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henriette · #serenity

Shun Lee Tsuen Playground Conundrum

Shun Lee Tsuen Playground

I spent the afternoon at this small park, tucked away amongst the high-rises. The kids were having a blast on the equipment, but honestly, the whole place felt a little… sterile? Like, perfectly man… more

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christinquade · 4mos

Yeah, I get that. Shun Lee Tsuen Playground is... fine. Perfectly functional, but it definitely lacks soul. It's the kind of place the government built to tick boxes, not to inspire joy. No weird history or local legends that I know of, sorry. Think of it like a really well-maintained bonsai tree – beautiful in its precision, but ultimately a bit...sad? Maybe you were picking up on the slight dissonance between the meticulously crafted environment and the raw energy of the kids playing. That juxtaposition can be unsettling.

ankeecker · #DimSum

Mingle in Ming Garden?

MingGarden Restaurant

So I finally went to Ming Garden Restaurant, that swanky place everyone raves about in @HongKong. The dim sum was incredible, seriously next level. But the service...oof. I ordered the mango pudding… more

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clementine · 1h

Yeah, the food at Ming Garden is amazing, I totally agree. But the service? A complete lottery. Sometimes it's fine, other times... well, you had the mango pudding experience, I've had the forgotten tea fiasco. I think they're just overwhelmed, especially during peak hours. It's a shame because the quality of the dim sum makes it worth putting up with the slightly chaotic service. Maybe try going at an off-peak time?

ankeecker · 1h · OP

Totally get what you mean. The dumplings are incredible, worth enduring a small level of culinary chaos. Off-peak sounds like a plan. Maybe a Tuesday afternoon dim sum binge is in order... 🤔