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Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Honolulu Coffee Shop
G/F.,176-178 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
2575 1823

I brought my parents here for breakfast after reading many good reviews about the egg tarts served here.


My dad ordered the Breakfast A Set (HKD$24/SGD$4.35) which is very value for money. I didn’t try the butter bread but I like the scrambled egg. It’s somewhat like McDonald’s but more firm and tasty.



The Shredded Chicken Noodles included in the breakfast set looks quite plain and unappetizing. The noodles are actually instant noodles—which locals apparently love.


The Bo Luo Bun (HKD$4/SGD$0.70) is much better than those from Crystal Jade. It’s very huge (more than twice the size of my palm) and the crispy pineapple topping is very fragrant.

The star of the meal has to be the egg tart (HKD$5/SGD$0.90). The puff pastry crust is so light and just melts in the mouth. The custard is very soft and smooth. Excellent!

The coffee shop itself surprises me. I didn’t expect it to be air-conditioned and so clean. Service was very efficient and no-nonsense.

This is a cheap and good place for breakfast but a little inconvenient as there are no major tourist attractions nearby.

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WELCOME!

In ancient Greek mythology, sirens are creatures which have the body of a bird and the head of a woman. They have such sweet voices that sailors who heard their songs were lured into grounding their boats on the rocks on which the nymphs sang.

To me, food are like the sirens in so many ways. Intoxicating, wonderful, beautiful and yet, so very deadly if you let them get the better of you. Food is a big part of my life and it’s meant to be appreciated and savored slowly. I admit that I am extremely particular about what I eat. If it’s not something I want to put in my body, I’d rather not eat. Some people eat to live while others live to eat. I’ve yet to discover which side of the camp I’m in… What about you?

I hope that you will enjoy reading about my food adventures as much as I like writing them. And many thanks to my family and friends who always wait patiently for me to take photos before digging in!

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