HONG KONG DIM SUM GUIDE Pt 2: Hidden Gems, Eat Like a Local, Tips and Etiquette - Part 2

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Hong Kong 'Hoods

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@elaineandstevechanandmatth6372
@elaineandstevechanandmatth6372 3 жыл бұрын
That's crazy, you're literally introducing a place that I used to go when I was little. You're more local than any locals I know! Thumbs up to you!
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing that you're familiar with this place, it's a special one! Thank you for the kind words and glad you're enjoying our videos!
@itsm3th3b33
@itsm3th3b33 7 ай бұрын
Sadly, it didn't survive COVID. Actually, I think they closed just before COVID. They were one of the best.
@sdo128
@sdo128 2 жыл бұрын
The hand knocking "thank you" gesture, there actually is a story about it. Once there was a emperor who dressed like ordinary people to visit a restaurant with his high ranking officials. While they were eating the emperor poured tea for his servants. They were all terrified and wanted to kneel and bow at once. But yet they couldn't reveal the emperoras true identity to the public, so they knocked their fingers to symbolize their kneel and bow.
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 2 жыл бұрын
Ahh I’ve heard this before. It is so interesting to know these historical anecdotes about HK culture. Thank you for sharing.
@elaineng8035
@elaineng8035 2 жыл бұрын
I heard the same story too.
@sowhodecidedthat3924
@sowhodecidedthat3924 Жыл бұрын
@@HongKongHoods As far as I am aware, that's the only story. There are no others. I'd like to hear what other stories you've heard.
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын
@@sowhodecidedthat3924 I mean historical anecdotes in general, referring to different parts of the culture, not just about knocking on a table!
@johnsonleung6
@johnsonleung6 3 жыл бұрын
Another excellent presentation, Sam, you never disappoints me. You must have studied and learned a lot of the Asian culture and traditions telling all the mannerism and protocol during yum cha. And I believe NOT many people even those living in Hong Kong for ages would know the yum cha place at Chuen Lung, off Tsuen Wan; a RARE real classical and unique yum cha self-served restaurant remaining in Hong Kong ! Again, thanks Sam for always researching interesting places and travelling around to show us the HIDDEN treasures of Hong Kong ! Really appreciate that !
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for another wonderful comment. It is our honour to explore Hong Kong's rich culture and present it in the best way we know how to everyone who takes the time to watch! Chuen Lung was particularly amazing, with its incredible rural setting and traditional style of yum cha. Hidden places like this help us to fall in love with Hong Kong even more! :)
@kayo2711
@kayo2711 2 жыл бұрын
Being a local, I have no idea some of these yum cha places exist! So wish to have had that experience growing up. I can feel your deep respect in our culture when you so eloquently explained all the yum cha etiquettes big or small. It brings me so much joy too to see you enjoying the food. Such a well researched & heartwarming video, so proud of you, well done!!
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching and for the kind words of support- really glad you’re enjoying our videos! It’s honestly our pleasure to have the opportunity to showcase this city’s incredibly rich culture and we’re so glad it means something to people like yourself. More videos coming soon and thanks again 🙏
@martynl2015
@martynl2015 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, yet another informative video. I appreciate the tips you include, these will come in useful when I do get to visit Hong Kong.
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Martyn, appreciate as always your kind comments! I'm sure you'll really enjoy yum cha when you make it to HK! :)
@tsh80401
@tsh80401 3 жыл бұрын
This Part 2 is also very interesting, I like your Tips and Etiquette on Eat like a Local so well expressed. Good choices on the Yum Cha Places👍
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you as ever for your kind comment. We're really glad you enjoyed the restaurants and etiquette points we highlighted. More episodes coming soon :)
@Satish.Kumar521
@Satish.Kumar521 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Sam. That was amazing Yum Cha tour. It is really nice that you covered both restaurants from urban and rural place. I enjoyed watching both of them though the second one sitting in the middle of beautiful nature attracts me even more. Missing the interview stuff with locals and hope that will be back in future videos. Keep up the good work Sam and Vienne. Cheers
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you as always Satish for your wonderful comment- we really appreciate your support and takes on the videos! Glad the nature made the yum cha and food even more inspiring in this one. As for interviews with locals- we aim to get some more interviews in the coming future so we can highlight some more local characters :)
@markthompson3854
@markthompson3854 3 жыл бұрын
Everything looks tasty! Thanks for taking us to that good local food, those peppers looked great!
