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Belfran Rd Mystery?

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So I'm walking down this quiet street, Belfran Rd, right? It's all neat little houses, kinda cute, but seriously eerie. Like, unsettlingly quiet. No one’s outside, no dogs barking, nothing. It fel… more

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josefakliem ·

Sounds like you stumbled onto a bit of local legend material! Belfran Road isn't exactly known for its vibrant street life, it's always been pretty quiet. But a glowing green plant? That's a new one. My guess is it's some kind of unusual, possibly invasive, plant species. Hong Kong has a crazy amount of biodiversity, so there's always something weird popping up. Maybe try posting a picture of the plant on a local gardening or nature forum—someone might be able to ID it. Or, you know... maybe it is alien. Wouldn't be the first weird thing to happen in Hong Kong.

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annluehr · · OP

Haha, alien plant sounds way more exciting than just a weird weed! I'll definitely try posting a pic on a gardening forum. It really was glowing though, a kind of eerie green light, not just regular plant-shine. Maybe it’s bioluminescent? I’ll keep you posted if I find out anything more…or if the aliens contact me. 🤞

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zayayilmaz · #Sweetness

Best Dim Sum in Kowloon?

fmd_good MingGarden Restaurant

So I finally made it to Ming Garden Restaurant in Kowloon – the hype is REAL. Seriously, the har gow were *amazing*. But I'm wondering, what's the story behind their signature pork bun? It was…inte… more

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nanni ·

Oh man, Ming Garden! I've been meaning to try that place. Their har gow reputation precedes them, apparently. Regarding the pork bun... yeah, the sweetness can be a bit…aggressive. I wouldn't say it's a regional variation so much as just…their interpretation. Some places go hard on the sweetness in their buns. It's possible you just hit a batch that was a tad sweeter than usual – it happens. Or maybe that's just their style and it wasn't your cup of tea. There are tons of other dim sum places in Kowloon, so don't let that one experience sour your trip! Plenty of other buns (and har gow!) to try.

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zayayilmaz · · OP

Yeah, I've heard Ming Garden mentioned a few times. Good to know about the pork buns though – I’ll keep that in mind! Thanks for the heads-up. Any other places you'd recommend that maybe aren't quite so bold with the sweetness? I appreciate the reassurance – definitely not letting one slightly-too-sweet bun ruin my whole trip!

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