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2015-01-19
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Though I live in Happy Valley, I rarely eat in Happy Valley. This is mostly due to the fact that I tend to meet my friends and boyfriend elsewhere and if they come to my house, I tend to make them dinner. On this day, I woke up very late in the afternoon as I had spent most of the night watching a Korean tv drama and I just didn't want to trek out to Causeway Bay and stand in line for food. So, I decided to try out HMV Kafe. I had wanted to try it when it first opened but since I have to walk a
HMV Kafe is part of the music shop, HMV. When it first opened, it sold a lot of CDs and seating were all on tiny stools and tables. They have since had a renovation where there are nice comfortable couches and tables. The CDs are also gone. Though there are other HMV Kafes (both in Central and Elements), only the Happy Valley branch has actual food other than cakes and sandwiches. It was also the original branch in their restaurant concept. They also serve alcohol and you can smoke hookah. No other HMV Kafe does that. Only the Happy Valley branch.
The outside of the cafe has the cute HMV mascot to greet you.
Weekends and public holidays, they have a brunch menu. I ordered a Spanish omelette ($108) and for an added $20, I had a cafe latte. There is a 10% service charge.Cafe latte had a lovely bit of latte art. Though a bit too much foam, it was velvet and smooth. Coffee was not too strong but not weak. It was pretty ok coffee.
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Spanish omelette came with a salad with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar dressing. Dressing was not overly tart and not so much it drenched the salad. Salad greens were fresh and crisp.
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Service was good. Food and coffee was surprisingly good. Music playing was the latest top 40 and pretty good. I noted that WiFi signal was strong. A good place to hide away on a lazy day when I don't want to leave my neighbourhood but yet still want to get out of the house with my laptop.
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