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind comment Mark- it was brilliant to get to eat it all. The peppers were delicious- a tad spicy though hehe
@ap2650
@ap2650 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful presentation! Love your comments and choice of words very much!
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching and for the kind words, glad you’re enjoying our videos!
@paulw3106
@paulw3106 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great (and professionally produced) video. Visiting Hong Kong in the past, we never ventured beyond familiar restaurants like the Peking Garden. (We do like their Beggar’s Chicken.) You have certainly expanded our list of dining options in Hong Kong.
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your nice comment Paul, glad you enjoyed it! Indeed, while there’s nothing wrong with many of the more well-known places (often well-known for good reason) there are so many under-the-radar gems here that add many dimensions to HK’s food scene :)
@louchu15
@louchu15 3 жыл бұрын
Sam’s cantonese is getting so good! Loving these videos, making me so homesick!
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Louisa, it's a long road, but the Cantonese is improving slowly ;) Glad you enjoyed, and hopefully you can visit in the not too distant future!
@qiqi1953
@qiqi1953 2 жыл бұрын
Hi SAM, Watercress is from local farm grown up with mountain springwater which is near to this rural resturant that is very healthy vegetable for your lung ~ I alway buy some after Yum Chai at Choi Lung ~
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! Next time we go up there, we'll try and buy some for ourselves! :)
@timwong2828
@timwong2828 3 жыл бұрын
I like how you pick the variety of dum sum restaurants.
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tim! We hope the video made you smile, and get hungry! :)
@uncleyipsdimsum
@uncleyipsdimsum 2 жыл бұрын
Love dim sum!!! Dine-in or take out it is all good. And don't forget the soy and spicy oil sauce!!!!
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree!
@joshuarizalforeman816
@joshuarizalforeman816 2 жыл бұрын
Good to see you move out into the sticks. There are so many hidden gems such as this in rural HK.
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Joshua. A real rural gem this one. Highly recommend it!
@VC301000
@VC301000 3 жыл бұрын
I saw both part 1 & 2, very good video. Lots of details and your personal translation to remind me the old tradition. Thanks
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed both parts!
@LD-pb3rp
@LD-pb3rp 2 жыл бұрын
Great Yum Cha experience. Places I will certainly visit the next time I go to HK again.
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 2 жыл бұрын
Enjoy, we can't recommend them enough!
@charlysabas527
@charlysabas527 3 жыл бұрын
2:53 that one must have been so tough to say ahaha Loved all the little tips and etiquette rules, so interesting! Also those drone scenes...wow! How much was your feast at Choi Lung? Definitely am excited for more of these food videos, they're amazing!! PS: Your music tracks are soooo good!!
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Charly, thanks for yet another amazing comment- your kind words mean a lot to us! All the yum cha restaurants we've featured in this 2 parter are reasonably priced, and Choi Lung is no exception- a good, filling yum cha feast for two will set you back around HK$200-250 depending on what you choose. Thanks also for the comments on the music :D
@streetsmart73
@streetsmart73 Жыл бұрын
Mate, just awesome. My beloved HK 😝😝😝
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын
Thanks as always, glad you enjoyed it!
@jayim7996
@jayim7996 2 жыл бұрын
New to your channel. Enjoy your love and respect for Hong Kong food. Great music and video production.
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for tuning in, and welcome to the channel!
