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2022-07-17
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同芯冰室 (English name: Date Cafe) is a new cha chan teng that opened in my neighbourhood in recent months. As it was the weekend, we decided to have a quick lunch nearby before heading off. We thought to give this place a try and it wasn't particularly busy.The restaurant isn't too big but it didn't feel cramped when we sat down.Menu is in English and Chinese. There is no 10% service charge and you pay on your way out. They have various sets that include a drink. Lunch sets include a Hong Kong styl
The restaurant isn't too big but it didn't feel cramped when we sat down.
Menu is in English and Chinese. There is no 10% service charge and you pay on your way out. They have various sets that include a drink. Lunch sets include a Hong Kong style borscht soup.
We were here during lunch time so we ordered lunch sets. We were provided with big bowls of borscht soup. Not only was it large in size but it was packed with stuff! Lots of vegetables and chunks of beef. Lots of flavour and a bit spicy.
I had the Baked Pork Chop Rice with Tomato and Cheese ($68). It was served in a really big but baking dish and was definitely enough for two people to share. The cheese was nicely melted. The pork chop was moist and tender. The tomato sauce was a bit more sour than most places and there was plenty of it. I also liked the rice was fried with egg before baking. Many places seem to slack off in that department now.
Boyfriend had the Fried Shrimp Balls with Egg on Onion and Soysauce with Rice ($68). Served in a bowl, this was really good. There were several large plump fresh shrimp on top. The eggs were not over cooked and still soft and fluffy. A good amount of spring onions completed it.
Decent portion sizes and the food tasted pretty good. Service was nice and the place was clean. A good addition to the neighbourhood.
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