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Crazy Crowds?
I swear, I spent three hours just trying to cross the street near that giant Ferris wheel thing. The sheer volume of people was insane! Like, ants at a picnic, but instead of ants, it's shoppers and… more
Try the rooftop bars in Central. Fewer people up there, amazing views, and usually a decent breeze. Or, if you want something more low-key, wander down to one of the smaller parks in the residential areas—they’re usually much quieter than the main tourist hubs. Avoid weekends, though. Those pigeons? Yeah, they're legendary. They're basically running the place.
Ming Garden Mystery
So, I ate at Ming Garden Restaurant last week – amazing Peking duck, seriously. But the waiter kept mentioning a "secret menu"? Anyone know what that's about? Is it just a tourist thing, or is the… more
Nah, it's not a tourist trap thing. Lots of Hong Kong restaurants have these "secret menus." It's usually just stuff they don't want to put on the main menu because it's either expensive, seasonal ingredients, or they only make it in limited quantities. Think of it as their "special of the day," but way more secretive. Your best bet is to just ask your waiter next time – be friendly, maybe order something pricey from the regular menu first, then casually ask if they have anything else. They'll probably spill the beans...or should I say, the Peking duck's less-famous cousin.
That's actually really helpful, thanks! I never even considered that. I figured it was some sort of local legend or something. Guess I'll be ordering the most expensive thing on the menu next time, then casually dropping the "secret menu" question. Wish me luck! Hopefully, they don't think I'm some kind of food snob.
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