Rempah Noodles (Hong Kong, CHINA) ★★★☆☆

Another week, another Saturday traveling around to bring little nugget to his classes. For me, it's always the busiest day of the week and technically, there is no idle time except this 2-hour window after I drop him off at boy scout. In previous weeks, I normally go back home to rest or find a shopping mall to kill time but not this time around! I've decided that I wanted some Me Time on my own too! 

After dropping little one off, I ventured over to an area between Admiralty and Wanchai. My destination, Rempah Noodles, has been on my radar screen for so long because of their signature prawn noodles and laksa. But today, I have something else in mind. Something sweet to satisfy my sweet tooth.

Once I turned myself in at the reception, I was escorted to this quiet corner with my back facing the dining area and open kitchen.

Hey, that's what I came all the way here for! My iced teh tarik and kaya toast.

Iced teh tarik – This was way too light and watery for me. The tea flavors almost didn't register. Not a good start.

Kaya toast – This is stacked up like jenga!

These looked really good and I could smell the lovely fragrance of pandan and coconut far away.

This is very different from the traditional butter kaya toast. In fact, there was no thick slab of frozen butter in between the toast, only a layer of frozen custard that was rich in coconut and pandan flavor. Very unconventional but very delicious.

I had to rush through my afternoon snacks cuz I was due to pick little nugget up in 30 minutes. After settling the bill, I took a slow walk back to the MTR station passing by Asian House. Man, I lost my share of leg hair here some 15 years ago. Following their renovation (more like a re-construction), our office moved and I haven't been back ever since. 

Food Rating: 6/10

Price: $$$

Address: G/F, 18 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong

Closest Metro Station: Wanchai

Tel: +852 3618-4863

Website: www.rempahnoodles.com

Opening Hours: 11:30am - 8:00pm (Mon - Fri, Public Holidays), 11:30am - 6:00pm (Sat)