From the moment I landed in Hong Kong there have been a variety of foods that I have been privileged to try. Below is just a small list of what I’ve eaten so far that’ve resonated deeply with me!
January 7th: In an unplanned decision to explore Causeway Bay – a very populated area for tourists and locals alike – my suitemate and I embarked on a journey to look for lunch on this Sunday afternoon. While walking around we found a very small restaurant that had a limited menu. We decided to pick two different items and share so we could taste both dishes. I got the pork meatball noodle soup as well as the vegetables in front of the bowl. I have always been a very big soup person so eating this after being sick was very nourishing for my soul.
January 7th: The first pastry I had while in Hong Kong was the egg tart. During a trip to Causeway Bay with a suitemate, we saw egg tarts were everywhere. We happened upon a local bakery that had the best prices for them and decided it was finally time to try a Hong Kong egg tart. It was sweeter than we anticipated but it was still very good. My suitemate is from Mainland China, and says that egg tarts bring back a lot of high school memories for her.
January 7th: On the same day, we found a place that sells the famous Mango Mochi’s. Once we bought them, we hurriedly found a place to sit so we could eat them without being rushed. The texture of the outer layer is a soft, chewy consistency that doesn’t taste strong but has a hint of sweetness. The inside has a freshly cut mango piece that with the perfect level of tenderness and flavor bursting with sweetness.
January 12th: The day of our HKU orientation, there was an activity that required us to be in groups with a local student that would guide us around. In celebration for placing 3rd in the said activity, our local student guide took us out to eat at a local food centre near the university. She ordered her favorite dishes and explained how each is made while we were eating. In the picture, the top left dish are veggies, the top right dish is fried eggs with prawns, the bottom dish was fried rice with egg whites.
January 13th: Living in a neighborhood that is more residential than touristy means there is bound to be less food options. To find what to eat for dinner one night we came across this dim sum place in Aberdeen, a neighborhood that is 30 minutes away walking from our dorm. The dishes we ordered were based on familiarity as well as the servers’ suggestions, which is how we were able to try the pork baos (the bottom left dish). The dish on the bottom right is pork ribs with vegetable, which had a familiar taste to it though it was my first time eating it. They were both really good dishes that I plan to try again.
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