Where to go for good dim sum and a good view of the harbour?
Aug 18, 2015, 12:19 am
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Aug 18, 2015, 3:59 pm
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No idea what it was called or where it was (I think it was in SSP). No one there spoke Mandarin or English (the two things I speak). I went with a HK friend, who, having lived in HK all her life still had to search hard for that place. I will ask her and report back.
Aug 18, 2015, 5:55 pm
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Maxim's group is a large trusted brand with QC standards that is even higher than many intl chains. SZ factory is for economy of scale as well as differential in the cost of facilities and operations.
Aug 20, 2015, 12:08 pm
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The Ritz-Carlton at the top of the ICC building has an incredible Western/dim sum breakfast/brunch buffet. The harbour views are outstanding. Alas, the air was pretty hazy when I was there.
It's a short walk through a mall from the Kowloon station. I highly recommend.
It's a short walk through a mall from the Kowloon station. I highly recommend.
Aug 20, 2015, 6:56 pm
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If you are looking for a more local option which will be much cheaper, I would recommend Ho Choi Seafood Restaurant at the Empire Centre, TST East.
They offer dim sums at a pretty good price, especially on weekends and you will still able to enjoy the view of the Harbour.
They offer dim sums at a pretty good price, especially on weekends and you will still able to enjoy the view of the Harbour.
Oct 24, 2015, 2:51 pm
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More interested in a good dim sum, rather than view. What do locals think about Lin Hueng tea house? I read reviews that it may be difficult if you don't speak Cantonese.
Found this list. What do you think about its choices.
http://www.ladyironchef.com/2015/02/...m-restaurants/
Found this list. What do you think about its choices.
http://www.ladyironchef.com/2015/02/...m-restaurants/
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Oct 24, 2015, 6:19 pm
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More interested in a good dim sum, rather than view. What do locals think about Lin Hueng tea house? I read reviews that it may be difficult if you don't speak Cantonese.
Found this list. What do you think about its choices.
http://www.ladyironchef.com/2015/02/...m-restaurants/
Found this list. What do you think about its choices.
http://www.ladyironchef.com/2015/02/...m-restaurants/
Walking into Lin Heueng is like walking back into my chhildhood with the exception of tossing steamers out the window!
Oct 26, 2015, 12:13 am
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I'll post an add-on question since Lin Heung is mentioned.
Can anyone recommend a decent dim sum place (good food, decent ambiance/service) that's open early (like 8-9am) and <20min from Mongkok? Or is there no such place?
I'm not a fan of Luk Yu Teahouse, and I suspect Lin Heung is totally not our type of place. Would Maxim's in Sha Tin be about the best we can do at that hour, or is there a better option? If within walking distance from Langham Place, even better.
Can anyone recommend a decent dim sum place (good food, decent ambiance/service) that's open early (like 8-9am) and <20min from Mongkok? Or is there no such place?
I'm not a fan of Luk Yu Teahouse, and I suspect Lin Heung is totally not our type of place. Would Maxim's in Sha Tin be about the best we can do at that hour, or is there a better option? If within walking distance from Langham Place, even better.
Oct 26, 2015, 2:36 am
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I'll post an add-on question since Lin Heung is mentioned.
Can anyone recommend a decent dim sum place (good food, decent ambiance/service) that's open early (like 8-9am) and <20min from Mongkok? Or is there no such place?
I'm not a fan of Luk Yu Teahouse, and I suspect Lin Heung is totally not our type of place. Would Maxim's in Sha Tin be about the best we can do at that hour, or is there a better option? If within walking distance from Langham Place, even better.
Can anyone recommend a decent dim sum place (good food, decent ambiance/service) that's open early (like 8-9am) and <20min from Mongkok? Or is there no such place?
I'm not a fan of Luk Yu Teahouse, and I suspect Lin Heung is totally not our type of place. Would Maxim's in Sha Tin be about the best we can do at that hour, or is there a better option? If within walking distance from Langham Place, even better.
