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2014-06-14
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Spent the day off by myself so decided to go to the new PMQ. I went a couple of weekends ago with boyfriend and our friends to check out the Night Market event on a Saturday night, but it was so crowded and hot, we left. I had wanted to return when there was less people and most notably the Chocolate Rain shop. So on a Friday afternoon, I came.Chocolate Rain is a brand from perhaps one of the most popular Hong Kong designers around. Prudence Mak, famous for the hand crafted patchwork dolls, Fati
Chocolate Rain is a brand from perhaps one of the most popular Hong Kong designers around. Prudence Mak, famous for the hand crafted patchwork dolls, Fatina and friends, she used to have a shop on Peel Street that sold their goods along with DIY workshops for fans of the artist to make their own patchwork creations using recycled materials. But even though her work has been showcased in various locations, featured on TV as a young designer and has a huge following including Stella McCartney, her shop closed. But she returns with a whole new flagship store in the newly renovated PMQ building...the new site for creativity and design.
And I am one of these fans.
The cafe is located inside their Chocolate Rain shop which they share with other Hong Kong artists. Decked out with little tables and stools, all decorated in patchwork cushions and place mats and a giant mushroom, it felt like I was a little girl again, about to have playtime afternoon tea with my dolls.
I was greeted by Prudence Mak herself, who welcomed me to sit anywhere I pleased. She suggested I try their Fatina and Chefo cup and she told me a good bubbly alcohol drink they are promoting is apple flavor. So I ordered this and an ice peach tea. She told me it may take a while to make as it uses molecular gastronomy to and everything is made from scratch. Nothing is premade, she said. And ingredients change whenever creativity arises. But she said to feel free to take photos of all the dolls. And there were so many!
Flipping through the menu, it was sweetly designed with little drawings of the characters. But since it was still a soft opening, many items on the menu was still coming soon. Though I did spot a DIY item that was coming soon that peaked my interest for a future return trip along with a tea set for two.
The ice peach tea came first and it was presented in a cute mug. The tea wasn't very sweet but it was rich in peach flavor. It was also frothy. I wonder if fresh peach juice was used?
A good half hour later, my Fatina and Chefo cup came. Cuteness overload! Prudence told everyone at the cafe who all ordered the same thing to grab your spoon, dig right to the bottom and take a big spoonful for the ultimate happiness and joy. And so after plucking off the head, I did just that. What was inside was a soft vanilla mousse, crumbly chocolate crumbs and a cold scoop of coffee ice cream. It wasn't overly sweet. It felt like eating soft, fluffy clouds.
Yeah, me being silly from all the cuteness.
It's an adorable place. Food was ok, though super slow so if you plan a quick bite and go, this is not it. It's for you to relax and spend some time finding your inner child. Prices not expensive. I would return to try other items when it fully opens or bring girl friends along to tea.
They have a special where you can purchase a mug and get a coffee for free. You can even purchase the Fatina cup after you finish your dessert.
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