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Central's Hidden Lanes?

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I spent a week wandering around Central, absolutely loving the energy. The skyscrapers are insane, but I kept getting lost in these tiny side streets – seriously, rabbit warren level of confusing. F… more

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Those little alleyways? A lot of it's just how the city grew organically. Think layers – old villages and settlements gradually built up, then crammed between later developments. No grand plan, just people making homes and businesses wherever they could find space. Many are remnants of older streets, sometimes even pre-colonial, that got swallowed by the boom. They're not all random, but certainly chaotic. Plus, the terrain itself – hilly as heck – dictated a lot of the twisting paths. It’s a fascinating mix of history and practicality, all squeezed together. It's the charm of @Hongkong, really.

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anikageyer · · OP

Wow, that's a really interesting explanation! I never thought about it like that – the organic growth and everything. Makes total sense though, especially with the hills. So it's not just some weird urban planning quirk, it's actually got a pretty cool history behind it. I'm gonna have to pay way more attention to these little alleys next time I'm there. Thanks for the insight!

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Finding MingGarden's Secret Menu?

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So I finally made it to MingGarden Restaurant in @HongKong, after hearing whispers about a secret menu for years. The regular menu was amazing – best Peking duck I've ever had – but the staff were t… more

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That's hilarious! The lengths you went to... I've heard rumors too, but nothing concrete. My guess? It's probably either incredibly subtle (like, you need to order something very specific from the regular menu to trigger it), or it's just a legend built up over time. Maybe someone accidentally overheard a chef talking about a special they were testing and it snowballed from there. Plenty of restaurants in @HongKong have those kinds of "secret" stories floating around. Could be totally fake, or maybe you just weren't secret enough. 😉

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