It is certainly true that the best food can be found in Hong Kong. M and I took a 4 days trip to Hong Kong two weeks back, in search for the best tim sum and desserts there. We were certainly not disappointed, atested by our ballooned waistlines.
On the first day that we arrived, it was drizzling slightly. From the airport, we took a cab to our hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui, called Stanford Hillview. The ride was about 40 minutes and we took the brief chance to enjoy the day scenery of Hong Kong. After checking into our hotel, we immediately headed out to explore the area around Central. Based on my brief "research" over the Internet, Central is where most of the yummy food places are located.
On the first day that we arrived, it was drizzling slightly. From the airport, we took a cab to our hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui, called Stanford Hillview. The ride was about 40 minutes and we took the brief chance to enjoy the day scenery of Hong Kong. After checking into our hotel, we immediately headed out to explore the area around Central. Based on my brief "research" over the Internet, Central is where most of the yummy food places are located.
We went for an early dinner at Lau Foo Kee Noodles and Congee Shop, located along Wellington Street. It was quite nice but I wouldn't rave about it. I guess that's how high our expectations are in Hong Kong. It must be super "shiok"! I had a bowl of wan ton mee soup while M took the dried version.
The dry version
The soup version
Law Fu Kee Congee and Noodle Specialist (羅富記)
Address: G/F, 50 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central
Tel: 2850 6756
Opening Hours: 8am - 10pm
MTR: Central
One thing about noodles in Hong Kong is they always have the "QQ" or springy texture which makes you want to take another bite (P.S. Some of my friends don't like it though). Feeling quite full yet adventurous, we decided to explore around the Central region and take a look at Lan Kwai Fong as well as SOHO. The slight drizzle didn't dampen our moods, though my clothes ended up quite damp.
We ended up at the International Finance Centre (IFC). It was a building that you would look and say "WOW". No wonder Hong Kong is known as the Financial Hub of Asia. We went into the mall and found a mega-cinema complex, a nice trendy supermarket, as well as dozens of high-end brands, including Lane Crawford!
The most "delicious" event was we managed to chance upon this really really good dessert corner called "Honeymoon Desserts". It was highly recommended by my Hong Kong friend, K, so despite being really full from a bowl of wan ton noodles, I decided to make space in my tummy for dessert.
I ordered a almond-walnut-paste mix with tang yuan while M had a sesame-red bean soup mix with tang yuan. Gosh, the almond paste was really thick and fragrant. The walnut paste had a tinge of bitterness coupled with the soft texture and nutty flavour. The tang yuan was good though I would have prefered sesame filling instead of peanuts. M gave an equally raving review for his choice. We both agreed that the HKD 57 for two bowls was totally worth every cent.
Address: G/F, 50 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central
Tel: 2850 6756
Opening Hours: 8am - 10pm
MTR: Central
One thing about noodles in Hong Kong is they always have the "QQ" or springy texture which makes you want to take another bite (P.S. Some of my friends don't like it though). Feeling quite full yet adventurous, we decided to explore around the Central region and take a look at Lan Kwai Fong as well as SOHO. The slight drizzle didn't dampen our moods, though my clothes ended up quite damp.
We ended up at the International Finance Centre (IFC). It was a building that you would look and say "WOW". No wonder Hong Kong is known as the Financial Hub of Asia. We went into the mall and found a mega-cinema complex, a nice trendy supermarket, as well as dozens of high-end brands, including Lane Crawford!
The most "delicious" event was we managed to chance upon this really really good dessert corner called "Honeymoon Desserts". It was highly recommended by my Hong Kong friend, K, so despite being really full from a bowl of wan ton noodles, I decided to make space in my tummy for dessert.
I ordered a almond-walnut-paste mix with tang yuan while M had a sesame-red bean soup mix with tang yuan. Gosh, the almond paste was really thick and fragrant. The walnut paste had a tinge of bitterness coupled with the soft texture and nutty flavour. The tang yuan was good though I would have prefered sesame filling instead of peanuts. M gave an equally raving review for his choice. We both agreed that the HKD 57 for two bowls was totally worth every cent.
Nothing yet...
Here comes the almond-walnut mix...
And the sesame-red bean mix...
Two in one... both went into our tummies...
The cozy area where we sat...
The fantastic displays that drew us in...Honeymoon Desserts
Address: Shop 3013, Level 3, IFC Mall, 8 Finance Street, Central
Tel: 2868 9799
Opening Hours: 11am - 11pm
MTR: Central
We strolled around for a while and took more pictures of the night scene at Central before heading back to our hotel.
Address: Shop 3013, Level 3, IFC Mall, 8 Finance Street, Central
Tel: 2868 9799
Opening Hours: 11am - 11pm
MTR: Central
We strolled around for a while and took more pictures of the night scene at Central before heading back to our hotel.
The ever bustling night city...
Reminds of Capitol Tower...
See the Bank of China building in the background?
The first night was satisfying for my taste buds... and I was definitely looking forward to the second day of more yummelicious food. :)
1 comment:
hey, i'd the warm walnut and almond mix too when I last went to Honeymoon Desserts. Truly great minds think alike =)
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