@davidleung6809
@davidleung6809 2 жыл бұрын
Love your videos! Thank you!
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. More to come soon!
@BrandensOutdoorChannel
@BrandensOutdoorChannel Жыл бұрын
props on eating the foong jow! My fave!
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын
Love it, but only when it’s hot!
@worldtravelrafhat7886
@worldtravelrafhat7886 3 жыл бұрын
Such a great place for eating out! Thanks for sharing!
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, and glad you enjoyed it! :)
@hungcarl
@hungcarl 2 жыл бұрын
love your videos so much. keep it up.
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 🙏
@iandexterong9196
@iandexterong9196 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the informative video. I like Fung Shing's yum cha in North Point :)
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching, and thanks for the tip!
@michaelthong598
@michaelthong598 2 жыл бұрын
Great, enjoy
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 2 жыл бұрын
😊
@chi-hwachan4804
@chi-hwachan4804 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Sam, would you do a cooking video? Or show how people can cook some more simple traditional dishes at home? What about a shopping video about all the markets? Vincent suggests that you go wake boarding and video the experience
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment Chi-hwa! Those are some great ideas. I'm afraid I'm not the best cook in the world, so that may have to wait, but a shopping video at the markets would be exciting and education I think. Wake boarding may also be a good option for some more summery content. Thanks again :)
@Chuckme888
@Chuckme888 3 жыл бұрын
great job on the etiquette explanation.
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@davidyuen8185
@davidyuen8185 3 жыл бұрын
interesting Sam, well done ! keep going ! good chopsticks skill too !
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much David, I appreciate your kind words and I hope you enjoy the other videos on our channel :)
@davidyuen8185
@davidyuen8185 3 жыл бұрын
you are welcome !
@fatdoi003
@fatdoi003 2 жыл бұрын
great review Sam.... just a slight correction... 9:07 radish cake.. first word pronounced Lor/Law Bak Go.... Lur is spitting out things.... but others you've said very well... great job mate
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the correction William! I’ll try and remember that for next time I eat Loh Bak! 🙏
@MeiinUK
@MeiinUK Жыл бұрын
@@HongKongHoods : Also... becareful in your pronunciation of the Cantonese phrases. Cos those pronunciation that you have done, is basically quite Malaysian sounding too. Some of the romanisation of those words, by Malaysians... are for the Fuijian/Mandarin dialect... and it was not romanised for a Cantonese pronunciation at all. And even if you see the Wade-Giles romanisation form taught or used by your local teachers in HK from a linguists' angle.. It is NOT actually... how you say it out loud in a general manner. It is more "Laaw Baak". Stretch the A sound. Actually, if you want to be the most perfect, it really should be "Lorrrr Baaak". As in a stretched "awww" sound. L-orrr.
@rakuraku8043
@rakuraku8043 3 жыл бұрын
Wow!! First off, 2 thumbs up to: a) your chopsticks skills b) knowing to give the utensils a good rinse at the rural place!! Love this idea of urban vs. rural.. it really gives viewers an authentic feel of HK yum cha culture! Just curious, is there any reason why you didn't want to share the costs of meals? I had a quick glance at the North Point restaurant's menu.... and was so surprised to see such reasonable prices... around $30-33.... which works out to be CAD$5+... here in Canada, it costs us well over CAD$7-8 (Covid premium eh?) for a decent dim sum item!!! Can't wait to try out that place once I'm back!! Thanks Sam!
