For its ambience, this is perhaps the most authentic reminder of old Hong Kong. In a clear break with Cantonese fashion, the Luk Yu is neither flooded with cold neon light nor dressed up in gratuitous 1930s decor. Hong Kong business tycoons and gangsters alike can be spotted sealing deals or relaxing with their newspapers in the discreet wooden booths.
Staff used to pride themselves on their aloofness, particularly to foreigners, but in recent years company policy has changed. Now, you will be greeted with a smile, a menu in English (if you need it) and friendly, fast service. Head upstairs, where the regulars eat. Come early if you can: before 10am, wrinkly-faced Cantonese waitresses make the rounds with trays of sundry dumplings.
Its pretty much like the Koshy's of Hong Kong !
8 comments:
- Madhat said...
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That's some crazy wide angle on the first picture. Have you cropped it?
- September 24, 2008 2:38 AM
- Mask said...
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Wow.. some nice views... captured pure or edited ? Even if edited... that's also a great work...
- October 02, 2008 12:33 AM
- MISSquoted** said...
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Excellent. Truly.
One missed the wrestlers when in Mysore (referring to your earlier post). I was but relegated to the confines of infy-ness :) - October 08, 2008 11:29 AM
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LOVE YOUR BLOG! GREAT STUFF!
- October 08, 2008 4:51 PM
- Dilip D'Souza said...
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I'm overwhelmingly sad, Akshay. Why'd you do it? do get in touch if you feel like it.
- October 11, 2008 2:49 PM
- Degenerasian said...
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I had dim sum this morning and it was so crowded, loud, dirty and busy.
These pictures make me miss what 'authentic' is. - October 19, 2008 9:37 AM
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thanks.
- October 24, 2008 4:11 PM
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Really lovely photography in this blog. You would have recently received an email from chaikadai@gmail.com It is from my blog. Please reply. check http://www.chaikadai.wordpress.com We would love to see some of your work on there. :)
Thanks
Sam - October 31, 2008 10:34 PM
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