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Beans

4.2 (13 reviews)
ModerateCafes, Desserts
Closed • 11:00 am - 11:30 pm

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Jacky L.

I've been here a few times and the place generally lives up to its hype. This is the first time I've been since two years so I was a bit surprised at the difference. The menu has more options especially the dessert selection. The taste of truffle from the soft shell crab black truffle spaghetti was barely detectable, the flavors were overshadowed by soft shell crab. I can only describe the pasta as creamy. The cheese fries with bolognese was a disappointment. I was really looking forward to it but the fries did not seem fresh at all. It tasted like the frozen kind. The cheese was also just cheese powder. At least it was hot. The pizza was hot. I liked the crust, it was crispy and also not too thin. Though....I was not a fan of the combination of flavors, especially the poached egg. One particular high note was that milk that came with the americano was heated. Extra nice touch.

Strawberry Panna Cotta
Joey W.

Visit: January 2014 Beans was a pretty nice surprise for me. I stumbled upon Beans when I was checking the new "Top Restaurants" on Open Rice's chart. You might recall that I don't trust Open Rice's reviews much because of my previous post. However, they grabbed my attention when a restaurant in Tsuen Wan made it onto the chart. I got here around 1 PM on a Saturday afternoon, right before my flight back to Los Angeles. I was very surprised to find a line outside of the small, cutesy cafe. I never would have thought people would line up for their food, especially since I thought the demographic in Tsuen Wan would prefer to go to local eateries. The first thing that grabbed my attention besides from the cute, modern decor that reminds me of a small Japanese cafe was our waiter's attitude. Even though he was serving the entire cafe full of hungry customers who lined up for more than 20 minutes to get seated, he was very patient when we asked for recommendations. Honey Glazed Chicken Wings Order a side of Honey Glazed Chicken Wings with a full-priced entree for a better deal. The wings are pretty tasty but if you prefer savory wings, you may be disappointed. This reminded me of Hong Kong-style BBQ wings where we brush a layer of honey onto almost all of the meats. The wings were sweet and I loved it. Rose Latte I ordered this originally because the waiter told me it would take too long for the barista to create the 3D art but the Rose Latte comes with rose petals, which makes it very "food-photogenic." However, he must have pulled some strings to rush my order because the Rose Latte came minutes later with a very cute cat face on it. I did taste hints of rose in the latte, which was a pretty nice change from my normal Green Tea Latte. It might sound weird but if you think about it, people drink floral teas all the time. Strawberry Panna Cotta Panna cottas are my favorite dessert in the world and I have developed a pretty specific taste for it. The most important criteria I evaluate panna cottas are: 1. Smoothness 2. Softness/Solidness 3. Flavor. The panna cotta at Beans lived up to my expectations. It was very, very smooth and I loved the softness. It was just solid enough that the panna cotta held together but was very soft at the same time that it was pretty much "drinkable." Loved it. Iced Green Tea Latte I'm still not sure if they forgot to add sweetener to my Green Tea Latte or if they serve it unsweetened on purpose. It was actually pretty nice they served it unsweetened since I already had the Honey Glazed Wings and the Panna Cotta. However, the green tea taste was only barely there. Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict Eggs Benedicts have become such common brunch food now that restaurants have to make sure their benedicts are of great quality, especially if the restaurant (like Beans) serves all-day breakfast. Most of the times, benedicts that get low ratings are because the eggs are overcooked and the egg yolk doesn't ooze out. Beans's benedict is pretty good, the yolk was oozy. The problem with the dish is the smoked salmon. The smoked salmon had a very strong, overwhelmingly unappetizing taste. It might help if they select their smoked salmon from a different source. Considering the cafe has only been opened for two months at the time of my visit, comes with pretty exceptional service and serves decent, if not pretty good food, I would definitely revisit the cafe. I would probably try their clams pasta next since it looked pretty good when other parties ordered it.

Egg Benedict
Patsy Y.

One of a few cafe in Tusen Wan area. No reservation but walk-in only. There's usually a queue outside the shop. Staff are nice and helpful, just sometimes need to wait long time for your orders. Didn't try the famous desserts this time but some of the hot dishes. Benedict eggs are average. The pasta and risotto are surprisingly good, very rich in cream source. Coffee prepared by Syphoon is worth to try.

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佳佳甜品

佳佳甜品

4.2(75 reviews)
9.3 km•Jordan, Kowloon
•$

For killer sweet soups, Kai Kai brings it with its hot or cold bowls emphasizing the flavors of…read moreseeds, nuts, or beans. Come here for its black sesame soup, mango sago pomelo, tong yuen, and many other offerings. Wave your hands by the sensor for the door to slide open. When it's busy, you need to get a ticket first. You enter its modern setting with white tiled walls and dark wooden tables. We find a long table with short stools. Order your desserts using the QR code on the table. Black Sesame Soup: The thick charcoal- colored soup of ground black sesame seeds is hot, sweet, and sticky. The black sesame has complex flavors that are deeply nutty, earthy, savory, and a touch bitter. There's enough sweetness that allows for the flavors to shine through. The texture is rich, creamy, and smooth. This is the best bowl of the shop. Sweet Walnut Soup: The mild walnut flavor pairs nicely with bolder flavors. The earthy and nutty flavor is creamy and comforting. Sweet Almond Soup: This highlights the aromatic flavor of almond extract, which is very tasty. The floral and fruity flavors are hats to miss.

