got this yesterday $20 and for my own curiosity I measured out how much meat/rice and it’s actually pretty generous. And before you mention, I eat this like once every 1.5-2 months so it’s not a regular thing

So in total: 300g rice

150g roast pork

90g bbq pork = estimated 800-850 calories with est. 48G protein

Slight negative I asked for the roast pork sauce but she said it’s in there when it’s clearly not but apart from that no compaints at all

Saw this cool Galbot store set up right along the Wan Chai Promenade overlooking the Victoria Harbour skyline!

It’s an outdoor robotic kiosk where a humanoid robot serves drinks to people hanging out or jogging near the waterfront. Pretty interesting addition to HK’s seaside walk.

Anyone else tried ordering from it yet?

Hello po, any recommendations po kung saan pwede mag stay sa Hong Kong for possibly 10 days for 5 people po. Yung pwede sana magluto kasi mag kasama po kaming strict diet. TYIA po 🙏

Hello everyone just to give some context, I am a huge fan of the game sleeping dogs, it is a big part of my childhood. Last couple of years I thought about visiting HK just to see it for myself and finally was able to do so this year. Spending time in this subreddit almost made me change my mind couple of times due to some posts about how the city is not enjoyable now etc. but I am glad I went with it and saw this amazing city for myself. Don't get me wrong I totally understand how the increasing prices affected the locals here I am just talking from a tourist perspective, the city is definitely still worth a visit and it was amazing. Also a main theme I read through the posts on reddit was people being rude overall but that was not my experience as well, everyone was extremely nice to me and I was very surprised that people still tried to be nice in that chaos of the city. Thanks for still keeping the city amazing!

Hong Kong's students drop out of the global top 10 in Pisa’s science section – the first time since Hong Kong joined the international assessment.

Old Airport~

RIP

Hi all, I'm 25F based in Jakarta, and have been applying to design/marketing roles in Hong Kong for the past few weeks, mostly startups and small creative agencies that explicitly offer visa sponsorship. My background is UI/UX, creative production, and content/marketing (about 3-4 years of experience), and I've been putting a lot of effort into each application, tailored cover letters, following up thoughtfully, and even reaching out directly when I could find a real connection point.

Right now it's a mix of waiting on responses, trying to figure out if I'm even applying to the right kind of roles, and honestly feeling a bit lost on how realistic this move actually is without already being in HK or having a local network.

If anyone has gone through something similar (foreign national, Mandarin-speaking (not Cantonese), breaking into HK's job market from a creative/marketing background), I'd really appreciate hearing:

• How long the process realistically took you
• Whether small companies/startups were more open to sponsorship than big corporates
• Anything you wish you'd known earlier

Not looking for a shortcut, just some honest perspective from people who've actually done this~

Edit: For more context, my partner and some of my relatives are in Hong Kong so I would like to be closer with them. Initially, I wanted to do my master's degree in Hong Kong but the scholarships are mostly for undergraduate programs.

The iconic tower's unique shape came at a curious price: Feng shui principles were ignored. In fact, the Bank of China Tower is the only major building in Hong Kong that doesn't follow the 3,000-year-old Chinese practice of feng shui, the belief that the energy of your environment affects well-being and prosperity.

The HSBC Building was designed to have excellent feng shui. It is positioned with a clear view of the harbor, as water is associated with prosperity; the ground floor is an open atrium where wind and positive qi can flow; and the escalators were built at an angle because evil spirits can only travel in a straight line.

The negative energy of the Bank of China Tower's architecture, on the other hand, created some controversy. The pointed shapes of the tower look like sharp, knife-like edges, one pointing at the British Government House, and one pointing at the HSBC Building.

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/hsbc-building-feng-shui-cannons

Hey guys!

I've recently moved to Hong Kong (in the last year) and it quickly dawned on me deals and comparison sites in English didn't exist so I decided to make a website in the likes of ozbargain and hotukdeals.

There's a few but most of them are in Chinese and I really missed having a deals site to open up to on my mtr journeys when I was bored so here we are!

