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📍 Hong Kong Causeway Bay
A comfortable environment | Delicious food at this dai pai dong 🇭🇰🥘

I found this restaurant through a Hong Kong YouTuber’s introduction, which is different from the typical dai pai dong on the streets of Kowloon.
This one has a pretty nice indoor setting 👍🏻 with private rooms and air conditioning, very similar to the regular stir-fry shops in Taiwan.

On Friday night, I met up with my Hong Kong friends at this restaurant, and it’s recommended to call ahead to make a reservation! After about 7 PM, there is a long line outside.
After ordering, you have to wait a while before the dishes are served.

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Dish Ordered:
🎖️ Golden Medal Mixed Sausage Clay Pot Rice ($178):
The clay pot rice in Hong Kong is really amazing!
This dish is definitely worth the half-hour wait 😆

When it’s served, the staff will pour the sauce and mix it evenly. The seasoning is fantastic, with plenty of crispy rice crust, which pairs very well with the sausage and Brussels sprouts.

We finished this huge pot of clay pot rice in no time 🤤

🥬 Silver and Golden Egg Minced Pork with Seasonal Greens - Kai-lan ($108):
There are several vegetables to choose from, including spinach, choy sum, and kai-lan.

When it arrives at the table, it’s a massive plate! The kai-lan is stewed in the sauce of century egg, salted egg, and mushrooms.
It’s very appetizing and delicious, and goes well with rice.

🐖 Sweet and Sour Pork with Sugar Coating ($138):
This is my absolute favorite dish! I still miss it very much.

I thought it would taste like sweet and sour pork, but the outer layer is genuinely sugar-coated 🤤🤤🫶🏻.
The texture is rich, slightly sweet from the sugar coating and has the sour-sweet flavor of sweet and sour pork, which really enhances the meat’s quality.

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Would I visit again: Yes!

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Note:
🔸 A 10% service charge applies for dining in.
🔸 Credit cards can only be used for bills over 500 HKD.

📍 Central, Hong Kong
Famous traditional breakfast spot in Hong Kong 🇭🇰🥣

Located on the third floor of the Central Food Court, the first and second floors resemble traditional Taiwanese markets, selling pork, vegetables, and fruits, while the third floor features some snacks.

Remember to take the open escalator to go up; this time, I used a strange entrance where only stairs were available, and the environment wasn’t very clean.

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Order Items
🍞 French Toast ($33):
This is the signature item of the store. The French toast I had this time wasn’t as crispy as what I saw in other people’s photos. It had a lighter color, and the distribution of egg mixture and condensed milk wasn’t very even.

Perhaps because I had an incredibly impressive Australian beef French toast the day before, this one felt a bit ordinary. It was a little rich for two people sharing one serving.

🫙 Bottled Iced Milk Tea ($22):
This iced milk tea is quite special as it doesn’t have a lot of ice like most places. It’s prepared with the right proportions already, so no extra ice is needed.

The flavor is quite tea-forward and not sweet! Initially, there’s a rich feeling, followed by a slight bitterness lingering in the mouth.

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Will I revisit: Maybe 🤔
I personally feel that the environment on the way there isn’t very good! The food wasn’t extremely impressive either; next time, I will still prefer to choose street-side shops.

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Note:
🔸 Cash only 💰

📍Mong Kok, Hong Kong
Open until late at night | High CP value Hong Kong-style tea restaurant

Given that the food prices at Hong Kong Disneyland are way too high🤣 after finishing the Disney fireworks, I urgently needed to find a restaurant that was open later to indulge in a hearty meal!

This restaurant in Mong Kok is open until 11:30 PM, and when I arrived around 10 PM, there were still many students and office workers dining in.

Observing the portion sizes on everyone's tables, they are extremely large! There are also huge drinks available to order. A Hong Kong friend mentioned that this restaurant is a favorite among locals, and the food quality has been improving.

