Boating in HK

The best things in life are unexpected, unplanned & completely random. They truly are. If there's anything I've learned is when in doubt, just say yes (JSY as it is known to some out there). This weekend a friend of mine asked if I wanted to go fishing&boating in HK. I said yes. Turned out to be one of the best experiences of my time here in HK & a memory I will hold oh so close to my heart forevaeva, evaeva *cue Kanye forevaeva voice now. But in all seriousness, the day was nothing but perfection. We headed to Sai Kung area to meet with a local who took us on his gorgeous family boat & we were off to fish, bbq aboard the boat, swim, soak in the sun & thoroughly enjoy the impromptu lazy sunday. After some maja fishing (I actually caught some fish haha) we took our best catches to a local restaurant & had them steamed&fried, along with some other seafood goodness that we ordered. All in all...BEST.DAY.EVER.

the marina

our boat for zee day

perfect name for a boat :)

off we go!

popular fishing spot

looky looky, I'm fishing!

peace offering?

boat chills

did I mention is was a perfect day?

grilling some BBQ wings

catch of zee day haha

casual fish flopping around the boat

bucket oh fish...

marina at night

some of what we caught

our restaurant of choice

up the stairs we go

time for some nom noms

delish fried calamari

more calamari, grilled this time

unbelievably amazing scallop

our catch of the day all steamed up

fried oyster goodness

gotta have the classic fried rice

mutant sized shrimp - delishhhh

fried little fishies

a delicious (AND FRESH) feast had by all

Food in HK V [Noodles+Desserts]

There really is nothing better than good friends+good food... well I guess the better combination could be GREAT FRIENDS+GREAT FOOD, ya that sounds better. Two of my favorites have traveled all zee way from the Great White North to Hong Kong/South East Asia to come see MEEEEE slash backpack this majestic continent. I was so so excited & decided that their first night had to be done RIGHT (foodwise of course)! I took them to 2 musts in HK - noodles & dessert. The first stop was Wing Wah Noodle Shop (in Wan Chai) where we munched on some delicious wonton soup, noodles w oyster sauce and more wontons. This inconspicuous spot is simple on decor+service but makes up for it with their intense tastes, aromas and homemade/handmade noodles. We then walked down a few more blocks & ate at a delicious little dessert chain called Honeymoon Dessert (I always wonder where they come up w these names, too hilar). This was a mouth watering experience where we each ordered a little bit of everything; banana&mango "pancakes" (they were not pancakes but small, doughy pockets filled w fruit&whipped cream), glutinous mango bites, sticky rice balls w peanuts&sesame seeds, this ice cream/shaved ice & fruit combo & a watermelon based "soup". Overall, uberly indulgent & deliciously awesome. 

handmade noodles+oyster sauce+wontons

mango&banana "pancakes" 

glutinous mango bites 

sticky rice balls w peanut+sesame

green tea + vanilla ice cream w fruit, jelly things in a coconut milk soup

watermelons+watermelon soup+tofu

nomming complete

Food in HK IV [Si Sun Fast Food]

This is possibly one of my quickest posts ever... My friend Andrew & I just had this meal, a mere 3 hours ago & I was way too excited not to post it IMMEDIATELY. So here it is. I've done my job & that's that. Okie, a little more explanation is required...I suppose. This is what is called an "HK style cheeseburger". What exactly is an HK style cheeseburger? Essentially its a cheeseburger (surprise surprise) but with an egg inside. Sin Sun (one of the top spots in HK to have these little delicate heart-attack-in-a-meal) also has there special "mayo" to go along with it. One other tidbit; not sure if this meat is entirely pork or beef or a mix of both, but whatever it was, it was DELICIOUS. The burger+fries+iced milk tea (my new fave drink of course) came to a whopping HK$42...aka about $5. Perfecccccct. I'm going back b4 I leave...it is too good NOT to.

the meal

close up

just a monster of a burger

oh & we got froyo after...noms