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A Heartwarming Taste of Hong Kong at Honest Kitchen, Grand Summit | the Beijinger

A Heartwarming Taste of Hong Kong at Honest Kitchen, Grand Summit | the Beijinger: Whenever the pace of Beijing life gets us down, we always head to Hong Kong-style restaurants. Why? Sitting in a crowded canteen surrounded by noisy, hungry people, watching the staff running around, steam rising from the cauldrons and occasional flames from the large woks from the kitchen ... all that boisterous activity would warm anyone's heart. And the affordable, hearty food helps too.


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