This was one of the top dessert spots I wanted to make sure I visited on my recent trip to Hong…read moreKong. It is known for having awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand which piqued my interest as I seek quality tongsui aka sweet dessert soups that remind me of my childhood days. The shop is small and crowded with all others who enjoy tongsui and the line moves fast despite the wait. You can order via a QR code at the table or with staff. The menu is simple and they've got most of the must-haves at dessert shops. They have a minimum spend per person if you are dining in, so beware if your group has a person who doesn't do sweet soups. The worst thing (or best thing) that could happen is you eat one for them. The tongsui we ordered were all very basic and while they were delicious, I couldn't tell if they were better or higher quality ingredients compared to other shops across Hong Kong. If I were to be in the area and wanting tongsui, then sure why not. But I am unsure if I would purposely take the train and walk here.

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佳佳甜品 - Almond & black sesame  and black sesame dessert .

Almond & black sesame and black sesame dessert .

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金華冰廳 - Fresh out of the oven

金華冰廳

4.2(310 reviews)
7.9 km•Prince Edward, Kowloon
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Before embarking to Macau for a day trip, we decided to come here for an early 7am breakfast. Since…read moreI didn't get my HK Style French Toast from Australia Dairy Company the other day, I was excited to try it here. Kam Wah Cafe is also famous for their freshly baked Pineapple Bun and Butter. Can't start your day without some HK Milk Tea and Iced Ovaltine. My son said it's a good thing the nai cha in the states are not as good because he was starting to develop an addiction. Lol. For those of you who don't know, it's made with Ceylon leaves, evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk. The French toast was so damn delicious but a bit indulgent. I do wish I could taste more of the peanuts. My son loved his bolo bao. We also shared a hot bowl of macaroni soup with Spam and lettuce. Thinking back, I regret not trying the Spicy Satay Beef Instant Noodle. I will have to look for this back in the states. The aunties working here are just the most adorable, very kind and welcoming. One of them took the time to help us navigate the huge menu and recommended a few items. I would come back again and again if I could. I have a mad love for these iconic HK Style Cafes aka Cha Chaan Tengs. These affordable quick-paced restaurants were influenced by the city's 150 years of British rule. Aside from the classic breakfast items, they also offer many delicious rice and noodle dishes in the afternoon.

Came here just for their famous pineapple bun with butter! This is a classic HK cha chaan teng…read more(cafe) serving up favourites like satay beef with vermicelli noodles in soup, sandwiches, and of course, a strong HK milk tea. We got here fairly early, so we didn't have to wait for a table. Service was as expected - quick, efficient, and no nonsense. A tell-tale sign of a good HK cafe. The food just hit the spot for me, bringing me right back to my childhood memories of eating this on weekend mornings at our local HK cafe. Note that they don't accept foreign credit cards, so be prepared with cash, Octopus, or Alipay.

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聰嫂星級甜品 - Packed. Very quick service!

聰嫂星級甜品

4.3(47 reviews)
12.5 km•Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island
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My favorite place for Hong Kong dessert! I come here probably a little too much, and any time…read morefriends and family visit Hong Kong, I always make an excuse to bring them here! Don't let the giant queue scare you, and yes there is almost always a queue. Despite that, it moves fairly fast. Its definitely not a place where you sit and chat with your friends. They expect you to sit down, order right away, eat it, and leave right away. But I guess many popular places are like that around Hong Kong.. Seating-wise its very cramp here. You'll be sitting basically elbow to elbow with strangers next and behind you. But that doesn't matter because their desserts are so wonderful! Some of my favorites are the tong yuen (glutinous rice balls) that come come with peanut sauce. The one that comes in the ginger soup is good too (for this dish, the balls have fillings inside, such as sesame or peanut sauce). Another good one is their sorbets, which are perfect for a hot day.

Heyyyy, do you like durian? Or even want to give it a shot despite the crazy smell it may emit or…read morethe odd taste it might exude? I believe one of the ways to try durian without having to be afraid of it is by tasting it through the various dessert dishes here at this cute little place. Having no idea that this place existed, I was pretty thankful to my new local friend who suggested this place. It's located in a small little street, similar to an alley way, and by the time you get near it, you'll definitely see a long line of people waiting to get in. The wait itself isn't that bad. Most people just come here to eat dessert and leave right after. Once seated, my friends and I spent some time browsing through the extensive dessert menu and settled on trying the durian with crystal seeds (one of the many popular dishes) and watermelon and lychee with crystal seeds. In summary, the watermelon and lychee were ok. The watermelon ended up being too watery for my taste and the lychee wasn't too memorable. Both tasted decent but definitely not a must try. For the durian, this was surprisingly good! I am normally not a durian fan (the stench gets to me sometime) but here, you couldn't really smell too much of the durian in the dish. The taste of durian was also soften quite a bit, making this dish a bit more doable for those who do not like durian. I found this dish to be pretty tasty and not too sweet and it was unique to eat it with the crystal seeds. Overall, this is a great spot to stop by for desserts. If you're not a fan of durian but can tolerate the smell of it wafting through the restaurant, this place is great to try other HK desserts at an affordable price.

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Almond Tea

聰嫂星級甜品 - Great for desserts and sweets.  Just love the steamed egg whites with fresh ginger.  Delicious

Great for desserts and sweets. Just love the steamed egg whites with fresh ginger. Delicious

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