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Crab Pasta Craze at Casa Vostra: Why City Hall’s Italian Restaurant is Buzzing

  If you’re a pasta enthusiast or just someone who’s ever dreamed of replacing your usual Big Mac with a bite of handcrafted Italian bliss, Casa Vostra at City Hall is your next stop. Yes, the former McDonald’s at City Hall has transformed into a bougie Italian restaurant, and the hype is real—like “queueing at 10:45 am for an 11:30 am opening” real. So, is it worth the wait? We braved the lunchtime crowd to find out. View this post on Instagram A post shared by YumzYumz.com (@yumzyumzsg) The Crab Tagliatelle: Fresh, Fancy, and Full of (Some) Surprises Let’s dive into the headliner: the Crab Tagliatelle . At $26 a plate, you might be expecting a transcendent bite of pasta heaven. What you get is…pleasant. The good : A generous portion of crab meat, clearly freshly peeled (we found some tiny shells to prove it). The pasta itself? Chef’s kiss . Handcrafted, fresh, with that perfect al dente chewiness. And the two chunks of tomato confit? Sweet, aromatic, and the ...

Roasted Goose Glory: Fu Wah Cafe 富華冰室 in Hong Kong Delivers the Goods (港晶中心)

  If you're in Hong Kong and you haven’t tried roasted goose yet, are you even living? Our recent gastronomic adventure took us to Fu Wah Café in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui , and let me tell you – it was an oily, smoky, crispy carnival for the tastebuds. But that’s not all. We also dabbled in their eel fried rice and got our souls soothed by their homely tomato macaroni . Spoiler alert: This isn’t your average cha chaan teng experience. Strap in, loosen your belt, and get ready for a cheeky bite-by-bite review of one of Hong Kong’s tastiest café joints. View this post on Instagram A post shared by YumzYumz.com (@yumzyumzsg) The Vibes: Cozy, Classic, and a Hint of Uncle Hospitality You know the typical Hong Kong café vibe — brisk service, no time for small talk, and waitstaff who probably think you should know your order before you even sit down. Fu Wah Café mostly follows this script. But here's the twist: an older gentleman (possibly the manager or boss)...