Hong Kong’s ever-popular working class lunch of a ‘rice with two sides’ – also known as ‘this this rice’ – has been all over town in recent years, but what’s eyebrow-raising is that even the long-standing bakery Saint Honore is now cashing in on the lunch crowd. A visit to their new location in Prince Edward will reveal a ‘this this rice’ counter tucked amongst shelves of bread and pastries.
This lunch menu comprises over 10 Korean-style dishes to choose from, such as kimchi pajeon pancakes, Korean fried chicken, marinated beef, sweet and spicy pork, dumplings, and more. They’ve also got hearty soups like seafood tofu stew and dried pollack fish soup. According to Saint Honore, these dishes are freshly made every day, with some ingredients imported straight from South Korea.
Pop by the store from 11am to 7pm for Saint Honore’s ‘this this rice’, available for the promotional price of $50 (original price $68). This includes a base of either white rice, kimchi fried rice, or japchae stir-fried noodles; two choices from the hot and cold dish options; and a soup of the day. Drinks can be added from $12, and customers can also choose to buy the dishes à la carte, priced between $10 to $68. There are even about 10 tables set up in-store for customers to dine in.
We visited the branch around 3pm but there was still a decent crowd interested in these food offerings. The majority of these customers were neighbourhood locals, with some people enjoying their lunches directly in-store. According to Saint Honore’s staff, these new dishes have been a hit with the lunch-time crowd, with options that change weekly – but it’s not clear when the promotional offer will end.
Check out this unique Saint Honore branch at Office Plus Prince Edward, 794-802 Nathan Road, Prince Edward.
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