{"id":181206,"date":"2021-07-07T09:00:25","date_gmt":"2021-07-07T01:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/?p=181206"},"modified":"2021-07-06T23:38:30","modified_gmt":"2021-07-06T15:38:30","slug":"facebook-concern-groups-hong-kong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/facebook-concern-groups-hong-kong\/","title":{"rendered":"Calling all foodies in Hong Kong! Have you joined these Facebook concern groups yet?"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s been a strange fad in Hong Kong recently, and that\u2019s the emergence of food-related concern groups on Facebook. (Although, if you consider how much Hongkongers love to eat, this fad isn\u2019t that strange at all.) These concern groups cater to hyper-specific communities of local foodies, enabling them to discuss in detail one specific food item in the city. Be it street food<\/a>, dim sum<\/a>, hot pot<\/a>, or egg tarts<\/a> \u2013 whatever food you fancy\u00a0\u2013 check out the concern groups to find the expert recommendations for the best in town.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the catch?<\/h3>\n

You need to know how to read Chinese<\/a>, or at least be proficient enough to identify the names of the restaurants. Also, note that not every post is a recommendation; in fact, many of them are complaints. So, make sure you scour the comments to gauge if the said restaurants are good or bad. That being said, we think you should ultimately be the judge of your own experiences, and we encourage everyone to explore the city<\/a>! Without further ado, let us introduce you to the top five most popular food-related local concern groups on Facebook, so you can join in on the fun.<\/p>\n

Five local food concern groups you should be joining on Facebook<\/h2>\n

1. Hong Kong Siu Mai Concern Group (\u9999\u6e2f\u71d2\u8ce3\u95dc\u6ce8\u7d44)<\/h3>\n
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Can you guess where these siu mai are from? (Photography: Hong Kong Siu Mai Concern Group via Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you\u2019re wondering about the beginning of it all, look no further than Hong Kong Siu Mai Concern Group. Established in mid-2020, the group has amassed nearly 100,000 followers in half a year (and about 120,000 as of now). And what are these people concerned about exactly? Well, it\u2019s all about the quality and prices of siu mai and soy sauce, baby. How this group works is that the admins write posts, to which regular members can then react, comment, and share. These posts are often restaurant ratings and critiques, as well as DIY siu mai tips and recipes. Also, admins engage with fellow siu mai aficionados by playing guessing games, where followers need to guess where certain siu mai are from, judging by only one picture \u2013 it\u2019s a superpower at this point, isn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n

On that note, have you figured out where the siu mai in the picture are from? According to clever netizens<\/a>, they\u2019re siu mai made from minced fish, pork, and preserved vegetables from Seng Kee<\/a> in Fan Ling. How people manage to identify the exact brand and flavour of siu mai just by looking at one photo \u2013 we\u2019ll never know.<\/p>\n

Take a look at Hong Kong Siu Mai Concern Group (\u9999\u6e2f\u71d2\u8ce3\u95dc\u6ce8\u7d44) here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

2. Hong Kong Rice Noodles Concern Group (\u9999\u6e2f\u7c73\u7dda\u95dc\u6ce8\u7d44)<\/h3>\n
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Just look at all these delicious broths and toppings! What\u2019s your favourite? (Photography: \u9999\u6e2f\u7c73\u7dda\u95dc\u6ce8\u7d44 via Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Also known as rice vermicelli or mixian, rice noodles are the staple of many Hongkongers\u2019 diets. Created at the end of December 2020, the Rice Noodles Concern Group has gathered over 123,000 like-minded individuals in just half a year. The group is very active, as it welcomes anyone to post. Its casualness encourages people to write reviews, so maybe you can toss a photo up, write a sentence or two \u2013 and you might just become the next viral foodie on the Internet!<\/p>\n

Head over to Hong Kong Rice Noodles Concern Group (\u9999\u6e2f\u7c73\u7dda\u95dc\u6ce8\u7d44) here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

3. All Day Breakfast Concern Group<\/h3>\n
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All day breakfasts aren\u2019t exclusive to early risers \u2013 and that\u2019s why we love them! (Photography: All Day Breakfast \u95dc\u6ce8\u7d44 via Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hong Kong\u2019s Facebook concern groups don\u2019t just revolve around HK-style food \u2013 here\u2019s one for those of you who love all day breakfasts<\/a>. Referred to as ADB, members of this group make frequent posts about the best all day breakfasts they find around the 852. Feel free to get hands on by cooking your own ADB, then show it off on the group for some love!<\/p>\n

Check out the All Day Breakfast Concern Group here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

4. Hong Kong Satay Beef Noodles Concern Group (\u9999\u6e2f\u6c99\u7239\u725b\u8089\u9eb5\u95dc\u6ce8\u7d44)<\/h3>\n
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We\u2019re getting hungry just by looking at this gorgeous bowl of satay beef noodles! (Photography: \u9999\u6e2f\u6c99\u7239\u725b\u8089\u9eb5\u95dc\u6ce8\u7d44 via Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Are you a fan of satay beef noodles? We are! Discussing everything about satay beef noodles (and satay beef noodles only), you\u2019ll find reports and reviews of restaurants written by users of the group, as well as homemade recipes. According to this concern group, the best satay beef noodles need to have adequate spice, hints of peanuts, freshly cooked and al dente noodles, as well as a sauce that isn’t wishy-washy. In addition, there\u2019s been intense debates about whether there should be pre-mixed peas, corn, and carrots (\u4e09\u8272\u8c46) in the ideal bowl of satay beef noodles. What do you think?<\/p>\n

Find out more about Hong Kong Satay Beef Noodles Concern Group (\u9999\u6e2f\u6c99\u7239\u725b\u8089\u9eb5\u95dc\u6ce8\u7d44) here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

5. Hong Kong Milk Tea Concern Group (\u9999\u6e2f\u5976\u8336\u95dc\u6ce8\u7d44)<\/h3>\n
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Smooth and comforting, Hong Kong-style milk tea deserves all the love it gets. (Photography: \u9999\u6e2f\u5976\u8336\u95dc\u6ce8\u7d44 via Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A trip to the local cha chaan teng<\/a> just isn\u2019t complete without a cup of Hong Kong-style milk tea. Heck, even those of us who are lactose intolerant often find its aroma and flavours irresistible! With over 55,000 members in this private group, people usually share their experiences with milk tea at various restaurants in town, their reviews of branded bottled milk teas, or the best ways to enjoy the drink.<\/p>\n

Join the Hong Kong Milk Tea Concern Group (\u9999\u6e2f\u5976\u8336\u95dc\u6ce8\u7d44) here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Bonus: My Wife Has Married Mirror, Severing Our Marriage Concern Group (\u6211\u8001\u5a46\u5ac1\u5de6\u6bd4Mirror\u5c0e\u81f4\u5a5a\u59fb\u7834\u88c2\u95dc\u6ce8\u7d44)<\/h3>\n
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