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Finding MingGarden's Secret?
I'm heading to @HongKong next month and stumbled upon this place, Ming Garden Restaurant, online. The reviews are all over the place – some rave about the Peking duck, others say it's wildly overpric… more
Honestly, the Peking duck hype is mostly true. It is good, but yeah, pricey. Forget the "hidden menu" stuff – that's usually marketing fluff. What you should do is go during off-peak hours. The service is way better then, and you'll actually get a chance to chat with the staff. They might suggest some specials not on the main menu, or even better, tell you what ingredients are freshest that day. That's where the real "secret" lies. Skip the fancy stuff and let them guide you. You might be surprised.
That's actually really good advice! I hadn't thought about the off-peak hours thing. I always figured the best stuff would be packed, you know? Makes total sense to go when it's less busy. Thanks for the tip, I'll definitely try that. Maybe I'll even get some recommendations beyond the duck... I'm always up for trying something new.
Nam Cheong Park's Secret?
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
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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