advise needed for new arrivals

Hi all


just arrived from sunny singapore and would greatly appreciate some answers on questions relating to various things. We are locateed in Central area so if you have any tips they would be greatly appreciated.


Food

supermarket is ok but need some help on finding the following


good range of bread

olive oils

cheeses

wines



Restaurants

no there are lots of medium to high price places, any tips for good value Thai, Japanese, Middle eastern?


any places you can take a dog?



Martial Arts

want to take up Kung Fu, there is a place in Sheung Wan but it looks a bit commercial, any one know of some other teachers and schools that cater for english speaking students?



any help greatly appreciated, if you know of any great finds around central way would love to hear from you


thanks in advance

If you do some searches there should be answers to all of these questions.


Good range of bread etc - try citysuper (IFC building, central) or olivers (princes bldg, central) or great (pacific place). Expensive but good quality items you are looking for. Here is a thread on cheese

http://hongkong.asiaxpat.com/forums/practical/threads/102436.asp


Great thai and japanese everywhere. Cafe siam is great as is "rat alley" which serves cheap thai and malaysian and is a great experience. tokyo jio is wonderful but there are a lot of japanese restaurants everywhere that are all great. Soho is a good area for eats.


Bowen rd for dogs (but be careful there is a fool who leaves poison baits for dogs, so always keep your pup on a leash) - depends on where you will live – there are lots of walking tracks and parks in every area. There is a dog park up at the peak - end of mt austin road. There is a new harbourfront dog park in wan chai as well.

Hi Welcome to Hong kong! We are a charity that has a large data base which enables us to answer many queries about life in Hong Kong. Do call us. We are open frm 9.30 - 5.00 Monday to Friday. Our number is 2815 5444. Do look at our website as well www.cab.org.hk

kind regards Helen

Hi there,

I have just started learning Wing Chun Kung Fu (the style that IP man taught Bruce Lee) at a place called Pangea. The instructors are amazing! All of the English speaking and most of them Australian, but they all still train with IP Man's top student Chu Shong Tin 5 days a week (think I spelt it correct)

Anyhow, they have just moved and have a brand new club in central, On Lan Street next to the big Marks and Spencers. If you are still interested call John 61408245 he will be able to help

good luck

Ilene