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you as always for the great comment Raku Raku! Yes, some of the etiquette points we mentioned are rather important when it comes to enjoying yum cha. glad you enjoyed the video :D Indeed, the prices of these places are generally very reasonable, and we think you make a good point about highlighting this fact a little more in the videos- we've decided to implement this a little more going forward- especially considering how expensive some things can be in Hong Kong! :)
@phil5101
@phil5101 Жыл бұрын
I have just watched your video, we are going to Hong Kong for the first time later this year and the Choi Lung Restaurant in the Countryside looks very interesting. When choosing the items you want how do you know what filling they have and do the staff speak any English, Thanks
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын
Your best bet if you can't speak Cantonese well enough to ask the servers what's inside is to A) learn the Cantonese names for some of your favourites and then ask the staff B) learn what your favourite dim sum look like. The dishes here are pretty generic in terms of variety (good standard though!) so if you study what you like and make a note of what's inside, you shouldn't get any surprises going purely off appearance. Thanks for watching
@lskwong9113
@lskwong9113 2 жыл бұрын
Love your videos 💕💕💕
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!!
@raymond878
@raymond878 3 жыл бұрын
Very good video, well done. I like the way you present certain background about Yum Cha to foreigner and recording inside Yum Cha places and clearly let people to know how to get there. There is one shop has a superb quality of dim sum. I can say best one in my Yum Cha experience in HK. I am not sure the shop still exists. It is located in Quarry Bay TaiKoo place office building. I remembered it was very expensive and the bill was paid by our company business partner. I have not worked in this area for long time and not sure whether the shop is still there.
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for another great comment Raymond, much appreciated. Thanks also for sharing your yum cha experiences, I'll keep eyes and ears out next time I'm in Quarry Bay!
@raymond878
@raymond878 3 жыл бұрын
@@HongKongHoods I will also try to find the place as well (have been there long long time ago) and dim sum is superb. By listening to your accent, guess u r a British?
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 3 жыл бұрын
@@raymond878 Indeed. I'm originally from Manchester.
@raymond878
@raymond878 3 жыл бұрын
@@HongKongHoods I studied in Warwick in mid 90 s. Traveled to Birmingham China town to Yum Cha in the free time. No Yum Cha in Coventry that time. What a long travel. Recently, I heard a Sushi shop, called "Sushiro" 壽司朗, good value and good food quality. Could be a place to explore. Hope your channel get more and more prosperous.
@ANNORQUILLAS
@ANNORQUILLAS 3 жыл бұрын
First time was at yum cha was in Prince Edward and forgot the name of that yum cha restaurant and was really awesome ..
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. There really are some great yum cha experiences to be had in the city!
@elaineng8035
@elaineng8035 2 жыл бұрын
The video makes me so hungry! 😜
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! We’re glad it inspired your appetite!
@z_a_r_a_oxowowsb7511
@z_a_r_a_oxowowsb7511 Жыл бұрын
Incredible, wt a nice tried
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@drunkenmonkey1887
@drunkenmonkey1887 3 жыл бұрын
I think my favourite dim sum places are the plastic stool joints. I have a place right on top of one of the local food spots and my go to place starts serving at breakfast time and I'm pretty sure don't close until way past midnight.
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 3 жыл бұрын
That sounds awesome! There’s a place in Causeway Bay that matches that description and that we are excited to try.
@drunkenmonkey1887
@drunkenmonkey1887 3 жыл бұрын
@@HongKongHoods I'm only ever in Hong Kong to visit friends and family but I make a point of staying for at least a month each visit. Those places are perfect for a post-midnight, post beers stomach filler. Beats a doner kebab any time.
@johnny.walker
@johnny.walker 3 жыл бұрын
Sam, awesome! you can tackle Japanese and Cantonese.
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Certain words for sure!
@tangpatton6608
@tangpatton6608 2 жыл бұрын
choi lung ... u really knew where is the best place
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Choi Lung is a great place indeed!
@erictsoi4851
@erictsoi4851 2 жыл бұрын
U also want to try the fancy ass one if you could. One at 4 seasons it called Lung King Heen!! Pretty expensive but worth it! Give it a try next time!!
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
@patriciang4940
@patriciang4940 Жыл бұрын
Don't understand why Chuen Lung is so famous? Had been there once. My dad said the tea there was great but the best tea I have ever had was at Luk Yu Teahouse where my maternal grandma took me there when I was a young kid. Dim sum at Chuen Lung is also just so-so.
