This time I had a Philadelphia beef panini. When ordering the panini, you can choose a side of fries or salad. The fries come with honey mustard sauce. I heard the staff recommend adding a runny egg inside the panini, which makes it moist and not too dry overall. They first grill the panini and then scoop out a piece from the middle to put on the side, and then add the runny egg (there's a round piece in the photo). Milk cap.

Located near the Dongmen MRT station, "Toast Livia" is a restaurant specializing in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors. The decor, complemented by wooden elements and greenery, exudes a strong exotic and relaxed atmosphere. This area offers a rich variety of dining options, and "Toast Livia" indeed provides unique flavor choices with its foreign cuisine, making it a great spot for adventurous diners.

First and foremost, I recommend the "Classic Shakshuka."
The dish features a red sauce base made from slow-cooked tomatoes and onions, with poached eggs added and simmered until the white is cooked and the yolks are slightly runny. It is served with homemade roasted pita bread and hummus. This dish is truly flavorful; the sweetness and acidity of the red sauce are well-balanced, the onions are tender and flavorful, and the yolk mixes with the sauce making it rich and smooth. Scooping it up with the pita creates a fantastic layered experience. The hummus is also smooth and delicate, adding a nutty aroma and a feeling of fullness to the meal. The only little downside is that there isn't enough pita; the sauce is so delicious that it runs out quickly, leaving only a fork to enjoy the rest, which is a bit unsatisfying. If they could provide a few more pieces, it would show extra thoughtfulness!

The "Greek Hazelnut Pesto" sounds creative, but unfortunately, it tastes a bit bland. The pasta is cooked just right, and the hazelnut aroma is present, but the overall seasoning is on the conservative side. It lacks the expected salty and intense flavor of Greek cuisine or the spiciness that a pesto should have. It’s not bad, but it’s somewhat forgettable.

For dessert, the "Tiramisu" is not bad in flavor, but the portion is simply too small. When it arrives, you’re almost taken aback by how little there is—almost a single bite, resembling a mini dessert sample. The texture is dense, the wine aroma is moderate, and the taste is a decent tiramisu, but it doesn’t measure up in terms of price and expectations. 😕

Overall, "Toast Livia" is a comfortable environment with a menu rich in exotic flavors. If you're looking for a small meal, a photo-op, or an experience of different cultural flavors, it’s a great choice. However, some dishes are somewhat ordinary, and there is a slight discrepancy between price and portion size. It is recommended to focus on main dishes; newcomers should definitely try the "Shakshuka" to appreciate the charm of Middle Eastern flavors, and then decide if they want to return to explore other items.

Summary: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑
Dickson's Fooday Review #210

This time we are at the "Mediterranean" restaurant right outside the Dongmen MRT station.
The menu has a super wide variety of food categories, featuring items from all sorts of types. The restaurant’s menu includes brief introductions to different types of dishes.

There are many unique dishes, but it feels like most are variations of toast or panini 🤣🤣.

Additionally, they offer alcoholic beverages to pair with your meal. Whether for lunch, afternoon tea, or dinner, this place is a good choice. It's perfect for those looking to try something new or experience a variety of different types of food.

Food: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑
Drinks: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑
Atmosphere: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑
Service: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑
Price: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑
Location: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌘

The dishes have character and taste quite good. The overall price is also reasonable, making it very suitable for group gatherings or for students to enjoy 👍.

It's even a nice option for family outings, bringing your parents to try different flavors.

Moreover, the restaurant's decor is really charming, featuring many floor-to-ceiling windows with great views. Even at night, it's a viable option for a date restaurant!

🤪🤪 Dickson’s Rant 🤪🤪
What comes to mind when you hear "Mediterranean"?
Mediterranean-type anemia?
The Baltic three tiny countries?
Mediterranean baldness?

No, no! What are the unique characteristics of Mediterranean cuisine?
But after eating here, I still don't really know what Mediterranean cuisine is all about 🤪🤪🤪.

Overall, it leans more towards a specialty brunch with some tavern concepts.

With the restaurant's atmosphere, it’s quite suitable for gathering with four to six friends for a noisy lunch or dinner.

Chat about recent work, recent crushes, enjoy exotic flavors, and sip on a few drinks—chilllllllllllll～～～

📍 TOASTERiA CAFE
🚇East Gate

TOASTERiA CAFE is located one minute's walk from Exit 5 of Dongmen MRT Station. The location is very convenient👍
I have passed by TOASTERiA CAFE many times😂
Every time I want to eat, I am defeated by the crowd🥲🥲🥲
The time to have dinner this time is at 1 p.m.
The fourth floor is still fully occupied😯😯😯

There are plenty of seats inside, including square tables, round tables, and bars.
The whole building has large floor-to-ceiling windows and many plants🪴
The lighting is very good☀️I personally like the window seat
One item per person for low consumption, dining time is 2 hours⏰

TOASTERiA CAFE’s meals include dishes from all over the world
(Israel, Egypt, Greece, France, Morocco, etc.)
Almost every table has "Panini"❗️
It’s a good place to eat if you have foreign friends here (there are really a lot of foreign tourists coming to eat)
People who want to go abroad but have no way to go abroad are suitable to go on a food trip to enjoy themselves😗

This is my second time to eat at Toastlia. This restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine, but it doesn’t have any weird taste at all. It’s very delicious! This time we ordered a Spanish baked egg, which was amazing. It contained potatoes, spinach and a lot of cheese. It also had pasta, rich white sauce and marinated tomatoes! Recommended to everyone, suitable for friends and family gatherings.