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Chinese, Hong Kong, Travel
Hong Kong Trip Day 4–1 Michelin Star Restaurant Tim Hou Wan and Leaving HK

The morning we were supposed to leave HK, we met up with a friend for breakfast and coincidentally, the place that she wanted to bring us is also the place that we wanted to go, which is the famous Tim Hou Wan Dim Sum, a 1 Michelin Star Winner and probably the cheapest Michelin Star place that we can afford. The outlet is located Sham Sui Po and about 5 minutes walk from a nearest MTR station but at least the place is not crowded compare to it’s sister outlet in Mongkok. There’s still a lot of seats when we stepped into the shop and quite spacious. Some of the selection available, the order chit and how spacious the place could be. We quickly place our order and were presented with the bill to pay at the end of the meal. It’s about HKD150 which is consider cheap as I’ve heard that most of the time, dim sum in HK cost at least HKD300 or more. While waiting for the dim sum, Lai asked SIRI if it knows how would the dim sum taste like, well apparently SIRI don’t understand such questions. The BBQ Cheong Fun is pretty smooth and…
December 14, 2011
Chinese, Hong Kong, Travel
Hong Kong Day 3 Part 2–Happy Valley Race Course and Four Seasons Claypot Rice

Apologize for the long hiatus, was stuck in Tanjung Rambutan for a week and the place had terrible 3G connection, so there’s no updates for the last week. Anyway, following back on the HK trip. After lunch on the 3rd day, we made a quick detour back to our hotel to unload our shopping kills before heading over to Hong Kong. Times Square, houses quite a number of luxury brand but for us it’s just to look see look see. Had initially wanted to try some egg tarts at Honolulu Café as recommended by KampungBoyCityGal but time was not on our side so we gave it a miss. By 6PM, we quickly make way to this place, Happy Valley Racecourse, to experience something different in HK. A friendly staff explaining the way to play the game. Commentator’s choice for the 8 races for the night, an electronic board showing the odds and winnings, the betting booth and the betting ticket. Lai all hyped up with his bets! Well he won about HKD300 for the night. You never been to HK if you don’t bumped into some celebrities, like this 2 fellas from FAMA. Or some chicks from dunno where. Betting…
December 12, 2011
Chinese, Hong Kong, Travel
Hong Kong Day 3 Part 1–Tsui Wah Restaurant and Shopping in Mongkok

On Day 3, we slept in a little bit late but little did we know that we still need to wait for shops to open around Mongkok. So if anyone traveling to HK soon, do remember that a lot of businesses only start around 11AM, so it wouldn’t hurt to sleep in late if you are planning to shop. The night before, I was asking Katy (a friend from HK) where can we eat Polo Bun and she recommended us this place called Tsui Wah. It’s a lot like the Kim Gary chain here in KL and is available almost every corner in HK. A Char Chan Teng meal won’t be complete without either their Milk Tea and Yin Yong right? Macaroni Soup with Ham and Abalone, pretty luxurious for breakfast right? Breakfast set with Chicken Chop, Eggs, Beans and a bun. Mihun Soup and my current favourite, Toasted Bun with Condensed Milk. Too bad the bun is a little bit chewy since it’s a bit like the muffin type of bun served at McD’s breakfast. The highlight of the day, Butter Polo Bun or in Cantonese it’s called Polo Yao. It’s a bit cold though but it’s still just…
December 1, 2011
Chinese, Hong Kong, Travel
Hong Kong Day 2 Part 2–Tai O, Mido Café @ Temple Street and Symphony of Light

After a tiring climb to the Giant Buddha and with some time to spare, we head down to a nearby town called Tai O. Tai O is a coastal town located at Lantau Island and it’s specialty is dried seafood and it’s unique fishermen village. The streets along Tai O is small and by the side of the road are shops that sell a variety of dried seafood. One of their specialty is also their prawn paste. It do look like places that you often seen in some Chinese series and the pace here is a little bit relax too. There’s nothing much to eat here in Tai O apart from seafood but we decided to try out this small eatery since they have Cheh Chai Min. The Cheh Chai Min is a popular snack all around HK, basically you choose what you want to eat and it will be presented like above. This is roughly how the order chit looks like. Mine is the one of the right, with Fish Ball, White Carrot and Cheese Frankfurter and extra spicy. It’s one of a kind, but I do find that the taste is rather bland mainly because of noodles here…
November 29, 2011
Chinese, Hong Kong, Photography, Travel
Hong Kong Day 2 Part 1–Australian Dairy Co & Ngong Ping 360

