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  • Nov 02

    Ming Court: Michelin-Starred Cantonese Restaurant

    .RESTAURANT TIPS, Mongkok 1 Comment »

    Luxurious in the middle of noisy & crowded Mongkok streets. When I walked in the Ming Court, I felt the peace of mind. Simply confortable! Contemporary table settings with antique Chinese decorations.

    Below is one of the signature dish which won “Gold Award in 2003 best of the best culinary awards” by Hong Kong Tourism Board. Stir-fried sliced garoupa with assorted mushrooms and dried shrimp roe. HK$398/8 portion.


    It’s like a masterpiece of art. Lots of fish roe sprinkle on top of the fish, mushrooms, and tofu. The fish roe succeffuly brought out the freshest taste of fish. Assorted Fungus and fresh, even the tofu taste great! SUPER! Thumbs up!!

    Ming Court also serve a good selection of dim sum for lunch. Check it out!

    Signature Dishes:

    • Stir-fried sliced garoupa with assorted mushrooms and dried shrimp roe. HK$398/8 portion.
    • Deep-fried lobster with cheese and simmered abalone with vinegar, accopanied with angel hair. HK$318.
    • Stir-fried fresh shrimp with egg white. HK$178.
    • Marinated pig’s knuckles in loh-sui sauce. HK$78.

    Ming Court (明閣)
    Address: 6/F, Langham Place Hotel, 555 Shanghai Street, Mong Kok. [MAP]
    How to get there: 2 mins walk from Mongkok MTR Station.
    Phone: +852 3552 3300
    Opening Hour: 11:00-14:30;18:00-22:30

    Oct 10

    Where to Buy Computer in Hong Kong?

    .SHOPPING TIPS, Mongkok, Sham Shui Po, Wanchai No Comments »

    Many people asked this question in the forum, where to buy computer stuff in Hong Kong. Here you go… a list of places where you can find low-cost computers and peripherals.

    Golden Computer Shopping Center
    Address: 94 Yen Chow Street, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
    How to get there: Sham Shui Po MTR Station D2 Exit. The entrance to Golden Computer Centre is right across the street.

    Mongkok Computer Center
    Address: Nelson Street, Mongkok, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
    How to get there: Mongkok MTR Station E2 Exit, walk straight for another 2 mins.

    Wanchai Computer City
    Address: 150 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong.
    How to get there: Wanchai MTR Station A4 Exit, just above McDonalds.

    Wanchai 298 Computer Mall
    Address: 298 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong.
    How to get there: 10 mins walk from either Wanchai or Causeway Bay MTR Station.

    Oct 05

    New World Center

    .SHOPPING TIPS, Tsimshatsui No Comments »

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    Hong Kong is a shopaholics paradise with shops for every pocket and purse, and a global selection of goods and services. With department stores that rival many city in the world, an incredible number of specialist shops for every cultural taste, trade, craft and profession, fascinating character and real value in the markets, and the leading edge in international fashion, Hong Kong is a frontier of modern shopping. New World Centre is located in the centre of Tsimshatsui, near Sogo Department Store, you can Shop-till-you-drop and then relax in the huge choice of bars, cafes and restaurants that are part of the Hong Kong shopping experience.

    New World Centre
    Address: 18-24 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
    Phone: +(852) 2734 8944
    Opening Hour: 10:00-20:00 Daily
    How to get there: MTR Tsimshatsui Station

    Jan 06

    Cattle101@artist village Art Exhibition

    .THINGS TO DO, Kowloon City No Comments »

    Date: 17/Jan-8/Feb/2009

    Time: Tuesday to Sunday 12:00 – 8:00pm (Closed on Mondays & Public Holidays)

    Venue: Artist Commune, Unit 12, Cattle Depot Artist Village & open space of Cattle Depot Artist Village,

    Address: 63 Ma Tau Kok Road, Kowloon, HK

    Artists:

    anothermountainman, Chan Kwong Wah, Cheong Chi Ping, Chow Shun Keung, Patrick S. Ford, Fung Lik Yan, Ha Bik Chuen, Ho Yuen Leung, Hui Chui Hung, Jean Christophe Scolari, Kum Chi Keung, Kwok Mang Ho, Lam Laam, Lam Yuk Lin, Lee Chin Fai, Lee Chun Fung, Lee Kwok Chuen, Leung Kui Ting, Li Wei Han, Li Yuen Man, Liu Ming Wai, Lo Sze Lim, Man Fung Yi, Man Po Fai, Mok Yat San, Ng Ka Fai, Ng Ting Ho, Siy Tak Yin, Szeto Hoi Ling, Tai Sheung Shing, Tsang Cheung Shing, Wong Ho Yin, Wong Kwok Choi, Wong Tin Yan, etc

    Presenter: Artist Commune

    Co-organizers: Hong Kong Sculpture Society, CreativeKids

    Supporting Organizations: Munsang College, Pottery Farm

    Enquiries: (+852) 2104 3322 / m63@artist-commune.com / www.artist-commune.com





    Dec 19

    Crazy Hour HK$19/beer

    .NIGHTLIFE TIPS, Tsimshatsui 5 Comments »

    Now, you can fin cheap beer in Tsimshatsui East, the luxury 5-star hotels area.

    During ‘crazy hour’ 6-8pm at Sticky Fingers, selected draft beer is only HK$19/pint, with free flowing unlimited order. I always order my cold fresh Stella Artois after 6pm. :D

    Sticky Fingers itself ia a rock n roll bar, which usually a Filipino band perform everynight after 10pm of cover music. It is also the venue for the “World Battle of Bands” semifinals in Hong Kong. There’s a large open bar with a tiny dance floor in front of the stage. There’s also some Filipino working woman picking up customers at the bar everynight.

    Crazy Hour: 6-8pm Daily. HK$19/selected beer
    Happy Hour:
    8-10pm Daily. Buy one get one free
    Live Music nightly after 10pm

    Sticky Fingers
    Address: Shop 61-63 & 67-70 Tsim Sha Tsui Centre, G/F 66 Mody Rd, Tsimshatsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong. [MAP]
    Phone: +(852) 2369 8988
    How to get there: Tsimshatsui MTR Exit P, walk along Mody Road towards Shangri-la Hotel for about 3-5 mins. It’s right opposit to The Royal Garden Hotel, near SaSa.





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