Wednesday, December 07, 2022

Breakfast Alfresco - Hong Kong Style

Eating outdoors in the traditional way at a Dar Lai Dong used to be the norm, for common folks.  



It is affordable for many.  The food is freshly prepared and reaches your table literally seconds after it is prepared.  It tastes so good because the coffee is hot, the toasts is crispy, and the noodle has not become soggy.   



It is also because you feel free and unrestrained, sitting on the sidewalk, watching the world around you.  



But Dai Pai Dongs are becoming more and more difficult to find.  The government seems determined to kill them off, for whatever reason, despite the popularity.   The vendors and their customers feel helpless.  Unfortunately, the government’s power does not derive from the people who run or eat at Dai Lai Dong.   



In the mean, time, enjoy the food and the scenery while you can.  Because they may not last. 






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