Friday, October 05, 2007

Everything Mickey

Travelling to Disneyland was a breeze.
There's the MTR, then the Disney Line. Check out the pics. Mickey had his own train!








Pre-Disney Breakfast

Getting a big hearty breakfast was crucial to a full day in Disney. By now, you'll notice I've not mentioned any meals in the hotel that we stayed in. Breakfast was provided. But in Hong Kong, it'll be impractical not to eat the hawker/cafe fare..

My choice - Polo Bun (butter bun), Ham and Eggs

Noodles with Luncheon and Pork balls

Spicy Fermented Pork with noodles
At this point, I should point out that the fermented pork used a similar ingredient with the stinky tofu.



After effects of Stinky Tofu

This will be a short blog.
Apparently, the after-taste of the stinky tofu lingers in the stomach with the excrement.

The toilet smelt of stinky tofu once I've downloaded the previous night's dinner and supper!

Supper @ McDonald's






Thursday, October 04, 2007

Stinky tofu

I've not managed to get a photograph of the stinky tofu that I ate at Mongkok. It costs HK2, equivalent to about RM1 /piece.

Before the trip, I was told that we could smell the stink from one end of the street to the stall. It wasn't the case. I actually had trouble locating the stall that sold this HK delicacy.

When I actually found it, it looked simply like a piece of fried tofu, with a slight herby scent to it. Taking a bite, the sensation of the smell hit home like an 18 wheeler. Phew! Not pungent, but definitely an acquired taste. I took two bites, felt the rotten texture of the tofu in my mouth, and the rest went into the rubbish bin.

Yucks!

Mango Supper @ Mongkok

Part of the trip's plan was to snap a pic of everyplace we eat at. Somehow, after a long day of walking, I forgot all about that. This place is somewhere in Mongkok, along Ladies St.
They serve everything Mango.
Mango-Loh

Mango-Pie

Mango & Fruits-Loh
By "Loh", it's a Cantonese term, meaning "mix".


Symphone of Lights

At 8.00pm, the buildings across the channel will start to light-dance to tunes played along the Arena of Stars. Excellent show, with lots of electricity wasted.
But a good job nonetheless.

Gourmet Palace, Whampoa

It was said that a famous food critic endorsed this place, with many good food to look forward to.

Siu Long Pau - Passable. I've had better.

Yang Chow fried rice - Not much of a looker, but certainly tasted good.

Stir fried vegetable (I don't know the name)

Steamed chicken soaked in chinese wine - cold chicken (ewww!)

Arena of Stars

Beautiful.

The Peninsula Hotel, oldest 6 star hotel in Hong Kong
(said the passing tourist guide)

Tour the HK channel on a Chinese junket

Filming the tortoise crossing the channel.
This will be an indefinite movie.

Anyone care for a sit? The chair of stardom in Hong Kong

Malaysian pride featured in Hong Kong.

Stitched skyline shots. Wonder why it's so small...






Another tea break

Pork congee

A sweet delicacy. The top layer are actually petals of chrysanthemum.

Honey tea


Worn, exhausted, but happy

Me, and my piece of pork. Muahahaha...





Road side tummy fillers, and sights around the shopping district

A shop by the blog?!


As autumn approaches, I dress up, Not!


Nope, no stinky tofu in broad daylight.




Tea Break @ McDonald's


" I better call them quick. I see the the Big M sign!"
Shogun Burger!
Juicy, tender filet Pork Burger!

McWings!

The look of satisfaction... :)

Lunch hour rush in Hong Kong

All ready for takeaway.
A famous way of getting quick lunches.
Apparently HK people values time so much, that everything's made simple and fast.
Ducks! Glorious ducks!
Lunch hour traffic. HK roads are narrow between the buildings.

Yummy.....

Quick lunch. It's sandwic for Thursday.
Ooh, how I wish this is readily available here.
IN a supermarket!






Nathan Road, Granville Road

Fung Shui purpose?

HK Skyline

Wooo.... The Royal Pacific Hotel. Very classy..

Mineral bottles in a vending machine?


I'm just curious...

Beef ball noodle

The famous HK Yin Yong beverage

Nope, we didn't do anything wrong.
Cheng was asking for directions to the nearest char chan theng








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