The 50 best things to eat in the world, and where to eat them ?

Interesting list compiled

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2009/sep/13/best-foods-in-the-world

Not sure about the Vietnam and China choices, but a few others look pretty spot on!

Ngor Tseh Private Kitchen

Flower crab in chinese wine & garlic

Last week we checked out a private kitchen run by Auntie Ngor (Ngor Tseh) in a nondescript building in Sheung Wan. Up the stairs and you're into a set of private rooms which are beautifully decorated with Chinese antiques. Extremely modest for someone whose private kitchen is booked out for the rest of Fridays in Sep and some of Oct, Ngor Tseh was stoked to hear that we had stumbled upon her private kitchen through a newspaper review and asked us to forward her the review.

Serving up the special Ngor Tseh's soup

A week ahead, Ngor Tseh rang head to discuss the menu with us, making suggestions based on our palate and how adventurous we were feeling. On hearing that we had pregnant ladies in the group, she decided to leave out the snake and crocodile meat. Instead, we had a full banquet that included crunchy prawn toast, tender smoked duck, tea smoked chicken (that was my favourite), a large tureen of Ngor Tseh's soup which had obviously been simmering for hours before our arrival. The sang choi bau mix was made with dried oysters for a surprisingly good twist, and the flower crabs (blue swimmer crabs) cooked in garlic and fa diu wine was lovely (though not sure why I was the last one still eating it while everyone had moved onto the rice!).

As with all private kitchens you can bring your own wine and drinks with no corkage charged. Minimum of 10 persons per booking, up to a maximum of 14.

Tea leaf roast duck

Lai Wai Ngor (Lai Jong Catering Ltd)
Tel: 9013 0686 or 2543 2202 (Reservations in advance essential)
Email: catherinelai1016@biznetvigator.com
Address: Flat 01, 3/F Des Voeux Building
25 Des Voeux Road West
Hong Kong

Tasty Congee & Noodle Wantun Shop, Hong Kong

"I discovered this place with great congee!" ... A excitedly told me one hot afternoon. "In IFC? I asked" rather bemused ... I didn't know there was a congee shop in IFC. Lovely!

So turns out the Tasty Congee & Noodle Wantun Shop from Hung Hom has a branch now in the IFC. The congee was indeed good, though both times they ran out of the fish fillet with spring onion congee that A wanted. The wantuns (why on earth are they spelt that way?) were indeed tasty, the broth was shrimpy and meaty all at once.

Still doesn't beat my Wong Chi Kei for price, convenience or comfort factor, but definitely on the list for "to be visited" especially as a last stop before boarding the airport express outta Hong Kong.

Tasty Congee & Noodle Wantun Shop
Room 3016-3018
International Finance Centre
(directly above check in counters, 3 floors up)
Tel: +852 2295 0101
Must try: wanton/wantun noodles in soup, congee

Dry wonton noodles.  Messy but the best way to serve it!

My favourite congee place still remains Wong Chi Kei, the Hong Kong out post of a Macanese institution. Old style dark wooden decor, it has a friendly brisk service and great location just next to Tsui Wah near Lan Kwai Fong. Must try: deep fried wontons, crab congee, beef brisket dry noodles. The congees are large, so it's worth sharing with a friend.

Wong Chi Kee
G/F 15B Wellington St. (Central)
+852 2869 1331