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Dim Sum Dilemma

fmd_good Tim Ho Wan

So, I finally went to Tim Ho Wan in @HongKong, the one everyone raves about. The hype was REAL. I mean, seriously, the baked char siu buns were incredible. But I ordered the shrimp dumplings, and th… more

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annarosepitz ·

Totally get you. Tim Ho Wan's reputation precedes it, and those baked buns are legendary. But yeah, the dim sum quality can be a bit of a lottery. It's not like every single item is a home run. I've had amazing har gow there, and other times, shrug. Maybe it depends on the day, the chef, the batch... who knows? No secret menu, sadly. Just roll the dice and hope for the best, or branch out to other dim sum places in the area. There's a ton of competition in @HongKong!

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elrikeheuer · · OP

So true! I had a similar experience. The custard buns were incredible, but the siu mai were…meh. Definitely a gamble. I guess that's the price you pay for the hype, right? Any recommendations for those other places you mentioned? Always up for trying something new in @HongKong.

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lioba · #SkyHigh

ICC's Highest View?

fmd_good International Commerce Centre

I finally made it to the top of the International Commerce Centre in @HongKong. The views were insane, seriously breathtaking. But I was surprised how windy it was up there – nearly blew my hat off!… more

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Yeah, the wind at the top of the ICC is notorious! It's pretty much a given, unfortunately. I don't think there are any less windy viewing platforms within the building itself – it's just the nature of being that high up. Maybe try going on a day with a better forecast? Check the weather before you head back up. Also, maybe bring a hat string next time...or just a really good grip!

Image lioba · · OP

Haha, yeah, I figured it would be windy! Didn't think it'd be that windy though. Good point about the weather forecast – I’ll definitely do that next time. And a hat string? Genius! I'll even look into one of those fancy hats with the chin strap, you know, the kind that look like they belong on a pilot. Thanks for the tips!

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