Delicious as any Haagen Dazs, but very Asian in the portions, meaning that the scoops were small…read more When you pay $12 for a Haagen Dazs even at the Grove in LA, you're gonna feel like you're getting your money's worth because that cup will be overflowing with caramel that you have to lick the whole thing just so it doesn't run on your fingers. This location you get two scoops the size of ice cubes and a half slice of bananas. Tastewise this was on point but come on now- that was a child size portion.

Haagen - Dazs opened up in Repulse Bay a couple months ago…read more Of Course Haagen - Dazs ice cream is yummy and very sweet. You can even SMELL the sugary-sweetness before you even know it's there. On this visit, I came for the coffee. COFFEE?!?!?! At Haagen Dazs? Yes..Coffee..I will tell you that I recommend you NOT try the coffee here. At $30HKD I got my coffee from a "Push the button" coffee maker. Well... I guess there's no one to blame but me for this one. For $10HKD more you can get a more satisfying latte downstairs. Thank you.

This is my favorite dessert place in the neighborhood and it's pretty typical for a local dessert…read morerestaurant. My favorite items on the menu are pretty much anything with mango and red beans. I've even found a liking towards the gelatinous balls and stringy things that come in the desserts. Their mangos are always ripe, and go well with any flavor of ice cream. The chocolate lava cake is also pretty tasty and richer than you would expect from a chocolate dessert in Hong Kong. I've been here a handful of times and the only mistake that I made was ordering a durian dessert. I mean, how bad can durian be when smothered with ice cream? The answer...pretty bad. I just can't get past the smell, but if you like durian I'm sure one of these choices would be delicious. The service is pretty consistent as long as you get their attention. The desserts usually come out pretty quick, but give an extra 5 to 10 minutes if you order the chocolate lava cake.

When Royal Dessert popped up, I was very excited. The area that its located in didn't offer this…read moretype of dessert until their arrival. Just like other dessert spots that serve mango themed items, their menu consists of Mango Pudding, Mango Ice Cream, Mango Shakes, mango mango mango. There are other items such as chocolate lava cake and steamed almond milk puddings. Overall, the flavors are average at best. The Mango and Pomelo dessert seemed a bit watery compared to say, Honeymoon Dessert. I do like the coconut milk pudding here. Its served in its own coconut. You can choose to have it hot or cold. It's a nice little treat every now and then. Things that need special mention is the hygiene of this place. I don't usually feel the need to wipe my own table again before we sit down, but this has happened before. Also, there always seems to be some sort of flying insects around. Mosquitoes, fruit flies, and other flying critters...not too relaxing when I feel like I'm dodging them left and right. The staff here tend to rush you, in typical HK fashion. I don't think they mean any harm, but once you are seated, you are expected to order ASAP. Once you stop touching your dessert, they come asking if you're done and attempt to take it away. There was actually a time when I came in the evening and ordered my dessert. Before my dessert even came to me, they handed me a bill. I was told that they are closing and it would be nice if I can settle the bill first. I mean...if you're closing, I just won't stay, or maybe I'll order take out. Having them hand me a bill before I even see my order was unacceptable.

I think I read about the Ka Mei Cake Shop in HK Magazine as it once highlighted shops in this…read moreneighborhood. This is a small locally owned spot selling lots of bakery goods, so much so that the product spills out onto display cases they have parked outside the shop on the sidewalk. Seemed like your standard bakery shop, but they did not have much of a cookie selection, as others often have. We bought some breads. They were good, but nothing super special. It appears they make everything on sight. Nobody is speaking English, so know your baked goods and sharpen your point and smile skills if you do not speak Chinese.

This place is a cute little cafe. They have over 20 flavors of gelato that all look scrumptious…read more They also have coffee and waffles. I tried to kinder flavor and loved it. They also have free WiFi which is a perk!

Great location in Central Hong Kong…read more One thing I appreciate about SB is its consistency. No matter where you are in the world each location offers pretty much the same menu and this one is no different. Pumpkin spice latte made with almond or soy milk is my favorite this time of year. The flavor topped with spice warms my heart. Years ago I frequented SB several times a week but at today's prices I'm lucky if I can afford it once a month. It is a luxury to splurge $6 to $7 for a coffee drink :(

Every time I come here, they upgrade their menu and technology. First time, the menu was on printed…read moreposters. Recently it was on big digital screens. Progress! The siu mai here is fantastic, but be prepared to wait at least 15 minutes. It's long but worth it. Though I've noticed the siu mai size has shrunk compared to two years ago. Doesn't stop me from coming back. Be sure to try the other items on their menu.

