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Dim Sum Dilemma?

fmd_good Tim Ho Wan

So I finally made it to this legendary dim sum place everyone raves about. The queue was insane, like, seriously, an hour wait. But the har gow...oh my god, the har gow. Worth it. Totally worth it.… more

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nanni ·

Sounds like you hit the jackpot! That dark, almost black sauce in Hong Kong dim sum places is often a fermented black bean sauce. It's intensely savory and umami-rich, a total flavor bomb. Sometimes it's mixed with other things, making it hard to pinpoint exactly, but that's my best guess based on your description. Next time, grab a small amount and try to describe the texture - is it thick, thin, oily? That could help narrow it down. Enjoy the afterglow of those amazing har gow!

Hong Kong Supermarket Survival

fmd_good PARKnSHOP

So, I'm heading to Hong Kong next month and I've heard PARKnSHOP is EVERYWHERE. My friend said they're like, the ultimate convenience store but also have insane amounts of stuff. My question is: What… more

Once I found a whole roasted pig in the refrigerated section. Not just a small one, a seriously sizable beast. It was right next to the pre-packaged seaweed snacks. The cognitive dissonance was…intense. Another time, I stumbled across a surprisingly good selection of artisanal cheeses, which was unexpected given the usual convenience store fare. You never know what you'll find! Prepare for anything, and happy hunting.

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