Lunch on a Sunday morning
Mar 16, 2017, 11:06 am
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Lunch on a Sunday morning
I'm flying into HK early on a Sunday morning and I would like to get an early lunch.
I am wanting to eat after 9am (my stomach clock believes it 2pm) and would really like to get some barbeque (mmm roast duck!) or something stir fried/spicy ... not much into broth/noodles.
As most places don't seem to be open closer to midday (I typically fly through HK on a weekend so ) , in the past I have just grabbed whatever I can ...which usually means steam buns at a convenience store.
I will be spending most of the day around Mongkok/Sham Shui Po (it's like Sardines at Mongkok in early Sunday afternoon, so want to head there by 11).
I am wanting to eat after 9am (my stomach clock believes it 2pm) and would really like to get some barbeque (mmm roast duck!) or something stir fried/spicy ... not much into broth/noodles.
As most places don't seem to be open closer to midday (I typically fly through HK on a weekend so ) , in the past I have just grabbed whatever I can ...which usually means steam buns at a convenience store.
I will be spending most of the day around Mongkok/Sham Shui Po (it's like Sardines at Mongkok in early Sunday afternoon, so want to head there by 11).
Mar 16, 2017, 8:22 pm
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I'm flying into HK early on a Sunday morning and I would like to get an early lunch.
I am wanting to eat after 9am (my stomach clock believes it 2pm) and would really like to get some barbeque (mmm roast duck!) or something stir fried/spicy ... not much into broth/noodles.
As most places don't seem to be open closer to midday (I typically fly through HK on a weekend so ) , in the past I have just grabbed whatever I can ...which usually means steam buns at a convenience store.
I will be spending most of the day around Mongkok/Sham Shui Po (it's like Sardines at Mongkok in early Sunday afternoon, so want to head there by 11).
I am wanting to eat after 9am (my stomach clock believes it 2pm) and would really like to get some barbeque (mmm roast duck!) or something stir fried/spicy ... not much into broth/noodles.
As most places don't seem to be open closer to midday (I typically fly through HK on a weekend so ) , in the past I have just grabbed whatever I can ...which usually means steam buns at a convenience store.
I will be spending most of the day around Mongkok/Sham Shui Po (it's like Sardines at Mongkok in early Sunday afternoon, so want to head there by 11).
BBQ shops are not ready with the day's roasts until lunch time. Fresh BBQ is not a breakfast item.
Mar 17, 2017, 5:37 am
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I did some digging and found Yat Lok has Sunday opening at 10am.
Yat Lok - 34-38 Stanley St, Central
Wondering if they will have full menu that early, or as tentseller mentioned, they won't have the roasts ready until noon.
Yat Lok - 34-38 Stanley St, Central
Wondering if they will have full menu that early, or as tentseller mentioned, they won't have the roasts ready until noon.
Mar 19, 2017, 11:41 pm
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Central is on the opposite side of the harbor where Mongkok/Shumshuipo is. Maybe you can try to traditional Cantonese restaurants in those areas? Besides dim sum you can get stir fry noodles/rice etc. Also BBQ pork and roast pork is usually available there as part of the dim sum menu.
Mar 20, 2017, 1:12 am
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Central is on the opposite side of the harbor where Mongkok/Shumshuipo is. Maybe you can try to traditional Cantonese restaurants in those areas? Besides dim sum you can get stir fry noodles/rice etc. Also BBQ pork and roast pork is usually available there as part of the dim sum menu.
My experience is around 11-11:30am when they are available.
Mar 20, 2017, 1:49 am
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Tim Ho Wan is open from 9am on Sunday in Sham Shui Po ... I read a lot of mixed reviews (but it would be good to try a place with a Michelin star)
Do you think its possible to find some take-out roast duck (or goose) at 5pm, so I can take to the airport?
Do you think its possible to find some take-out roast duck (or goose) at 5pm, so I can take to the airport?
Mar 20, 2017, 2:22 am
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I have seen their negative review and they seem to written by people who have no idea what dim sum is or have high expectation for the ambiance of M1 star dining base on different regions.
At 5pm, unless you know the place, the duck/goose might have been sitting around since lunch time.
Mar 20, 2017, 4:31 am
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Mar 20, 2017, 6:04 am
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I have other places in mind too but it would not be easy to find and Sunday, like you mentioned, is sardines day all over HK.
Mar 20, 2017, 9:20 am
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Mar 21, 2017, 1:25 am
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Yung Kee is also at airport!
https://www.hongkongairport.com/eng/...f/yungkee.html
If Kams (or Yat Lok) is too busy or I'm too early for dinner BBQ then plan-b is to head a little earlier to Airport and have something at Yung Kee.
My flight leaves just after 7pm, and I was planning to catch the AE from Central before 5:30 (will already have a boarding pass). I will just catch it before 5pm.
If I get goose at the YK (it's near my gate in departure area), will I be able to take it on the plane?
https://www.hongkongairport.com/eng/...f/yungkee.html
If Kams (or Yat Lok) is too busy or I'm too early for dinner BBQ then plan-b is to head a little earlier to Airport and have something at Yung Kee.
My flight leaves just after 7pm, and I was planning to catch the AE from Central before 5:30 (will already have a boarding pass). I will just catch it before 5pm.
If I get goose at the YK (it's near my gate in departure area), will I be able to take it on the plane?
Last edited by pseudo; Mar 21, 2017 at 2:57 am Reason: Duck Duck Goose!
Mar 21, 2017, 4:06 pm
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THW do a few dim sums and do it very well. Expect good dim sum and nothing more.
I have seen their negative review and they seem to written by people who have no idea what dim sum is or have high expectation for the ambiance of M1 star dining base on different regions.
I have seen their negative review and they seem to written by people who have no idea what dim sum is or have high expectation for the ambiance of M1 star dining base on different regions.
