Ng Lorraine
過去一年,每次經過這家食店,我都會被餐牌上的色彩所吸引,只可惜一齊食飯的同事人數太多,店舖無位,所以一直沒有機會試過。最近某天,我們因有事不外出,有人提議向這間just fit 落外賣order,我去拎。結果讓我難忘,70幾蚊就能吃得既健康,又享受,又飽足。可惜我和同事們的午餐習慣,不太容許我經常光顧這家食店。某天收工後心情低落,想吃點能讓自己愉快的東西,就想起了just fit。我問老闆能否讓我坐下來用餐,她們立刻笑著為我開了一張圓形的木桌。我平視著對面新建的商舖發出的柔和燈光,斜眼看著腳邊的小盆栽,偶瞄緩緩路過的行人,品味著眼前的美食。那裡有水果、蔬菜、肉類或雞蛋、薯泥和南瓜泥,除了冷飲,也有熱食。種類豐富,營養均衡,色彩分層。不是特別惹味的那種餐膳(如果你追求的是很濃味的調味,這間看來不適合你),而是食材本身的原味加上一些清新的醬汁或醋汁,讓人感受到食材的新鮮及濃郁的質感。我的細胞愛上了這種沒有罪疚感的飽足感,哈! 我在紅磡崇平街工作已經超過13年了,看過這一帶不少餐廳的興衰,但我相信只要這家輕食店堅持初心、保持水準,而且價位依然如此親民,它就能長做長有。在紅磡這一帶的美食街,這家店是我最喜歡的5家之一,不僅因為它的色、味、營,也由於老闆的親切笑容和追求改善質素誠意。順帶一提,她們很歡迎顧客自備外賣餐盒和環保杯。我也開始自帶餐具了!
To Kwa Wan being one of Hong Kong's restaurant hotspots, its old but gold streets and narrow but homey alleys houses many small businesses, varying from hole-in-the-wall restaurants and stores selling miscellaneous items. Just Fit is the one of many amongst the small restaurants in this district. Tucked away from the bustling roads, its humble exterior does not show the restaurant's warm hospitality and fresh food justice. Walking in the miniature sized shop, it feels cramped, but the warm welcome and unique interior was one of many memorable elements from my visit. The diverse mix of decor such as bird lamps, paired with faux grass on the wall and a small orange bunny sculpture, was truly an unforgettable stylistic choice. The orange and white colour scheme of the interior further enhanced the restaurant's refreshing atmosphere. Upon placing my order of soba noodles with Thai shrimp and a cold milk tea for takeaway, I waited around 15 minutes for my food. Admittedly, it was a relatively longer waiting time than anticipated for a simple cafe like this, but it was worth while as I witnessed the preparation process of the food thanks to the open kitchen concept of the restaurant. I could tell the food was made with care and caution as they take out fresh ingredients and cut them up right in front of me. After taking the food, I decided to sit in the free seats opposite of the restaurant due to its rather small size and lack of seating options. As I was taking the food out of the bag, one of the cooks took out a wooden table and a seat and placed it in front of the restaurant. They then told me to come sit there instead. Although I did not mind sitting someplace else, I could not decline their kind offer. The unexpected but absolutely welcomed hospitality deserves more praise. Onto the food, it was nothing short of delicious. The interwoven elements of flavour and texture collaborated well to make a simple, healthy and remarkable dish. The perfectly boiled soba noodles were laid atop a bed of crisp lettuce, dressed with plump shrimp and imitation crab meat, topped with crisp cucumber slices and a sprinkling of black and white sesame seeds that provided tiny bursts of flavour. The sauce was a combination of sesame and sweet & spicy chili. Flavour wise, it had a sweet and salty profile, with its forefront flavour as sesame. The vegetables were a refreshing component of the dish, as it is complemented with the taste of meaty shrimp and crab. Texture wise, the noodles were executed flawlessly, not too soft but still had its distinctive chew. The crispy lettuce and cucumbers paired with the noodles diversified the dish's texture, enhancing the overall mouth feel. What truly made the dish shine though, was its nutritionally balanced ingredients. Carbs from the noodles, protein from the shrimp and crab, dietary fibre from the vegetables and essential fats from the sauce made the eating experience enjoyable as I felt like I was properly fueling my body the nutrition it needs. The milk tea was quite nice, its silky smooth milk was paired well with the bittersweet tea. Overall, the food I ordered was perfectly executed from simple but healthy ingredients. The pricing for such a dish was absolutely justified. For the both nutritious and delicious meal I bought, it was only around $50. The other menu items such as the paninis, sandwiches and salads were all reasonably priced, for only around $30 each. Compared to its nearby restaurants, the food from this place is relatively cheaper, but its food quality is definitely not sacrificed for its affordable prices. In my personal opinion, the hospitality of this restaurant was the most memorable part. The friendliness and warmth from the entire place really shone through during my visit, from the immediate smile that I was greeted by while checking out their menu, the unexpected gesture of taking a table and chair out, to the cute packaging of daisies on the takeaway bag, they all conveyed the warm-hearted and comforting nature of the restaurant. If you are near this area of town and looking for affordable but high quality food that is healthy, paired with great service, a warm environment and uniquely decorated interior, Just Fit is one great option you can choose from. If you can, remember to support small businesses. You never know, a little exploring could land you a hidden gem restaurant, and you can lend a helping hand to restaurant owners trying to survive in an industry driven by large chains and competitive rivals. …查看更多
本身住開土瓜灣呢頭好少見做健康餐既店,食多咗茶餐廳都好厭,🥹🥹終於有間舖可以滿足細食,追求健康既我!睇完個menu發覺好適合繁忙既weekdays,放工好多時無胃口,肚餓又唔知食乜好,Just Fit salad好健康,唔會肥,又食得飽。一個大份salad其實份量好足!牛油果香蕉奶昔又香又滑,蕎麥麵都好好味。🥰🥰🥰😘兩位店主仲會好努力研究新款,每一次都好有surprise,會多d來幫襯!😗😗😗…查看更多