥗, shellfish🐚 Combo, tuna🐟 Combo, green onion tuna belly rice roll, and many individual sushi pieces🍣.
Let's talk about the seaweed miso soup first. In Hong Kong, red👹 miso is commonly used, but for some reason, white⚪️ miso is used in Japan, and I feel that the one in Hong Kong tastes better.
As for the crab meat and crab paste salad🥗, shellfish🐚 Combo, and tuna🐟 Combo, Hong Kong really can't compare. It's not that Hong Kong isn't delicious, it's already very good, but the flagship store is on a higher🆙🆙 level of deliciousness.
While eating, the boss, being naughty, tried to move the tuna from the wooden plate to the long black plate to make it easier for himself to pick up, and immediately the chef looked at him👀, creating a lot of pressure. Remember, the long black plate is not for our convenience in eating sushi🍱, it's a kind of persistence by the Japanese chefs✊, and as guests, we should respect the Japanese culture.🛎️
A Splendid Feast After Work
After work, I felt like having some sashimi. Unfortunately, all the Taikoo branches in the Kowloon area were full, but luckily, there was a spot available at the Causeway Bay branch for the 7:45 pm seating!
My friend arrived early to secure a spot, order food, and wait for me. The price was just $298. When I got there, the place was packed. Taikoo is truly deserving of being counted among Hong Kong's successful restaurants, as every branch is filled with customers during dinner time. Plus, the restaurant recently updated its menu, offering a wider selection of food, which surely attracts more patrons!
The buffet area includes a salad bar, fruit bar, dessert cabinet, beverage cabinet, and a selection of hot and cold drinks, including sake. The seafood section features mussels, large clams, big prawns, and there are also hot soups and sweet desserts!
The sashimi is thickly sliced, with must-try items like salmon, yellowtail, tuna, scallops, and sweet shrimp—all fresh and succulent. The thinly sliced kingfish is also a must-eat. Sashimi is always the highlight of the all-you-can-eat menu, and you'll definitely want to go for at least two rounds. There are also toro and sea urchin hand rolls, small but packed with flavor.
I tried the sushi this time and was surprised by the high quality. The 'Love of Flowers', scallops, sea urchin toro, and sweet shrimp salad are all small and easy to eat.
For grilled items, the grilled oysters are a must-try. I ordered half a dozen and particularly enjoyed the fried garlic on top—very flavorful. The oysters are large and juicy. The grilled beef tongue is refreshing, the grilled eel is rich, and the tempura is crispy. The flower mushroom and abalone with Chinese wine are dishes that make the meal worth the price, not to be missed! Stir-fried eel with spring onions, grilled flounder with Saikyo miso, grilled pineapple, and chicken cartilage are all my favorites.
The grilled durian was a pleasant surprise, large and sweetly creamy, even better than buying durian to eat on my own. I had a few pieces to satisfy my craving for durian.
Finally, I had two rounds of crab meat with pea shoots to aid digestion. Topping it off with bird's nest egg white ice cream, I was thoroughly satisfied. I still think that for a price of just over $300, getting to eat so much is a real bargain. At this price, you might not get full at a Japanese restaurant.
Taikoo Restaurant (Causeway Bay Plaza Phase 1) (Causeway Bay)
9th Floor, Causeway Bay Plaza Phase 1, 489 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay
Longhua Station Affordable Convenience Hotel | Yaxi Hotel.
Although it's not very close to Longhua Metro Station, a straight road leads to One City Shopping Mall, and there are several affordable eateries downstairs that offer late-night snacks👍🏻. The hotel's average cost per person is around $150, which is reasonable for the price.
The decoration of the hotel lobby and corridors is average, but the room decor is relatively clean and tidy. The soundproofing is not very good🛌. The beds are large and comfortable🚿. The shower pressure is sufficient. The usual bathroom amenities and slippers are provided🧴. There's no conditioner, but a hairdryer, kettle, and two bottles of water are available🫗. The hotel has wifi.
📍Yaxi Hotel
No. 5, Wulong Building, Donghuan First Road, Longhua District, Shenzhen
「Mother's Day Special」Shaz Confections' unique heart-shaped cake, a gift for mom.
I've always paid attention to the cakes from Shaz Confections.
The style and taste are very distinctive.
💥Mother's Day Special👩🏻The Present🎁
This cake is themed as a gift, fully expressing love for mom😇
Coral red, heart-shaped design💖
It even has a delicate ribbon chocolate on top, perfect for social media snaps.
