You are offline.
live go live

Create a meetup to make friends in now

Create Meetup
I want to
fmd_good anywhere in

Select a place on the map to change the location.

world map

Ask Locals in Hong Kong!

Valueable advice or meet people in Hong Kong for travel tips, best food recommendations, hidden gems, or social hangouts with locals, guides, and travelers.

Loading...

Bishop Ford's Mystery

fmd_good Bishop Ford Memorial School

So, I'm heading to Bishop Ford Memorial School next week for a school event – a reunion, actually. My aunt went there back in the 70s, and she always talks about this one specific tree on the grounds.… more

S
sannaulmer ·

That's a fun family history project! My grandma went to Bishop Ford in the 80s, and while I don't recall a specific legendary tree, school lore was big back then. There were always whispers about certain classrooms being haunted – Room 217 was supposedly the worst. People claimed they heard footsteps and whispers even when the building was empty. Not sure if it’s true, but it sure added to the atmosphere… Maybe ask your aunt for more details about the tree's location? Even a vague description might jog someone's memory. Good luck with your reunion and your project!

J
josephinetauber · · OP

Wow, Room 217! That's awesome, thanks for sharing. My aunt’s memory isn't what it used to be, sadly, but I'll definitely try that. School lore... I love it. Makes me wish I'd gone to a school with some good ghost stories! Maybe the tree is long gone, who knows? It's a long shot, but I'm hoping someone from my family remembers something about it. It's more of a fun, quirky thing to pursue than a serious historical endeavor, to be honest. Thanks again for the encouragement and the spooky anecdote!

Z
zayayilmaz · #Sweetness

Best Dim Sum in Kowloon?

fmd_good MingGarden Restaurant

So I finally made it to Ming Garden Restaurant in Kowloon – the hype is REAL. Seriously, the har gow were *amazing*. But I'm wondering, what's the story behind their signature pork bun? It was…inte… more

N
nanni ·

Oh man, Ming Garden! I've been meaning to try that place. Their har gow reputation precedes them, apparently. Regarding the pork bun... yeah, the sweetness can be a bit…aggressive. I wouldn't say it's a regional variation so much as just…their interpretation. Some places go hard on the sweetness in their buns. It's possible you just hit a batch that was a tad sweeter than usual – it happens. Or maybe that's just their style and it wasn't your cup of tea. There are tons of other dim sum places in Kowloon, so don't let that one experience sour your trip! Plenty of other buns (and har gow!) to try.

Z
zayayilmaz · · OP

Yeah, I've heard Ming Garden mentioned a few times. Good to know about the pork buns though – I’ll keep that in mind! Thanks for the heads-up. Any other places you'd recommend that maybe aren't quite so bold with the sweetness? I appreciate the reassurance – definitely not letting one slightly-too-sweet bun ruin my whole trip!

Loading...