Iron eggs (鐵蛋/铁蛋) are eggs which have been repeatedly stewed in a mix of spices and air dried. The resulting eggs are dark brown, chewy and, about half its initial size. The famous Tamsui Iron eggs store is Grandma’s Tiedan […]
Taipei 134 – Tamsui A-Gei (阿給)
A-Gei (阿給) are deep fried tofu that have been stuff with flavoured crystal noodles and sealed with fish paste (surimi). It is often served with a spicy sauce. Since we didn’t have time to look for the original shop, we […]
Taipei 131 – Tu Hsiao Yueh (度小月)
The famous Tai-Nan cuisine since 1865, Dan-tsu Noodles (担仔面) has a famous branch in Taipei located at the famous food valley of Yong Kang Street. The word Dan-tsu in Chinese means ‘shoulder poles’ as the founder used to sell the […]
Taipei 130 – Ten Ren Tea (天仁茗茶)
One of my favourite bubble milk tea (珍珠奶茶)take away joints in Taipei. Stores Locator (in chinese only): http://mytenren.com/store_search.asp?WebID=41
Taipei 129 – Yong Kang 15 (永康15) or Previouly Known As Ice Monster (冰馆)
This shop was still known as Ice Monster when I went to Taipei in Oct 2009. However, I read that in early 2010 the owner ran into some family disputes and changed the name of the shop to Yong Kang […]
Hong Kong 113 – The Sweet Dynasty (糖朝)
Conveniently situated along Canton Road in Kowloon, one of the busiest streets in Hong Kong, this is my favourite restaurant for quick dim sum and dessert fix after a long day shopping at the Harbour City. My two favourites of the […]
Hong Kong 112 – Lan Fong Yuen (蘭芳園)
This famous Hong Kong style coffee shop which has been around for almost 60 years. Located in Central CBD, this coffee shop is always busy packed with people looking to fill their stomach with the typical Hong Kong coffee shop cuisines. I loved […]
Hong Kong 111 – Wing Wah Noodle Shop (永華麵家)
This shop has been known as one of the best noodle shop in Hong Kong, serving the famous cantonese wonton noodle made using bamboo stick. Personally I found the taste is a lil bland to my taste, but the noodle was definitely […]