“Black Jack!”

Macau is now the gambling capital of the world, but don’t forget about the great food. From Hong Kong, hop on the Turbo Jet and one hour later, nutty notes from Portuguese egg custard greet the palate.

Walking down St. Paul church, food vendors lure street walkers with free samples. A must try is [...]

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Sushi One
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“Midnight Sushi, 50% Off!”
That was all I needed to know. From 10pm to 12pm, Sushi One served Midnight sushi.
Located in Causeway Bay, Sushi One impresses patrons with a large fish tank on the left hand wall.
There is something fishy about eating sushi while fish swim in [...]

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Pin Bun
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“Number three, number three, gooooooooooooo!”
One of the most entertaining sports in Hong Kong is horse racing. On a warm Wednesday night, a few thousand people gather at a charming race track. This is the place where people meet for drinks and a good bite, but mainly [...]

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Fairwood Fast Food
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In America, the fast food wars belong to McDonald’s and Burger King. In Hong Kong, the battle is between Café de Coral and Fairwood.
If a restaurateur wants to gain critical mass and have a restaurant that can expand throughout Hong Kong, the menu must cater [...]

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Simply Life Café and Bakery
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It is hard to find good bread in Hong Kong. I am not talking about those spongy doughy ones found in most bakeries. What I had in mind are artisan breads that have a chewy texture on the inside while crispy nutty tones make [...]

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Tsuen Kee Noodles
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A classic Hong Kong dish is fish ball noodle soup. In Wan Chai, I ate at a famous one. Sitting on old stools, I quickly ordered the house specials. The compilation combination is a good order. Fried won ton, fish ball, and fish skin won [...]

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Triple O’s
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I woke up today and said, “I want a juicy burger!”
Not surprisingly, I have been eating so much Asian food.
A few of my friends suggested Triple O’s, owned by restaurant owner Candice Suen, who also owns Yo Ma Ma’s frozen yogurt. Triple O’s is a franchise that [...]

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Monster Sushi
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Is having sushi orgasm two nights in a row too much? Naw…
So on a Sunday night, my sushi buddy and I went to Mong Kok on the Kowloon side of Hong Kong to try Monster Sushi, also a conveyor belt sushi.
With a bold name, I was hoping the food [...]

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Minesushi

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Animal activist, look away! I was about to take my first bite of foie gras sushi. With a dash of gold flake, the creamy liver just melted in my mouth. The vinegar rice added just a hint of tart touch that lightened the dish.
Spectacular!
After eating nominal kaiten (conveyor [...]

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Restaurant Du Lac Bleu
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There are a few must eat dishes in Hong Kong and clay pot is one of them. Clay pot is a type of cooking in which the food is cooked well… in clay pots. The culinary art comes into play with temperature control, freshness of [...]

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MOS Burger
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I have been to Tokyo, but never tried the popular Japanese burger chain MOS (Mountain, Ocean, Sun). So when I found out they had a restaurant outlet in Hong Kong, I dashed over for a quick taste.
The rice patty burger with thinly sliced beef was tasty, but nothing [...]

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Sapporo Japanese Restaurant
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Known as a popular ramen place, Sapporo Japanese Restaurant sits firmly on Exchange Square in Central district Hong Kong. One step into the restaurant, the signs of a good ramen places are evident.
The loud slurps from noodles to aromatic smells from pork bones brewing in the broth.
Soft [...]

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TsuiWah Restaurant
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Lets get one thing clear, not everything in Hong Kong is good. I have had my share of bad meal. Bad means anything from bad service to below par food. To expand a little more, the food just does not have the right flavor or texture [...]

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Hui Lau Shan
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Not only is it hot in Hong Kong, it is humid. Don’t be surprised if after walking around for about fifteen minutes, thirst attacks suddenly. So, here is the situation. With a wet back and thirst up your alley, hip hop over to Hui Lau Shan [...]

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Modern Toilet
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“What goes in must come out!”

So there I was, eating curry in a serve ware shaped as a toilet. I had finally arrived, Modern Toilet: a novelty restaurant with a toilet theme. While most Westerners would find the theme disturbing, the Chinese find it playful and creative.

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Sai Kung
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The Americans and Chinese have a contrasting view on the term “fresh seafood.” Americans purchase a salmon fillet at the super market that has been fresh frozen and call that fresh. Instead, the Chinese take it to another level.
Fresh Seafood = seafood swimming live in a tank
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Ricks Greek Bar

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After eating numerous Asian meals, my palate was lusting for something complete new, even exciting. In the posh Soho district, Rick Greek Bar greeted me. Located adjacent to a steep hill, the white colored walls and lively ambiance set the mood for a seemingly meal.
Sitting comfortable [...]

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