80 Days Around the World- Week Three

Not as much progress as we would have liked this week! Matthew got a bout of food poisoning due to bad sushi in Jordan. (The one on Pedder street with the orange banner.) I didn't much during the week due to my busy schedule so I really stepped it up on the weekend and managed to knock of 3 entries in one saturday!

I knocked off a few latin places this week with Mexican at Agave which does a great 2-4-1 margarita deal. The margaritas are really good here and the food is ok. I think the food is better at Coyote across the street but you can't beat a 2-4-1 deal on margaritas! (Happy Birthday Matt!) They have lots of vegetarian options but the bathrooms are serial killer scary.

Spanish was taken care of by Tapas at Bacar. Great Tapa selection, although I think some are a little pricey. I don't like their dessert menu either as it has no options for people with nut allergies other than the fruit plate. (And who wants fruit for dessert!?) They have a great pizza and pitcher deal on Sundays and Mondays where you get a flatbread pizza and a pitcher of whatever you like for $150HKD. Can't beat that price!

Pizza was a little bit of a surprise at a tiny, hole in the wall place in TST called Mosaic. Great food, but I didn't particularly care for the service. They seemed more interested in watching the football match then taking orders or bringing menus. Cheap and tasty, you still can't go wrong. But you can smoke inside this restaurant so don't come if you have smoke allergies!

Pie was a delicious treat from The Real Bread Cafe. You must have dessert at this place! Super yummy options and BIG coffee cups! Lemon Meringue was excellent! Eric had the apple pie on a previous date here and also loved it. Carrot Cake is nut free here! (BONUS!)

For brunch this week we tried a new place in Sheung Wan on Hollywood Rd called Serendipity. It had plenty of veggie options and healthy options. So we went vegetarian in hopes of knocking one off this list. Food portions are TINY here! I left feeling hungry! But the food is healthier than your usual brunch and the coffee is good. (Although the cups are dollhouse small!)

Due to our slow pace this week we're really going to have to step it up next week! Hopefully the Asian countries will be much easier and cheaper to hit then all the European fare. We are still looking for great recommendations from readers!



1. Cantonese- Hong Kong
2. Szechuan- China
3. Vietnamese- Vietnam- BAO BAO KING, JORDAN, CHEAP, TASTY, GRADE=A, MATTHEW
4. Korean- Korea
5. Japanese- Japan (not sushi)
6. French- France
7. Italian- Italy (Not pizza)- ENOTECA, SOHO, OK LUNCH PRICE, NO VEGGIE OPTIONS, GRADE=B, MEAGHAN
8. German- Germany- BERLINER, OLYMPIC, PRICEY BUT GOOD PORTIONS, GRADE=A-, MEAGHAN AND MATTHEW
9. Belgian- Belgium- FRITES, CENTAL, GRADE=A, VERY COSY!- MEAGHAN
10. Spanish- Spain- BACAR FOR TAPAS, GRADE=B+, SOME ITEMS PRICEY BUT GREAT DEAL FOR SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS!- MEAGHAN AND ERIC
11. Ukrainian- Ukraine- IVAN THE KOZAK, CENTAL, GRADE=B, UNCOMFY CHAIRS-GROUP
12. Russian- Russia IVAN THE KOZAK, CENTRAL, GRADE=B, SMALLER PORTIONS-GROUP
13. Australian- Australia
14. Mexican- Mexico- AGAVE, GREAT 2-4-1 MARGARITAS, FOOD IS GOOD, BATHROOM ATROCIOUS, GRADE=B, MEAGHAN
15. Canadian- Canada (Something besides Poutine or Canadian Bacon)
16. Taiwanese- Taiwan
17. American Regional- USA (not burger and fries)
18. Greek- Greece
19. Middle Eastern- DIMPAL FUSION, JORDAN, BAD SERVICE/OK FOOD, GRADE=C, MATTHEW
 20. Egyptian- Egypt
21. Mongolian-China
22. Swiss- Switzerland
23. Vegan
24. Vegetarian- SERENDIPITY IN SHEUNG WAN, COFFEE IS PRICEY AND SMALL BUT GREAT HEALTHY BRUNCH OPTIONS, GRADE=B+, MEAGHAN AND MATTHEW
25. Indian- India
26.West African
27. Thai- Thailand
28. Argentinian- Argentina
29. Macaunese- Macau
30. Scottish- Scotland- CANNY MAN, WANCHAI, GOOD SELECTION AND FOOD, GRADE=A-, MEAGHAN
31.Irish- Ireland
32. British Pub- UK
33. Filipino- The Philippines
34. Turkish- Turkey
35. Danish- Denmark
36. Moroccan- Morocco
37.Malaysian- Malaysia
38. Singaporean- Singapore
39.Burmese- Burma
40.Nepalese- Nepal
41. Swedish- Sweden
42. Lebanese- Lebanon
43. Cuban- Cuba
44. Austrian- Austria
45. Indonesian- Indonesia
46. 100% Kosher meal- Our friends in Israel and other places
47. Basque- An in-between spot between Spain and France
48.Hunan- China
49.Dumplings- China
50. Dim Sum- Hong Kong
51. Chocolate Meal
52. Pie- REAL BREAD CAFE IN SOHO, GREAT PIE AND DESSERT OPTIONS!, GRADE=A, ERIC AND MEAGHAN
 53. Beach side, sea food meal
54. Peruvian- Peru
55. Portuguese- Portugal
56.Balinese- Bali
57.Steak House
58. Asian Fusion
59. Pizza- Italy- MOSAIC IN TST, SMALL HOLE IN HALL, GREAT FOOD, SERVICE IS NOT SO GREAT. CHEAP AND YUMMY! GRADE=A-, MEAGHAN
60. Burger and Fries- USA
61. Brunch-LOTUS, SOHO, FOOD OK. OPEN AIR BUT AVERAGE, Grade=B-, MEAGHAN AND MATT
62. Fish and Chips-UK
63. South African
64. Shanghainese- China
65. Peking - China
66. Bar Food- ?
67. Hand pulled Noodles- Asia in general
68. Dai Pai Dong- Hong Kong
69. Sushi- Japan- GENKI SUSHI, JORDAN, GRADE=A, GO EARLY AND GET FRESH PICKS!-MEAGHAN
70.Non PC Meal- All the things you are not supposed to eat! SH....
71.Diner/Deli- USA- FLYING PAN, WANCHAI, GRADE=A, GRITS ARE TECHNICALLY POLENTA BECAUSE THEY ARE USING THE WRONG CORN- MEAGHAN
72. Organic/Free Range Meal- (The Earth)
73. Cafe/Bistro- CAFE BISTRO (AKA CUM BABY), JORDAN, TOO FEW VEGGIES, GRADE=B, MATTHEW
 74. Gluten Free for the Celiacs in HK
75.Claypot/Hot Pot- China
76. Traditional Chinese Deserts- China and Hong Kong
77. Meal under 30 dollars (not fast food)
78. Street Food- Hong Kong
79. Cupcakes- USA- SWEET SECRETS, CARROT CAKE, GRADE=A+, NUT FREE CARROT CUPCAKES! YEA!!!!!-MEAGHAN
80. Home made meal- LAST SUPPER


Days Left: 50