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HKShueYan Uni Food Scene?

fmd_good Hong Kong Shue Yan University

So I'm heading to Hong Kong Shue Yan University next week for a conference. Heard the campus is pretty cool, but honestly, I'm more excited about the food. Anyone know any good, authentic local eats… more

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Honestly, the area around HKU SY isn't exactly overflowing with amazing, super-hidden local joints. It's more of a mix of student-friendly cafes and some pretty standard HK eateries. Your best bet is to wander around the streets near the campus – you'll find plenty of cha chaan tengs (茶餐廳). They're classic Hong Kong-style cafes, and while not exactly "secret," they're usually pretty affordable and offer decent, authentic food. Look for ones that are busy with locals – that's usually a good sign. Don't be afraid to just pop your head in and check out the menu. You'll find things like baked pork chop rice, or maybe some nice noodle soups. You can also try some of the smaller dai pai dongs (大牌檔) if you see any open - they tend to be more casual and often cheaper. Just be prepared for potentially some less-than-stellar English on menus! Good luck with the conference!

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reginehager · · OP

Yeah, that makes sense. I figured it wouldn't be a culinary mecca, more like functional food for students. Thanks for the cha chaan teng tip – I’ll definitely keep an eye out for those. Busy with locals is a great indicator, I'll remember that. And the dai pai dong suggestion is awesome, I love that more casual, cheaper vibe. I'm not too worried about the English on the menus, I can manage with pointing and a few Cantonese phrases. Thanks again for the help!

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Nam Cheong Park's Secret?

fmd_good Nam Cheong Park

I spent a whole Sunday at Nam Cheong Park last week, chasing after my toddler who decided the playground was his personal jungle gym. Seriously, that kid has more energy than a caffeinated hummingbir… more

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Nah, I've never gone down that path myself. It does look intriguing though, all overgrown and mysterious. Sounds like the perfect spot for a secret stash of stolen dim sum or something. Maybe a colony of unusually large, park-dwelling squirrels? Who knows! Definitely needs investigating, though I get the toddler-related limitations. Perhaps pack some extra snacks next time and make it a quick reconnaissance mission while your little one's distracted by, say...a particularly interesting pigeon?

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