Monthly Archives: November 2014

Hung Kee Seafood Restaurant 洪記海鮮酒家 (Hong Kong)

Posted on November 30, 2014 by stenoodie

Sai Kung. A place to enjoy the nice boardwalk at the harbour and a fabulous seafood meal. A visit to HK is never complete without a stop in Sai Kung for its famous seaside seafood made fresh in one of the … Continue reading →

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MyungDongOk Korean Restaurant 明洞屋 (Hong Kong)

Posted on November 29, 2014 by stenoodie

It’s funny how we decided to go for Korean food just days before our trip to South Korea. We went to MyungDongOk Korean Restaurant for dinner, a restaurant that I’ve been to the last time I was in HK. I would … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 75-77 Kimberley Road, banchan, food blog, foodie, Grilled Ox Tongue, Hong Kong, hot pot, KBBQ, Korean, Marinated Sliced Beef in an Earthen Ware, Myungdongok Korean Restaurant, Pan-fried pancake with Seafood and Scallions, pork belly, restaurant review, Rice Mixed with Vegetables in Hot Stone, Spicy Octopus and Ox Intestine Casserole, Tsim Sha Tsui, 明洞屋 | Leave a comment

Weekly Photo Challenge: Converge

Posted on November 28, 2014 by stenoodie

Every week, I try to find the perfect picture for the weekly photo challenge. Sometimes I succeed immediately, finding both the perfect picture that fits the theme and also a cute story that goes with it. Sometimes I take up to … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged art, converge, Lisboa, photo, Photography, Portugal, postaday, vanishing point, weekly photo challenge | Leave a comment

Chao Yang Chinese Cuisine 朝陽飯莊 (Hong Kong)

Posted on November 27, 2014 by stenoodie

Ah, Chao Yang Chinese Cuisine. The last time we were in Hong Kong, we went to this restaurant to eat as well. It’s located in iSquare in Tsim Sha Tsui in Hong Kong on the 27th floor which means that it … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 27th floor, and Sesame Sauce, awesome views, Chao Yang Braised Chicken with Garlic, Chao Yang Chinese Cuisine, Chili Oil, Chinese, food blog, foodie, Hong Kong, iSquare, Kung Pao Chicken, lamb skewers, lunch, Northern Chinese, Pan-Fried Eggs stuffed with Chinese Chives, restaurant review, tea, Tsim Sha Tsui, 朝陽飯莊 | 5 Comments

海皇粥店 Ocean Empire (Hong Kong)

Posted on November 26, 2014 by stenoodie

Remember when I said that simple is much needed and desired every so often? After we came back from our Eurotrip, we wanted something hydrating and simple. So we searched out a congee shop and found this one! Apparently Ocean … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged chain, clean, congee, food blog, foodie, fresh, Hong Kong, hot, Ocean Empire, restaurant review, Sha Tin, 海皇粥店 | 2 Comments

Viet’s Choice (Hong Kong)

Posted on November 25, 2014 by stenoodie

Sometimes, the design and architecture of a restaurant really draws you in. For example, this restaurant called Viet’s Choice located at the Sha Tin plaza was made to look like a Vietnamese neighbourhood complete with street signs, courtyard, and paintings. … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged beef, food blog, foodie, Hong Kong, hot soup, lunch, minced shrimp, pho, raw beef, restaurant review, rice rolls, Sha Tin, Vietnamese | 5 Comments

Alaskan King Crab Legs & Hairy Crabs part 2 at VHR

Posted on November 24, 2014 by stenoodie

Remember last year in March (I still can’t believe it’s only been a little more than a year) when I blogged about going to this restaurant to have these amazing long Alaskan king crab legs for dinner with all of … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged Alaskan king crab legs, Carlsberg beer, cheese, crab legs, dinner, e-fu noodles, egg whites, food blog, foodie, fresh, hairy crabs, Hong Kong, lobster, lobster with cheese, restaurant review, roasted duck, seafood, steamed, Tai Po, vegetables, Victoria Harbour Restaurant, wet napkins | 1 Comment

Back in Toronto! pt 2

Posted on November 23, 2014 by stenoodie

Stop! Reflection time! The reason I started this very blog was only a little more than a year ago in March of 2013. See the post here. I remember flying back from my Asia trip and into Toronto and starting … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Travel | Tagged blog, blogger, future, past, plans, reflections, stenoodie, thoughts, travel | 4 Comments

Parkview Restaurant (Hong Kong)

Posted on November 22, 2014 by stenoodie

For lunch, we had quasi-Italian food at a classy-looking restaurant called Parkview Restaurant in the Sha Tin New Town Plaza. I call it quasi because you know it’s not truly authentic but it is definitely in the realm of Italian food. … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged Anchovy Fillet Olive Oil, Black Truffle Paste, Cheese Bun, food blog, foodie, Hokkaido Scallop and Mushroom with Stewed Organic Brown Rice, Homemade Tomato Salsa Sauce, Hong Kong, lunch, lunch set, New Town Plaza, Parkview, Parkview Restaurant, restaurant review, salad, Seafood Spaghetti with Lobster Cream Sauce, Sha Tin, Soft Bun, soup, Western | 2 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Angular

Posted on November 21, 2014 by stenoodie

For a more interesting interpretation of this week’s photo challenge of Angular, I choose this photo. For this mascot/cartoon character of a children’s clothing store, being angular is a way of life.