Flame @ Towngas
C loves to remind me how often I update this blog lately (which obviously is infrequent…). I love to write more, but it has been a rather depressing few weeks, in particular since i have to cover the state of the economy. My colleagues and I have become to immune to bank failures nowadays, though the depressing air has set in and refuses to dissapate.
Anyways, let’s get back to the food. Last weekend, C and I were walking around Causeway Bay (of no surprise to any of my regular readers, all 3 of you out there) and wanted to rest our legs. We were waling in the general direction of the World Trade Center for a drink at MIX when we saw the newly renovated Towngas restaurant. I’ve been lately, one of my sources invited me for lunch there, and it was pretty good. Seeing how reasonable the teasets were, we decided to pamper ourselves.
I went for the beautiful-sounding serrandu on dreamland, which is essentially 木糠布甸. C didn’t want anything other than coffee, so I asked for a bottle of San Pellegrino. You can never go wrong with overpriced carbonated water on a blazing day.
I think our jaws dropped when the dessert arrived. It was served on a bed of dry ice, which gives it that, well, dreamy effect. Whatever your thoughts about the appearances, the dessert was good. Actually I’ve had it during my last lunch meeting and remember it to be an interesting twist on tiramisu. This time, it was just as good.
I tend to like softer 木糠布甸 as opposed to the ice cream-like consistency that is sold in most places. Here, it’s creamy and rich, and the biscuit bits fold nicely in. Every scoopful is horribly decadent and added too many calories.
The only downer was that service was slightly cool and aloof. I’m not saying it should be effeversant, but it would be nice if the service staff (one in particular) could manage a smile. That said, this is probably a nice place for lunch or tea, especially if you grab a seat by the window and enjoy the people watching. The comfy chairs make this quite a good place for that.
Address: G/F 59-65, Paterson Street (Causeway Bay)
Tel: 2367 2710
