Review Episode 1: Flying to Hong Kong with Cathay Pacific (CX616)

Episode 2 Review: Review of Hotel Benito Hong Kong and Travel from Airport to Hong Kong City

This review is based on my personal experience and expenses. I hope it will be helpful for your travel planning. I will gradually share more detailed reviews.

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While I may not be rolling in wealth or social status (no offense intended, just using some humor), the majority of the restaurants I frequent are casual, roadside establishments. They're not fancy, high-end restaurants, so you can rest assured that you won't have to break the bank to enjoy a meal there.

The first restaurant I want to recommend is Yoshinoya, which is my go-to restaurant whenever I visit Hong Kong or Japan. With numerous branches across the city, you can easily find one near you by searching "Yoshinoya Hong Kong" on Google Maps. My personal favorite is the Tsim Sha Tsui branch, conveniently located near my usual accommodation, the Benito Hotel.

Location: Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station, Exit B2. Walk straight for 15 steps and you will find a small alleyway leading down to the shop on your left-hand side. (Be careful not to get distracted or walk while talking, as you might miss the entrance!)

This special shabu-shabu menu is only available after 6 pm and costs 66.9 HKD. While the price may seem high, the portion size is large enough for two people. The set includes two large crab sticks, 3-4 mussels, tofu, corn, and vegetables. The meat is generously portioned and comes with udon noodles. When you order this set, the staff will bring you an additional stove. I also ordered a regular beef rice bowl for 41 HKD, and both sets came with drinks. I was very full after eating both sets.

If you arrive before 6 pm, there will be another set available downstairs. This set is very good value for money and is the first set. It is a set that includes instant noodles, meat wrapped in golden needle mushrooms (the meat may seem small, but when you unwrap it, there are only a few golden needle mushrooms, the meat is tightly packed), served with a soft-boiled egg and a drink. The taste is similar to Korean ramen. The whole set costs only 28.5 $HKD.

After enjoying a delicious meal, let's head over to a nearby snack shop. I'm not sure what the name of this particular shop is, as I can't read the Chinese characters. Haha! However, I do know that it's located in the Mong Kok district. You can reach this area by exiting either Mong Kok Station or Yau Ma Tei Station. However, I recommend exiting Mong Kok Station at Exit E2, which will lead you to Nathan Road. Walk back to the street parallel to Nathan Road and turn right to enter the Shopping Center area. Continue walking straight until you reach a three-way intersection with an H&M store. The tofu shop is located directly opposite H&M.

The deep-fried squid tentacles were incredibly flavorful, boasting a crispy texture, a salty taste, and a subtle hint of curry powder. However, they were quite expensive, costing $25 HKD per bag. The stinky tofu, priced at $12 HKD per piece, offered a delightful contrast of crispy exterior and soft interior, delivering a similarly delicious experience. Every visit necessitates a stop at this stall.

The next morning (actually, it wasn't that early anymore, haha). I came to Hong Kong to relax, and when I relax, I usually wake up around 10 or 11 am. I'm going to recommend a restaurant called Kung Wo, which sells tofu products. They have soybean milk, tofu pudding, various fried tofu dishes, and 3-4 other dishes (I can't remember). The prices at this restaurant are normal, but don't compare them to prices in Thailand. The cost of living is different. What I remember is that soybean milk costs 6 HKD, pudding costs around 10 HKD per cup, and mixed fried tofu costs around 13-14 HKD. I really like the soybean milk and pudding. The taste is smooth, and when mixed with brown sugar, it blends well. As for the meatball, it was okay. It tasted like a Chinese dumpling (well, it's a tofu restaurant, so I ordered a meatball, haha). Oh, this restaurant starts frying tofu in the late morning, so if you go early, they will only have soybean milk.

Directions to the Shop

From Sham Shui Po Station Exit B2:

1. Exit the station through Exit B2.
2. Walk straight ahead towards the street with the 7-Eleven at the corner.
3. Continue walking straight for 15 meters.
4. The shop will be on your right-hand side.

Another restaurant I would recommend is Lung Kee Wanton Noodle. This is another restaurant that Thai people must visit and eat at all the time. The restaurant is full of Thai people, haha. The noodles are very generous, and the shrimp wontons are delicious. However, I ordered the beef noodles, which were just okay. (Of course, it's a wonton noodle shop, so I shouldn't have ordered beef noodles, haha.)

The directions to this restaurant are unclear. Please refer to Google Maps for accurate directions.

During my trip to Japan, I frequently visited Okashi Gallery, a delightful establishment offering a wide variety of traditional Japanese sweets. Notably, Hong Kong also boasts a branch of this charming confectionery. In addition to its delectable treats, the gallery features a shop specializing in freshly fried, crispy potato wedges generously coated with an array of flavorful seasonings. The taste is truly remarkable and defies description; a personal experience is highly recommended. I opted for a set that included a beverage, priced at a reasonable 38 HKD.

Directions to the Restaurant

From Wan Chai Station Exit A3:

1. Cross the street and walk to the right for approximately 50 meters.
2. Look for a pair of wedding dolls at the entrance of a street called Lee Tung Ave.
3. Turn left and walk down Lee Tung Ave.
4. The restaurant is located at the end of the street on the other side.

This is another fried food shop that I happened to visit while I was in the Time Square area. The shop is located directly opposite the Time Square clock. To be honest, the food is much more delicious without any dipping sauce.

Location: Time Square, Causeway Bay Station. Honestly, I can't remember exactly how to get there. Haha. Just search for "Time Square Hong Kong" on Google and you'll find it easily.

The final stop was a dessert shop with multiple locations across the city. It was Hui Lau Shan, with approximately 12-13 locations in Hong Kong. I ordered the Mango Pancake and Mango Pudding, which cost around 28-29 HKD. The pudding was slightly cheaper, around 19 HKD, but I'm not entirely sure.

This concludes my review of the food I had the opportunity to try in Hong Kong during this trip. For a full video review of my travels, please visit the link provided.