Hearty Breakfast under HKD40 around Central?

6am, clear blue sky,

A cool 20 something degrees,

A pretty news anchor with an attractive voice was on TV,

A very sleepy Jason, sitting against the headboard of the bed, staring at the TV

With his half opened eyes, awaiting to wake up from his dream ...

(Ywan!!!) So cold! Why do I have to get out of bed at this hour! Why do I have to be hungry at this hour for the past WEEK!!! (well most days of past week) I blame the weather, the evil cold spell! I have no heater at home so it was always a struggle to get dressed on a cold morning with non-wooden flooring at home! There were 2 options, (1) I either RAN to the bathroom or (2) I had to tiptoe! (perhaps a pair Ugg boots for HOME USE only?)

The longer I stay home, the more I want to jump back into bed! Best solution was to get out the door and enjoy a relax and hearty breakfast! I did mention the morning hunger lasted the whole week right? Sigh! Tuesday - Friday!!!!

Tuesday

I did not have anything on Monday for breakfast, just a cup of coffee but I did get up early. I felt so guilty for not using the early morning for more food the day before so I rewarded myself something hearty warm! Instant Noodles with Sunny-side-up fried egg and sausages!



Likes:

• unpretentious crowds, friendly staff, free refills of coffee

Dislikes:

• MSG! Food Coma at 10am!

Avg Spending: Below HKD 100 per person

Cafe De Savoy
B/F, Dah Sing Life Bldg, 99-105
Des Voeux Road, Central
Tel: +852 2117 1111

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Wednesday

My breakfast yesterday filled my stomach til well over 2pm so I went for something lighter and healthier. Oatmeal and Egg Sandwich at the Swiss Cafe. Oatmeal was bland and require adding of sugar yourself. A healthy dish indeed but with 3 spoonful of sugar I added ... sigh ... I am a very sweet person! *blink blink* The eggs were good, thick and slightly creamy. Not much butter flavor so I assume it was cream or milk they added perhaps to get that texture??



Likes:

• very thick and creamy layers of eggs
• full cream / whole milk in bottles!

Dislikes:

• oatmeal was bland by default, have to add sugar yourself. Healthy indeed!

Avg Spending: Below HKD 100 per person

Swiss Cafe
No.12-16 Li Yuen Street West, Central
Tel: 2111 0841

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Thursday

After Wednesday slightly more healthy breakfast, it was time to go back to a more hearty breakfast to warm my body up! Satay Beef instant noodles with scramble eggs and bun at Tsui Wah. The eggs were a bit watery but with strong flavors. The satay beef was good, tender as a result of baking soda as always! Definitely a bit heavy for the morning but it made my body all warmed up! The size of the breakfast was rather huge for me that could not finish the bun.



Likes:

• satay beef, rich flavors and very tender
  
• sweet bun I like

Dislikes:

• scrambled eggs were too watery

Avg Spending: Below HKD 100 per person

Tsui Wah Resturant
G/F, 84-86 Des Voeux Road Central
Tel: +852 2542 2288

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Friday

TGIF! Still a very cold morning! Since I had a rather heavy breakfast yesterday morning, I opted for something lighter, relatively lighter of course. Minced Beef Food Rice Roll (免治牛肉腸粉). Not the best I have tried, the rice roll layer was rather thick but it was hearty enough for me on this morning. While it was hearty, it wasn't enough in terms of quantity!



So my friend (whom I forced him to join) and I ordered another Corned Beef and Egg Sandwich. I love corned beef as much as I love my spam! (well ... it was still lighter than instant noodles right? I believe it was and I will continue to believe so!) It was a very satisfied Friday morning!!!!



Likes:

• Corned Beef and Egg sandwich
• Plenty of minced beef in the rice roll with sweet soy sauce (MSG anyone??)

Dislikes:

• The sandwich bread a bit too dried

Avg Spending: Below HKD 100 per person
Five Dragons 五龍粥麵茶餐廳
17-19 Jubilee Street, Central
Tel: +852 2851 8861