An unique thing to check out in Hong Kong’s culinary scene is “Private kitchen“. Sort of similar to the speakeasy bar in the US during early 20th century, Private kitchens are unlicensed “secret” eateries that’re inside someone’s apartment or a nondescript office building, usually without prominent signage and were spread only through word of mouth. […]
Posts Tagged ‘Chinese’
November 12, 2009
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Tsui Yuen Dessert (Hong Kong: North Point)
By Freda in 09: Hong KongAfter seeing a Chinese doctor in our old neighborhood at North Point, we randomly went into a very traditional style Hong Kong Sweet Shop called Tsui Yuen. To be honest, the place is looking very old and unkempt…very hole in the wall indeed. The kitchen is at the front with glass window. Sweet Beancurd Sheets […]
November 11, 2009
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Man Fai (Hong Kong: Causeway Bay)
By Freda in 09: Hong Kong, Favorite Food EntriesCouple doors down from Mak’s Noodle is another famous local joint, Man Fai. These local joints are usually famous for 1 or 2 signature dishes, and Man Fai’s specialty is Cuttlefish Balls. Mak’s Noodle left our stomachs unsatisfied so we came here right after. The Cuttlefish Ball with Thick Rice Noodle. The cuttlefish balls are AMAZING! […]
November 11, 2009
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Mak’s Noodle (Hong Kong)
By Freda in 09: Hong KongWe dragged our tired, sick bodies to Hong Kong for a short stay. Hong Kong is a tiny place of extreme abundance, our experience here is really true to its materialistic glory: Shop till you drop, Eat till you pop. Since it is our hometown, we went for nostalgia and the more local, grassroot food. […]
November 3, 2009
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CangLangTing 沧浪亭 (Shanghai)
By Freda in 08: ShanghaiQuick and cheap noodle at this popular noodle joint (a famous old place from Suzhou Province) called CangLangTing, which is named after a famous Suzhou landmark. Suzhou Noodle Mixed with Scallion,Oil and Soy Sauce and Mushroom and Tofu Noodle (each 8 RMB, about US$1.50 or so). I like the noodle’s texture (very springy) and the […]
