Sunday, March 18, 2012

80 Days Around the World- Week Four

We had another team member join us this week! We were running a tad behind and one of our fellow foodies in HK, Louise decided to join in on the challenge with us! She lives on Lamma Island and works in the NT a lot so she's going to help us hit some different areas. We got a lot more done this week then on previous weeks.

We had an overall issue with shitty service this week. I don't know why but all the wait staff were assholes at every place we went to. I know that waiters don't get paid a lot in HK but seriously a bad waiter can RUIN a meal. At Yorkshire Pudding in Soho we were shoved in the back corner and almost had to flash our tits to get a waiter's attention. Our waiter at Outback Steakhouse would actually sigh and roll his eyes when you asked him for something. He obviously hated his job. It took about 3 times for Delaneys in Wanchai to get my order correct. I know it was St. Patty's Day and super busy but the staff should take some pride in their work!

Louise hit up Thai food in Tsing Yi, Indian on Lamma Island, Hot Pot in Mongkok and Moroccan in Soho. She gave overall positive grades. She always looks to see if a restaurant has veggie options for the non-meat eaters in her group and that the service is good.

I'm still missing a couple places that Matty hit this week. So, most likely I'll make an update during the week. I found good fish n' chips at The Chippy on Wellington, although I think the blue banner place in Stanley right on the water is better. (Rosemary in the batter makes all the difference!) Chippy is good, fast and has deep fried Mars Bars. I really can't complain. I had great Greek food at Olive, but I always have good food here. Matty and I personally love the salmon cooked in paper.

We re-spaced the list and added the number of what's left to the end of the article. Hopefully, this will make the challenge a bit easier to understand and help any issues with formatting we were having!

1. Cantonese- Hong Kong

2. Szechuan- China

3. Vietnamese- Vietnam- BAO BAO KING, JORDAN, CHEAP, TASTY, GRADE=A, MATTHEW

4. Korean- Korea

5. Japanese- Japan (not sushi)

6. French- France

7. Italian- Italy (Not pizza)- ENOTECA, SOHO, OK LUNCH PRICE, NO VEGGIE OPTIONS, GRADE=B, MEAGHAN

8. German- Germany- BERLINER, OLYMPIC, PRICEY BUT GOOD PORTIONS, GRADE=A-, MEAGHAN AND MATTHEW

9. Belgian- Belgium- FRITES, CENTAL, GRADE=A, VERY COSY!- MEAGHAN

10. Spanish- Spain- BACAR FOR TAPAS, GRADE=B+, SOME ITEMS PRICEY BUT GREAT DEAL FOR SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS!- MEAGHAN AND ERIC

11. Ukrainian- Ukraine- IVAN THE KOZAK, CENTAL, GRADE=B, UNCOMFY CHAIRS-GROUP

12. Russian- Russia IVAN THE KOZAK, CENTRAL, GRADE=B, SMALLER PORTIONS-GROUP

13. Australian- Australia- OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE, CHEAP FOR LUNCH, TERRIBLE WAITER!, GRADE=C, MEAGHAN, STEVEN, MEAGHAN

14. Mexican- Mexico- AGAVE, GREAT 2-4-1 MARGARITAS, FOOD IS GOOD, BATHROOM ATROCIOUS, GRADE=B, MEAGHAN

15. Canadian- Canada (Something besides Poutine or Canadian Bacon)

16. Taiwanese- Taiwan- TAIWAN KITCHEN, YUMMY AND CHEAP!, GRADE=A, MATTHEW

17. American Regional- USA (not burger and fries)

18. Greek- Greece- OLIVE, GREAT FOOD! TRY THE SALMON!, GRADE=A++, MEAGHAN

19. Middle Eastern- DIMPAL FUSION, JORDAN, BAD SERVICE/OK FOOD, GRADE=C, MATTHEW

 20. Egyptian- Egypt

21. Mongolian-China

22. Swiss- Switzerland

23. Vegan

24. Vegetarian- SERENDIPITY IN SHEUNG WAN, COFFEE IS PRICEY AND SMALL BUT GREAT HEALTHY BRUNCH OPTIONS, GRADE=B+, MEAGHAN AND MATTHEW

