Eating dim sum is a MUST in Hong Kong. There’re too many fantastic places for dim sum in Hong Kong so it was difficult to choose just one. At last we decided on West Villa mainly for its location (near our hotel + our next destination) and its reputation for fresh, MSG-free high quality dishes. […]
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November 23, 2009
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People’s Recreation Community (Hong Kong: Causeway Bay)
By Joan in 09: Hong KongIt’s rare to see small and interesting “indie” cafes in Hong Kong on the street level due to the outrageous rents in this city. So it has became a trend to open cafes on the upper floors of business buildings which has cheaper rent. Thus these cafes were coined “Upstair cafe.” Upstair cafes are usually […]
November 20, 2009
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Vegelink (Hong Kong: North Point)
By Freda in 09: Hong KongOur childhood’s doctor Dr. Fung treated us to Vegelink, a member’s only private kitchen operated by a Taiwanese Vegetarian company. She told us they do refined and creative vegetarian prix fixe course dinner. We were intrigue by how versatile vegetarian cooking can be. The beautiful furnish and size of the place feels likes an actual restaurant. […]
Tags: Chinese, Prix fixe, speakeasy, Vegetarian
November 19, 2009
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Intercontinental Lobby Lounge (Hong Kong: Tsim Sha Tsui)
By Joan in 09: Hong KongWe walked all over Mongkok and Tsim Sa Tsui all day long. Before heading back to the Hong Kong Island via Star Ferry we surrendered to our tired feet and rested at the chichi Lobby Lounge at the Intercontiental Hotel for afternoon tea. The Lobby Lounge’s interior was rather soulless and business looking, and it’s […]
Tags: afternoon tea, Dessert, hotel, Macaron, Tea
November 18, 2009
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Yee Shun Milk Company (Hong Kong: Jordan)
By Freda in 09: Hong KongMore sweet shop! Yee Shun Milk Company is a famous chain from Macau specialized in milk and custard based dessert. Their signature desserts: Steamed Milk in Two Films, and Steamed Milk with Ginger Juice. Both are very good but the former just win hands down! The texture is very smooth and soft, and the milk flavor […]
