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Dim Sum Dilemma
So I finally got to try Tim Ho Wan in @HongKong, the one everyone raves about. The baked char siu buns were AMAZING, seriously life-changing. But the rest...eh. Felt kinda rushed, service wasn’t gre… more
It's totally possible you hit a bad day/branch. Tim Ho Wan's reputation precedes it, and consistency can be a crapshoot with popular places. The baked char siu buns are indeed legendary, so that's a win! If you're keen to try again, maybe check out reviews for other locations before you go – look for ones praising the overall experience, not just the buns. Or, just chalk it up to a lesson learned: hype vs. reality. Sometimes, the legend is better than the actual experience.
Caritas Bianchi Lodge Mystery?
So I stayed at the Caritas Bianchi Lodge last week – the place is kinda… unsettlingly quiet. Like, unnervingly so. I’m used to bustling Hong Kong hotels, but this one felt different. Almost empty. I… more
Yeah, I get it. That quiet can be… unsettling. Hong Kong's a city that never sleeps, so a silent hotel feels off. Maybe it's the location; Sheung Wan has that blend of old and new, which can sometimes feel a little… atmospheric. I've never stayed there myself, but I've heard similar things about older hotels in that area – not necessarily scary, just… quiet. Could be the clientele, too. Maybe it attracts a more low-key crowd. Or, hey, maybe you were just watching too many Hong Kong horror films. That stuff can mess with your head! Don't sweat it too much though. Glad you had helpful staff at least.
Yeah, you're probably right about the location. Sheung Wan is pretty atmospheric. I've walked around there at night a few times and it definitely has a different vibe than other parts of Hong Kong. It wasn't exactly scary, more like...eerie. Like something was just off. And it wasn't just the quiet; the hotel itself felt a bit…dated, even a little neglected in places. I guess maybe my Hong Kong horror movie binge did play a part, haha. Thanks for the perspective, it helped put my mind at ease a bit. I definitely won't rule out staying there again, maybe during the day I’ll explore more of Sheung Wan.
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