Hong Kong - April 18 - 23

So we embarked on our first holiday ever, and with the rest of 2010 meant to be the time of our lives, there was no better way than to kick start it with a trip to Hong Kong the day after the exams.

Day 1

Checking in into our hotel – Butterfly on Morrison

Butterfly stands out like a rose amongst the thorns, being by far the most artistic and modern architectural structure in an area surrounded by old flats and rundown buildings. After trudging our way through an old-school market selling pounds of meats and fresh produce, we finally found the hotel which had an entrance that reeked of disappointment but quickly delivered a surprise when we first entered the room. The room, as the pictures will show, was small but well-designed – maximizing every inch of space to create comfort for the customer.

Lunch at Lung Wah Roasted-meat Cafe

After starving ourselves and having had our last proper meal at 10pm the night before, our stomachs were desperate for some Hong Kong goodness! We found ourselves wandering the nearby streets, finally settling at a small café specializing in roasted meats. We shared a meal of roasted goose and barbecued pork. The roasted goose was decent, but the barbecued pork was exceptionally tasty and was nothing like the mediocre char siew in Singapore. The BBQ pork was roasted to perfection, with a thin layer of fat at the edges that melted in your mouth, bringing about the full richness of the dish. Also, in keeping to the HK tradition, we ordered a chilled HK milk tea that left us craving for more!

Dinner along Wellington Street – Wong Chi Kei

After spending 3 hours at H & M (bel’s version of paradise), we finally decided to give our poor legs some rest and get some dinner. We walked a couple of lanes and found a restaurant with many newspaper articles and recommendations for its famous wonton noodles. As expected, we ordered the wonton noodles, with an additional bowl of black mushroom noodles in soup. Thankfully, when the dishes came, our high hopes were not disappointed! Both noodles boasted exceptional broth, with each ordered dish having a unique broth type. Also, the wontons were tasty with fresh prawns that were crunchy and complimented by savory minced meat – a combination that justified the immense popularity of the dish. The best part of the whole dining experience was the low cost paid for such an exceptional meal.