Tea Buffets

I've discovered many HK lifestyle things that don't happen elsewhere, and one of these are tea buffets. So this is what tea time usually looks to me: a drink and a light snack. But many Hong Kong hotels host "tea time buffets", where food is served in super cute and bite sized portions from the times 2-6pm. The variety of food available is insanely huge, where it can cover two meals. Sadly, I went after lunch, so I was unable to consume everything available.

The photos taken here were from: Crowne Plaze Tseung Kwan O's The Chef's Table 尚廚

 Sushi and fancy sandwiches. Buffalo cheese was on point. I mean, who eats sushi during tea time?
We also got a coupon each for a full abalone. Who eats an abalone for tea time? Shark fin soup was also served, which I made a point of avoiding, obviously.

 Desserts table. I think I had more dessert items than anything else. Special recommendation for their green tea creme brulee! It was one of the best things I've ever had, and also something I will attempt to replicate in the future.

 Press button, receive pancake. Anything that comes out of a conveyor belt excites me.

Bonus photo of my second cousin eating noodles

 Verdict: Quality: Overall food was delicious, but I was heavily influenced by its beautiful presentation
Value: Once again treated to another meal in which I did not look at the price. Much apologies.

Photo Ops

 What makes a photo worth taking? Obviously, extreme tourist Aretha sees everything as a photo opportunity, but snaps end up piling onto a photo album and loses its significance. First of all, harbour/skyline/water photos are always perfect vacation backdrops so that's fully validated.

But check out that next shot of the golden cup thingy (properly known as the golden bauhinia square). For all I know, throngs of chinese visitors come and take photos in front of that thing. Yeah, I jumped on the bandwagon, but what's the difference between taking a photo and seeing a professional photo online; saying "yeah, I've been there."? Do landmarks automatically make a good travel photo? I don't think so.

How about this next blurry photo of an unassuming street corner? Honestly, I think it's a much sweeter shot of what HK means to me. Speedy, crowded, and an overall sensory overload. Focusing on a specific object? Ain't nobody got time fo dat!

Here's a dose of more photos taken from the ferry at Tsim Sha Tsui. Cause you know those are valid vacation shots.

Bonus times square bird's eye