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Menu Items:
🐃 Satay Beef and Egg Fried Rice with Hot Horlicks ($61):
The portion is super massive; it looks smaller in the photo, but it must be more than two bowls of rice!🤣 After coming out from Disney, I was super hungry but couldn't finish it.

On the first bite, I found it quite delicious, but later on, the portion was so big that I noticed some uneven distribution in the egg mixture. Some parts were a bit dry while others were moist and smooth, which was quite nice.

As for the satay beef, it had some nutty flavor, which I didn't particularly enjoy, and the meat was just okay.

I would recommend adding some scallion oil on the side.

🐖 Pork Chop and Three-Egg Rice ($63+3):
This was also a dish with a surprisingly large portion 🤩 and it looked great on the plate!

When I flipped the egg, the thickness of the pork chop was impressive! It had some texture and wasn’t too dry, but after a while, I felt it tasted a bit like what I expected – it became a bit bland.

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Would I revisit: Yes!
Overall, the flavors are still pretty good. They also have claypot rice and other small dishes, so I would love to try them if I have the chance!

Location: Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong

On a holiday evening, I came here and was surprised by the long line of people waiting. But there are three large dining areas for indoor seating, so I thought, okay, let’s wait! Fortunately, I didn’t have to wait too long, about 30 minutes, which is acceptable.

🌟 Stewed Chicken and Mushrooms Claypot Rice
Claypot rice is a very characteristic dish of Hong Kong. Once the lid is opened, there are a series of things to do: pour the sauce, mix it up. However, since I’m not a big fan of a lot of crispy rice, I started eating quickly. After mixing, it felt a bit like fried rice but with lots of ingredients. The mushrooms and chicken were well-seasoned; I personally think this flavor suits my taste.

🌟 Lap Cheong Claypot Rice (Beef)
There are three types of meat to choose from. I initially had high expectations for this because I saw many videos recommending it. However, to me, the lap cheong (cured sausage) tasted a bit too strong. The sausage I really like had too heavy a wine flavor. I didn’t really love it, but if someone enjoys bold flavors, they would probably love it.

🌟 Hing Kei Fried Oyster Cake
I think it resembles a fried oyster cake. You need to eat it quickly as soon as it’s served. The portion is quite substantial. Five of us ordered one serving, and we didn’t finish it. When it gets cold, it becomes super oily. Though it seems quite famous, I personally feel it’s okay not to order it.

Dai Pai Dong is like the Hong Kong version of McDonald's, with very quick service and mostly serving food typical of Hong Kong-style tea restaurants. The prices are very affordable, making it a blessing for the people, as you can have a meal for around 50 HKD. Moreover, the dining environment and the quality of ingredients are relatively comfortable and reliable.

The first Hong Kong-style French toast I tried was here, but since I'm not a fan of toast to begin with, I didn't have much of a reaction even with the addition of condensed milk and butter on the toast.

As for the Hong Kong-style milk tea, it was quite surprising. Unlike Taiwanese milk tea, which emphasizes the milk flavor, Hong Kong milk tea highlights the original tea taste. For someone like me who enjoys tea, Hong Kong's milk tea is more to my liking.

If you're traveling in Hong Kong with a budget and want to try authentic local cuisine, you might consider this chain of Hong Kong-style fast food. There's also a horse racing club across the street where you can buy lottery tickets to see if you can win enough to treat yourself to a nice tea restaurant (just joking around 🙃).

📍Hong Kong, Tai Hang
Scrambled eggs are the signature dish! I've visited this Hong Kong-style tea restaurant twice 🇭🇰🫶🏻

This is a popular spot on Instagram! After spending five days in Hong Kong, I came to this restaurant twice 🤣 because I wanted to try their famous scrambled egg pineapple bun and scrambled egg rice.

On my first visit, I came for breakfast! I originally planned to have the signature scrambled egg rice and pineapple bun, only to find out that the scrambled egg rice is only served after 11 AM.

