During our various transits through the airport express train station in Central Hong Kong, we started to notice a little restaurant with perennially large crowds of people in front of it waiting for a table or a take away order. We did a little research and found out that it is a satellite location of Tim Ho Wan, a Michelin-rated dim sum restaurant that originated in Mong Kog on the Kowloon peninsula.
Our strategy to avoid the crowds was to be at the original location in Mong Kok as soon as they opened on a Sunday morning. When we arrived a half hour early, a line had already formed in front, so we joined the queue and waited patiently. A little before the 10 a.m. opening time, the manager emerged and handed out little ordering cards for everyone to fill out.
How much did it cost? First, travel: a 'light' (or kamikaze) bus was 53
cents to the subway ($1.34) to Kowloon, where we walked to the crowded
street where this legendary restaurant was supposed to be. Upon
arriving, we learned that the restaurant had relocated, so a taxi ride
($2.76) later, we joined the queue to wait for the restaurant to open.
Our bill at the restaurant was a mere $21.35 (including our two take
away containers), one of the best culinary bargains we've encountered in
Hong Kong so far.
A wonderful lunch at a great price. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCarolyn - have just caught myself up to date with your blog. Brilliant. What terrific reading. Do keep it going. cheers, Kath
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