Eat . Shop . Love

Dreams do really come true! There are not enough words to explain -- over joy and excitement was rushing all over our faces as soon as we touched down the Hong Kong airport.

S' first plane ride :)

We've been planning this trip for the longest time. I felt so guilty when DS was three months old and left him with my parents. Since then, I told DH I will not travel again unless we'll bring him along.

A week before our trip, I was contemplating whether I'll survive this trip without a yaya with us or not. Luckily, DH has a friend who lives there. His nanny referred us to her co-nanny friend (my savior! lol). After learning about this great news, I felt so relieved! We'll definitely enjoy this vacation ;p

bzzz.... his first train ride (airport express)
knocked down! he was wide awake the entire plane ride

Our hotel... JIA Boutique Hotel
(sorry, I wasn't able to take nice shots...)

Stunning lobby!!!
The first boutique hotel in Asia designed by Philippe Starck 

Chic dining area!
Love Philippe Starck Cicatrices De Luxe chandelier and Mirrored pantry cabinet

Glam reception desk!
Stylish Yet Functional -- more storages behind those curtains :)

Love these accent chairs!
while waiting for our room, I sat on the Hudson rocking chair (silver) and made DS sleep longer ;o

Foyer and Hallway!
love the Starck mirror :)

Our room...

Functional space planning!

Essential utensils and crockery are found inside the cupboard

Good thing DH was able to take this shot before we took over the t&b!

Hard to drag myself out of this bed! Wish I can take this home. LOL
Love it - sheer curtains as divider (similar with Carrie's room in SATC)

Some of the details we love in this room...

Child-friendly...

they provided the baby cot and bath tub
(you have to request ahead of time, ideally once you book the hotel)

DH liked their slippers...

made of terry cloth (same with bath towel)

It was our first time we stayed here. We highly recommend it!
We were comfortable enough. We're glad about the room, cleanliness, hotel staff, food, ambiance and location.

Our first HKG meal... Lunch at Delicious Kitchen

Image from kinndle

Long queue but worth the long wait. Ooops! We were so hungry that I forgot to take photos of the food. haha

Must order : Pork Chop/Rib with Veggie Rice,
Scrambled Egg White with Shrimp & Pine Nuts and Fried Wanton Dumpling

Addresses:
9 Cleveland St. (Shop B, G/F), Causeway Bay
20 Ashley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

After walking around in Times Square, we've decided to try one of the restos at the top floor.

LOVE Hotpot!!

S is trying to figure out on how to use the chopsticks ;) 

Yin and Yang soup base -- basic and sate
Their shrimp dumplings, mushroom meatballs, sliced beef & assorted veggies are so gooood!! 

I like their signature dessert - jello with red beans :)

of course I wouldn't end my night without my fave milk tea!
how convenient! only 3 minutes walking distance from our hotel

On our way to MTR...

like an emperor's child! LOL ;p

his first MTR ride :)

S was imitating the guy beside him...nam nam nam! LOL
how fascinating! the grumpy faces around him can't help but to smile when they see him :)  

First court encounter with daddy...

daddy's biggest fan! ;)

S: me dada!! (pointing at himself and the ring) ;p

Breastfeeding and changing room at Harbour City...
(kids station area)

All breastfeeding moms will love this!
Did you see the parking station for strollers? (top right)
I really hope we have as nice and hi-tech as this in Manila :(

Sweets...

I'm craving for their hazelnut and almond pralins ;o

More sweets...

Yo mama! Love the green tea yogurt (not too sweet) with fresh strawberries :D

CRUMBS -- always have a room for this!
my fave combinations are fresh blueberries and fresh strawberries with crumbs, of course ;p

Address:
Shop 1C, G/F, Central Mansion, 8 Cannon St., Causeway Bay
(behind Sogo, near World Trade and Mannings)
actually they opened another (same st.) store approximately 18 meters away lang! 

More food...
Hong Kong has the best japanese food. We like shopping fresh sashimis at City Super or 360. They have great arrays of sashimi - they have almost everything! Whenever DH goes to HKG, he always buys and bring them home (fresh & chilled) :)

top-bottom: toro/tuna belly, hamachi/yellow-tail, hokkigai/red clam sashimis

more japanese food at Itacho Sushi - saliva free! LOL

Address:
Shop L1-12B, Hong Kong Station, Central

This is the best baked pork buns in town!

soft, flakey and just-right sweetness on the outside. moist, tender and well-flavored in the inside gives an x-factor experience. the more you indulge the more you want it! 

The resto is kinda old and nothing fancy.
I still can't believe DH ordered 3 ~ 3pcs/order! I ate 2 and 2 for yaya, so you do the math ;o

Address:
Tim Ho Wan Restaurant
G/F, 9-11 Fuk Wing St., Sham Shui Po

One more time...

By far this is the best xiao long bao I've tasted ;D 

Addresses:
Din Tai Fung Restaurant
Shop G03-G11 G/F, 68 Yee Wo St., Causeway Bay
How convenient! They're just across our hotel ;)
Shop 130 & Restaurant C. 3/F Silvercord, 30 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

Some of the things we saw...

giant teddy bear at i.t!

how cute are these! miniature rococo-inspired chairs ;)

colorful leathers ~ i was drooling over these the entire trip! LOL

Best in merchandise...

Love! Heaven - my eyes are overloaded ;)

I think DS is "hiyang" in HKG. We are certain that he likes the weather and food there. Obviously he gained some weight, and us too :)

dozed off while waiting for the airport express...going back home! huhuhu

We'll surely go back soon! Can't wait for our next family vacation :)