Coincidentally, my Hong Kong friend hadn’t eaten at this restaurant before, so we returned two days later for lunch 🤤

The seating area of the restaurant is quite unique; besides the indoor seating, there are outdoor seats in the alley that resemble a dai pai dong, which are more spacious than the indoor seats.
However, it seems to be regulated by law, and the staff said we could only use takeout containers 🥡

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Order items:
🍚 Signature Scrambled Egg Trio Rice ($75):
The scrambled eggs here are indeed the signature dish and are extremely smooth and tender 🤩

Among the char siu, shrimp, and tender beef, my favorite is definitely the tender beef, which has a texture that is relatively rare in Taiwan.

We ordered three scrambled egg rice dishes, and my Hong Kong friend couldn’t stop praising how delicious it was 😋

🍍 Scrambled Egg Pineapple Bun ($30):
A very indulgent combination!
The pineapple bun is like a hamburger, filled with thick scrambled eggs and butter.
Plus, the outer crust is crispy from being toasted, making it an absolutely wonderful treat.

🥪 Double Combination Sandwich: Egg and Salted Beef + Hot Lemon Tea ($40):
This one is more ordinary.
I didn't see a “toasted” option on the menu; if there was a toasting option, it would definitely enhance the dish.

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Would I revisit: Yes!

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Note:
🔸 Based on online information, it seems like there can be a long wait, but both times I visited, including on weekends, the wait time was quite fast.

I can only say that this way of queuing really makes people tired, but that's the price you pay for a famous restaurant. Usually, you have to wait for about an hour to be able to sit down and eat; otherwise, I would generally recommend taking it away.

The roasted goose is a must-order. There are only two of us, so we ordered a quarter. At first bite, it was truly heavenly (cue the background music of the Food God～). How can meat be so juicy, tender, and sweet? Plus, because geese have more fat, it pairs perfectly with rice. However, the more you eat, those who are not used to greasiness might find it increasingly repulsive. So, I think for those who prefer lighter meals, even with four people, ordering just a quarter is enough 🤣.

Next, most of the restaurants in Hong Kong serve blanched vegetables primarily using long-stemmed and leafy Chinese mustard greens, which I think are less common in Taiwan. However, they are still very delicious when plated and drizzled with soy sauce.

Finally, to counteract the greasiness from the roast goose, you absolutely cannot miss the iced lemon tea. I find Hong Kong's lemon tea inexplicably delicious; they use yellow lemons instead of the green limes found in Taiwan. Many people might not know this! But it's definitely a drink you can enjoy every day as a popular hand-shaken beverage in Hong Kong.

Before arriving in Hong Kong, I already knew that Xingji Claypot Rice was very famous, so I came here to eat with my friend who lives in Hong Kong. I originally thought the place would be like a snack shop, but I actually feel it's quite similar to the hot stir-fry restaurants in Taiwan. Besides claypot rice, there are a lot of dishes or soups to choose from. However, the main dish that the restaurant focuses on is claypot rice.

This time, I ordered the restaurant's signature dish: Goose Liver, Pork Intestine, and Chicken Claypot Rice. When it's just out of the pot, it's recommended to drizzle a little soy sauce on it, then cover it and let it steam for 1-2 minutes. At this point, the rice will be just right in moisture, while also absorbing the aroma and saltiness of the soy sauce. If it's steamed for too long, the whole claypot rice will become too dry, which isn't very tasty.

The chicken was fine, quite tender, but it was rather average in terms of flavor. However, it was my first time trying goose intestines, and here the goose intestines aren't actually the intestines of the goose but rather some of its organs or other parts stuffed into sausages. The texture has a slight fishy taste, but because it's been marinated, the flavor is very salty and quite oily, which I'm not a big fan of. But it was just a chance to try something new!🤣

🎉 Creative Hong Kong-style Noodle Shop 🎉

🎉 Extra generous noodle portions are super satisfying 🎉

This creative Hong Kong-style noodle shop is located next to the blood donation center in Taoyuan. After donating blood, I passed by and decided to stop in for a taste 😚 Later, I found out there's another branch in Zhunan too! 😁

Upon entering, the staff informed us that there was free ice cream available in the front 👍

Ordering method: You can order via your phone or at the counter ☺️ However, for those who want to collect points, you must order at the counter to collect them.

