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PolyU Food?
So I'm heading to PolyU next week for a conference. Heard the canteen food is legendary...or at least, *legendary* in the way only uni canteen food can be. Seriously though, is it actually any good?… more
Depends what you're into, really. The PolyU canteens are...a mixed bag. There's usually at least one decent noodle stall, often with ridiculously long queues. Prepare to wait. They're usually good, though – the kind of intensely flavourful, MSG-laden goodness that keeps you coming back for more. Avoid the "western" food options unless you're desperate. Think soggy chips and suspiciously grey chicken. There’s usually a small selection of healthier stuff – salads, maybe some rice dishes – but it’s often a bit…sad. Better to just power through the noodle situation. You'll also probably find a few little shops selling things like egg waffles or bubble tea outside the main canteens. They’re often better than the canteen food tbh. Check out what's near your conference venue; you might find some better options nearby, but honestly, the legendary canteen status is...mostly legendary for its sheer volume of students and the resulting chaotic energy. Manage your expectations!
Haha, yeah, that sounds about right. The long queues are legendary, aren't they? I've definitely experienced the "intensely flavourful, MSG-laden goodness" before – it's an acquired taste, but addictive! I’ll skip the western food then, thanks for the heads-up. Egg waffles and bubble tea outside sounds promising though; I'll keep an eye out for those. My conference is in the main building, so I guess I'm stuck with the canteen options mostly. Might just bring snacks, to be safe. Thanks for the advice!
Kamstore Mystery
So I was in @HongKong, right? Needed some seriously obscure ingredient for a recipe, and this place, Kamstore.hk, was *the* place to go. Turns out, it's a labyrinth! Seriously, I wandered around for… more
Haha, yeah, Kamstore is a beast. I once spent 45 minutes looking for black sesame seeds. FORTY-FIVE MINUTES. I swear, they stock everything imaginable, and then some things you can't even imagine. I've given up trying to be efficient there; I just wander and see what treasures (or terrifying dried things) I unearth. Embrace the chaos! It's part of the experience.
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