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2013-07-11
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Date of visit : 19 Jun 2013 (Wed) 3:45 pmNo. of diners : 1Average cost per head : $105Food quality : 8/10Environment : 7.5/10Service : 7/10Value-for-money : 7/10Overall rating : 7.65/10Cafés, tea houses and ramen shops are the hot eateries in Hong Kong where people mind not spending an hour to queue for a table. Although located in Sheung Wan, this Sinmei Tea resides in a commercial building rather than those street side cafes in Tai Ping Shan Street or Po Hing Fong area. I have heard much about
Date of visit : 19 Jun 2013 (Wed) 3:45 pmNo. of diners : 1
Average cost per head : $105
Food quality : 8/10
Environment : 7.5/10
Service : 7/10
Value-for-money : 7/10
Overall rating : 7.65/10
Cafés, tea houses and ramen shops are the hot eateries in Hong Kong where people mind not spending an hour to queue for a table. Although located in Sheung Wan, this Sinmei Tea resides in a commercial building rather than those street side cafes in Tai Ping Shan Street or Po Hing Fong area. I have heard much about this tea house and learned that it’s specialized in green tea food and beverages. On a weekday afternoon, I had luck to grab a table when I stepped into it.
The interior design of a traditional tea house with arches and furniture of rosewood forms a big contrast with the western food it serves. Will around 10 tables, mostly girls, the noisy environment is not a relaxing place for a meal. I saw room for improvement in service as the staff are less than patient in serving their customers. I was surprised when told that tea sets have to be pre-ordered in advance! There are lots of choices for an afternoon meal costing $100+.a) Matcha Mojito ($42) – 8.5/10
Green tea worked very well with mint and lime in this virgin mojito. Rich in green tea and with loads of mint leaves, very refreshing as a summer drink.b) Organic Tofu Burger ($85) – 7.5/10
I quite regretted not to pick a green tea dessert like all the other diners around did but I just want something savoury at that moment. This was quite a simple burger that I could made at home at 1/5 of the cost. The tofu would fall apart if you grab and munch the burger.07.2013
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Q : When will I go again?
A : Likely not at the moment unless the place is less packed with people.
Q: What will I next order?
A : Green tea drinks such as the chai chai (green tea with Kenya chai spices and milk).
(The above review is the personal opinion of a user which does not represent OpenRice's point of view.)
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