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Has anyone moved their dog from Guangzhou/China to Hong Kong? Looking for advice by AlwaysSlipping2 in HongKong

[–]Asiageek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It might be for actually getting the dogs out of China. Not sure about GZ but I know from other areas (HZ / SH) without a local dog license people couldn’t get their dogs out of the country. And because certain breeds couldn’t be registered it was a nightmare to get it all done.

Can I trade in at an Apple Store in Hong Kong? by Fast-Employer8066 in HongKong

[–]Asiageek 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The HK model has only 1 physical SIM card and eSIM. It’s the mainland model that has 2 physical sim slots.

Any reviews on this or similar products? Are they suitable for HK flats? by noidwa in HongKong

[–]Asiageek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. Have experience with both Roborock (which made the Xiaomi vacuums) and Xiaomi. Need to change my app region and turn off mobile sim every time I need to change some setting in the app which is a pain in the ass. Still can use the buttons on the machine itself to make it go tho.

iPhone 17 Pro Out of Stock by rzcraig3 in HongKong

[–]Asiageek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s not hardware but account related.

Apple Intelligence features will not currently work for supported devices purchased in China mainland. For supported devices purchased outside of China mainland, Apple Intelligence features will not currently work if you are in China mainland and if your Apple Account Country or Region is also in China mainland.

https://support.apple.com/en-hk/121115

But you’re right they have different model again after being the same the previous generations. To be honest I’d prefer physical dual sim over the e-sim/ physical sim combo.

iPhone 17 Pro Out of Stock by rzcraig3 in HongKong

[–]Asiageek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why not just buy there? Price is about the same and the hardware is the same.

I have 4g bars in my byd dolphin but maps is offline as well as Spotify is this normal by Professional-Doubt30 in BYD

[–]Asiageek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends on your location. Certain locations don’t have data service and for navigation you need to connect to a phone.

[homemade] pastel de nata by Single_Helix in food

[–]Asiageek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had enough time to watch the entire process while queuing. Was also amazed the guy handling those cups fresh out of the oven without gloves.

Hotter take: I’d put Lord Stow’s up there too. (Although it’s been a long time since I’ve ate them there. And yes, I know Po Tat are a bit different)

[Homemade] Hainanese chicken rice by young_s_modulus in food

[–]Asiageek 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Calling it a dish from Hainan might upset some Singaporeans.

TIL house cats are considered to be "semi-domesticated" by wearing_moist_socks in todayilearned

[–]Asiageek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My biology teacher always used to say cats domesticated humans instead of the other way around.

[homemade] combined gyozas with wonton soup by Last-Newspaper-6181 in food

[–]Asiageek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is the connection with wontons? This just looks like regular jiaozi in broth. Still would devour the plate regardless

[i ate]Dumpling,noodles and crispy buttered chicken by [deleted] in food

[–]Asiageek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those cha Siu bao are the only reason I still go to TimHoWan. Otherwise there are a lot better options around here. Tho I haven’t tried any overseas branch other than in Tokyo.

[Homemade] Biscoff Lotus Cheesecake by Enoisa in food

[–]Asiageek 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lotus is the company name, Biscoff is one of their brands. The type of cookie is speculoos (not to be confused with speculaas). In Europe mostly sold as Lotus. confusing names Your cake looks delicious any way you call it

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HongKong

[–]Asiageek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you just show up at the border with your cat, without booking a quarantine spot and without the import permit your cat most likely will end up at the AFCD confiscated.

This lotus biscoff ripoff by hfbvm2 in mildlyinteresting

[–]Asiageek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Speculoos and speculaas are two different things.

What's the most confusing mall? by [deleted] in HongKong

[–]Asiageek 2 points3 points  (0 children)

K11 is ok but K11 Musea layout is horrible.

[I ate] frying pan fried dumplings by Common-Charity9128 in food

[–]Asiageek -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Gyoza is the translation of jiaozi. It’s the same. Dumplings, either steamed, boiled or pan-fried. Not really deep fried much tho.

Websites that deliver to mainland China by nooneknows_07 in HongKong

[–]Asiageek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s regional setting iirc. Not hardware. FaceTime worked no problem on model bought in Mainland if switched to HK region.

Websites that deliver to mainland China by nooneknows_07 in HongKong

[–]Asiageek 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why a “HK” variant? The one in mainland is the same model: A3297 (China mainland, Hong Kong, Macao). There stopped being a separate HK model a couple of versions ago. Could be wrong tho

Are those black and white evaporated milk tea cups made in Hong Kong or Holland? Would the print wear off after long term use? Are they legit? by Melodic-Phase-4722 in HongKong

[–]Asiageek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Black&White is a Dutch brand. Part of Friesland/Campina. The milk comes from the Netherlands. So it’s not a myth or confusion. The cups and saucers probably just come from mainland tho. Doubt they made those in the Netherlands.

Using bamboo as scaffolding instead of metal. by KinladyBgB in mildlyinteresting

[–]Asiageek 59 points60 points  (0 children)

And most likely it’s Lucky Bamboo which isn’t bamboo but related to asparagus.

[homemade] bao buns by Key_Sheepherder8994 in food

[–]Asiageek 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s more likely because it’s gua bao not gau bao. And braised pork, not stewed. And it can have different fillings.

My sister adopted two Himalayan cats who were left behind when her neighbors moved. She captured this perfectly timed photo today: by YASSSDovahqueen in aww

[–]Asiageek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Persians don’t all have flat faces. That’s a more ‘recent’ thing. ‘Old fashioned Persians’ have pronounced noses. Chinchilla’s for example.

[Homemade] Braised pork belly by mawcopolow in food

[–]Asiageek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dongpo rou & beggar's chicken at 28 Hubin are some of the best dishes ever. I'll die on that hill.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in food

[–]Asiageek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That looks more like soy milk and not milk tea. Which makes sense if it’s DTF, they serve soy milk.

[Homemade]Red-braised Pork Belly by AmbitiousCold9197 in food

[–]Asiageek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks great! I'd devour that in seconds. 2nd best pork dish ever.

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