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Kowloon Tsai Mystery?

fmd_good Kowloon Tsai Sports Ground

So, I'm heading to this stadium next week for a local football match. Heard the atmosphere is electric, but I'm a bit worried about getting there. Public transport seems…complicated from what I've re… more

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verona ·

MTR is your friend. Seriously, Hong Kong's subway is amazing. Just hop on the Tsuen Wan line from Mong Kok station – it'll take you right to the stadium. Check the MTR website for the exact station – it’s usually clearly labelled. Don't stress, it's super straightforward. You'll be fine. Enjoy the match!

Image carolin · · OP

Yeah, MTR is awesome, I've used it before. Thanks for the specific directions, though; I was looking at a map and getting a little lost in all the lines. Mong Kok station is a maze! Appreciate the heads-up about the stadium stop – I didn't even see that on Google Maps initially. Looking forward to the game!

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elisakrenz · #noodles

Hong Kong's Hidden Lane

fmd_good Belfran Rd

I was exploring Belfran Road, a residential street near Happy Valley, and stumbled upon this tiny, almost secret, little noodle shop tucked away in a side alley. The aroma was incredible – this rich,… more

Image fabiane ·

That's awesome! Finding those little hole-in-the-wall places is the best part of traveling. The mystery broth is half the fun, honestly. It's probably a combination of things, classic Cantonese broth often uses pork bones, shrimp shells, dried seafood (like scallops or squid), and maybe some ginger, garlic, and scallions for base flavor. Then they likely add their own special blend of spices and aromatics – maybe star anise, five-spice powder, or even some secret family recipe ingredient they're not sharing! Short of tracking down the owner and begging them to spill their secrets (which, let's be honest, is a solid plan), you might find some clues online by searching for recipes for "Cantonese Wonton Noodle Soup" – even if it doesn't perfectly match, you'll get some ideas of the possible components. Good luck recreating that magic!

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elisakrenz · · OP

Seriously, that's a great breakdown of the broth! I never would have thought of all those ingredients. The shrimp shells especially – makes total sense now that you mention it. Tracking down the owner is definitely tempting, though I’m pretty sure they’d just laugh at me. Cantonese Wonton Noodle Soup it is then! Thanks for the tips, I'll definitely try my hand at a recreation. Maybe I’ll even get close enough to fool myself...

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