Food Trail: Part One- Hong Kong

I belong to a fun loving family. Going for sight seeing, museums, beaches and gardens and parks are done only if there are children to entertain (been there, done that). Other wise its just food or shop. Last month we had family reunion where my family from different parts of the world (Bangkok, Chicago, Dubai, Los Angeles and Pune) met at Hong Kong. We took seven days cruise from Hong Kong to Okinawa, and then also went to Macau and Jakarta for few days. There was big party all the time.

The party started on the first day itself. We hadn’t even finished unpacking that we met for lunch at a huge Paramount Banquet hall. Inspite of having more than 40 dining tables, the restaurant was full…the food was excellent. We had Chinese. 

I specially loved the Tender Fish Heads and Peking Duck (my favourite)

One afternoon we spent at the Repulse Bay (Hong Long side). While the children and their parents swam at the beach or played at the park outside the restaurant, we spent our time at WTF that had great many restaurants. We dined at Amaltifina Artisan Pizza Bar, that served oven fresh pizzas and sandwiches. One dish I particularly liked was the starter that looked like a dessert. The taste was awesome. Loved the presentation of them serving it in the cylindric shape that fell apart as soon as I touched it with a spoon. It was a nice tangy dish of Tomatoes Avocado and Buffalo Cheese With Sweet Sauce

Some evenings were spent at WoolooMooloo, a restaurant bar at 21^st floor with a beautiful view. There was a narrow balcony on one side of the restaurant, where we could sit and enjoy the laser play of lights on skyscrapers. We had pizzas, sandwiches, coffee, drinks  and of course Smoked Salmon

Chao Yang was another restaurant where we could enjoy the view from 27^th floor. There is a beautiful view of the harbour with calm waters and large boats. On a clear day, view is fantastic. Since many members of my family are vegetarian, we enjoy when there is variety of food for all. This restaurant had great selection of vegetarian meal specially Mushrooms and Tofu was enjoyed by all while others ate Chicken and other Chinese dishes.

When in Hong Kong, one visit to Korean restaurant is a must. The fun is at cooking on the tables with a small burner in the centre of the table. Marinated meat with assorted sauces, crispies and chopped spring onions are served. While we roasted the meat, we enjoyed the plateful of Shrimp Tempuras  in the bed of deep-fried noodles at Arirang Korean Restaurant

Golden Bull , a French Vietnamese restaurant has a beautiful décor with large painting on the walls. The shelves have beautiful antique vases and other decorative pieces. we can feast on artistic ambience till the food arrives.  It is pricey but nice. When in Vietnamese restaurant, Spring Rolls with Mint leaves and Soya Chili Vinegar is a must

A nice Tappanyaki  Japanese restaurant atShangrila hotel is Nadaman that serves set meals. we ordered Set Meal that included a starter, a salad, a rice dish and a dessert. The food was great and I loved the soft, melt-in-the-mouth Sea food with horse radish Wasabi that gives an instant kick as its strong tangy flavour escape through nose like burning fumes. 

Cali-Mex Taqueria, a Mexican restaurant is interesting because it had a beer taps at every table. There are high chairs and sofas and one can just help themselves with unlimited amount of beer from the taps. We enjoyed Tacos at Cali-Mex Taqueria

Early morning, my cousins went to Chee Kei for breakfast and came back saying that they have had the best Wanton Mei in Hong Kong. Curiosity got the better of me and so we did go to try after some days.  Loved the wantons noodles at this stop

Macau Restaurant is known for their spicy crabs, it’s a small place but serves good street food. The crabs were not available that day so we ordered Wanton Noodles Soup

Everyday there was a visit to a different restaurant and trying of different cuisine. Everywhere the food is delicious, be it Chinese, Korean, Japanese or Mexican. And no, I did not visit any Indian restaurant in Hong kong, although I was told that Indian club have very good Indian food. But then why would I have Indian unless I am eating at home?

to be continued....

Food trail at Cruise 'Voyagers of the Seas' and in Jakarta coming up soon....