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Entries from May 2009

Lantau Island: hiking in Hong Kong includes fresh seafood

May 31st, 2009 · No Comments

On a bright Saturday morning, a group of friends went hiking at Lantau island.

After arriving in Hong Kong for over two weeks, it was time to leave the bustling city for some tranquility. No hiking trip is complete without great food.
Each step I took, I was anticipating the taste of [...]

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Tags: Chinese · Hong Kong

Nissin: Food advertisements on trams in Hong Kong

May 27th, 2009 · No Comments

Nissin

As for food business, food companies can brand their products using print advertisement. With a 7 million population, most Hong Kong locals walk so food print advertisements are every where.
This is an advertisement of Nissin instant noodles on a tram.

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Tags: Chinese · Hong Kong

Win Wah Chinese Deli in Wan Chai Hong Kong: BBQ Pork + Roasted Pork dish that was not on par

May 27th, 2009 · No Comments

Win Wah Chinese Dli
Wan Chai district Hong Kong
(note: complete address not noted)
During lunch time, you will find salary men/women eating rice lunch boxes from Chinese deli’s. These deli’s hang poached chicken, roast duck, and bbq pork store front to tempt the eyes. For just around $4 USD, these lunch boxes are filled with [...]

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Tags: Chinese · Hong Kong

Lucky Dessert: dessert house in Causeway Bay

May 26th, 2009 · No Comments

Lucky Dessert
Causeway Bay
{click for address + food photos}
Dessert houses are a popular place to wind down the day and just have chatter.
With a rich consistency, my sesame paste dessert was on par. Friends ordered an array of dishes from durian roll and shakes.
This dessert house itself is very crowded and noisy. [...]

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Tags: Chinese · Dessert · Hong Kong

Berrygood: Frozen Yogurt in Central Hong Kong

May 24th, 2009 · No Comments

Berry Good
{click for address + photos}
Last week, we interviewed restaurant owner Candice Suen of Yo Ma Ma, a very good frozen yogurt in Wan Chai. After Vietnamese food, I decided to head over to Berry Good in central.
Since I arrived at closing, I tried the already frozen packed frozen yogurt. I have covered [...]

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Tags: Dessert · Hong Kong

Duck Fetus, one order please: Strange food in Hong Kong

May 23rd, 2009 · No Comments

“One order of duck foetus (fetus) please!”
At Sun Chuk Yuen Vietnamese Restaurant, someone forgot to run a spell check.
Another misspelling is “Chief” instead of “Chef” recommendation.
I just may send to the Engrishfunny.com

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Tags: Chinese · Hong Kong

Shrimp Roe Noodles at Tsim Chai Kee in Wan Chai Hong Kong

May 22nd, 2009 · No Comments

Tsim Chai Kee Noodle
219 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai Hong Kong
{Click here for map + food photos}
With noodle shops on every corner, it is hard to find a good one. A few things signal a winner. The obvious includes food write ups from food television personalities. If they have eaten there, at least [...]

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Tags: Chinese · Hong Kong

Local juice bars in Hong Kong

May 22nd, 2009 · No Comments

Juice Bars

For less that $2 USD, you can find local mom ‘n pop juice bars. My pineapple guava was refreshing. The smart operators actually post up English and Chinese descriptions.
The portion is small but just enough to quench the thirst. No sugar added.

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Tags: Hong Kong

Delifrance: Hong Kong’s version of a French chain bakery

May 20th, 2009 · No Comments

Delifrance
{click for address + food photos}
Delifrance is Hong Kong’s version of a French deli. The chain restaurant serves bakery delights from sandwiches and pastries. For $1.50 USD, I ordered the sandwich of the day. The egg salad sandwich served with two tomatoes was a great budget dish The bread had [...]

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Tags: Uncategorized

Cafe de Coral: Hong Kong’s largest Chinese fast food chain

May 20th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Cafe de Coral
IFC Building

If you’re ever going to consider a restaurant in Hong Kong, I suggest understanding the local taste. Café de Coral, the largest Chinese fast food restaurant, has done a great job. They have been able to implement modern design, value pricing, and consistent food and this has resulted in scaling [...]

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Tags: Fast Food · Hong Kong

Mr. Steak: Steak buffet done right in Causeway Bay Hong Kong

May 18th, 2009 · No Comments

Mr Steak: Buffet a la minute
www.mrsteak.com.hk
{click here for address and food photos}
When I was invited to eat all you can eat steak buffet, I hesitated. But after eating at Mr. Steak, I came out as a follower. Walking through the trendy signage, checkered floors and designer spot lights all make up the minimalistic [...]

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Tags: Chinese · Hong Kong

Microbo: Hong Kong’s answer to frozen fast food

May 18th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Microbo

The Hong Kong people live a very time sensitive lifesytle. With a majority working in corporations especially in the finance industry, it can be a challenge to have a good fast meal. Corporate workers often start the day at 9am and do not get off work until 8pm.

Microbo is the proposed [...]

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Tags: Chinese · Hong Kong

Nuocmam: All You Can Eat Vietnamese Food in Tseung Kwan O Hong Kong

May 17th, 2009 · No Comments

Nuocmam Vietnamese Cuisine
{Click for address + food photos}
It’s hard to make good Vietnamese food. Sweet and savory tones must work together just at the right pitch, resulting in a great symphony. Upon arrival, a vibrant interior with earth tones warms the senses.

We opted for the $20USD All You Can Eat buffet. Quenching [...]

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Tags: Hong Kong · Vietnamese

Tonkichi: Awesome Tonkatsu Seafood Restaurant in World Trade Center in Causeway Bay Hong Kong

May 16th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Tonkichi (Tonkatsu Seafood)
{Click here for address + food photos}

After being in Hong Kong almost two weeks, I have yet to have a remarkable meal. Remarkable defined as “something worth talking about.” Sure, I have had street food featuring soy sauce goose and my share of intestines.
After attending a networking event in Lan Kwai Fong, [...]

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Tags: Hong Kong · Japanese

Yuppie buffet lunch at Hong Kong Football Club in Happy Valley

May 15th, 2009 · No Comments

Hong Kong Football Club
3 Sports Road
Happy Valley
Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2830 9500
Fax: (852) 2882 5040
{Click here for more food photos}

On a sunny afternoon, I enjoyed a great buffet with a picturesque view. The Hong Kong Football Club is an exclusive club that boasts an out door swimming pool, indoor bowling allies, and a vibrant green [...]

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Tags: Chinese · Japanese · buffet

YoMaMa: Frozen Yogurt hits streets of Starstreet Wan Chai Hong Kong

May 14th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Yo Ma Ma
16 Wing Fung Street, Wanchai Hong Kong

Campusfork has been covering the frozen yogurt craze. From our interview with Pinkberry.
The chilly dessert has now arrived in Hong Kong. Firmly planted on trendy Starstreet in Wan Chai district, the minimalist décor warms the senses, just long enough for me to order my [...]

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Tags: Dessert · Hong Kong

Biu Kee Lok Yeun: Chiu Chau Restaurant in Mong Kok district in Hong Kong

May 13th, 2009 · No Comments

Biu Kee Lok Yuen
{click for address + food photos}

(old school waiter)
China is a big country, with many dialects and regions. So it’s no surprise, they are many types of Chinese food. In the seedy area of Mong Kwok district (known for street vendors), I plant firmly on stools and enjoy a good [...]

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Tags: Chinese · Hong Kong