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Mcdonalds again? Tips on where to eat for under 50 HKD!

By Derrick Choy

November 3rd 2014

Running out of money at the end of the month? See that new cool Nike sneakers and dying to own one? As a high schooler myself, I understand the struggles and temptations we teenagers/young adults are going through especially when we are broke. To save money, you will probably head to the nearest Mcdonalds and order a 9-piece chicken nugget meal with a side of diabetes and cancer. Years later, you will be feeling like a fool when you’re lying on the hospital bed with medical bills piled so high just because you feed garbage in your stomach constantly. Saving a few bucks so you can lose much more money in the future? Not the smartest decision of the year. So Derrick, where else can I eat? There are lots of choices to eat at Tai Koo. Food Republic is definitely a food heaven for student since you can order cuisine from different parts of the world in a reasonable price. This includes ramen, rice, porridge and dim sum. Having a bite of these delicate, will make you forget about your current problems. It is also a good option if you are unsure what to eat for lunch. Besides Food Republic, the Apita food court is also a great option, arguably better than food court. (I personally prefer Japanese cuisine) Although prices are generally higher end, the food there is great nonetheless. The Apita food court puts a heavier emphasis on Japanese food culture; with Japanese- style burgers, udon, takoyaki and Japanese style spaghetti dominating the stores. If you are a die-hard fan for Japanese food, the Apita food court is a place you would not want to miss! A few days before I start typing this article, I (the editor), went in to try the takoyaki made there. I was hesitant at first since it costs $20 for 4 pieces and I was running low on cash. However, after having the first

takoyaki ball, I immediately longed for more as it had a crispy outer skin covered with salad and barbecue sauce together with freshly baked octopus inside. Since 13/10/2014, it became my habit to go to Apita and treat myself with an order of takoyaki balls whenever I did well in a test or assignment. The takoyaki ball is a must try for me. If you want some Hong Kong-style food, you can also go to

Café de Coral for a some barbecue pork, corn fish-fillet and roast duck. Food there is comparatively cheap; yet the

downside to it is that Café De Coral is often crowded. Still want more choice? There are several bakeries inside the Tai Koo Shing mall besides the one located inside food republic and inside Marks&Spencer. One of my favorite bakeries is “Panash” located near the Apita Food Court , right next to the escalator. It sells buns for around $10-$16 dollars, which is a steal considering the quality of the food. Be ready to pamper your taste buds when you take a bite on their bread, with fillings such as custard, chocolate , cream, fried pork and fried shrimp. For those who look for something freshly baked, “Panash” also offers a section where they will hand-make your sandwich fresh with ingredients such as salmon and ham. “Panash” will be able to satisfy all your bread needs.

 

If you are really broke or rushing for school work, you can also go to the 7-eleven next to Hang Seng Bank and pick up foods such as sandwiches and fruit cups. Although 7-eleven is not the most ideal place to dine, it is still a place to grab your food fast. I purposely didn’t include all the places with food in Tai Koo since it will be selfish of me to strip off the delights of finding and trying different restaurants/eatery in Tai Koo. I hope you will find this article useful and be cautious of your eating habits. After all, you cannot achieve anything in life if your body fails you first. You cannot prevent diseases, but you can start avoiding it by eating healthier!!