Antoshimo Cafe & Bakery (Closed)

Item: Antoshimo Cafe & Bakery
Rating: 4
Author: Colourflame

3.5

109 Reviews

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1665

Mong Kok

Below $50

Japanese Bakery Coffee Shop

Colourflame

Level2

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Last time when my family and I were in Langham Place, this Japanese bakery left such a strong impression on us that we decided to pay it a visit. This time, we had been so excited for it and quickly found a spot to sit down. After a quick glance of the informative menu, we decided to order a sea salt caramel fondue set. The atmosphere was relaxing and was exactly what I always look for in a cafe. As it was around four o'clock, there wasn't any people around. The food came shortly and didn't disappoint us at all. The price was reasonable and the waiters were patient and polite. It was a memorable experience.

Decor:
There were cushioned seats by the walls and was furnished with classic cafe furniture. The background music was soft and soothing Japanese songs and the lights were warm and dim in a good way.

Service:
The waiter came right after we signaled to order. During ordering, he was patient and was happy to provide any information about the food on their menu. The food arrived at our table faster than I had predicted and didn't make us wait long.

Taste:
Peach Tea-There was nothing special about the drink. In my opinion, it was a bit too sweet but a mild peach flavor came through the taste of the red tea. These drinks were included in the Sea Salt Caramel Fondue Set.

Pork Collar Udon-The pork was tender and flavorful. The udon had a smooth texture and was nice to the bite. Certainly a good quality udon, The soup was a miso soup and was also full of flavor. There were two bowls and were included in the Sea Salt Caramel Fondue Set.

Sea Salt Caramel Fondue Set-The set includes a sea salt caramel fondue, a side of tofu, spiced chicken pops, french fries and one of the three deep fried buns which we chose purple sweet potato. Two drinks and two bowls of pork collar udon are also included in the set,
Deep Fried Bun with Purple Sweet Potato Filling-The bun had a crunchy crust and was soft and light inside. The dough had a mild sweetness and was very enjoyable. The sweet potato filling was also satisfying and was almost perfect with a sweetness that is just right. The whole dish was simply full of wow factor. Highly recommended.
French Fries- The french fries had a sprinkle of herbs and were a dipping element in the set. The fries matched with the caramel sauce surprisingly well. I could also taste the original potato flavor along the pleasurable richness of the salted caramel. The whole experience would be alleviated if the fries were fried for a few seconds longer to gain a crispness. That would add to the whole sensory appeal.
Spiced Chicken Pops-Out of all the components of the set, I would say that this one was the most ordinary element. I wasn't able to detect the spices of the chicken but they still had a nice crunch. The chicken pops were also a dipping piece of the set along the french fries and had matched well with the fondue.
Tofu with Salad Dressing- To me, the tofu was delicious and added a freshness to the whole meal. It was smooth and silky and had paired well with the dressing.

Sea Salt Caramel Fondue Set

Deep Fried Bun with Curry Filling-The bun was again crunchy on the outside and light and soft on the inside. The savory filling was full of flavor and had chunks of meat. It was an unique dish with a lot of wow factor. Highly recommended.

Japanese Deep Fried Bun with Curry Filling

This restaurant is a splendid place for family and friends to hang out. I would definitely visit this place again to see what other surprises it will bring me.