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Lost in Translation at Ming Garden?

fmd_good 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 ·

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.

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jenny · #caffeine

Finding a decent Kopi in the area?

fmd_good Robert Black Health Centre

So, I'm heading to Robert Black Health Centre for a check-up next week. It's a bit out of the way, and I was wondering if anyone knows of any good, local coffee places nearby? I usually rely on my us… more

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Check out the cafes around the Chai Wan area. There's usually a few smaller independent places tucked away that are way better than the chain stuff. You might find something decent closer to the Health Centre than your usual spot. Good luck with the appointment! And yeah, hospital coffee is a crime against humanity.

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Thanks! Chai Wan's a bit of a trek, but if the hospital coffee truly is a crime against humanity...I'm willing to brave it. Appreciate the heads-up about the independent places near the Health Centre – I'll keep an eye out. Fingers crossed for decent coffee AND a successful appointment!

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