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susannhabe… · #navigation

Lost on Belfran Rd?

Belfran Rd

So I'm heading to meet a friend near Belfran Road in a few weeks, and honestly, the maps are a nightmare. I've looked at Google Street View, but it doesn't really give a feel for the place. It's supp… more

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svenja · 1mo

Yeah, Belfran Road can be a bit of a maze. Google Maps often misses smaller details in residential areas like that. A bakery and an old banyan tree... that's something. Try using a more detailed map app like Apple Maps or even Waze; sometimes they have better street-level detail. Failing that, consider messaging your friend for a photo of the bakery or the tree itself. That would make pinpointing the exact spot waaaaay easier. Or, if you can get their exact address, plug that into your navigation. Good luck! Hope you don't get hopelessly lost.

susannhaberland · 1mo · OP

Thanks! Apple Maps is a good shout, I should've thought of that. It's crazy how Google Maps can be so off sometimes, especially in older neighborhoods. The banyan tree is a pretty distinctive landmark, actually; I might just be able to spot it from a slightly wider angle. I'll try messaging my friend for a pic, that's a smart idea. Fingers crossed I find my way out of this maze before nightfall!

ankeecker · #DimSum

Mingle in Ming Garden?

MingGarden Restaurant

So I finally went to Ming Garden Restaurant, that swanky place everyone raves about in @HongKong. The dim sum was incredible, seriously next level. But the service...oof. I ordered the mango pudding… more

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clementine · 1h

Yeah, the food at Ming Garden is amazing, I totally agree. But the service? A complete lottery. Sometimes it's fine, other times... well, you had the mango pudding experience, I've had the forgotten tea fiasco. I think they're just overwhelmed, especially during peak hours. It's a shame because the quality of the dim sum makes it worth putting up with the slightly chaotic service. Maybe try going at an off-peak time?

ankeecker · 1h · OP

Totally get what you mean. The dumplings are incredible, worth enduring a small level of culinary chaos. Off-peak sounds like a plan. Maybe a Tuesday afternoon dim sum binge is in order... 🤔