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын
Luk Yu Tea House looks amazing, but must admit, haven't got there yet! I think that Chuen Lung is famous because it's so different to your average dim sum place in Hong Kong, and they grow their own watercress apparently. Sure, the dim sum isn't the absolute best in HK, but it is delicious, and this place, in my opinion, has special vibes.
@billykong550
@billykong550 2 жыл бұрын
Are you going to Yum Cha in Chuen Lung? Just enjoy the nature and dishes.
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, and really recommend it! Beautiful scenery and delicious food!
@MeiinUK
@MeiinUK Жыл бұрын
That tapping of the fingers thing... on the table.... is possibly only done by certain people as well. I don't know whether it was a Ming dynasty's Emperor or whether it was a Song dynasty's one. They ran from the North Southward to avoid persecution and to save their kingdom. So those who tapped.. was a secret gesture to say that "this is me". If somebody does that, let them be. Cos in a way, they are basically demostrating a filial piety, like a duty... to their own ancestors. Nobody expects non-descendents to do this at all. Even if you copied it.... just say... "oh, I thought it is manners"... Really, you could say the Cantonese phrase of "thank you" (the one for receiving gifts, and not the "thank you" for receiving help. There are TWO thank yous in Cantonese).... Thank you (for helping somebody) is "Mmm Goy" (唔該). This is quite warming in the other person's eyes, cos they don't expect foreigners to accept this. Or maybe they feel odd or weird. If you really want to be really on point on politeness, then a slight nod will do. And normally, if they are elderlies... their super gentlemanly behaviour would be a "golden rule" way of "It's okay".... Maybe they will wave their hands, or they will nod in agreement to "accept".... as to not to make you feel guilty. There is a lot of "interplays".... as like... "do not make me feel guilty, this is too much"... kind of thing. If you understood Buddhism.. or why people just want to be "peaceful" from their insides... it is not to feel guilty.. or to feel.. bad about the situation. Rarely do people go into full explaination in HK, unless it is their job to do so as well. But most of the older generation would have known by now.. But many might not be so accomodating anymore, since HK has been opened up to FDIs for so long. Ever since my grandfather's generation and a bit longer as well. What most people want, is mere "fair play". Right now.. in 2023.. the imbalance is not good... and most people know that. i.e. Inflation is too high. And there is a bubble.. and many people are trying to help both themselves and others to also deleverage too.... Many citizens aren't even used to debts either. They don't know how to handle things. And it is never fair to ask them to tie themselves to long debts either....
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks May, for this incredibly in-depth explanation, I had heard about the secret identity thing, and I think that's a really good way of explaining it! You are very knowledgeable! Thanks for watching and hope you're enjoying our videos.
@JohnH831
@JohnH831 3 жыл бұрын
Nice 2 parter! I don't believe you "love" chicken feet though Sam! ;)
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching John and glad you enjoyed it. Hehe you may well be surprised re chicken feet here, they’re really good (although you have to be careful not to swallow the tiny bones)!
@JohnH831
@JohnH831 3 жыл бұрын
@@HongKongHoods yea, they're good; I like them. I'm surprised Sam likes them though ;)
@HP_____
@HP_____ 2 жыл бұрын
The non-personal chopsticks 公筷 are so unnecessary when they could just get a fork next to the plate. Unless you're ambidextrous you have to put down your own chopsticks in order to use the other set of chopsticks to pick up food and then switch back to your own set to resume eating. So unnecessarily belabored! This kind of fussiness is a modern invention as I never had to do that when I was a kid in HK. Of course if you're sharing food with family it's not that important. Surely sanitary standard can be observed and the easier way to do this is to simply ask the servers to give me a couple extra spoons or forks placed next to the food so I can eat unimpeded. One hand to hold chopsticks and the other to scoop up the food to your plate. Switching chopsticks is so stupid! Again, excellent video, great work!
