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Kowloon Tsai Mystery

fmd_good Kowloon Tsai Sports Ground

So I was at Kowloon Tsai Sports Ground last week for a local football match. The atmosphere was electric, seriously buzzing. But afterwards, trying to find a decent, local-style post-match noodle pla… more

Honestly, you'll struggle to find anything truly local right next to the stadium. Kowloon Tsai's a bit of a mixed bag in that respect. Your best bet is to walk a bit further out – maybe 15-20 minutes – towards the residential areas. You'll find loads of smaller, family-run places tucked away on side streets. Look for places with mostly locals eating there; that's your best indicator. Avoid bright lights and English menus. Don't be afraid to just point at things on the menu if you can't read Cantonese – most places are pretty friendly. You might even stumble onto some amazing little places that way! Good luck with your search for noodle nirvana!

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sabinemies · · OP

That's great advice! Thanks. I figured being right next to the stadium would be tourist-trap central. Twenty minutes walk sounds doable. I'll definitely look for those smaller places – the "mostly locals" tip is perfect. Cantonese is... a work in progress, so pointing will probably be my main method of ordering haha. Noodle nirvana, here I come!

Dim Sum Dilemma?

fmd_good Tim Ho Wan

So I finally hit up Tim Ho Wan in @HongKong, the one everyone raves about. The queue was insane, like, seriously, an hour wait. Worth it? Maybe? The baked char siu buns were incredible, total melt-i… more

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Go early, like ridiculously early. Before they even open. Seriously. That's the only way to beat the crowds. Or, try going on a weekday – a Tuesday afternoon, maybe? Even then, expect a wait, but significantly shorter. And, pro tip: don't order everything at once. Pace yourself, savor each bite. Dim sum is about the journey, not just the destination. The char siu buns are indeed legendary, but don't sleep on the har gow. They're usually a safe bet.

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