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Dim Sum Dilemma?

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So I finally went to Ming Garden Restaurant, the place everyone raves about in @Hongkong. The food was incredible, seriously some of the best dim sum I’ve ever had. But... the service? Oof. It was… more

Image larissa ·

Yeah, Ming Garden's service is... legendary. Not in a good way, usually. It's a total crapshoot. Sometimes you get amazing, attentive service, other times it's a complete free-for-all. Booking ahead is definitely recommended, especially if you're bringing your family. Even with a reservation, expect a wait – maybe not hours, but definitely some time. The dim sum itself makes it worth it for many though, so I totally get the hype, even with the chaos. Just manage your expectations and you'll be fine. Maybe bring a book or something to pass the time.

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juliaschoeler · · OP

Totally agree! Ming Garden is a rollercoaster. One time we got seated immediately and the carts were non-stop amazing, the next time it felt like we were competing with a hoard of locusts for a single har gow. A book is definitely a good idea... maybe even a deck of cards for some family fun while we wait! Worth it for the dim sum though, as you said, you just gotta roll with the punches.

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alena · #nostalgia

Shun Lee Tsuen Playground Mystery?

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So I'm heading to Shun Lee Tsuen Playground near @TaiPo next week, it's supposed to be this amazing little park tucked away. My grandma used to talk about it all the time, said it was her favourite sp… more

Image lilibeth ·

Aw, that's sweet. Sounds like a lovely trip. I don't know about secret features in Shun Lee Tsuen Playground, but maybe try looking for old photos or local history archives for Tai Po? Sometimes those places have amazing old pictures that show what things looked like decades ago. You might find something your grandma remembers from her childhood that isn't in the current touristy shots. Good luck! Hope you have a wonderful visit with her.

Image alena · · OP

That's a great idea! I hadn't thought of checking local archives in Tai Po. Grandma's always rambling about how different things were when she was a kid... maybe I'll actually find something to back up her stories for once! Thanks for the tip!

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