Tuesday, November 1, 2011

"When in Rome..." (eat PORK)

"When in Rome..."


Chicken meat is scary in Hong Kong and China.  There are chickens everywhere and typically people opt for chicken curry (over pork or beef) for example. However I'm convinced the preparation of chicken by most chefs here is questionable. Both at a renowned Crystal Jade Shanghainese restaurant in IFC and recently at Sala Thai in Elements Mall - the chicken thigh meat is questionable!  Don't eat it!!  At least thankfully I didn't get sick (but claire and stephen got sick at crystal jade).  On the other hand, chicken breast is hit or miss (too easily too dry). 


Other than beef noodle soup in Taipei, I also suggest you stay away from the beef in Asia. If its imported from Australia, it could be good but keep in mind, it was frozen (I prefer fresh food)!


So when in Asia, eat pork.  Simply put.  Thank goodness I love pork!


On an unrelated note, IKEA has a foothold on the entire bed ecosystem of parts (in business talk).  Their king size frames and sheets are 2cm too narrow for non-IKEA mattresses!  Damn you!  Ah. Sleeping on the floor for a while now as we hunt around for a bed frame.


Also Hallowe'en is huge in Hong Kong, not by the number of trick or treaters (there are zero), but because everyone dresses up on the weekend.  Too bad we didn't participate!  I'm going to next year!!!


bye!

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