One of the malls I frequently visit is Robinsons Place Manila because it is near our church and I would go there either before or after worship service. I love this mall for the dynamic dining experience it offers not just for the diversity in cuisine but also for the fact that it has restaurants you can't find in every other mall.
This year, two new restaurants opened that have become my favorite and one of them is Honolulu HK Cafe. It's a franchise from Hong Kong, where the first store opened
in 1940. I tell you, their coffee and egg tarts are to die for!
But aside from these, there's a lot of other things to love this resto for such as their savory rice toppings, noodles and meat-filled buns.
So far, these are my favorites:
in 1940. I tell you, their coffee and egg tarts are to die for!
But aside from these, there's a lot of other things to love this resto for such as their savory rice toppings, noodles and meat-filled buns.
So far, these are my favorites:
Egg tart
The outside is flaky while the golden yellow center has the texture of panna cotta - smooth and soft and is just mildly sweet. I swear, this is sooo good! On some days, the egg tarts are history by 6 p.m. so better come earlier
if you wanna try these fantastic treats.
The outside is flaky while the golden yellow center has the texture of panna cotta - smooth and soft and is just mildly sweet. I swear, this is sooo good! On some days, the egg tarts are history by 6 p.m. so better come earlier
if you wanna try these fantastic treats.
Roast Pork Bun
Flaky on the outside, soft on the inside. With really good saucy roast pork filling.
This bun is perfect for merienda with a steaming cup of coffee.
Flaky on the outside, soft on the inside. With really good saucy roast pork filling.
This bun is perfect for merienda with a steaming cup of coffee.
Chicken and mushroom casserole
Tender pieces of chicken with slices of mushrooms covered in a bit of delicately flavored thin sauce top steamed white rice. The serving is huge and
the topping's sooo good! Two thumbs up!
Tender pieces of chicken with slices of mushrooms covered in a bit of delicately flavored thin sauce top steamed white rice. The serving is huge and
the topping's sooo good! Two thumbs up!
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| Fried noodles with pork I am such a sucker for pancit so this was the very first dish I ordered at Honolulu HK Cafe. The only thing that made me a little disappointed was that the noodles weren't crunchy anymore. Flavor-wise, the dish was a bomb, though, really flavorful. And you would love to munch on the slightly toasted pork slices as you gobble up the noodles. Delish! |
Soy chicken
The meat was really tender and the soy didn't go overboard in its saltiness, thankfully. There's also a hint of sweetness, thus a balance in flavors. I loved this as well, though I wished there was more of the chicken just like in the casserole.
The meat was really tender and the soy didn't go overboard in its saltiness, thankfully. There's also a hint of sweetness, thus a balance in flavors. I loved this as well, though I wished there was more of the chicken just like in the casserole.
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Hong Kong style coffee
They serve brewed coffee with some milk already and for me, the blend is nothing short of perfect! Still strong, but not too much. I find myself always
craving for this cup of joe.
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An assortment of bread and pastries
Menu
Interiors
Compared to most Chinese restaurants, Honolulu HK Cafe's interiors has a more contemporary and laid-back look with bright colors and modern lighting fixtures.
Honolulu HK Cafe at the ground floor of Robinsons Place Manila
Honolulu HK Cafe is a great place for lovers of Chinese cuisine. I always leave satisfied after dining here because the main course, dessert and coffee are superb. I haven't had anything that I didn't like. The crew are also welcoming and happy to serve -- another plus! Try Honolulu HK Cafe, folks.
I highly recommend this place.
Happy eating!