While ordering, I found that they offer three types of chili sauces:
Secret chili oil, spicy fermented black bean soy sauce, and fermented pineapple chili sauce 🙌🏻 Each has its own distinct flavor, and spicy food lovers must try them all when ordering! 😆

Seafood Sauce Char Siu Noodle:

The seafood sauce is made by steaming shellfish in Shaoxing wine, adding Chinese sausage, dried shrimp, and chili, stir-fried together for a fragrant and savory flavor. Those who love strong tastes will definitely enjoy it 🤩. The sous-vide char siu is very tender and different from usual preparations, and combined with a large amount of vegetables and agar, it’s super satisfying 😋. Also, the noodle portions are quite generous, and the shop reminds you that adding more noodles will exceed half a pound, so choose wisely! 😆

Thick Shrimp Soup Noodle:

The thick shrimp soup is made from shrimp heads and vegetables, with sesame paste added to enhance its richness. It’s served with charred purple onion slices, crispy garlic, and shrimp crisps, along with fresh shrimp wontons—very delicious 😋. Today, the noodles were upgraded to egg noodles (alkaline noodles), giving an instant feeling of flying to Hong Kong! 😂

Black and White Cream Silk Stocking Milk Tea:

This tea features the commonly seen black and white cream from Hong Kong tea restaurants, paired with strong black tea. The flavor is quite good ☺️, and they don’t charge extra for adding ice! 😆

Hong Kong-style Pineapple Bun and Ice Cream Egg Tart:

The hot and cold pineapple bun is freshly baked and very tasty, with a crispy crust paired with chilled butter inside, creating a delightful sweet and salty contrast 😋.

I personally didn’t enjoy the ice cream egg tart as much; it's more like a pie crust tart. I prefer Portuguese egg tarts! 😁

To summarize:

Located near the county government, there's a parking lot nearby 🅿️, and there are street-side parking spots, making it very convenient whether you're riding or driving ☺️. If you want to try Hong Kong-style wonton noodles, this place can satisfy your cravings! 😏

#Taipei Grand Hotel
#Jinghua Xuan

It's been a long time since I visited the Zhongshan District. After celebrating the Lunar New Year, I thought I’d take a chance by heading to the Grand Hotel's [Jinghua Xuan] for lunch on a weekday. I got lucky; there was one group of no-shows, and I was unexpectedly able to dine there.

Jinghua Xuan is renowned for its new-style Cantonese cuisine and is a Michelin recommended restaurant recognized with the OAD Asian Top 100 award in recent years.

As for the tea, based on the recommendation from the staff, I ordered the "Concubine Oolong Tea," which indeed has a fragrant aroma and is sweet and smooth to drink.

For the roasted meats, I found the pork a bit dry personally, but the oil chicken was tender and juicy.

The Hong Kong-style braised beef ribs in Zhu Hou sauce: I heard this is a classic dish; it utilizes a unique Guangdong seasoning sauce paired with well-braised beef ribs, resulting in a special rich aroma.

The Typhoon Shelter fried king prawns: I personally really like the texture here; it's crispy and spicy, and even after eating a lot, it doesn't feel greasy. The king prawns are truly large (I actually forgot to take a photo).

The pan-fried crispy noodles with chives and shredded meat: This dish was ordered out of curiosity since someone had never tried it before, but honestly, it could be skipped.

Overall, this experience was nothing short of wonderful; from the food to the service to the dining environment, it was a beautiful dining experience. It was truly worth the visit!