Tag Archives: Hong Kong

Chao Yang Chinese Cuisine 朝陽飯莊 (Hong Kong)

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

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海皇粥店 Ocean Empire (Hong Kong)

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

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Viet’s Choice (Hong Kong)

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

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Alaskan King Crab Legs & Hairy Crabs part 2 at VHR

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

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Parkview Restaurant (Hong Kong)

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

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Angular

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.  

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Hui Lau Shan Healthy Dessert

Toronto should have more of these!  Why aren’t these more in the food industry?  Is it because of big-name chains like Tim Hortons and Menchies that crowd out all the small-size snack shops?  Or maybe because Torontonians care more for … Continue reading

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Ajisen Ramen (Hong Kong)

Everyone knows about Ajisen Ramen.  It’s one of the first ramen places that popped up in Toronto before the ramen craze began.  Before that, it’s always been a global franchise that has shown off its ramen and tendon pork ribs … Continue reading

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御花園 (Hong Kong)

Simple meals are best!  Despite loving unique dishes and out-of-the-ordinary cuisines or delicacies, I crave the simplest meals often.  An example is congee!  After many heavy meals with high GI foods, a meal with lots of veggies and simple carbs is best.  

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Tsui Wah Restaurant (Hong Kong)

Tsui Wah Restaurant is located right next to Tai Hing.  They are both HK-style restaurants where you can order breakfast sets, lunch sets, afternoon tea, dinner, and more (do I still refer to these cafes as ‘HK-style’ if they are … Continue reading

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