Wanton noodles - Mak's Noodles vs Tsim Chai Kee

I love a bowl of good wanton noodles when in Hong Kong. And one of the best places to sample this dish is Mak's Noodles on Wellington Street in Central.

Lin Heung Tea House - Fighting the dim sum war

I'm the sort of traveller who will do as much research as possible before a trip - searching forums, asking questions, reading reviews. Usually, that helps a lot to ensure a smooth, enjoyable holiday and things seldom go wrong. But there's always a first for everything.

Lin Heung Tea House, established in 1928, is one restaurant that seems to be mentioned in every other guide book. People rave about how it is traditional and authentic, and how it offers a true blue dim sum experience from decades past.

 

Yung Kee Restaurant - Home of the roast goose

Over at the Hong Kong Island side, Wellington Street in Central is one street that's lined with great dining choices. One of them is Yung Kee Restaurant, a multi-storeyed restaurant complete with flashy exterior. Reservations are recommended.

 

G.O.D. - To live better!

Whenever I'm in Hong Kong, I make it a point to visit the shop called G.O.D. Pronounced letter by letter, it sounds like the Cantonese slang for "to live better" (住好啲). Quite aptly, the shop sells lifestyle and household products, with a focus on modernising traditional Oriental items. I love the idea!

Serenade Chinese Restaurant - Dining with a view

For a proper meal of Cantonese cuisine or dim sum that's beyond mass appeal outfits like Tim Ho Wan or Tao Heung, I enjoy going to the Serenade Chinese Restaurant by the Maxim's Group. This middle-range restaurant offers great food at reasonable prices, and even an inspiring view of Victoria Harbour, if you're fast enough with your reservation to snag a table by the window.

Victoria Harbour - Avenue of Stars and A Symphony of Lights

Victoria Harbour and its accompanying city skyline is undoubtedly one of the most well-loved attractions of Hong Kong. And my favourite place to admire its charms is by the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront promenade.

"The Fortune Buddies" movie promotion in Singapore

Here's a distraction that's not about visiting Hong Kong, but I reckon still related to the city. ;)

I chance upon a meet-and-greet session with the three funny men from TVB - Johnson Lee, Wong Cho Lam and Louis Yuen - who were here to promote their movie. It's a spin-off from their popular variety show, Fun With Liza And Gods.