Hong Kong street food is renowned for being the best drunk munchies (and sober munchies, too…read moreactually) in the world. Sorry Dirty Dogs, you guys come in as a close second! The variety in HK street food is almost as wide as it'll make your hips, but 燒賣皇后 focuses on a delicious dumpling known as the SiuMai. For those of you who have shouted out to an azn girl and let the lights Dim Sum (teehee), you're probably familiar with a SiuMai. Essentially a meat dumpling covered in a thin yellow wrap, the SiuMai has been a trusty sidekick to morning tea for decades already. But 燒賣皇后 took it to another level and gastronomically transformed the SiuMai from Robin into the Dark Knight himself. Instead of using the traditional steaming technique, 燒賣皇后 roasts the 燒賣 over a flaming grill. And thus, the 燒-燒賣 is created. As it cooks, the mouth-watering aroma fills the streets and draws everyone except for the vegans in line (although the vegan can be seen drooling). Each skewer has several different 燒賣s. There is the classic Pork, the fan-fave Fish, the under appreciated Beef, and the vegan friendly Mushroom (the vegan can finally wipe the drool away). Before handing you this crispy skewer of deliciousness, 燒賣皇后 dunks it in a satay spicy sauce. Within seconds, you hold in your hand a dripping skewer of 燒賣 that's ripe for the picking. Make sure you bend in a little before ripping a 燒賣 off of the skewer. No one wants the hot sauce dripping on their new Jordans, Adidas Superstars, or whatever cool shoes that HK kids wear nowadays. This thing is pretty delicious. And for less than $20 HKD, this is the closest to a miracle we've seen since Kate Upton turned 18.

For a true homesick brit, this M& S store does provide you with some level of comfort in the form…read moreof food from home. To be honest this place doesn't break any new boundaries nor presents anything that is ground breaking; its still the good old M&S store with their food items. You could find that with any other M&S store. The only difference is that this place does only that- it sells food and nothing else, which to be me is great because it does without the boring parts (I haven't bought a suit from M&S at least). Someone must have told the M&S people about this particular vacant site because they could not have chosen a better location to set up a food shop. With the bridge from the North Wanchai office towers going towards Queens Road East, this is the perfect place to stop by and grab something whether you are walking back home or taking the MTR. Moreover, there's a gym upstairs (was) which also caters for some people who go to the gym after work. The food is the standard fare and exactly as I want it- Shepherds Pie, Yorkshire Pudding and bourbon chocolate biscuits. yes its 30 degrees out there but I don't care, I miss the rain and the greyness so the closest I can get is with some proper grub. There is also a huge selection of frozen food items ranging from pies to pizzas so there's something for everyone. A small wine selection is also there and I am happy to report that its not as poor as I thought it would be. Never thought i'd say this but good on ya, M&S!

It's funny, I have an image of quality and tasty food for M&S and a really poor one for their…read moreclothes. I used to live in the UK and, honestly, even though I liked it, I barely bought anything there unless it was really especial, like some cheeses that I couldn't find in Sainsbury's. But I must admit that I was happy to see M&S here in Hong Kong. And this branch is right downstairs from my gym so I walk past every other day. I can't recall the number of times I've been inside checking something out and haven't bought anything. It's just not worth it, it's SO EXPENSIVE! Just as an example, a little 150 gr. bag of nuts is around 45HKD...come on! And that applies to pretty much anything. If you like ready made 'English' food (sounds appealing huh?) you may like it as that's what they are really good at. You pay a higher price for the convenience but it's good. Two good things about his place: cheese and wine. The cheese selection is not greater than any other supermarket and around the same price, but you can find a couple of odd cheeses there, different from the range at other stores. And I'm a fan of their wines. I found a great one there, that a friend recommended to me, it's a Spanish garnacha grape wine called La Sabrosita. It's a thick red wine priced at less than 100HKD and I love it. For such a small store, the space taken by wines and the selection they have is really impressive. Okay, their chocolates are okay too (I only care for dark ones though). They only have a couple but it's great to find different brands from the main supermarket chains. And this applies to every other item in their store.