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2011-07-17
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It's all a coincidence. The day before I bought the cookies my colleague was sharing a box of palmier puff with us. It was so good that I wanted to buy it myself, but I could not remember the name of the shop. The next day when I was hanging around in Langham Place, I went to Market Place and recognized the box of palmier puff at a pop-up booth. Then I remember that was from Star's Taste. The chefs have worked in high-end hotels like The Peninsula, Mandarin Oriental, Kowloon Shangri-La,etc.They
They were having a promotion of their cookies at Market Place. The salesperson was very friendly and patient. She introduced all the 10+ different flavours and let me try all of them. That's very generous. I have never met salespersons who would let customers try that many flavours. She told me their bestsellers are Palmier Puff, Almond Puff, and Pistachio Cookies. I've also tried 5 Grains Seeds, Chocolate, Strawberry, Orange, Sesame, Grape flavours, and a limited pastry, the Cheese Sticks. I had a hard time figuring which was which after trying so many of them . Indeed, I like most of them and wanted to get an assorted box of cookies but they don't have it for the promotion.
Their pastries come in different packages, big and small. They are offering a price of $98 for 3 small packs (originally $38 per pack). I forgot the discounted price for the big size. There is also a combination of 2 big + 2 small packs for a price of $180. I chose this one.
The package and logo are elegant. I like the paper bag as well. I'll give full mark for the presentation.
Palmier Puff 蝴蝶酥Rating: 5/5
This is a must-try. The delicate layers make It crispy and light. It's not as flaky as the other ones in the market so that it holds its shape while eating and does not disintegrate. You can still eat like a lady without all the mess. The sweetness is just about right. It's so delicious that I can't stop putting another piece into my mouth
5 Grains Seeds Cookies 五穀種子曲奇Rating: 5/5
This is a healthier choice because it contains sunflower seed, pumpkin seed, flax seed, black & white sesame. It has a crispy texture as well but it's more solid than the palmier puff. It is less sweet than the pistachio cookies. Those who don't like strong taste may enjoy this flavour.
Pistachio Cookies 開心果曲奇Rating: 5/5
This is my second favourite. I like this more than the 5 Grains Seeds because the pistachio flavour carries the natural aroma of nuts. I am a big fan of nuts . The pistachio stands out from the rich texture of the cookie. It has a pleasant taste and makes me feel happy as the Chinese name suggests.
Almond Puff 杏仁酥
Rating: 4/5
The puff pastry is sprinkled with sliced almonds on top. The flavour is light and subtle. However, it is not too memorable.
Overall, the pastries are of high quality. The price is reasonable. There is a wide variety of products and packages for gifts. I'm very satisfied with the detailed explanation from the salesperson. I'd like to try their cakes next time.
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