Bubba Gump Hong Kong

In light of a much needed pre-birthday celebration for one of my besties, we have opted to go to the Peak for some shrimp adventure after a very stressful work week (for some of us at least).

Where else but Bubba Gump?

Mango Frozen Lemon-Ups x 4 (served in the sparkly take-home cups!)/Run Across America Sampler/Shrimp Rigatoni/Fisherman's Combo Bucket/Frankie's Baked Seafood & Rice (apparently only available in the Hong Kong and Malaysia locations)/Mama's Best Strawberry Shortcake

To be honest, the experience at Bubba Gump Hong Kong was less than satisfying. My last encounter with the restaurant was at Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco. Even though it was a good 3 years ago, I remembered seeing high-spirited employees marching around, carrying all the shrimp they can across tables. I also recall devouring perhaps half a plate of delicious garlic shrimps. *reminiscing in pleasure*

This night, however, was dramatically different. Our host left us standing idiotically in the middle of the restaurant, followed by the manager who gave us attitude right behind our backs because apparently we were blocking their traffic. Our server was grumpy throughout the meal, not to mention she called out on her junior staff in front of us too.

Food-wise, my expectations were definitely higher than what was placed on the table. Did I mention our main dishes were served cold? Our strawberry shortcake, as displayed below, tasted just like an oversized salty scone with vanilla ice cream in between. :(

Mama's Best Strawberry Shortcake gone salty :(

Even though a lot has gone wrong, we were up on the Peak, and the view is always mesmerizing. Sitting by the window enjoying the skyline during dinner is for sure one of the biggest pleasures. And of course, it's always the company that matters the most ;)

Fuji Instax fun! Playing in the park after dark (long time no see monkey bars and slides! And it's interesting to know that are now tall enough to reach the ground when we're on monkey bars!)/accidentally 'creating' an artsy pitch-black photograph. Thank you for being there to share the fun times with me :)

A slightly smoggy Hong Kong :)

I am loving the fall breeze. The cool, crisp air (ignoring the pollutants) blowing against your skin, creating goosebumps on your arms. I wish it could stay like this forever. Hong Kong winters can be brutal...