rkkwan to Hong Kong
May 11th, 2007, 05:33 AM
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darna - Didn't take too many pictures in Hong Kong, and I'm still busy posting pictures of the flights.
You can find the discussion and the links in this other thread I started:
fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=126&tid=34996251
You probably have seen the hundreds of pictures I posted from my trip to Hong Kong last fall, right?
You can find the discussion and the links in this other thread I started:
fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=126&tid=34996251
You probably have seen the hundreds of pictures I posted from my trip to Hong Kong last fall, right?
May 13th, 2007, 01:09 PM
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5/3/07 Thurs
Morning had dim sum with relatives at the <b>Goldsar Restaurant</b> at 9 Tung Lo Wan Road in Causeway Bay. [Ridiculous English name that I won't bother to explain.] Food okay, relatively comfortable place. 4 persons for $96. It's the closest restaurant to the Rosedale on the Park.
I then went hungry for the rest of the day, hurrying to Macau. Don't want to mention about my dinner in Macau.
5/4/07 Friday
Breakfast was at <b>Cafe Taipa</b> in the Taipa Village, on Rue de Regedor. 16MOP for a bowl of rice vermicelli with two pieces of Portugese sardines, and cup of milk tea.
Lunch is the best deal of my whole trip. There's an "executive lunch" at the <b>Valencia</b> restaurant at my hotel - Grandview on Taipa. It comes with one main course and salad/soup/dessert bar, and coffee or tea, all for 48MOP (+10% service charge). There were about 7 choices, and I had braised lamb, which is pretty good. The low price is to keep the gamblers from going out of the building.
Dinner was back in Hong Kong, at the new <b>Spice</b> at 2/F, 1 Knutsford Terrace in Tsimshatsui. It's a fancy Thai/Malay/Indian restaurant, with a fairly creative menu, like tandoori New Zealand lamb chops. Drink menu is also kind of fun - my friend ordered a "Pina Thai Cocola", which is a pina colada made with fresh coconut and other juices, served in a fresh cocunut. For beer, I had a Boddington's Pub Ale from England.
They had a couple of people handing out 10% off coupons on Knutsford Terrace. The final bill for 3 is HK$737, including 10% service charge. Very comfortable place and good service. I can recommend it.
Morning had dim sum with relatives at the <b>Goldsar Restaurant</b> at 9 Tung Lo Wan Road in Causeway Bay. [Ridiculous English name that I won't bother to explain.] Food okay, relatively comfortable place. 4 persons for $96. It's the closest restaurant to the Rosedale on the Park.
I then went hungry for the rest of the day, hurrying to Macau. Don't want to mention about my dinner in Macau.
5/4/07 Friday
Breakfast was at <b>Cafe Taipa</b> in the Taipa Village, on Rue de Regedor. 16MOP for a bowl of rice vermicelli with two pieces of Portugese sardines, and cup of milk tea.
Lunch is the best deal of my whole trip. There's an "executive lunch" at the <b>Valencia</b> restaurant at my hotel - Grandview on Taipa. It comes with one main course and salad/soup/dessert bar, and coffee or tea, all for 48MOP (+10% service charge). There were about 7 choices, and I had braised lamb, which is pretty good. The low price is to keep the gamblers from going out of the building.
Dinner was back in Hong Kong, at the new <b>Spice</b> at 2/F, 1 Knutsford Terrace in Tsimshatsui. It's a fancy Thai/Malay/Indian restaurant, with a fairly creative menu, like tandoori New Zealand lamb chops. Drink menu is also kind of fun - my friend ordered a "Pina Thai Cocola", which is a pina colada made with fresh coconut and other juices, served in a fresh cocunut. For beer, I had a Boddington's Pub Ale from England.
They had a couple of people handing out 10% off coupons on Knutsford Terrace. The final bill for 3 is HK$737, including 10% service charge. Very comfortable place and good service. I can recommend it.
May 13th, 2007, 01:46 PM
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5/5/07 Sat
After my decent experience for breakfast at Cafe de Coral, I decided to give <b>Fairwood</b>, CdC's main competitor, a try. It's their store at Yun Ping Road, Causeway Bay. $15 for a bowl of rice vermicelli with pork and sauteed vegetables; and milk tea. It's okay, but not as impressive as CdC. They should have congee stuff, but I didn't see it on the board when I got in.
