Cheese Fondue with a Twist

Ma Wan is truly a great place to chill, especially around the beach area. Even if you don't know how to swim, just finding a window seat at a nearby restaurant and enjoying lunch or afternoon tea with friends is a delightful experience. Living near Tsuen Wan West, I sometimes hop on a boat and in just ten minutes, I arrive at this paradise. Among the beachside restaurants, Cafe Roma is highly recommended. I came here again with a friend to enjoy some leisurely time. Recently, the restaurant has been offering a caramel cheese fondue, using Brunost caramel cheese from a century-old Norwegian brand as the base. The flavor has a hint of milk and caramel sweetness, which is quite innovative. It differs slightly from traditional cheese fondue and is more suited to local tastes. It's perfect for this cool weather! The basic pairing includes prawns, Coppa ham, chicken breast, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, celery, carrots, potatoes, and Italian herb bread. If that's not enough, you can pay extra to add other ingredients. Starting with the basics, bread and cheese fondue are, of course, the classic combination. I also tried the prawns, and I've seen the vegetables before, but I didn't expect the cherry tomatoes to pair so well. And there's more—ham doesn't have to be eaten on its own; it pairs wonderfully with cheese fondue. I also added some other ingredients like scallops, salmon, Parma ham, and salami. Since prawns paired well with the cheese fondue, I wanted to see if other seafood would work too. The scallops and salmon were lightly seared before being dipped in the sweet cheese sauce, which was quite special and worth a try, though not as perfect a match as the prawns. Adding Parma ham and salami, I initially thought of eating them on their own, but after trying the Coppa ham with the cheese fondue, I wanted to add these two as well. The salty-sweet flavor combined with the softness of the ham was quite enjoyable. Personally, I think Parma ham is more suitable for cheese fondue than salami. Hot chocolate with cheese fondue is a classic choice, but I saw two other warm drinks on the menu that were quite appealing. Since I have a fondness for hibiscus, I tried the hibiscus lemon tea. Chatting with friends, three hours flew by quietly... Restaurant Information: Cafe Roma