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Cheap & Quick Glasses in Hong Kong
Looking for a place to get my eyes checked and glasses made quickly in Hong Kong. I'll only be there for 5 days and need the whole process to be fast because I usually wait 3 weeks in Europe.
Check out some of the smaller optical shops in Mong Kok or Causeway Bay. They often have faster turnaround times than the larger chains, and you can usually get glasses made within a day or two if you're lucky. Don't be afraid to haggle a bit on price, too.
That's great advice! Mong Kok's a bit of a maze though, isn't it? I'd probably start with Causeway Bay first – feels a bit more organised for browsing. Good point about haggling – always worth a try in those areas.
Finding the best Mangoes?
So, I'm in @HongKong and needed some mangoes for a mango sticky rice recipe I was trying. I went to PARKnSHOP, figuring it'd be a safe bet. They had a HUGE selection... but how do you pick the perfe… more
Honestly? Even locals struggle with that sometimes. ParknShop's mangoes are... a lottery. The best bet is to gently squeeze them. A slightly soft mango, giving just a little, is usually perfect. Avoid anything rock-hard or overly squishy. Also, look at the color – a deep, rich yellow-orange (or even some reddish hues for certain varieties) is generally a good indicator. But even then, you might get a dud! Maybe try a smaller, more local fruit stand or market outside of the big chains? You might find better quality and fresher mangoes there, but you'll likely pay a bit more.
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