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The amazing “scarefolding” of Hong Kong
One of the observations I made during the trip to Hong Kong is that it is a city that is very much in transformation as the new replaces the old at a relentless pace. I suppose that this isn’t very...
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Dragonboat Carnival 2010 – The Capsize!
After fueling up on breakfasts, we headed to the Dragonboat Carnival at the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade. The three-day event was culminating that Sunday. The carnival saw 12 countries and 191 teams...
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The signs are out on the streets of Hong Kong!
One of the things that never fails to catch my attention wherever I am, are signs, posters and banners. Signs, posters and banners can often provide a perspective on a place beyond the sights and...
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Hong Kong Old Restaurant – Flavours of Shanghai, Yangzhou and Sichuan
After the Dragonboat Carnival, we regrouped for dinner at Hong Kong Old Restaurant at Miramar Shopping Centre, just across our hotel. Another wonderful recommendation by the Hong Kong Tourism Board. I...
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Law Fu Kee Congee and Noodle Specialist 羅富記粥麵專家
Congee is soul food. It really is. Even a small sip of well-boiled rice gruel can bring warmth to the body and joy to weary spirit. I’m actually not a big fan of congee, because all too often, the...
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Gimme that Bling Thing!
One of the delightful things about Hong Kong is that there are many surprises that await as one wanders through the maze of streets and back alleys. There is much to savour, from the sights and sounds...
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Hong Kong on my Mind!
Lasting impressions of the Fragrant Harbour On the evidence of the four activity packed and fun filled days in Hong Kong, courtesy of the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), there is much to see and...
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Margaret Xu’s Private Kitchen Yin Yang in Wanchai
I have a new food hero. She’s Margaret Xu Yuan who is possibly Hong Kong’s foremost female celebrity chef, and a champion for delicious healthy eating. Margaret used to run an ad agency before...
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HK2: The French Window in Hong Kong is Absolutely Sublime!
Let me continue with my Hong Kong posts, which got derailed a bit (my apologies). I might as well jump straight to the best meal of the trip. Dinner at The French Window! We remember it fondly til...
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HK2: Lau Sum Kee Noodles 劉森記麺家
Hurray! Ha zi lo mein (蝦子撈麵) from Lau Sum Kee (劉森記麺家) – the famous bamboo cane-pressed noodles with dried shrimp roe. I absolutely love the “QQ” consistency of the noodles. So springy, so smooth and...
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