This is one café that is highly supported by the
hongkong celebrities, judging from the autographed posters adoring the
walls. Service seems warm but the hongkie attributes it to mainland
Chinese waiters.
Nonetheless the place is packed,
in fact this visit only materialised after two visits. The first visit
was futile because of a fire that broke out in the opposite building.
Autographed.
Menus under the table.
Thick Toast with Scrambled Egg and Black Truffle (HKD 35)
This has to be the cheapest truffle-anything I’ve
chanced upon. In fact, the cafes in Hongkong seem to embrace truffle as
much as salt and pepper. It is not even truffle oil but truffle shavings
– a faint hint of truffle on a creamy scrambled
egg and thick toast. Delicious indeed, just a tip to eat it quick
before the toast sinks from the massive amount of ingredients on top.
Macaroni and Ham
I suppose this is their comfort food and this was
spotted at most tables – at least the hongkongers have a childhood food
to reminisce…makes me wonder what was mine.
Toast with Fried Eggs (HKD 16)
The hongkong breakfast combination is mind boggling, the range to choose from consists of ham, bacon, sausages and many more.
Demon Pork Chop Bun
How demonish does this make? Well in the very
modern twist of wasabi mayo generously lathered in between two French
loaves and a lean pork patty. Looks unassuming but packs a mean punch! I
was left salivating for more thereafter.
Lemon Tea
To wash down all the grease, ala cha can teng style. Old school yet I am so lovin' it.
Standard seems to have dropped according to the
hongkie but for a foreigner, I am completely appreciating the modern
touches here and there. For a blast from the past, Capital Café is worth
the visit!
Capital Cafe
Shop B1, G/F, Kwong Sang Hong Building, 6 Heard Street, Wan Chai
The Macaroni and Ham & Scrambled Egg reminded me of Australia Dairy Company in HK (too).
ReplyDelete@foodiefc: pretty universal stuff!!
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