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 2 жыл бұрын
I agree, it is rather fiddly having to switch hands for different chopsticks (I am certainly not ambidextrous!) the fork idea is a great one, and I may ask my wife to do so just that next time we eat at a place like this. Thanks for another great comment, and for the words of support!
@MeiinUK
@MeiinUK Жыл бұрын
@@HongKongHoods : Ignore what they say. Just stick to the MOST polite form when you're in HK if you want to go far. Just like most people forget to say Mr or Mrs when addressing people these days in the UK. But if you did that, you would not go amiss. Cos right now, a lot of the youngsters often uses slangs amongst themselves... and sometimes they also cuss too. When they cuss.. they are protecting their own people and see you as the enemy. This is why they would cuss. A lot of people associate the "freedom" thing as NOT to follow these basic ettiquettes.. but if you see Japan or in South Korea.. all the kids follow it. Even when I was a child, I was raised like that too. To raise a generation of good citizens.. jst do it.. so that they don't follow your bad habits either. I think most parents in HK would appreciate YOUR contribution also too. Anyway, those chopsticks thing is indeed a new thing... but if you worked in some of the offices.. I think it is a polite thing as well. Even if I don't.. I normally turn my chopsticks upside down instead.. so that my saliva is not shared by the other person etc etc.... Esp if I am dining with people outside my family. If your own kids, then fine, but if other families, then no.... Don't do that. And raise your kids to know the differences too.
@aarontham1079
@aarontham1079 2 жыл бұрын
Great introduction to Dim Sum places. Practice using the chopsticks. You have not quite mastered the art yet from the way you hold the chopsticks. Hope to see you become an expert in your next video.
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I’ve lived in Asia for a decade now and used chopsticks every day during this period. Maybe I learned the Japanese way that is a little different from the Cantonese way.
@aarontham1079
@aarontham1079 2 жыл бұрын
@@HongKongHoods There is only on correct way when it comes to using chopsticks. If one does not do it correctly one will have problem picking up the food. There are Asians who are good at faking it. Picking simple stuff may work with the wrong way and when it comes to tricky situation with certain food, it will not work using the wrong way. You are non Asian and I am impressed that you are willing to learn the Chinese culture. I would like you master using the chopsticks and shame the Asians. I have seen many Asian everywhere using the chopsticks incorrectly and they are proud of it. What a disgrace! Keep up your good work.
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 2 жыл бұрын
@@aarontham1079 Thank you Aaron! I will investigate how to improve...because I do sometimes have trouble picking up certain foods! Thanks for your explanation!
@aarontham1079
@aarontham1079 2 жыл бұрын
@@HongKongHoods Be patient and continue practicing. Soon you will master it. I wonder if holding the chopsticks is related to Taoism principles namely Yin and Yang. In Tai chi movements one side of the body is heavier than the other. Food categorized as Yin and Yang respectively. Likewise holding the chopsticks one part of it locked and the other part moves. I noticed you did not lock the lower grip of the chopsticks firmly while the upper grip of the chopsticks moves. Imagine if someone snatches the chopsticks from you and the lower grip of the chopsticks moves it means you have not locked the grip firmly. Observe and talk to older folks perhaps they can show you the correct way. Once you master the technique, you will have no problem in future picking any kind of morsels. If you are able to pick up marbles with chopsticks at ease then you already master the technique. As for picking up marbles you need to tighten the grip firmly, upper and lower. There is another Chinese American kid who does food shows and held the chopsticks incorrectly. You are excuse because you are not Chinese. The non Chinese are the ones who learn and use the chopsticks most of the time correctly compared to Chinese. Many Chinese kids from China are using the chopsticks incorrectly. As I have mentioned earlier there is only one way to using chopsticks correctly. Thanks to the Cultural Revolution which destroy the Chinese culture and traditions.