Lunch was at <b>Harbour Chiu Chow Restaurant</b>, 2/F Allied Kajima Building, 138 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai; adjacent to the Novotel Century. On weekends, all regular dim sums are $10 each. Excellent deal, decent food. My uncle paid for lunch, and it should be under $50 per person.
I then met up with a friend for red bean and shaved ice with evaporated milk at <b>Sun Fat Restaurant</b> a "char charn teng" or HK-style diner, at 232-242 Fa Yuen Street (Prince Edward MTR). It's open 24 hours, with like hundreds of stuff on the menu. If you can't find what you want, ask and they'll cook it for you. HK$15 for the "red bean ice".
Dinner is not far away at the super busy <b>Chuen Cheung Kui</b>, 33 Nelson St in Mongkok. It serves the "Hakka" style of Cantonese cuisine. No expensive ingredients, just good solid "home-style" stuff. They do take reservations, but we can either get 6pm or after 8:30pm. Dinner for 10 cost $990.
After my decent experience for breakfast at Cafe de Coral, I decided to give <b>Fairwood</b>, CdC's main competitor, a try. It's their store at Yun Ping Road, Causeway Bay. $15 for a bowl of rice vermicelli with pork and sauteed vegetables; and milk tea. It's okay, but not as impressive as CdC. They should have congee stuff, but I didn't see it on the board when I got in.
Lunch was at <b>Harbour Chiu Chow Restaurant</b>, 2/F Allied Kajima Building, 138 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai; adjacent to the Novotel Century. On weekends, all regular dim sums are $10 each. Excellent deal, decent food. My uncle paid for lunch, and it should be under $50 per person.
I then met up with a friend for red bean and shaved ice with evaporated milk at <b>Sun Fat Restaurant</b> a "char charn teng" or HK-style diner, at 232-242 Fa Yuen Street (Prince Edward MTR). It's open 24 hours, with like hundreds of stuff on the menu. If you can't find what you want, ask and they'll cook it for you. HK$15 for the "red bean ice".
Dinner is not far away at the super busy <b>Chuen Cheung Kui</b>, 33 Nelson St in Mongkok. It serves the "Hakka" style of Cantonese cuisine. No expensive ingredients, just good solid "home-style" stuff. They do take reservations, but we can either get 6pm or after 8:30pm. Dinner for 10 cost $990.
May 13th, 2007, 08:03 PM
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5/6/07 Sun
I had cup noodles for breakfast.
Lunch is at the <b>Food Plaza</b> at the Happy Valley Clubhouse of the Hong Kong Jockey Club. It's a cafeteria with Chinese and Western food, and both indoor and patio seating. It was a family gathering event, and my uncle's a member of the HKJC.
Later, we moved into <b>Six Furlong</b> for afternoon tea. They have a $82 tea buffet (with lots of food too), but I was still too full from lunch.
Dinner was at <b>Ho Choi Seafood Restaurant</b> in Wan Chai, which I've had dim sum a few days prior. This time we had 15 people in a table having seafood. The feature item was a 13-lb groper cooked two ways - stir fried and steamed. And we have spiny lobsters, and other stuff. No idea about total cost, but the fish itself is about $1,200. Very reasonable.
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5/7/07 Mon
Breakfast was at a small noodle place called <b>Sik Duk Lok</b> at the Lai Tak Tsuem housing estate on HK Island. [I was staying somewhere nearby.] They serve the "che tsai" (or little cart) noddles where you can mix and match your stuff from around 20 choices. It's about $20-22 for a bowl of noddles with 3 items, with a free cup of milk tea.
Lunch at the <b>Goldsar</b> dim sum restaurant again. 5 people, $210.
Late in the afternoon, I went to <b>Pacific Coffee</b> again - this time at China Ferry Terminal in Tsimshatsui - for a latte ($22) and to check email.
