Hong Kong Tips
Feb 3, 2010, 10:48 pm
#31
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Just curious - if one actually is looking to buy a knock-off watch (fake Rolex or whatever), what would be a suggestion in the case? Is this exactly where you want to go, or are some places better than other?
Have an upcoming trip to HKG (and SIN, so that may be another place to look) and a friend has actually asked me to get one if I run into it.
Have an upcoming trip to HKG (and SIN, so that may be another place to look) and a friend has actually asked me to get one if I run into it.
Feb 3, 2010, 10:52 pm
#32
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Feb 3, 2010, 11:07 pm
#33
Join Date: Dec 2006
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not sure if that's still around. I'll give it a check next time I go.
My fav used to be Wan Kee. just for the name. And it's at the end of the row, so less noise.
If you want good fresh seafood, you really have to go to the ones with a high turnover. That ensures the freshest. Hence Rainbow is so popular. And they have a variety unmatched on Lamma.
My fav used to be Wan Kee. just for the name. And it's at the end of the row, so less noise.
If you want good fresh seafood, you really have to go to the ones with a high turnover. That ensures the freshest. Hence Rainbow is so popular. And they have a variety unmatched on Lamma.
Man I do miss the old women playing Maj Jong on Sundays in the empty restaurant right off the original ferry pier.
Feb 3, 2010, 11:28 pm
#34
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If you want to haggle on the street and manage get the price down to a low $20.00 or so, you'll still be paying about $18 too much.
Feb 4, 2010, 1:21 am
#35
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: 香港
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I haven't been to HK in a while, but my friend who lives there but is in the US for school recently went over Winter break. Fu Kee is still around. Most of the restaurants have fresh seafood, however, I think with restaurants like Rainbow, is although they have high turnaround, it is the quality of the food that suffers in the end, and its a lot less personable, and the experience can be a little less 'authentic,' as they cater to a much more touristy crowd.
Man I do miss the old women playing Maj Jong on Sundays in the empty restaurant right off the original ferry pier.
Man I do miss the old women playing Maj Jong on Sundays in the empty restaurant right off the original ferry pier.
Feb 4, 2010, 1:25 am
#36
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: 香港
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Just curious - if one actually is looking to buy a knock-off watch (fake Rolex or whatever), what would be a suggestion in the case? Is this exactly where you want to go, or are some places better than other?
Have an upcoming trip to HKG (and SIN, so that may be another place to look) and a friend has actually asked me to get one if I run into it.
Have an upcoming trip to HKG (and SIN, so that may be another place to look) and a friend has actually asked me to get one if I run into it.
Have lunch first, 'cos you don't want to rush your purchase for a hungry stomach.
Feb 4, 2010, 7:50 am
#37
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LOL. Thanks for the advice!
Feb 4, 2010, 10:44 pm
#38
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Feb 5, 2010, 1:03 am
#39
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To each his own I guess, I lived in HK for almost 20 years, I've been to Rainbow, and other's on Lamma Island, and Fu Kee has consistently been the best in my opinion. Clients and the family loved going out on the junk and eating at Fu Kee.