@kion24
@kion24 2 жыл бұрын
8:16 後面個男人係咪蔡瀾嚟㗎?😮😮
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 2 жыл бұрын
Not sure, but thanks for watching!
@bennychun1021
@bennychun1021 2 жыл бұрын
No
@SO-rq3pm
@SO-rq3pm Жыл бұрын
Glad that Sam explains the separate pairs of chopsticks rule - that's a custom only in Hong Kong but not China. I never eat with people from China mostly because of their poor food hygiene and table etiquette.
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods Жыл бұрын
Oh wow, I didn't know about that. Thanks for watching
@wingpang9626
@wingpang9626 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. You forgot another tradition of drinking tea. Fighting who pays the bill. Unless it's my tight ass uncle who always forgot his wallet.
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 2 жыл бұрын
Haha that's very true- the merry dance that happens at many a family meal in HK. Thanks for watching!
@sdo128
@sdo128 2 жыл бұрын
The watercress at that restaurant is a famous dish there. It was grown not far away from the restaurant. Fresh!
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information!
@benng9249
@benng9249 2 жыл бұрын
Well
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@brandonbunyaen665
@brandonbunyaen665 2 жыл бұрын
Ok it's nice to know about personal hygiene, as myself have a certificate of that, so when you mentioned about the chopsticks, one pair for picking up food & thee other pair eating, but I see you by yourself, so what's the difference, you neither to do the hygiene thing, bcos you eating it by yourself, if you had more your friends being there, then you do the chopstick business, if know what I mean.
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 2 жыл бұрын
Ahh camera trickery Brandon… I wasn’t actually by myself at all!
@itsm3th3b33
@itsm3th3b33 7 ай бұрын
Raising the hands to summon a staff is not considered a faux pas in HK.
@toreador71
@toreador71 2 жыл бұрын
Liking your choices of yum cha venues and food orders - but what is the American pronunciation of words when you're quite clearly a Northerner from the UK?!
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 2 жыл бұрын
Haha international English accent. Mostly to make myself more easily understood to an international audience. Cheers for watching!
@kurlexchoi
@kurlexchoi 3 жыл бұрын
They didn't implement additional chopstick in the old days. Everyone used their personal chopstick to get the food. That huge plate of watercress don't looks like a dim sum.
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the insight...interesting to know that the 'two chopstick' etiquette rule hasn't always been around. The watercress, while indeed not a traditional dim sum item, is readily available at Choi Lung Restaurant, seeing as they are out in the countryside.
@LivingLife128
@LivingLife128 3 жыл бұрын
@@HongKongHoods communal chopsticks are usually used when eating with friends and aquaintances , usually outside ones home. with real close family or friends we rarely if ever use communal chopsticks. just found your channel and its great. planning to go to HK as soon as it reopens for tourism. its been too long. do you do any foodie tours?
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 3 жыл бұрын
@@LivingLife128 Thank you for watching and for your comment, and welcome to the channel! Food tours aren't something we do yet, but we are planning to start them in the not too distant future so please stay stay tuned ;)
@Seele2015au
@Seele2015au 2 жыл бұрын
@@HongKongHoods 3:54 The personal/communal chopsticks rule only applied a long time ago, but now revived by the mainland Chinese. However, the break in tradition caused it to go terribly wrong: the lighter pair is supposed to be for personal use. In the past, everyone in a more prosperous families had a personal pair of ivory chopsticks, so for picking up food from the big plates, cheaper wooden ones were used. After decades of communist rule, the reason for this distinction was forgotten, and when revived, nobody knew how the reason behind the rules, hence the mistake.
@blakesmith3876
@blakesmith3876 10 ай бұрын
Bro, that v-neck is wayyy to deep. Love the video though!
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 10 ай бұрын
I think you mean “not deep enough”! 😝 thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it
@michaelthong598
@michaelthong598 2 жыл бұрын
Great, enjoy
@HongKongHoods
@HongKongHoods 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
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