I was lucky enough to be able to go on a month long vacation with Honey Bear to several countries in Asia. Something I never thought I could afford, but he made it happen. I'm so grateful to be able to experience something so amazing.
Biggest and longest meal this year thus far, was at my Cousin's wedding in Hong Kong. I only captured a few pictures of the events so let your eyes wander all the food that went into my belly for my stay in Hong Kong. It was a beautiful reception and I'm lucky to have connected with a side of my family whom I've never met. One of the best vacations I've ever experienced. I wish I took pictures of all the food I ate, but I decided not to archive the food I constantly ate such as roasted duck/goose and soy sauce chicken as it's quite a normal food.
The last course was of course fruit, cookies and dessert. No cake though, which I was anticipating the whole meal. ha. ha.
On another note, I went to a Vietnamese restaurant in a really nice area of HK. I forget where now, but I definitely remember how this food tasted. I didn't have high expectations since we weren't anywhere near Vietnam...but this was the only meal where my honey bear and I couldn't finish the meal. It was....a waste of money. It's too bad because the food looks nice.
On a brighter note, I think I fell in love with airports in Asia. SO. GOOD. Who would have guessed you could get dim sum, roasted duck, hainan chicken rice and so much more?! If I had to be stuck in an airport, I wished it would be one in Asia. I'm truly impressed, but I'm also a newbie with international traveling. It's a bit pricey, but look at that Hainan chicken down below. Mouth watering. Makes me wish I could eat some more.
Hong Kong style breakfast? Yes please! The thick buttery toast with corn in the morning and an iced coffee. Holy, taste buds. I loved every morning. This was provided in the hostel fee so technically 'free.' It was quite nice and very filling.
One of the most unique dishes I tried was a chilled bitter melon appetizer with a honey dipping sauce. It was presented beautifully and even my honey bear enjoyed it, even if though he loathes bitter melon. kekeke
Our first night arriving back in Hong Kong, we found a nearby Korean restaurant. Luckily they had set meals so honey bear opted for that. Within that meal, was also one of the most unusual dishes I've ever tried. Black chicken ginseng soup. Supposedly it's super healthy, but both of us couldn't bring ourselves to even eat half of the soup/chicken. Included in the set : fried rice, grilled mackerel and short rib stew.
On my bucket list, was to eat at famous restaurant with a michelin star. Mission. Accomplished thanks to Honey Bear. It was packed with a long line out the door but we were lucky enough to squeeze in. I ended up ordering wontons with chili sauce, sauteed spinach, glutinous pork dumplings, jajang noodle, and their most famous xiao long bao.
My 26th birthday was spent with Honey Bear and my 2 uncles + aunt. My cousin was so sweet to buy a cake for us to munch on for our last dinner together.
We may have gained a few kg while on our month long trip we still had to fit in one last dessert run at a nearby dessert cafe. French toast tower, mango & pomelo sago, and mango mochi rolls.
This last picture isn't the prettiest, but there is more to come! Stay tuned for my next post with food from Vietnam, Singapore, and Thailand!
