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2014-04-22
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I no longer reside in Hong Kong, but I do understand what kind of a cut throat city this place can be, and what it can do to a person. As a visitor, I too try to jam pack as many places to visit, go through a list of things to eat, within a rather tight timeframe. While it is not as stressful as a resident's list, it is vital to take some time off, or rather a timeout, and put your priorities in order.Some choose to spend it on alcohol, cigarettes, and women (or gambling). And some prefer food.I
I no longer reside in Hong Kong, but I do understand what kind of a cut throat city this place can be, and what it can do to a person. As a visitor, I too try to jam pack as many places to visit, go through a list of things to eat, within a rather tight timeframe. While it is not as stressful as a resident's list, it is vital to take some time off, or rather a timeout, and put your priorities in order.Some choose to spend it on alcohol, cigarettes, and women (or gambling). And some prefer food.
In the food world, sometimes all you need is just a place to sit, to people watch, and a good drink.
And in Yau Ma Tei, Mido Cafe is my kind of spot. I'm sure you've heard it all before, but I will repeat it in case you missed it. Find a time when it is not busy. Walk upstairs, and find a booth seat by the window, ideally giving you a bird's eye view of the temple.
There is a minimum charge here, and if you are not hungry, the $30+ red bean lotus seed ice drink is the ideal companion for you, and would just about satisfy all fronts. You would be hard pressed to be able to find anything that tastes as good as this in the United States, so if you are an out of town visitor, sip slowly and enjoy.
The drink is very simple. Evaporated milk, some sweetener, good quality red beans and lotus seeds, all cooked to the right consistency. Not mushy soft, but not hard, with a perfect chew. Even the way the ice is crushed doesn't hurt the jaws when trying to bite into it. You spoon it up and eat everything from the cup, and it is like the perfect iced dessert, even when the weather is warm during certain parts of winter (or if you are sweaty from a lot of walking). It really hits the spot.
Mido Cafe has such incredible character....it is like a museum piece stuck in time. Hard to believe it was once a banquet hall. Unfortunately I have yet to try the fried wontons with sweet and sour dip sauce. But as an afternoon hangout, taking a break from a lot of walking or shopping, or even a way to kill some time before dinner in the area, is not a bad experience at all, and I highly recommend expats who have not returned to HK for quite some time, to give this place a try. If you want to talk about "eating atmosphere", this ain't a bad place to start either.
张贴