After a late night out at Wanchai, we started day 2 a little bit late. Our itinerary include a trip to Ngong Ping located at Lantau Island to see the Giant Buddha via the cable car. However to kick start the day, we make sure that we have a hearty breakfast before the journey to enlightenment (as Lai described it). Australian Dairy Co or ADC for short is listed as the top eat when you are visiting HK, so it’s already penciled in one of my must eat during the trip. We were there just after the breakfast crowd, so we were able to find a seat quickly before browsing through their extensive menu. Well actually there’s only 3 set menu that you can choose from, the Breakfast Set (HKD26) available until 12PM, the Tea Set (HKD30) available from 12PM and Fast Meal Set (HKD26) available whole day. Most of the set consist of bread, eggs and a drink. While waiting, we were presented 4 glass of tea that we are so used to see in TVB series, you can either drink it or wash the utensils in it, or you can do both. The waiter there are all…
November 28, 2011
Chinese, Hong Kong, Travel
Hong Kong Day 1–Getting Lost in Mong Kok and Mui Kee Porridge Stall

If any of you ever wanted to go to HK, avoid the earliest flight. Sure, you have got lots of time to walk about since you will arrived in HK before 12PM, but depending whether you get enough sleep the previous night (like me who did not), you’ll end up in zombie mode. We arrived in HK Chek Lap Kok International Airport about 1030AM, and the whole immigration process took more than an hour. When we passed immigration, our luggage were already being thrown aside to make way for other passengers. After getting of main job down, we walked around the airport scouting for the best way to the hotel. There’s actually quite a number of ways, the Airport Express is very convenient and cost about HKD220 for a return trip with 3 days unlimited pass on the MTR. Airport Buses are available too at HKD35 and go all the way to Mong Kok. However, we ended up taking the luxury car all the way to a not so luxury hotel and it cost HKD500. It’s a Mercedes S Class, we were shocked when we saw the car. The journey from the Airport to Mongkok took about an hour. After…
November 23, 2011
Chinese, Hong Kong, Travel
My Maiden HK Trip

My maiden trip to HK is quite an exciting one, and that explains the lack of update the whole of last week. Am still compiling the photos for the trip (although not many) but here are some of the things that I did when I was there last week. Hired a luxury taxi to a not so luxury hotel. Having steamboat with some old Uni friends. Traveled on the Crystal Cabin on the Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car with the sun shining in most of the time. Visited an old skool café that have been used in many shooting of local series/movies near Temple Street. Spent an evening near the Avenue of Stars and watching the Symphony of Light. Free (annoying) commentary from kids visiting from China. Ate Wan Tan Mee at some random stall in Mong Kok, and turns out to be good. Polo Bun for breakfast at some local chain of Char Chan Teng. Made some bets at the Happy Valley Race course and ended up loosing 50 bucks. Got to meet some HK superstar (FAMA) at the race course though. Overall, it’s a pretty interesting trip although it’s not as much as I expected it to be.…
November 22, 2011
Hong Kong, Travel
My Long Overdue HK Trip

Next Monday, I will be away for a trip to Hong Kong and it’s one of the top 5 places that I must visit in my entire lifetime. Was supposed to go with May and Kayden but due to May’s pregnancy, will have to ask a few friends instead. I’ve never step foot in Hong Kong before and the thought of all the Polo Buns, Milk Tea and their local delicacies is too good to be true. Have a rough guide on what to do there and meet up with some friends. Places that we might visit includes The Giant Buddha in Lantau Island and the Avenue of Stars. And the list of streets to absorb the local scene. Ok, I thought I could find a lot more photos than this but somehow the crappy connection don’t help. So I guess will have to wait for the real deal for the photos to come back next week. HK, here I come!
November 10, 2011