In Hong Kong you will find the largest choice of culinary establishments, but, without a doubt, the restaurants devoted to the national cuisine occupy the leading position. The local cuisine is characterized by unique and sometimes even unexpected combination of ingredients. This fact makes it very attractive in the eyes of gourmets. Such ingredients as soybeans and rice are widely used in local cuisine. Vegetables and seafood also occupy an honorable position in the diet of local residents.
You can hardly find a similar number of amusement parks and play centers as in Hong Kong in any other city in the world. Hong Kong Disneyland Resort remains the most popular amusement center … Open
Local people are very sensitive to issues related to education. A person with a prestigious profession is respected by everyone. Teachers are all considered to be wise men. Local people tend … Open
Hong Kong is famous for its special type of dumplings called dim sum. These dumplings are quite big and can contain absolutely different fillings. In the variety of types of this dish, there are more typical versions, such as dim sum with duck meat or brie cheese. Some varieties can be very exotic or very expensive. For example, fine cuisine restaurants can offer dim sum with truffles or foie gras.
A modern and crowded metropolis, Hong Kong never ceases to amaze its guests by largest choice of historical attractions and cultural institutions. A walk on Admiralty district will surely … Open
Kurobuta Char-Siu is an unusual meat dish. It is roasted pork with honey sauce. Sounds quite usual, but only pork meat from pigs of a particular species can be used to cook this dish. Besides Japan, such pigs cannot be found anywhere else in the world. In accordance with the classic recipe, the meat is not fully cooked, so when ordering it at a restaurant, don’t forget to indicate how you want your meat to be roasted. Travelers seeking more usual and inexpensive meat dishes will find it very interesting to visit Sunday’s Grocery restaurant. On weekends, it always offers Korean style roasted chicken that is very popular in Hong Kong. On weekdays, many come to this small restaurant to enjoy signature katsu sandwiches.
In 2005 took place the grand opening of the Disneyland theme park in Hong Kong. It has quickly become a favorite place for family rest not only among visitors but also for locals. Huge … Open
Egg waffles are one more popular type of street food. These waffles have a very unusual shape that is nothing like the traditional one. Well roasted, crispy waffles are available at many cafes, but Oddies Foodies is one of the most popular cafes serving this dessert. By the way, it offers take-away waffles as well. Many come to Oddies Foodies to try its signature ice cream Dr. Oddie that contains pears, ginger, oatmeal, and traditional ginger ice cream.
1. The majority of the locals speak English very well, so travelers will find it easy to communicate with local people. 2. Leaving tips in cafes and restaurants is not common, but you can … Open