Travel: China - Hong Kong

[verykiasu2010]

ok, test question for those going HK –


what is the difference between Wan Chai and Chai Wan ?

[Dnls_mum]

bebebub:

cherrygal:

In the past, we were able to bring home to Singapore a whole roasted goose! So you better enjoy the goose while you are there. Tried Yung Kee - good but super expensive. I tried roasted goose at another cha chan teng near Peninsula Hotel and it was much cheaper. Cannot remember the name.

how much is considered expensive for a roasted goose? If only 2 person travelling, how to finish 1 goose. Can order half goose?
I will be staying near Penninsular Hotel. Will keep a look out for the cheaper goose

Bebebub,
I recall Yung Kee had half and quarter potions. I'm sure other restaurants have them too. Enjoy eating!

[starlight1968sg]

verykiasu2010:

ok, test question for those going HK --


what is the difference between Wan Chai and Chai Wan ?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wan_Chai

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/posting.php?mode=quote&f=30&p=625818

haha... at least the chinese characters are different.

I have not been to these 2 places in HK.

[starlight1968sg]

after reading the suggestions, I wonder if I am going there to work or bringing goodies back

[leo]

dimsum:

if you go to sheung wan (mtr station: sheung wan), this area is the hoi mei (scallops, sharksfins etc etc) distribution area. Here, you can find some shops that sell the tasty noodles used for wonton noodles (dried version). Different flavours like plain egg noodles, the tasty prawn paste coated noodles. Nicely packed up in boxes.

dimsum, are the shops just directly outside the MTR? My sis was talking about some very nice dried noodles that are sold by weight. Maybe she is referring to this. Any particular shop to recommend?

[verykiasu2010]

starlight1968sg:

verykiasu2010:

ok, test question for those going HK --


what is the difference between Wan Chai and Chai Wan ?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wan_Chai

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/posting.php?mode=quote&f=30&p=625818

haha... at least the chinese characters are different.

I have not been to these 2 places in HK.

is a common joke from Hongkonger telling foreigner to distinguish the two MTR stations......Wan Chai is of course downtown HK near Central, Chai Wan is the other end of the MTR line ..... their \"kampung\" equivalent perhaps.....

like say, Raffles Place / Marina Bay versus Raffles Marina

[cat_tail]

Hi all,

Tot of sharing this link. Luv this cos it gives a very gd guide on most of the popular HK food that mentioned.
http://reviews.noobcook.com/category/hong-kong/

[dimsum]

leo:

dimsum:

if you go to sheung wan (mtr station: sheung wan), this area is the hoi mei (scallops, sharksfins etc etc) distribution area. Here, you can find some shops that sell the tasty noodles used for wonton noodles (dried version). Different flavours like plain egg noodles, the tasty prawn paste coated noodles. Nicely packed up in boxes.

dimsum, are the shops just directly outside the MTR? My sis was talking about some very nice dried noodles that are sold by weight. Maybe she is referring to this. Any particular shop to recommend?

leo, so sorry, i can't remember their exact location or shop names. But they are definitly not directly outside the MTR. I was walking and walking and stumbled upon them, whole shop selling noodles and nothing else! I am a noodle lover.
But your sis is right, one shop that i bought from sold the noodles by weight.
You can buy from Ho To Tai. It was crowned world's cheapest michelin star restaurant this year. Haha!
Locations can be found at their website.
http://www.htt.com.hk/index2.htm

[verykiasu2010]

cat_tail:

Hi all,

Tot of sharing this link. Luv this cos it gives a very gd guide on most of the popular HK food that mentioned.
http://reviews.noobcook.com/category/hong-kong/

excellent !

[micollh]

Back !! drizzling for the past 2 days in HK…dun go to streets in tsim sha tsui with pram will really tire u out… cos the roads are up and downs all the way… and the noobcook website really good, i went to some and the sogo counter for laopoping, really must see clearly else will miss cos they din even put up the name of the brand…