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Flemmington’s entire Melbourne Cup Carnival. CULTURE For an educational experience, work your way from the ground to the top of the Hong Kong Museum of History. It’s chronologically ordered, and guides patrons up and through the area’s diverse past, via interactive and aptly curated spaces. Linger in The Opium Wars and cessions of the City exhibitions – they’re rich with photographs, artefacts and film. For a unique, and slightly off kilter experience, make for the Medical Musuem. Housed in an Edwardian style house, it’s a unique institution that charts the historical development of medical sciences in Hong Kong, and documents the interface between Chinese and Western medicine. Glass jars, instruments and a medicinal herb garden abound. It’s a cash heavy scene on the art front, and there are endless opportunities both to purchase and peruse works from the industry’s hottest talents. However, in mid May, the scene elevates when Hong Kong plays host to the internationally regarded Art Fair. It brings together a serious edit of the world’s leading galleries, and with them, the covetable works of their represented artists. The public programs add just another element to the fair, as well as the opportunity to fill your evenings with performances and parties – most of which are open to the public. The Hong Kong Museum of Art have made it their mission to preserve the cultural heritage of China, and have more than adequately delivered, with in excess of 16,000 art objects on display. Notable Chinese paintings, calligraphy works and antiques populate this harbour side building, and TRAVEL A city with the world’s third highest population density, one comprised of cultures, both domestic and international. it’s easy to while away hours walking through the collections that boast great historical significance. EA T QUI CK Opportunities to eat well and cheaply are in surplus, and none more so than on Wellington Street. On the noodle front, make for Mak’s Noodles. The line moves quickly as patrons are ushered in and out for bowls of egg noodles, blanched in clear broth and covered with various toppings. The beef brisket is excellent. Across the street sits Tsim Chai Kee, and while younger than Mak’s, they’re fast amassing a reputation for their similar fare – the bowls might seem small, but are ladled thick, and at roughly $3AUD per person, great value. Nha Trang, is another eatery graced by lines and deservedly so, for their traditional Vietnamese fare is clean and crisp, and the fresh coconuts cold – a welcome option in the humid months. Further along the street and up the stairs lies Ling Heung Tea House. A favourite of locals and clued-in expats, and the bowls of Cantonese fare are arguably some of the best in the city. The minced pork and braised eggplant hot pot is delicious. And crave inducing. Like all great food cities, pop-up eateries abound, and it’s wise to follow the location of Mina Park’ Sook. Her Korean style tacos, filled thick with gorgeously marinated meat and topped with Kimchi are a revelation, so too the service and home made vibes. Cha Cha Wan (under the direction of restaurant entrepreneur Yenn Wong) is frequently visited by the cool and clued in, who line up to nab a table for plates of Issan style, Eastern Thai cuisine. Forget heavy curries, the dishes are refreshing, light and really pack a kick, as do the cocktails a punch. It’s the cheapest Michelin meal you’ll ever have. For years Tim Ho Wan have been long billed as the “dumpling specialists”, and since inception have expanded into several locations and countries. However, you can’t beat an original, and for an eye-opening and bustling experience, grab a taxi and make for their Mong Kok eatery. It’s packed with locals, and visitors are a rarity, albeit a welcome one, with frequent customers advising their new neighbours what to tick on their order form. A true dim sum experience, with servers bringing out new dishes every few minutes. The pork buns can only be described as heavenly, and to not have one, would equal absolute sacrilege. LONG & LEISU RELY The city is heavy with restaurants sporting Michelin stars. However, for an experience that’s more traditionally tailored, and dishes you won’t experience anywhere else, book into Bo Innovation. Headed by ‘demon chef’ Alvin Leung, it operates according to the uniquely coined philosophy of “X-treme Chinese cuisine”. Chinese ingredients and recipes centuries old are transformed by Alvin and his team to yield dishes that acknowledge the ingrained, but welcome in the organic and new. Or for the finest feast of roasted duck and hand made noodles, head to The China Club. There’s a strong sense of tradition, with the service sleek and the interiors transportative to the glamour days of 1930s and 40s Hong Kong. It’s members only, and a word to the wise, you’ll need a reservation made by a clued in and connected concierge. Alternatively, call the club and plead your case. They’ve been known to waiver. pm pindaramagazine.com.au Pindara Magazine 79


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