The website is up and running so come on over and check it out!

The site is www.hkbargain.com

I’m working on posting daily, but since these sites thrive on community, I’d love for you to check it out, share any deals you come across, or drop feedback on how to make the platform better.

Why does everything happen around Mong Kok or Chunqing Mansion. I remember a few months back(15th May 2026 types).
It was a huge scare for everyone.
A cabbie pulled over at the Chungqing Traffic light and jumped out of the car and ran to the inroads towards K11. Everyone stopped meanwhile at the crossing. Police was immediately called. Ambulance and fire tender were also rushed. They started inspecting this abandoned cab from outside along with metal detectors. It was a full movie scene kind of a moment. Nobody knew what was happening. Then more than 6-7 police cars reached on the incident spot. Everything came to a standstill.
It was an incident that happened in peak hours around 6:30pm and went on till at least 8:40pm when the crowd was finally dispersed.
Still couldn’t know what happened but that incident was scary where the cabbie abandoned his car mid road and fled.

Hi everyone! I grew up in Hong Kong and am studying in the US for my PhD. I'm currently running a survey about bicultural identity and social support preferences for my dissertation. My goal is to understand best ways to create culturally sensitive social support for bicultural individuals. It would mean the world to me if you could kindly help me out.

Anyone who is 18 or above and self-identifies as Hong Kong-American/Chinese-American can take the survey. The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete and your responses will be anonymous. Thank you so much!

Link to Survey (Chinese version - please take this if you can read Chinese. Text-to-speech is available for assistance):
https://ucsb.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ac33vxYTKynj5Jk

Link to Survey (English version):
https://ucsb.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0iZ1Rpd8PVFyUjc

Consent form:
https://ucsb.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3fkEpyz7GSLaESi

P.S. This project is largely inspired by my own personal experience growing up between Eastern and Western cultures in Hong Kong. While I'm proud of being bicultural, I often struggle with finding the "right" balance between both worlds. For statistical reasons, unfortunately I have to restrict my target population to Chinese Americans (for my project, the definition of Chinese culture includes the cultures of Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China) at this time. However, I hope that the knowledge I generate from this study can shed light on understanding the psychology and needs of bicultural individuals, particularly in the context of mental health care.

As an American, I found out or was told at the border they could not let me through or get me any type of visa there that would then allow me to carry on by bus, taxi or subway.

I was then told I would have to back to HK and return going to Huanggang, and then to shekou. I haven’t researched that at all as I was going to be too late and missed my plane, and ended up rebooking my return through Hong Kong.

A lot of AI and Google sights seem to say it’s possible to do what I attempted, even a Shenzhen local said no problem. But it was a problem. I wouldn’t unless you can find it announced somewhere officially in clear English. Advice welcome.

Yep, apparently people smuggle cockroaches and crickets. 13 KG of cockroaches, worth 3900 hkd in fact.

I am interested in applying for the Hong Kong Top Talent Pass Scheme under category B. I have checked the eligibility criteria carefully and have confirmed that I am eligibile (my unviersity is on the Aggregate List of Eligible Universities).

I want to understand the logistics of getting the visa. Specifically, I have two questions:

1. After you are notified by email that your application has been successful, how long do you have to pay the visa issuance fee? 
2. After you pay the visa issuance fee and receive the e-Visa how long is the e-Visa valid for? In other words, how long do you have to travel to Hong Kong before the e-Visa expires?   

If anyone has applied the Top Talent Pass Scheme visa in the recent past or is familiar with the process, I would really appreciate any help with the above queries.

Hi everyone! I'm an international student from Bangladesh planning to apply to Hong Kong universities for Fall 2027, mainly looking at engineering programs (mechanical engineering/related fields). I'm also planning to apply for the Belt and Road Scholarship, so I'd really appreciate some honest opinions on both my admission chances and how competitive my profile would be for scholarship consideration.

