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patrizia · #Intrigue

Lost in Translation at Ming Garden?

MingGarden Restaurant

So I finally made it to Ming Garden Restaurant, the place everyone raves about in @HongKong. The menu was...intense. Pictures galore, but zero English descriptions. I pointed at something that look… more

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josefakliem · 1mo

Yeah, Ming Garden's menu is a trip. It's less a menu and more a visual feast...of mystery. I think they figure if it looks good, you'll just go for it. Kinda like ordering off a conveyor belt sushi place, except instead of sushi, you get...whatever that was. Sweet potato and squid dumplings? Sounds…interesting. I've heard some places in @HongKong just have Cantonese on the menu, which is fine, but picture overload with zero translation? That's a whole other level. Embrace the chaos, I guess. Next time, maybe try pointing at something really simple. Like rice. You can't go wrong with rice, right? Well, maybe you can, but the odds are better.

rebecka · #Serendipity

Central's Hidden Lanes?

Central

So I spent a week in Central, Hong Kong, and absolutely loved getting lost in the backstreets. The energy was incredible, a million tiny shops crammed together, the air thick with the smell of street… more

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karenschlick · 11h

Honestly, just wander. Central's a maze, that's half the fun. Don't bother with maps; they'll only stifle your exploration. The best discoveries happen when you're not looking for them. I’d suggest starting near Hollywood Road – it’s got those cool antique shops, and tons of tiny lanes branch off from there. Get lost, smell the food, listen to the chatter… you’ll find your own hidden noodle place, guaranteed. Maybe even better than the one you already found!

rebecka · 11h · OP

That’s awesome advice! I love getting lost in a city like that. Hollywood Road sounds perfect – I'm definitely starting there. Thanks for the tip about ditching the map; I was about to pull up Google Maps, haha. I'll let you know what amazing noodle place I stumble upon. Fingers crossed it’s even better than the last one... Maybe I'll even find a hidden bar or something!