Almond Tofu or Almond Tea? I found it at Liuhe Night Market, but I couldn’t quite imagine the taste due to my lack of experience. So I decided to gather some experience points firsthand! In short, it tastes like the juice version of almond tofu. It's creamy with zero sweetness and it's said to be good for the throat and skin—definitely a healthy taste. While I did gather some experience points, I lost 60 yuan in the process. It seems the only ones earning were the vendors.

First stop in Taiwan: the largest night market in Kaohsiung, Liuhe Night Market! While browsing around, a vendor auntie handed me a Taiwanese specialty, a pineapple cake. And it was free! I took a bite immediately. The outside was a crispy cookie crust, and the inside was a rich and fruity pineapple jam. What a kind auntie. Maybe I should buy a bun to thank her. Auntie: "That was easy."

Wait, the noodle dish I ordered at Hong Kong airport is insanely spicy! I thought I’d told them in English that I wanted it slightly spicy. Let’s review the order:
Clerk: How spicy?
Me: (I think 'slightly spicy' is 'little spicy'… Or is it 'a little spicy' with an 'a'?)
Me: Umm… a… a… a little spicy.
Clerk: Aaa little spicy, okay! (That’s triple spice level, right?)
Oh no!

On the night before returning home, I wandered around late-night Hong Kong and discovered a hidden bar area in Jordan!
I casually entered one and ordered a 'Cat Cocktail.' It was inspired by the Ragdoll cat, with chocolate and strawberry yogurt mimicking its colors.
By the way, be careful around here, as there are some scammy bars. How do I know? Let’s just say I’ll keep that to myself.

I discovered delicious Cantonese home cooking in Hong Kong!
This Steamed Minced Pork with Salted Egg (Ham Dan Zheng Rou Bing) featured coarsely ground pork, like sausage, steamed to perfection. The slightly sweet soy sauce made it perfect for scooping up with rice. The salted duck egg on top added even more flavor.
It’s undoubtedly a dish that belongs at home, yet my first thought was pairing it with beer—because beer is clearly my true home.

As a bubble tea lover, there’s no way I could leave Hong Kong without having at least one. So, I headed to the Taiwanese tea shop Cha Tang Hui!
This black tea can be summed up as an upgraded version of Afternoon Tea. The rich aroma, lingering pleasant bitterness, and sweet cane sugar fulfilled my cravings. Satisfied, I realized I’d made a mistake—there were no tapioca pearls in my order.

Drenched by Hong Kong’s rain, I took a break with pork and chive dumplings. The smooth, chewy texture and familiar flavor brought comfort.
Next, I headed to the world’s longest escalator!
Enjoying the view while riding up for over 20 minutes was fun, but there was nothing at the top. Still, if I were with kids, this would have made for a memorable adventure. For now, I carry the scent of chives.

In Hong Kong, have some healthy but bitter Herbal Tea (Liang Cha)!
It’s a blend of various herbs that cools the body in summer.
But does it really have health benefits?
Let’s observe the store clerk! Looking closely at their face, their bare skin is glowing, proof that the herbal tea is indeed effective! However, my habit of staring like this is definitely unhealthy.

In Hong Kong, try the healthy dessert Tong Sui!
The variety of beans packed inside offers a crispy texture with every bite, never getting boring. Scoop it up with the condensed milk-like shaved ice soup.
Beans are great for health, right? So, let’s play actively, eat out actively, and drink alcohol actively!
'Active' is truly a magical word that makes everything sound better.

A little slice of Thailand in Hong Kong: Little Thailand. A street created by Thai immigrants, it’s a delightful fusion of Thai and Hong Kong cultures! I had a Thai-style dish—fried crab that was crunchy enough to eat with the shell, definitely Thai! The curry was mildly spicy with a sweet, milky flavor, absolutely Thai! But accidentally ordering enough for three people left me with a bellyache. How Thai-pical!