The best French Fries I’ve ever eaten and the best shoe shine I’ve ever had was Hong Kong. The fries I ate was at a place called New York Fries located in Harbour City, which is an upscale mall in Tsim Sha Tsui. I’m not sure why they named the place New York, but I do understand why they followed it up with Fries. The potatoes were freshely cut and fried in olive oil and sunflower oil. Before I left and checked out many other Honk Kong restaurants, I just had to go back there and order some more fries. The fries were so fresh and believe it or not, healthy tasting. I’ll let you know to don’t expect to find a seat, because there are only 5 small tables in the store. But, there is an outdoor balcony next door with tables and chairs if you don’t mind eating outside. Actually, I recommend it, because while I was enjoying my second helping of fries, I got to watch a nice view of the harbour. They do sell hot dog, but really, skip the dogs and go straight for the fries.
Now, as for my best shoeshine, I couldn’t help but sit in a impromptu makeshift shoe-shining chair and watch a man in his 70′s shine my shoes. I’ve heard that the shoe-shiners are doing this without a license for years and lately, the government has been pressured to legalize the trade because they have become an integral part of Hong Kong’s landscape, but what I’ve noticed is they do a find job with one of the best shines I’ve ever had. So, legal or not, I recommend getting your shoes shined at least once while you’re in Hong Kong.
I have to tell you, leaving Hong Kong, I was very satisfied, my stomach and my feet were very happy.
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Tags: french fries, Hong Kong Restaurants, shoe shine, Tsim Sha Tsui