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2018-11-02
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Dim sum can be found every where in Hong Kong. You can get it in cute little styles, all day and night, high end hotels. The choices are limitless. But they all have one thing in common. You order by checking off a piece of paper.But originally, dim sum was served by people pushing a cart of dim sum around the restaurant. Growing up in Canada, that was how it was served in Chinatown. But not in Hong Kong. Or actually, the only place that seems to still do this is Maxim's Central branch. But if
But originally, dim sum was served by people pushing a cart of dim sum around the restaurant. Growing up in Canada, that was how it was served in Chinatown. But not in Hong Kong. Or actually, the only place that seems to still do this is Maxim's Central branch. But if you go to that one, you feel like it's geared for tourists.
Well, dear readers, I have discovered another place that local Hong Kongers go to. That place is 倫敦大酒樓 (English name: London Restaurant). Located on Nathan Road in Mong Kok, it's a huge restaurant. It's has three floors! The ground is just the lobby to the elevator to the actual dining area. I assume this area is the reception that is open in the evening. But during the day, there is no reception area. Just press the button to the elevator. If you go to the second floor, it's a free for all experience. There is no reception. You try to find a table on your own. Here you can share a table with strangers if there is room. Just don't take the tables with a pink sigh with the names of someone on there. Those are reserved for regulars. On the third floor, there is a reception area to take a number and wait for a table. But not to worry. They still push the dim sum carts here but you can also have the option of ordering from a menu. Everything is in Chinese so if you can't read Chinese, then wait for the dim sum push carts and peak at what is on offer. And there is a lot!
However, there are pan fried items and vinegar pork knuckle that is available only the pan frying stations on the second floor. Take that piece of paper where the dim sum servers stamp on when you choose a dim sum item to those stations to order. And there are a lot to choose from! It's chaotic so be prepared.
But the most popular item from that area? The steamed coconut milk pudding. Served in a coconut! You'll see the line of people going for this item. I don't think that many places offer this for dim sum and it's quite a treat! And its only $29! Smooth and so much coconut flavor.
I know where I'll be taking my tourists friends for the ultimate old school dim sum experience. And that is exactly what I did. Food was good. May not be placed in a fancy dish but it was hot and delicious. Isn't that what counts? Price isn't expensive, too. We ordered a lot of food and it only came out to $485. Around $120 for the four of us. Definitely be back.
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