25. Indian- India- BEER GARDEN, LAMMA, OK WESTERN FOOD NOT AUTHENTIC, GRADE=B, LOUISE

26.West African

27. Thai- Thailand- I-TAI, TSING YI, GREAT YELLOW CURRY, GRADE=B, LOUISE

28. Argentinian- Argentina

29. Macaunese- Macau

30. Scottish- Scotland- CANNY MAN, WANCHAI, GOOD SELECTION AND FOOD, GRADE=A-, MEAGHAN

31.Irish- Ireland- DELANEYS IN WANCHAI, GOOD FOOD, HORRIBLE, RUDE ASS STAFF, GRADE=D, MEAGHAN

32. British Pub- UK- YORKSHIRE PUDDING, GOOD FOOD, BAD SERVICE, GRADE=C, MATTHEW, MEAGHAN, ERIC

33. Filipino- The Philippines

34. Turkish- Turkey

35. Danish- Denmark

36. Moroccan- Morocco- SAHARA, SOHO, GOOD FOOD, BAD WAITRESS, GRADE=C, LOUISE

37.Malaysian- Malaysia

38. Singaporean- Singapore- BREAD TALK, JORDAN, FOOD HORRIBLE, GOOD COFFEE, GRADE=D, MEAGHAN

39.Burmese- Burma

40.Nepalese- Nepal

41. Swedish- Sweden

42. Lebanese- Lebanon

43. Cuban- Cuba

44. Austrian- Austria

45. Indonesian- Indonesia

46. 100% Kosher meal- Our friends in Israel and other places- STEAKHOUSE AT JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER, TERRIBLE! NEVER AGAIN! AND EXPENSIVE!, GRADE=F

47. Basque- An in-between spot between Spain and France

48.Hunan- China

49.Dumplings- China

50. Dim Sum- Hong Kong-DIM SUM ON WELLINGTON, YUMMY AND AUTHENTIC, GRADE=A, MATTHEW AND STEVEN

51. Chocolate Meal

52. Pie- REAL BREAD CAFE IN SOHO, GREAT PIE AND DESSERT OPTIONS!, GRADE=A, ERIC AND MEAGHAN

 53. Beach side, sea food meal

54. Peruvian- Peru

55. Portuguese- Portugal

56.Balinese- Bali

57.Steak House

58. Asian Fusion

59. Pizza- Italy- MOSAIC IN TST, SMALL HOLE IN HALL, GREAT FOOD, SERVICE IS NOT SO GREAT. CHEAP AND YUMMY! GRADE=A-, MEAGHAN

60. Burger and Fries- USA

61. Brunch-LOTUS, SOHO, FOOD OK. OPEN AIR BUT AVERAGE, Grade=B-, MEAGHAN AND MATT

62. Fish and Chips-UK- THE CHIPPY ON WELLINGTON, GREAT FOOD, GRADE=A, MEAGHAN

63. South African

64. Shanghainese- China

65. Peking - China

66. Bar Food- ?

67. Hand pulled Noodles- Asia in general

68. Dai Pai Dong- Hong Kong

69. Sushi- Japan- GENKI SUSHI, JORDAN, GRADE=A, GO EARLY AND GET FRESH PICKS!-MEAGHAN

70.Non PC Meal- All the things you are not supposed to eat! SH....

71.Diner/Deli- USA- FLYING PAN, WANCHAI, GRADE=A, GRITS ARE TECHNICALLY POLENTA BECAUSE THEY ARE USING THE WRONG CORN- MEAGHAN

72. Organic/Free Range Meal- (The Earth)

73. Cafe/Bistro- CAFE BISTRO (AKA CUM BABY), JORDAN, TOO FEW VEGGIES, GRADE=B, MATTHEW

 74. Gluten Free for the Celiacs in HK

75.Claypot/Hot Pot- China- MONGOLIAN HOT POT, MONG KOK, SUPER BUSY BUT GOOD FOOD, GRADE=A, LOUISE

76. Traditional Chinese Deserts- China and Hong Kong

77. Meal under 30 dollars (not fast food)

78. Street Food- Hong Kong

79. Cupcakes- USA- SWEET SECRETS, CARROT CAKE, GRADE=A+, NUT FREE CARROT CUPCAKES! YEA!!!!!-MEAGHAN

80. Home made meal- LAST SUPPER

Days Left: 42
Restaurants Left: 50

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