BEANS The Backyard — Restaurant in Sai Kung District

I had visited this place before COVID and it was great. My return trip this time round is kind of missed. Probably my expectations was too high or the standard really went south. I had a red wine beef cheek risotto. It was just passable. I had better beef cheek in IKEA cafe. To fail at that level is kind of sad. The beef cheek is a little hard. Making the fats overpowering gelatin. I applaud for the croissant burger something of a innovation. Mushroom soup is good enough while the cake falls flat. Taste like cheap cream. Overall a nice bistro to chill as it's bay window overlook a junction...

This place epitomises the notion of "form over substance".

The "coffee-spice sirloin" looked more appetising than it tastes, the truffle risotto is more endearing to your sense of smell than it is to your taste buds and the iced Americano's poised elegance is disappointing to the tongue. Having said that, the "form" is very good for its price points.

All in all, this is a great place for a casual gathering, with good ambiance complemented by beautifully plated dishes; but the foodies among you will surely be disappointed as none of the food served matched up to the expectations you will...

I was really surprised at the long line and looked forward to the dessert options. Most of the restaurants have changed their ordering system to scanning QR code, so it wasn't difficult for me.

I usually get ice latte to judge the cafe's taste, so I ordered hazelnut latte and a blueberry lemon cheesecake. The cake was too small (I expected like a slice), and the latte tasted like those instant coffee mixes, and it seemed like hazelnut syrup was added, which sank to the bottom.

Didn't try the main menus, but definitely not coming here for desserts and drinks. Very...