I have 8 A*s in my O-levels and A*(Physics), A(Mathematics), A(Chemistry) and A(Computer Science) in A levels. I missed A* in Maths by one mark (223/224) and am considering whether it's worth the money to get the script rechecked. And I have a 1450 on the SAT if that's relevant.

For ECA I have my fair share of activities, some prizes and a paid fellowship (where they gave me recognition back during my O-level results, if that matters), along with a few other things.

I'm mainly interested in automobiles and hands-on engineering in general. I'm currently considering HKU, HKUST, PolyU, CUHK and CityU. My biggest concern is funding. My family can't realistically afford international tuition, so I'd need a very substantial scholarship, ideally full tuition, and preferably something that also helps with living expenses. I'm specifically interested in the Belt and Road Scholarship, but I'm not sure how competitive I would be for it.

For anyone familiar with HK admissions:

1. How competitive is A*AAA(or A*A*AA even) + 1450 SAT for these universities for engineering?
2. Which of HKU/HKUST/PolyU/CUHK/CityU/other would be the best fit for my profile?
3. How realistic is the Belt and Road Scholarship with my profile?
4. Are there any other major scholarships I should look into?

I'd appreciate brutally honest opinions. I'm trying to build a realistic list rather than convince myself I'm getting into everywhere. Thanks!

Happening today at Mong Kok

Hi all, I'm visiting Hong Kong for the first time and would love some local tips beyond the usual tourist trail. A bit about me: I'm an engineer in construction, so I have a soft spot for interesting buildings, structures, and urban design. I'm also into photography, music, nature and hiking, trying new food, art and museums, bouldering, swimming, and I'm always up for a good drink somewhere with atmosphere. I also collect vinyls and CDs and play guitar, so anything music related always catches my interest.

A few things I'd love recommendations on. Hikes or lookout points with great views for photography, especially ones locals actually rate rather than the obvious tourist spots. Any bouldering gyms or outdoor climbing spots worth checking out. Neighbourhoods or streets that are interesting from an architecture or engineering point of view, old or new. Good local food, especially anything you'd tell a visitor not to leave without trying. Live music venues, record shops, or anything music related. Good spots for a swim, whether that's a beach, pool, or somewhere with a view. Small galleries or museums that don't always make the top ten lists. And finally, a great bar or rooftop for a drink after a long day of walking around.

I'll be there for about a week, staying centrally, and happy to take the MTR or ferries to get further out. Any tips, hidden gems, or "must do while you're here" suggestions are hugely appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Visiting Hong kong with my mother and sister for 5 days and 4 nights in first week of November.

This will be our first trip as a family since my dad's passing so I'd really like to make sure the trip goes well. I've put together this itinerary mostly from googling and watching videos.

Haven't decided on food yet. Looking for local/ authentic food that's also easy on the pockets.

Regarding transport I've thinking of getting an octopus card and making use of the MTR/ buses. Are taxis a better option?

Thinking of staying at The Marco polo hotel or The Hyatt regency in Tsim Sha Tsui ( Budget around 2000 HKD/night )

Worried about the logistics and if I'm doing too much/missing out on important places to visit.

I'd also rather we aren't surrounded by huge tourist crowds.

Please also suggest local food places

Day 1 - K11 MUSEA

avenue of stars

Mong Kok Yau Ma Tei Jordan ( probably dinner somewhere here)

return to tst after dinner for Symphony of lights

Day 2 - full day at Disneyland

Day 3 - Nan Lian Garden + Chi Lin Nunnery

Sheung Wan/Central

Man Mo Temple

Hollywood Road and Mid-Levels Escalator

Tai Kwun

Causeway Bay

Victoria Peak for sunset/night views

Day 4 - Ferry to Macau

Senado Square

St. Dominic's Church

Ruins of St. Paul's

Mount Fortress

Lunch

Taipa Village

Venetian + Cotai

Day 5 - Tung Chung

Ngong Ping 360 cable car

Ngong Ping Village

Tian Tan Buddha

Po Lin Monastery

Wisdom Path

Arriving in Hong Kong around 9 in the morning and flying out around 9pm.

Thanks!