Izumi Curry, Hysan Place Causeway Bay HK

 The shop claimed on its house signature home-made hamburg steak (normal one at HK$85 and a giant one at HK$98); so I had to give it a try of course.  The steak was used with mixed pork and beef.  Supposed it's a nice combination, but somehow it lacks the texture (from not having enough stir for more sticky and firm texture).  Yet, it wasn't aromatic enough - lacking some sort of meat flavour.  The curry sauce was so so.  Fortunately the snack deep fried chicken was pretty nice.

Coco Ichibanya Curry House, Crocodile Shirt Center, Kwun Tong Kowloon

This chain shop landed HK quite some years ago. The branch in Silvercord Center TST is always full. As this one was opened in Kwun Tong, I finally gotta try this one. Curry rice ranged from HK$60-90 with an extra of $15-25 for 2-4 side orders from salad, soup, dessert and a drink (i.e. $20 for 3 side orders for a salad, dessert plus a drink, or $25 for 4 side orders). The curry is very aromatic and quite spicy even though I asked for a degree 1 hot (highest 6). The rice is pretty nice too and quite a big portion. I chose a salad, dessert (Dreyer's ice cream 2 scoops) and an iced coffee.

International Curry House 國際咖哩館，Wanchai HK

I am not much into curry but this one is an exception. I kind of love it and hate it as it's quite oily, but no oil isn't aromatic enough. So I often tried not to pass around that area. Their curry is not just hot only, but a lot of various herb. The shop is still only one branch on Tai Wong East Street 大王東街. I somehow prefer shops with just only one.

1. their classic menu

2. Plain salad, HK$25. See that salt on the side. Yes, sprinkle some salt on it. That's it. No need to have any salad dressing. I like this way.

3. Curry Samosa HK$35. A bit not dried-out fried, but the filling is so nice with some beans and curry paste.

4. Curry Prawn HK$88. The prawns are very fresh and about 8 big prawns were used. What's more some fresh pineapple and tomato were put in the curry to make it a bit sweeter.

5. Hot spicy African chicken HK$88. Highly recommended. They used fresh chicken. So HK$88 is justified. The chef stir fried the onion, parsley, chilli and some herb. So fragrant!

6. Pakistan curry with beef HK$78. The beef was stewed well. The curry is so aromatic. Highly recommended.

7. It's still crowded with its fans.

8. the shop outside. I noticed a Nepal restaurant on the 2nd floor. Will try that out later.