Shaz Confections (Pick-up point - Fikafabriken Cafe) — Restaurant in Hong Kong Island

As a fan of pandan flavoured things, I have been meaning to try this cafe because of the pandan mille crepes.

There are so many flavours for the mille crepe including Earl Grey etc.

I am glad I didn't go earlier because they now have this new Singaporean inspired Otak Otak Toast!

Singaporean inspired Otak Otak Toast:

I don't normally order the Otak Otak because it has lemongrass in it but ordered it because it was in the form of a toast so decided to try it.

It basically reminded me of the prawn toasts in the UK but without sesame and replaced with fish.

It was so damn delicious and the lemongrass was subtle.

To me otak otak is basically a South East Asian form of Chinese minced mudcarp paste but laced with spices and lemongrass.

I really enjoyed it because it was boneless and it was deliciously complimented by the eggs.

Pandan Mille crepe:

The mille crepe was as good as expected, each layer was filled with fluffy cream with a fragrant pandan flavour.

Earl Grey Mille Crepe:

The EG mille crepe was rather disappointing because I couldn't really taste the EG and it just tasted like HK Milk Tea with that horrible bitterness.

Finished with raspberry orange tea which was rather...

Shop owner from Singapore, hence a home made Pandan cake. Pretty tasty and authentic.

Shop has coffee section - managed by a single barista, and a small kitchen with a reasonable list of menu - managed by a separate young lady.

The ambience was ok, pretty cozy. Good to spend an afternoon with coffee and a book.

I had an Americano, reasonably made. Also tried their tea, from France, but typical French style, more aroma and less body.

Tried the mushroom avocado on toast, tasted ok. The Chicken salad was good, chicken nicely seasoned, veg was fresh, just a little on the salty side unfortunately.

Two drinks and two lunch dishes fetched a HK$236 bill.

The only complaint I have is, for whatever reason, they like to keep the shop door open - which means more noise as cars drive by, and more dust coming into the shop landing on your coffee and food. For that, I...

My first time @Shaz Confections was about a year now and since that moment, my everyday life is getting better than never. I fell in in love with this cute café, the crepe cake and its staff the first time I popped in. Vast variety of snacks, food and beverages, vegetarian options are also available, very nice and welcoming atmosphere.

I decided just now to write a review as many of my favorite places for a nice cuppa had gone. We have indeed entered a 'very dangerous situation' for all businesses purposes and it s good to know that the few left are fighting to bring out their bests for us. Trust me, just try and and you will be totally transported on a journey where quality is emphasized.

An addicted...