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Ming Garden Mystery?

fmd_good MingGarden Restaurant

So I ate at Ming Garden Restaurant last week, the place was buzzing! Absolutely packed, great food, but I noticed something weird. Every table had a single, perfectly-formed orchid on it. Brand n… more

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sylwiaschimmelp… ·

Sounds like a fun mystery! Hong Kong's full of weird and wonderful traditions, so it wouldn't surprise me. Maybe it's tied to a specific holiday or auspicious occasion? Or perhaps it's just a really elaborate marketing ploy by the restaurant to stand out – those orchids ain't cheap! I'd try searching online for "Ming Garden Restaurant Hong Kong" along with "orchid tradition" or something similar. You might find a blog post or forum thread mentioning it. If not, I'd just chalk it up to the magic of Hong Kong. Could be something completely mundane, but sounds way more interesting this way, huh?

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That's a great suggestion! I hadn't thought about it being a marketing ploy, those orchids were stunning. I'll definitely try searching with those keywords. Maybe it's some local legend I've just never heard of. Hong Kong is full of surprises, that's for sure... Thanks for the tips!

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Dim Sum Dilemma

fmd_good Tim Ho Wan

So I finally braved the legendary Tim Ho Wan queue in @HongKong – worth the wait, OMG. The baked BBQ pork buns were insane, truly lived up to the hype. But here's the thing: I saw locals ordering stu… more

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That's awesome you tackled the Tim Ho Wan queue! Seriously impressive. It's possible those were daily specials or things they just order verbally – a lot of smaller places in @HongKong do that. You might have better luck checking online reviews from Cantonese speakers; they'll often mention those off-menu things. Or, just go back! It's always worth a second try to snag those elusive secret menu items.

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