Monday, November 19, 2007

Flight Status

You may care about your family members who are traveling. You can check the flight status from the website of Hong Kong International Airport.

http://www.hongkongairport.com/eng/index.html

The information about the fligh is provided, such as flight number, airlines, destination or origin, estimated time of arrival or departure, actual time of arrive or departure. It is nice, I always use this service, when my friend is backing to Hong Kong, I'll give a ring to my friend by checking the status of the flight. Once the flight is landed, my friend will receive my call, haha. :)

Sunday, November 18, 2007

Lunch Buffet @ JW Marriott Hotel

Having a healthy salad, oriental or a steak lunch for your choice. Located in the heart of the finanical district of Hong Kong, here is a 5-star Marriott Hotel. The lobby serves you a buffet lunch at reasonable price (HK$128). You may select a salad buffet, noodles buffet, soup & dessert buffet or steak buffet. The dining environment is excellent and it's an ideal place for a business lunch too.

Remember to reserve your seat!


Saturday, November 17, 2007

Another Chinese Style Breakfast

Besides "Yum Cha" and "Yum Sai Cha", congree, "Rice noodle roll (Cheung Fan, 腸粉)" and fried noodles are typical canton style breakfast in Hong Kong. Last week, I went to have this for my breakfast. We also ordered "Yao Tiao" and "Soy Milk" (豆漿).

It is yummy that this kind of Chinese Style Breakfast are still very popular in Hong Kong, especially in Winter. The hot congee make people feel very warm. This kind of restaurant is normally known as "Congee Shop" (粥鋪, 粥店).
"Yao Tiao"(油條, 油炸鬼) are only deep fried flour, however, it is cripsy, so it is very good taste.

"Cheung Fan" is maded by rice noodle, it delicious by adding a little bit soy and sweet sauce.



Rice Noodle Roll is also translated as "Steamed Noodle Roll".

You can find these food at Oceanic Empire Restaurant (海皇粥店), which is a chained congee shop, also, those food are provided for the whole day, not only breakfast.
Price:
Congee - $6 - $25
Yao Tiao - $6
Cheung Fun - $8 - $15
Fried Noodle - $8
Steamed Rice - $21
A set meal can be DIY, about $30-40 per head.

Friday, November 16, 2007

Smoke-free Hong Kong

Effective since 1 January 2007, smoking is prohibited in most indoor areas especially restaurants, karaoke, cinemas and shopping centres. The maximum penalty HK$5,000! For your family and health, please join us to keep Hong Kong clean and smoke-free. Thank you :)

http://www.smokefree.hk/