It also comes with 2 chocolate plaques,
1 from Shaz Confections and 1 with I LOVE MUM.
It looks incredibly SWEET🥰
The whole cake is outstanding😛
Handmade with a unique and rare taste, it has a complex texture inside.
The pink pomegranate MOUSSE is smooth and light, not too sweet.
Paired with white peach jelly and dried apricot bits, it has a great texture.
The base is made with French sweet tart crust.
The whole cake gives a feeling of elegance and freshness without being too rich😋
It's memorable, and I believe mom will definitely like it😇
🌹Limited time only during Mother's Day
Shaz Confections
📍G05, Ground Floor, Phase 2 of Olympian City, 18 Hoi Ting Road, Tai Kok Tsui
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FreshFresh Simple Hall: Popular Bakery in Mong Kok with Rave Reviews!
FreshFresh Simple Hall has many branches, there's always one nearby
Causeway Bay/Wan Chai/Tuen Mun/Tsuen Wan/Tin Shing/Tin Chak/Tseung Kwan O/Tung Chung/Mong Kok
All products of FreshFresh Simple Hall are freshly made in Hong Kong
Their signature product is the mochi series
Besides bread and cakes, they also have many different kinds of products
Western pastries, cookies, various snacks, all with individual packaging
It's really impossible to leave empty-handed
This time, I got a few items that I found to be worth the money and tasty
I would like to try their other products next time too😋
💥Golden Butterfly Puffs
They come in jars of butterfly puffs
Perfect for snacking when you're peckish after work
The puffs have a rich buttery caramel aroma, crispy and delicious😚
💥Chocolate Crunch
Also jarred with individual packaging
Sweet chocolate flavor, crunchy and quite tasty☺️
💥Walnut Crisp
A less common walnut crisp
Jarred packaging, each piece individually wrapped
True to its name, crumbly and nutty, excellent😎
💥Caramel Pudding Mochi Chocolate Cake
For those who like pudding and mochi
This combination is very appealing
The caramel pudding is smooth and rich in egg flavor
Paired with chocolate sponge cake and mochi
A very rich texture😋
💥Earl Grey Mochi Roll
This one is also right up my alley, an Earl Grey flavored mochi roll
The CREAM inside has a strong tea flavor, plus the chewy mochi
Very satisfying😆
💥Mochi QQ Balls
How can I not try a popular product, with many flavors available
This time I chose Strawberry Cranberry & Chocolate OREO
The mochi is chewy and bouncy
Not too sweet, they disappeared in a blink
No wonder it's a popular choice😇
FreshFresh Simple Hall @
📍Shop No. MKK 1, MTR Mong Kok East Station, Mong Kok
Tsim Sha Tsui Japanese Flavored Restaurant Torien House.
Located on the upper floors of Ashley Road, it is close to both Tsim Sha Tsui East Station and Tsim Sha Tsui Station.
The decor is mainly black with soft lighting.
There are many seats, which are well separated for comfortable seating.
The restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine, with its most famous offerings being skewers, as well as sushi, sashimi, fried food, and tempura.
The variety of food is quite rich and the prices are reasonable.
Seasonal ingredients are also available.
The staff will explain in detail the special items available for the day, which is very attentive.
💥Assorted Sashimi Salad🥗
Includes yellowtail, sea bream, scallops, and salmon roe,
along with a generous amount of salad greens.
The sashimi is brought to room temperature, not too cold, and quite fresh.
💥Leftover Fish Edge Sushi
The edge of the leftover fish is fragrant after being grilled,
and goes perfectly with the vinegared rice.
💥Grilled Beef Skewers & Chicken Neck Skewers
Different from the usual charcoal-grilled flavor, which is more fragrant,
the grilled version is juicier and not too hot.
The beef is rich in flavor and tender,
and the chicken neck is quite appetizing🤤.
💥Pork Cartilage Udon
A large bowl, fragrant and with plenty of ingredients.
The pork cartilage is very flavorful, tender but not falling apart👍🏻.
The udon is smooth and not too thick, delicious.
💥Assorted Tempura
🍤The tempura is crispy on the outside, not too thick with batter.
The green pepper has a bit of spiciness, quite stimulating.
The eggplant is cut into stacked slices, giving a layered texture.
The pumpkin & sweet potato are soft and sweet.
📍4th Floor, 17-19 Ashley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui