Two New Veggie Places To Visit in 2020

2020兩間新素食餐廳：會一去再去的好推介

2020年快過了一半，今年因為疫情影響，出門的次數也大大減少，更不用說外出用膳了。所以現在才寫第一篇有關素食餐廳介紹的文章。

這次介紹的兩家餐廳，都是新開幕的，一家純素，一家素食；兩間分別我也到訪過兩次，也仍覺得會再回去 “encore” 吃的。今天起，讓肚子充滿純素又健康的好食物吧。

This year, because of the impact of the epidemic, we are now mostly staying at home. So, because of that, I’ve been writing much more about plant-based recipes but fewer restaurants reviews.

However, there are still two plant-based restaurants I would love to share with you guys. They are both newly open in 2020, one plant-based/ vegan and one vegetarian - I have visited them more than once, and pretty sure I will go back again for their delicious and healthy food.

西貢 Fusion 純素 Tapas Bar

Plant-based Vegan Fusion Tapas Bar in Sai Kung

2084

5 Sha Tsui Path, Sai Kung
西貢 沙咀街 5號 地舖

Tapas在西班牙很有名，意思是下酒小菜，小小一碟，風味無窮。去年在巴塞隆拿，去過幾家道地的Tapas Bar，更是難忘的好滋味。

在剛剛的二月，西貢市中心開了一家純素Tapas餐廳叫2084，餐牌上有Tapas小菜，咖哩，漢堡熱狗等等。我一共去過兩次，一次午餐一次晚餐，很喜歡它們各種具亞洲風味的Fusion Food。以下是幾道我很喜歡的菜式：

Tapas, a Spanish word means small dishes to be paired with wine, is famous now all over the world. Last year in Barcelona, ​​those visits to authentic Tapas Bars are still an unforgettable experience.

In February 2020, a vegan Tapas restaurant called 2084 was opened in Saigon, Hong Kong. The menu includes ranges of Tapas, curry, hamburger, hot dogs and so on. I have been there twice, once for lunch and once for dinner. I really like their fusion food with an Asian flavour twist. Here are a few dishes that I really like:

天貝沙嗲沙律 Tempeh Satay Salad

用了很大分量的天貝（印尼食品，發酵黃豆製品，很高蛋白質），配上醃過蘿白、木瓜等，酸酸甜甜，很開胃。
A large portion of tempeh (Indonesian food made of fermented soybean, very high protein) is used, served with pickled dill and papaya, provides a rich sweet and sour taste.

饃饃 Momos

Momos在尼泊爾的意思是餃子。我是餃子控，也很喜歡加了芫荽和香料的口味，點了大蒜醬油味道更突出。
These Nepal’s dumplings are simply delicious with coriander and garlic soy sauce!

魚柳漢堡 Okonimi Fish Burger

素魚柳、純素芝士、 椰菜沙拉、純素蛋黃醬⋯⋯ 包的口感也很充實，是久違了的魚柳包口味！
Fishless fillets, vegan cheese and coleslaw with mayo served with two fluffy and filling buns - so good!

聽說有時候更有Daily Special的無蛋奶蛋糕，例如菠蘿蛋糕和紅羅白蛋糕，也提供燕麥奶咖啡，還不是純素食者的天堂嗎？除此之外，我也推薦邀請非素食的朋友一起去，相信大家都會驚訝「無肉食」也能如此豐富呢！

And I heard that they will occasionally serve dairy-free and plant-only cakes, such as the pineapple-upside cake and carrot cake. They also serve oat milk coffee. Simply a plant-based heaven for all the vegans and non-vegans!

天貝沙嗲沙律 Tempeh Satay Salad

魚柳漢堡 Okonimi Fish Burger

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荃灣 有機 素食 高質食堂

Organic Vegetarian Restaurant in Tsuen Wan

如庫豐生有機食堂 YuFu Abundance

Room 501, Block B, Po Yip Building, 62-70 Texaco Road, Tsuen Wan
荃灣 寶業大廈 B座 501室

這間位於工廈之中的素食食堂，進門口後才發現是一塊淨土。入面分為食堂和食品商店部，空間感很大，室內也有植物和迷你瀑布，感覺很舒服。餐點分為素食與純素(清楚寫明)，大部分也是中式或亞洲菜式，再加一部份西式餐點；而我比較喜歡他們的中菜。

他們的食物，即叫即做、熱辣辣的送上，兩次光顧也有叫的是冬蔭功生菜包。豆皮的口感超好，酸酸辣辣的口味，包在爽脆新鮮的生菜中，叫人一口接一口的停不了在吃。第二次再點的時候，老闆(也是主廚)送上一碟香菜拌著吃，加上特別的咸香滋味。

This vegetarian restaurant is located in an industrial building, an oasis after entering the door. The place is divided into the restaurant and a food store. The space is very large, there are also plants and a mini waterfall in the room, makes a relax and comfy atmosphere. They serve vegetarian and vegan dishes(clearly stated on the menu), most of them are Chinese or Asian dishes with a few Western dishes.

Their food is fresh and made-to-order. Tomyam Lettuce Wrap is the no.1 dish that I truly enjoy. The spicy and sour tofu skin is being wrapped in crisp and fresh lettuce, the texture and flavours are so fulfilling. At my second visit, the boss (also the chef) even gave us a plate of parsley to eat with the wrap - and we LOVE it!

冬蔭功生菜包 Tomyam Lettuce Wrap

前菜 Appetiser

另一道，我覺得好吃得驚為天人的，是欖菜叉燒炒飯。

從小至大也喜歡吃炒飯，但飯要抄得好，油量必須控製好，不多不少才可以做到粒粒分明。轉為純素後，坊間大部分會以雞蛋作為食材的炒飯也不能吃。而這個欖菜炒飯的雜菜切的小小一粒，加上麵筋製的香口素叉燒，跟米飯比例剛剛好，欖菜亦增添不少鮮味。最後以香港品牌Happy Cow的純素雪糕作甜品，豐盛的一餐叫人非常滿足。

當大的食材及糧油雜貨大部分也在食品商店可以買到，價錢也很公道；如果你喜歡健康天然的食材，相信你會樂而忘反呢！

Another personal favourite was the fried rice with olives pickles and char-siu (Chinese barbecued pork). Fried rice, a famous dish in the Asian food scene, is a “tricky” dish to make - the amount of oil must be well-controlled for the perfect texture of rice. Diced vegetables, gluten-made char-siu, and olives pickles - which are just in the right ratio with the amount of rice. I especially love how the olives pickles add a salty aroma to the whole dishes. And we end our lunch with the vegan ice cream from a local Hong Kong brand Happy Cow as dessert.

Most of the ingredients used in the dishes are available to purchase in the food store at a fair price. If you are a fan of healthy and natural ingredient, don’t forget to do some groceries shopping before you leave!

欖菜叉燒炒飯 Fried rice with olives pickles and char-siu

純素雪糕 Happy Cow Vegan Ice-cream

香港實在許多有心人推廣素食。2020年，素食在香港不再「新潮」，而是區區都找得到。有心去準備的食物，吃下去健康之外，也有滿滿的正能量。

高質「素」，十八區也找得到。

Plant-based food is now available in nearly everywhere in Hong Kong in 2020. Healthy and hearty vegetarian/ vegan food always provide us with endless positive energy - it’s time to fill our tummy with fresh, healthy and nutritious plants!

With love & blessings,

Charlotte

What Is a Vegetarian?!

【素食101 - 素食有幾多類？】

Japanese Vegan Dinner - Cold Soba.

吃素以後，聽得最多的問題，就是：「素食？你吃不吃魚？」「有些人食素也吃蛋奶，為什麼你不吃？」「我有親人也吃素，不過他是會吃碟中的蔬菜、豆類等（葷菜）。你也會吃嗎？」

解釋了多次，也發覺真的有需要向葷食的朋友好好介紹一下不同種類的素食者，好讓大家日後挑餐廳、食物時有更好的知識基礎！

I got to answer these questions quite often:

"You’re a vegan? So do you eat fish?"
"Some vegetarian eat egg milk, why don't you eat them?"
”My relative is a vegetarian too, but he will pick vegetables and beans from the meat dishes. Would you eat that too?”

After explaining these for so many times, I realise there is really a need to introduce different types of vegetarians to friends who might not be familiar with the “Veggie Concept”. I hope this article would help everyone to have a better knowledge about their “Vegetarian” friends afterwards! (Especially when picking restaurants and what to eat!)

Steamed Veggies.

素食小分類

因由各異，素食絕不單一，也有不同的定義，主要分以下幾類：

蛋奶素 (Vegetarian)
不吃來自動物的食物和其相關製品，例如肉和內臟，但吃蛋類和奶類製品，觀察所見大多香港的素食者也是屬於這範圍。

蛋素 (Ovo-Vegetarian)
除了蛋類，不會吃所有動物性食物和任何奶類製品。

奶素 (Lacto-Vegetarian)
不吃動物性食物和蛋類，但會吃奶類製品，包括乳酪、芝士等。

全素 (Vegan)
不吃肉類，連帶一切有動物成分的相關製品也不吃，包括奶類、蛋類、燕窩、蜜糖等。

鍋邊素/方便素 (Flexitarian)
不直接吃肉類，但可在葷菜中挑蔬菜、豆類等非肉類來吃。

其他例如：魚素者(Pescetarianism)，是指戒食紅肉、禽類肉食，但仍進食海鮮（以魚為主）的人；和果食者(fruitarian)，只吃植物的果實。不同的飲食習慣的確五花百門。

Different kind of Vegetarian

Because of the different reasons, vegetarian food is not single, but also has different definitions, mainly divided into the following categories:

Vegetarian:
They do not eat foods from animals and related products, such as meat and internal organs, but eats eggs and dairy products. It is also within the scope of observing most of the vegetarians in Hong Kong.

Ovo-Vegetarian:
They do not eat all animal foods and any dairy products except eggs.

Lacto-Vegetarian:
They do not eat animal foods and eggs, but eats dairy products, including cheese and cheese.

Vegan:
They do not eat meat, and does not eat all related products with animal ingredients, including milk, eggs, bird's nest, honey and so on.

Flexitarian:
does not eat meat directly, but can pick vegetables, beans and other non-meat in the leek.

Others, for example, Pescetarianism refers to people who quit eating red meat and poultry meat but still eat seafood (mainly fish); and Fruitarians, who only eat the fruits of plants.

Miso Soup.

我希望這個簡單化的解釋會讓你認識更多吧！立即跟不是素者的朋友好好分享～
（下次你便不需要再一次解釋了！）

I hope this simplified explanation would help! Share with your friends who are not a vegetarian!

LOVE,

CHARLOTTE

A Little Escape in Hong Kong

【留在香港的充電假期—西貢外國風素食友善咖啡店】

說起容易做起來難，把旅行時的自己所有的力量和勇氣帶回家，即使經常提點自己，偶爾還是會被生活上的壓力影響而忘記了。
迷路時沒有Google Map，只有靠自己心口一個勇字找方向找飯店；到訪那家慕名很久的咖啡店時的興奮感覺；看到像夢境一般的景色時的新鮮感⋯⋯ 總在自己居住的地方忘記得一乾二淨。
幸好，香港有不少的離島、郊野公園、沙灘等等，可以假日時去放鬆抖抖氣。今天，我就想介紹一家在香港後花園——西貢的特色外國休閒風咖啡店！

Easy to say but hard to do - to bring the attitude while travelling to back to our life. The exceptional courage of looking the way to your hostel while no data on phone (to “Google map”), the excitement of first-time visiting the highly-rated restaurant/ coffee shops, the moment seeing the beautiful scenery that you’ve only dreamt of… everything is fresh and appealing.

But how about when we get bored in hometown?

Luckily we got a lot of different spots in Hong Kong despite the busy city centre. Islands, country parks, beaches… all around our city. Today, I want to introduce a new coffee shop I’ve found in Sai Kung - “the beautiful backyard garden of Hong Kong”.

簡約澳洲感覺

Aussie-Cozy Vibe with Minimal Interior

大大的窗戶、充足的陽光，這家Little Cove Espresso上個月才從原址(也在附近)搬到新店。他們的Instagram中寫到：一間身處巷中的咖啡店，為了照顧好西貢的居民和經過這𥚃的人，而做好咖啡。一看就知道是喝咖啡的好地方！白白的裝橫也是滿滿的澳洲感覺，走的是休閒舒適風。

A big window with abundant sunlight, Little Cove Espresso has just moved in to this location from their original store earlier last month. “A laneway cafe taking care of the good people of Sai Kung and those passing by, one cup at a time.” This neighbourhood cafe has an Aussie atmosphere - bright, high ceiling and comfy seats.

- 許多素食和健康選擇 -

Very Vegan/Vegetarian-Friendly Menu

除了外觀像澳洲的咖啡店外，他們的食物選擇也很像啊——就是非常「素食友善」！從早餐的果昔碗、多士；午餐的沙拉碗、意粉、開邊三文治；到甜點（祼食開心果巧克力條），也有不同的選擇（菜單上清楚列明V-Vegan純素、Ve-Vegetarian蛋奶素）。除此之後，他們提供的植物奶（豆奶/杏仁奶/燕麥奶)也不需要另外收費！（是我在香港(還有外果)第一次見到的。看來他們也很推廣植物奶呢～）

還有，咖啡的確好喝。

Not to mention they have a selection of Vegan/Vegetarian friendly dishes on the menu! Range from breakfast (Smoothie bowl, Toasties), lunch (Salad Bowl, Pasta, Open-side Sandwiches) to dessert (Raw Chocolate Pistachio Slice). Meanwhile they also provide Soy/Almond/Oat milk as dairy alternatives without adding any charges!

Their coffee? Yes, very good indeed!

(Vegan) Quinoa Bowl, with rockets, avocado, cucumber, roasted chickpeas, roasted peppers, beetroot hummus and Lemon. Oat Milk Latte.

(Meat) Chicken & Dukkah on Sourdough with Smashed Avocado, Rocket & Feta.

這個是我小小的一次「工作假期」，素顏、穿起最愛的白Tee牛仔褲、帶著電腦⋯⋯ 其實就已經充足電了！

下次放假，你又喜歡去哪𥚃呢？

No make-up, put on my favourite white t-shirt and jeans, bring along my laptop… A little and simple satisfying “Working-Holiday”.
What about you? What is your favourite kind of relaxing holiday?

Little Cove Espresso

Shop 1 + 2, G/F, Siu Yat Building, Block A, Hoi Pong Square Sai Kung

LOVE,

CHARLOTTE

My Vegan Journey

我的素系之道

有時，一個簡單的決擇會影響一輩子。
Sometimes a simple decision can change your life forever.

四年前，我從食肉獸轉為素食者。雖然當中有經歷過困難的高高低低，我從沒有後悔過這個決定。素食，不止是飲食習慣上的改變；而是無論對自己，還是身邊的人，也有著微微的正面影響。

I became a vegetarian (and later, vegan) four years ago. Even when it was testing to my mind and my family at times, I have never regretted this decision as it has transformed my life entirely. The diet is more than just an eating habit. Time and time again, it has brought me to the most positive results, and eventually influencing the people around me.

從小就是食肉獸
The Little “Meat-Monster”

在典型的中國家庭長大，從小到大我們也對肉食——習慣了。「薯仔炆雞翼」和「蒸三點蟹」也食我最喜歡的菜色。即使蔬菜類的菜色在中國菜的各種佳餚中從不缺乏（就如蒜蓉蒸小白菜）；可以，一餐之中假如沒有肉類或海鮮，中國人也許不太習慣吧。

過年過節時，我們也總有一桌子的「大魚大肉」。燒肉、火鍋、自助餐⋯⋯ 最受歡迎的聚會地方，九成也是肉、肉還有肉。彷彿愈多肉，就肉好；愈惹味，就吃得愈過癮。飲食習慣，其實都是跟家人養成的。

雖然我從沒有討厭過吃蔬果，可是我以前也跟很多人一樣，認為素食是刻板沈悶的。素食未流行起來之前，就只有一些傳統的中式素食館，古舊的氛圍、老氣的菜色，看上去就跟年輕潮流完全拉不上關係⋯⋯ 也不會太吸引到普通肉食者用餐。（那時，我沒有任何的朋友是菇素，也不是沒有原因的。）

Being raised in a traditional Chinese family, we naturally followed a meat-oriented diet. “Roasted Chicken Wings with Potatoes” and “Steamed Crab” were among my favourite dishes. While there has always been an abundance of vegetable dishes in the Chinese cuisine, one could not have easily imagined a meal without meat or seafood with all these delicious flavours and varieties. 

It wasn’t just about the eating habit too. In any family gatherings, our tables were always “big meat big fish” as we called it. Asian barbecue, hotpot, buffet at the hotels, 90% of these popular places are all filled with meat, and more meat. The more, the better; the heavier, the better. It is how we were simply raised to be.

Although I had never detested vegetables or fruits, like everyone else I often thought that the vegetarian diet is only strict and boring. Before it became a trend of itself, there were quite a few traditional Chinese vegetarian restaurants in Hong Kong, but most of them were old-fashioned, with austere decor, unappealing presentation, and perhaps unexciting flavours. None of my friends were vegetarians, not without reasons too.

What changed my mind?

我的跳舞老師 My Dance Teacher

把素食這個概念重新向我傳譯一次的，是我的跳舞老師。大約十年前，我開始學習現代舞。當時教舞的老師吃了十多年素，每次練舞後他都會帶我們一起到素食餐廳。當時我只是好奇，為何能吃素十多年仍有力跳舞、又是非常健康的呢？

As a vegetarian for 20+ years, Andy Wong (a renowned contemporary dance artist) was the first person who introduced me to a vegetarian lifestyle. His way of living totally changed my perception of vegetarianism. I was inspired to see that even for a dancer who needs a lot of energy everyday, he could still follow a vegetarian diet while being so healthy and physically ready at the same time. He was my first model for being a vegetarian.

一次瑜珈斷食營 A 5-day Yoga Retreat Camp

 是因為快大一歲了，想給自己一個改變的機會；與其買一份一星期後就會忘記的禮物，我想過一個有意義又可以 「抖抖氣」的經歷。 對，短短五天讓我對食物的看法改變了。知道了素食，或者看起來更好吃的「蔬食料理」不但易做也很好吃、我也開始喜歡上吃水果和喝果汁後輕盈清新的感覺、真正的意識到肉食為身體帶來的負擔。這種種對身體和心靈的正面影響，驅使了我決定要成為素食者。

It was a gift to myself on my 24th Birthday - rather than getting myself a present that I would probably forget in a week, I decided to experience something more meaningful by joining a yoga retreat camp in Tainan. For a week I adhered to a whole new lifestyle - following a strictly vegetarian diet with lots of fresh, nutritious smoothie, juices and food, gradually experiencing a positive change to my body, as well as practicing meditation and mindfulness with guidance. I was surprised to see that my stomach and digestive system had gotten much better, my skin looked clearer and I felt so much lighter physically and mentally. Ever since this marvellous experience, I decided to be a vegetarian.  

痘痘和敏感皮膚 My Acne-Prone & Sensitive Skin

去年的夏天，我經歷的一段嚴重的「青春痘」問題時期。老實說，雖然我已經吃素一段不短的時間，但有時候，對於一些喜歡的食物，我仍會控制不了而多吃的。尤其是塗滿牛油的麵包、曲奇餅、芝士拼盤、水牛芝士沙律、牛奶咖啡等等⋯⋯全部都有牛奶成分。經過我在網上進行了一些研究之後，我決定要跟長期最愛——牛奶說拜拜。 不過，這並不是件容易的事。 要小心的是，必須注意日常食物有沒有含奶的成分，特別是麵包或甜點。

I experienced a serious acne problem all of a sudden last summer. After doing some research online, I decided to give up my favourite dairy products and followed a strict-vegan diet. It was not an easy process, even a painful one - you cannot imagine how hard it is to stay away from so many milk-related ingredients in food like bread, cakes and even soup!

這就是我的決定和轉變了。現在的我，並不會想念吃肉，因為素食的選擇和替代品也有很多。當然，我間中仍會十分想念香濃咖啡上的綿密奶泡，以及奶油與芝士的質感和味道，但為了更好的皮膚，更好的身體，同時也出於消費良心上的考慮，盡可能減少為動物帶來痛苦，我決定堅持下去。調查指出，素食是對減碳排放和對環境保護最有效益的方法。對，一開始並不容易的，但慢慢地，心癮過後，就沒有那麼難了。或者像我一樣，把好奇心轉至找出美味的替代品，就如純素甜品/蛋糕，又或是植物奶咖啡⋯⋯

So, this is my story of transformation. Now I do not miss meat at all, as there can be thousands of alternatives and vegetarian options. I do miss the richness of dairy products at times, but my stomach and skin are way better since eliminating them completely. Besides, avoiding animal products is also the best way to stand against animal cruelty and exploitation. Research has found that veganism is also the most efficient way to save our planet by reducing carbon emission and conserving water. Yes, It might not be easy at start, but I promise you that it’d become easier when you get over the addiction. It is also certainly another curious habit to search for tasty substitute too, the fascinating vegan cakes and pastries, or just a cup of plant-based milk latte…

「愈簡單，愈豐足」不只是飲食，而是生活
Less for More, not only for Eating but also Living

素，不單改變了我的飲食，而是從食啟發衣、住、行等生活細節，情感甚至心態的轉變。吃一個真正的、全食物，總比吃加工食品更簡單和有營養。對我來說，這個道理可以應用到生活的每一個方面——無論是穿衣、居家、人與人之間的關係等等。當你開始選擇一個更簡單的生活，你會發現生活的美好，找到日常的快樂泉源。

The plant-based diet has not only nourished my body, but also transformed the way I see my life. Eating a whole, organic planet-based meal is always more nutritious and fulfilling than any of those harmful processed food. “Less for More” - it is way more than a eating habit. For me this lifestyle applies to every aspects of life, including how I dress, the way I live and even the perception of our relationships with other living beings. Once you decide to consume healthier food, simpler clothes, comforting homewares… Soon you will find out that you are not only living a simple lifestyle with less belongings, but also towards a much wholesome and happier lifestyle. It is “LifeStyle In White”.

  “The simpler we are, the stronger we become.”

LOVE,

CHARLOTTE

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To read more about my vegan journey, my new book 《LifeStyle In White》is now available at all major bookstores in Hong Kong and Taiwan.

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