Gold Coast Brunch

Unlimited champagne? Hell to the yeah!

Gold Coast Hotel Brunch

Of course HK would have a seaside town called Gold Coast. I've only been there once before (for a birthday party) and my second venture was also for a birthday party. It's probably the only reason (and a nice excuse) for people to schlep up there.

This required a very early rise on my part, which was not so great after a late night, but I kept telling myself there would be a reward on the other end of that bus haul.

A very special occasion: Ingrid's 40th birthday!

Yeah, the meal was not cheap, but totally worth it.

Check out egregious amounts of food after the jump.

CNY: Fu Sing, Causeway Bay

On the last evening of CNY vacation, we got together for dinner at Fu Sing in Causeway Bay.

We waited a long time for our meal. Over an hour just to be seated and then our entrees trickled in slowly. Here we are... fighting for scraps.



First up, wasabi beef. Very good. Unfortunately, the vegetarians had to wait a bit longer...


Next up, fried shrimp with a mango cream. Interesting.


Stuff.


Chicken.


I'm on an eggplant kick. Yummy!

Veggies

Orange Spare ribs


I love tofu.


We killed it.


Finally fed and full, with Canto soap operas behind us!

Gung Hei Fat Choi!

CNY: Szechuan Private Kitchen

Si Jie Private Kitchen in Wan Chai


The Hong Kong Private Kitchen: Intimate dining. Usually not a legal restaurant, but a small space where better food is served.

This particular one I've been to before, for a very special and spicy experience. The owner, who does not speak English, goes around the tables, challenging people to a chug contest. She just about always wins. I also heard rumors of moonshine being served during the week.

Well, Si Jie was away for CNY, but the food was just as special and spicy. You must understand one thing about this particular cuisine. It's not just spicy. It won't just make you sweat. It will make your mouth and face go numb. It's quite the topical experience.


Super spicy veggie dish.

Forgive me if my descriptions here and in the future are vague. If I know I'm in good hands, I just allow friends to order. They end up picking more interesting things than I would anyway. I just enjoy.

Oh yeah, and the previous time there was no English menu or English speakers.


Noodlesssssssss.


Chicken


Bitter melon. Cold dish and a refreshing break from the spicy.


Fish dish and noodles in there somewhere. So delish.




Ma Po Tofu. Check it out, something I know!


Whatever this is was very tasty.






This kitchen is an eating adventure and always a riot. A great place for groups, a great place for a cold day. Oh yeah, and if you give this place a try, be sure to wear a dark shirt. You'll be sweating up a storm, and the chili oli can make a mess too.