Dinner was at the <b>Spaghetti House</b> at 221 Nathan Road (Jordan MTR). Used to eat there quite often, but not for around 10 years. My friend and I shared some chicken wings, then a small size deep dish pizza. With a beer, total about $180 for two.
When I got home, I had for dessert a "darn tart" (egg tart) bought at Lai Tak Tsuen in the morning. $2. It's not very good after sitting for a day.
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5/8/07 Tues
Last meal in Hong Kong was at <b>Ajisen Ramen</b> on the Arrival Levels at HKG. I had their house spicy noddles and milk tea for about $45. Definitely not cheap, but I've wanted to try them for years. Finally had a chance. They have stores over Asia, and even three in the US, two in Canada, and one in Australia.
I had cup noodles for breakfast.
Lunch is at the <b>Food Plaza</b> at the Happy Valley Clubhouse of the Hong Kong Jockey Club. It's a cafeteria with Chinese and Western food, and both indoor and patio seating. It was a family gathering event, and my uncle's a member of the HKJC.
Later, we moved into <b>Six Furlong</b> for afternoon tea. They have a $82 tea buffet (with lots of food too), but I was still too full from lunch.
Dinner was at <b>Ho Choi Seafood Restaurant</b> in Wan Chai, which I've had dim sum a few days prior. This time we had 15 people in a table having seafood. The feature item was a 13-lb groper cooked two ways - stir fried and steamed. And we have spiny lobsters, and other stuff. No idea about total cost, but the fish itself is about $1,200. Very reasonable.
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5/7/07 Mon
Breakfast was at a small noodle place called <b>Sik Duk Lok</b> at the Lai Tak Tsuem housing estate on HK Island. [I was staying somewhere nearby.] They serve the "che tsai" (or little cart) noddles where you can mix and match your stuff from around 20 choices. It's about $20-22 for a bowl of noddles with 3 items, with a free cup of milk tea.
Lunch at the <b>Goldsar</b> dim sum restaurant again. 5 people, $210.
Late in the afternoon, I went to <b>Pacific Coffee</b> again - this time at China Ferry Terminal in Tsimshatsui - for a latte ($22) and to check email.
Dinner was at the <b>Spaghetti House</b> at 221 Nathan Road (Jordan MTR). Used to eat there quite often, but not for around 10 years. My friend and I shared some chicken wings, then a small size deep dish pizza. With a beer, total about $180 for two.
When I got home, I had for dessert a "darn tart" (egg tart) bought at Lai Tak Tsuen in the morning. $2. It's not very good after sitting for a day.
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5/8/07 Tues
Last meal in Hong Kong was at <b>Ajisen Ramen</b> on the Arrival Levels at HKG. I had their house spicy noddles and milk tea for about $45. Definitely not cheap, but I've wanted to try them for years. Finally had a chance. They have stores over Asia, and even three in the US, two in Canada, and one in Australia.
May 13th, 2007, 09:30 PM
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Reading your post makes me hungry, and wants to go back to HK. It is so convenient in HK. Restaurants are everywhere, and they open early and close late. If I have $$, I would go there every year and stay for 2-3 weeks.
The photos are very good.
The photos are very good.
May 14th, 2007, 03:44 AM
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Thanks! Let me make one point about the cost of food in Hong Kong. As you can see from my posts, you can eat pretty cheap in Hong Kong, or you can eat pretty expensive.
For breakfast or lunch, one can go to Cafe de Coral or small noodle place and get a decent meal for <$20. Or you can go to a teahouse and spend up to $50 for dim sum and such.
For real meals, I have had excellent meals for $100 or less, and I have had decent meals that cost $250.
It's really up to you how much you want to spend on food in Hong Kong.
For breakfast or lunch, one can go to Cafe de Coral or small noodle place and get a decent meal for <$20. Or you can go to a teahouse and spend up to $50 for dim sum and such.
For real meals, I have had excellent meals for $100 or less, and I have had decent meals that cost $250.
It's really up to you how much you want to spend on food in Hong Kong.
May 16th, 2007, 04:04 AM
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Oh yes I've seen that earlier post. The pictures made me wish I could stay longer than the 3 1/2 days we booked for November. This time it's all about food. I'll look-up the restos you mentioned on the map and I just might follow your dining footsteps when we get there.
