Mr. Bing

Although Beijing was highly polluted and sometimes I just got so sick of the noise and chaos, I really do miss the street food terribly! Anyone whose been to Beijing can recall that lovely first bite into a steaming hot jian bing after a night of fake alcohol and dancing to cheesy hip hop music at Vics or Mix. As much as I love the street food in Hong Kong as well, I really did yearn for that little plastic bag of goodies that I always munched on during my break between classes while at Tsing Hua and was SO excited when I heard that Mr. Bing was opening. Mr. Bing is opened by Brian Goldberg who fell in love with the snack while studying Mandarin in Beijing. I was unsure of how well this version was going to compare to the ones I've had at Beijing and I am so happy to announce that I APPROVE! These jian bings were delicious and brought back so many memories of my time in Beijing! Good job and I will be shoving my face with many more jian bing in the days to come!

Super cute logo!

I guess since I was used to the lightning speed efficiency of the Beijing experts I thought this guy moved at the pace of a snail! Yet the food was good so I guess it's ok...

Original Jian Bing with NO cilantro (blech!)

I felt that the crepe skin was a tad thick but it was nice and soft. The amount of sauce was very generous and was bursting with flavor. The crispy wafer inside was crispier than the version I've had in Beijing which was great! Overall a delicious pipping hot meal that perfectly hits the spot!

I've heard some complaints that these jian bings are no good because they are so overpriced as compared to Beijing. That is quite a thick remark because clearly you are not in Beijing. This store is also in Central where rent is sky high. I felt that the price was very reasonable at $30 for the original jian bing and I urge everyone to come try it out! There are also other interesting flavors and add ons which I am excited to test out on my next visit.

Mr. Bing

83 Wellington Street

Central

Hong Kong

Ted's Lookout

Fish tacos are my newest obsession and I am happy to say that Ted's Lookout has the best fish tacos I've tasted in Hong Kong! Ted's Lookout is a welcome addition to the oh so popular dining area of Star/Moon Street in Wanchai serving up very solid drinks and delectable food. It took a little effort to find but I guess that is only fitting with a name as Ted's Lookout. The space is quite small it was very full when C and I arrived but luckily we were able to secure a nice spot on the leather couch.

Parmesan Truffle Fries 
Yum yum YUM. These fries were absolutely delicious! The flavors were spot on and the fries were also fried perfectly. I later found out that these were the same fries as the ones that I used to ADORE at Halo! So happy that these glorious fries are once again available. 

A little overexposed oops 

Taco Platter - Fish, Chorizo, Beef Carnitas, Grilled Tiger Prawn
I loved all of the taco's but did not like the prawn one too much. It could be due to personal taste as I just felt that prawn and tacos do not make the best combination. The chorizo and beef carnitas were both incredibly flavorful and tender. The amount of garnishes were also just right and resulted in a great mixture of textures and flavors. The fish taco was my absolute favorite. The amount of fish was generous and fried to a scrumptious crispiness. The crunchy cabbage balanced out the richness of the fish and the entire flavor profile was just spot on. Definitely will order a pure order of fish tacos next time just for me! 

Buffalo Wing Lollipops
I am usually not a fan of buffalo wings at all but they were actually quite good. I liked how the wings are cut into these lollipop shapes for easy consumption. The wings were not as sour as the regular buffalo wings which I liked and the meat was tender inside while crispy on the outside. Another great dish!

Ted's Lookout definitely left a great impression and am excited for my next visit! I do not recommend coming with a large group as the space is quite small. Although it was difficult to get the attention of the waiters at times service overall was friendly and efficient. Next time you are looking for a hip and lively place for some great drinks and food be sure to stop by Teds!

Ted's Lookout

Moonful Court

17A Moon Street

Wan Chai 

Hong Kong

Ruby Tuesdays

As much as I am incredibly glad that I am no longer the horrifying size that I was back in the States I do crave that indulgent fatty american cuisine once in a while. A and I decided to completely shove our faces one day at lunch and went to Ruby Tuesday to accomplish that! I'm not going to review each dish... but know that  the food was ok, nothing amazing, but it did satisfy our fatty cravings for sure!

Ruby Tuesdays (various locations)

Shop No. 505

5/F

Cityplaza

Phase 1

18 Taikoo Shing Road

Taikoo

Hong Kong