You know it’s summer in Hong Kong when the weather gets predictably unpredictable. You can start a week with a typhoon and rainstorm warning and finish it with blazing hot, sunny weather. But whether it’s sunny, rainy, windy or calm, one thing remains constant: it’s seriously hot here!
To help you to stay refreshed in this heat and humidity, we at NOC have curated a new summer menu that we think you’ll love. Read on to get a sneak peek at our new menu and to see our recommendations for dishes and drinks that can help you to keep cool.
Nice cream parfait
To help you to avoid summertime processed-sugar bombs like ice cream and milkshakes, our head chef, Patrick, has specially curated this vegan, non-dairy “nice” cream parfait by blending together frozen banana, pineapple and soy milk. This smooth and naturally sweet parfait is served with succulent slices of grapefruit and a sprinkling of toasted pistachio.
Available at the Roastery and Mercury shops
Fresh iced fruit teas
Our take on the quintessential drink from the US South. Brewed with black tea and fresh peach and passion fruit syrups that are made from scratch, the sweetish iced teas will help you to survive the smouldering summer humidity.
Available at all shops
Oatmeal bowl
Can you think of a summer breakfast that is cooler, healthier and tastier than overnight oats? We can’t. We soak our oats for 12 hours in Oatly oat milk and serve the bowl with a layer of juicy orange, grapefruit and blueberries, a dash of cinnamon and a handful of crushed pistachio. With just one oatmeal bowl, you can rest assured that you are getting a healthy dose of vitamins, minerals, fibre and antioxidants for the day. The bowl is vegan and dairy free too!
Available at the Roastery and Mercury shops
NOC fizz and fizzpresso
For healthier alternatives to your usual off-the-shelf soda, look no further than the NOC fizz and fizzpresso. The NOC fizz is a delicious, citrusy mix of lemon juice, grapefruit juice, lemongrass juice and tonic water. If you need a caffeine kick with your fizzy drink, try our fizzpresso – double espresso, fresh passion fruit, lemon juice and tonic water.
Available at all shops
Avocado smash
For those who crave lighter foods in the summer, our avocado smash is the perfect light brunch. We mash a perfectly ripe avocado, spread the avo smash onto crisp sourdough toast and garnish with pomegranate seeds and creamy feta cheese. This vegetarian dish is nutrient dense and fuels your body with both macro and micronutrients, so you can tick off all the summer-fun plans you have.
Available at the Roastery, Graham, Gough and Mercury shops
Cold brew
Craving an ice-cold cup of coffee that is even smoother than your usual iced black? Try our cold brew – we medium grind No 34 and steep the ground coffee in cold, filtered water for over 24 hours, before serving the cold brew with an ice ball.
Available at all shops
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