May 16th, 2007, 05:33 AM
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darna - Actually, I don't think <b>even I</b> will want to do those eateries again. I am really not trying to recommend any restaurant. Just want to state the variety in places to eat, types of food, and prices that one can find in Hong Kong. Nothing more.
And I definitely won't go up to the Bowrington Road food market to have dinner. Never again. While food is good and cheap, it's so crowded, uncomfortable and noisy that few will appreciate it (including myself).
And I definitely won't go up to the Bowrington Road food market to have dinner. Never again. While food is good and cheap, it's so crowded, uncomfortable and noisy that few will appreciate it (including myself).
May 16th, 2007, 07:58 PM
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My two galleries of pictures of Macau has been posted:
rkkwan.zenfolio.com/p321623579/ (Part I)
rkkwan.zenfolio.com/p39450338/ (Part II)
Highlights include the newly restored Lou Kau Mansion. Also have some close up shots of the Chinese characters on the St. Paul's ruins. Plus pictures inside the new Grand Lisboa and so on.
I will have another gallery of ferries enroute. But those are for the geeks.
rkkwan.zenfolio.com/p321623579/ (Part I)
rkkwan.zenfolio.com/p39450338/ (Part II)
Highlights include the newly restored Lou Kau Mansion. Also have some close up shots of the Chinese characters on the St. Paul's ruins. Plus pictures inside the new Grand Lisboa and so on.
I will have another gallery of ferries enroute. But those are for the geeks.
May 17th, 2007, 04:43 AM
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Don't forget to try the fried apple pies at McD's. Haven't went to KFC in HK for many years, but I believe they also serve a "chicken and rice". Also, they used to only have original recipe, and no extra crispy; not sure about now. Plus their original recipe is different than those here - even less cripsy, saltier and smaller pieces.
Avoid CdC and Fairwood during lunch hours. Those places tend to be jam packed, and you absolutely have to share tables with others. But great if you want see how fast locals swallow their lunches.
Avoid CdC and Fairwood during lunch hours. Those places tend to be jam packed, and you absolutely have to share tables with others. But great if you want see how fast locals swallow their lunches.
May 26th, 2007, 08:39 PM
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Finally, got Parts 2 and 3 posted.
Part 2 is mostly Cheung Chau, and some food stuff:
rkkwan.zenfolio.com/p400104934/
Part 3 has Haw Par Mansion, Victoria Harbour on a rare smog-free day, and lots of pictures on the bus enroute to HKG. You can call it <b>what you've missed if you rode the Airport Express</b>.
rkkwan.zenfolio.com/p336443453/
Part 2 is mostly Cheung Chau, and some food stuff:
rkkwan.zenfolio.com/p400104934/
Part 3 has Haw Par Mansion, Victoria Harbour on a rare smog-free day, and lots of pictures on the bus enroute to HKG. You can call it <b>what you've missed if you rode the Airport Express</b>.
rkkwan.zenfolio.com/p336443453/
May 27th, 2007, 01:21 AM
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darna, if you eat a McD in HK, replace coffee with HK milk tea. it's better than coffee. Another note, all McD in Asia provide great customer services.
Didn't know HK McD still deep fried their apple pies. I had one a day when I was in Tokyo. Those pies are so delicious, but not very healthy.
Most HK houses are small, so they eat out quite often. Thus, they have many restaurants. It is very difficult to tell the good/bad restaurants.
Anyway, check out this HK girl's food blog, lots of pictures but restaurant names are in chinese. if you find the restaurant you like, we can help you translate the address into english.
http://www.pbasehk.com/Macy/Macy28
Didn't know HK McD still deep fried their apple pies. I had one a day when I was in Tokyo. Those pies are so delicious, but not very healthy.
Most HK houses are small, so they eat out quite often. Thus, they have many restaurants. It is very difficult to tell the good/bad restaurants.
Anyway, check out this HK girl's food blog, lots of pictures but restaurant names are in chinese. if you find the restaurant you like, we can help you translate the address into english.
http://www.pbasehk.com/Macy/Macy28
