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Hong Kong: Crystal Jade – My after-flight routine

When I arrived in Hong Kong in was raining cats and dogs, so before taking the train to the city, I stopped by Crystal Jade in the airport for some Dan-Dan La Mian (Chinese noodles in peanut broth) and xiao long bao (soup dumplings). In Hong Kong Airport, Crystal Jade is located right after the baggage claim exit, so it is impossible to miss, and after a long flight, there’s nothing better than indulging in a comforting bowl of la mian.

The Singaporean restaurant chain has different restaurant concepts in its portfolio, but the La Mian Xiao Long Bao restaurants are what most people mean, when they are talking about Crystal Jade. As the name suggests, the La Mian Xiao Long Bao restaurants focuse on la mian (Chinese ramen) and xiao long bao (soup dumplings).

I always get the Dan-Dan La Mian which are the most perfect bouncy noodles in a rich peanut broth. The xiao long bao at Crystal Jade are also really good, and some might say that they’re even better than the ones at Din Tai Fung. I wouldn’t be able to pick one over the other, because both are nice in their own way. The xiao long bao at Crystal Jade are somewhat bigger and more clumsy-looking than the ones at Din Tai Fung, but bigger means more soup inside, which is always a good thing:)

Hong Kong Hotels
Hotels in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is one of those cities that hits you right away—with its neon lights, narrow alleys, glossy malls, and street food that somehow tastes even better at 2am. And while hotel rooms here tend to be on the smaller side (space is a luxury!), they more than make up for it in location, views, and clever design.

Whether you're staying in Central, Tsim Sha Tsui, or somewhere a bit more local like Sheung Wan or Sai Ying Pun, there’s no shortage of great places to stay. Some come with rooftop pools, some with harbor views, and some just put you right in the middle of the action—which, in Hong Kong, is exactly where you want to be.

Here’s a link to check out hotels in Hong Kong—hope you find a spot that makes you fall in love with the city like I did.

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