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How the hell do you right a resume?
i never had to for my last two jobs
How the hell do you right a resume?
i never had to for my last two jobs
Hicky, do you have a crush on Mewtwo?
I think his life should be researched more, and I felt the need to humour his resumé in this thread.
why would youneed to write a resume
Yeah, really
If you charged more than a nickel for your current job, maybe you would make a profit
Because Subway wants me to do a resume instead of a application or some shit.
But if I end up getting a job at Dierberghs bagging then all i gotta do is apply online
SUBWAY requires you to send in a resume? HA! Resumes are generally reserved for long term employment, usually in some sort of administrative or executive position, occasionally management (MAYBE that's what you're goin for?) That's really strange. Resumes aren't difficult. It's basically a glorified, universal application. Just list your education, job experience, and add in some BS goal oriented things... there are PLENTY of example resumes available all over the internet... jsut look at them, Boom, Hicky posted his muse's resume. Make sure your cover letter is catchy and makes sense, but not TOO zany flashy or it'll just get looked over. You want them to notice it, but not in shock or horror. It may be the most important part. CHECK your spelling and grammar also. It matters.
Just to beat Mario to it (I don't think you're a whore, but just saving everyone some trouble): Make sure you put a list of your more reputable Johns.
Haha thanks?
And yeah, I have no clue. I'm probably not even going to work there anyways. I might end up being a bagger.
Subway gave me an application. Weird.
It had a bunch of stupid math on the back. A customer buys 14.36 worth of food and hands you a twenty dollar bill. What do you hand back in dollar bills, quarters, dimes, nickels and pennies?
Haha. To work at Petsmart you have to take an hour long test online to see if you have 'good morals'.
I already volunteer there two days a week (I take care of the kitties), so working there would be meh.
yeah applications like that are fucking stupid and mean absolutely nothing. more proof that people in the management structure of companies are without exception morons.
i just walked into the store i work at now the first day it opened and they were like 'you're hired'
My last job I just had to talk to them over the phone.
but they fucking hoosiers.
New theatre is opening soon and I'm going to a job fair they have in 2 weeks.
I really want to work there.
TA & Nanaki vs. God & Xion
people who work at movie theatres vs. people who work at grocery stores
its alright. its cool when you basically run the place and can do whatever you want.
Speaking of running the place, what ever happened to that manager position thing, I guess that isn't happening now?
They send you out when large boats capsize as a liferaft?
My mom is trying to make me get a job, but I don't know what I should do...
You can be an intern, usually they pay okay and all you really do is help out. That's my for sure job for next summer.
The local video store is having open interviews soon so I'm going.


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Florida Gators: Football Recruiting
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In recruiting, Florida State capitalizing on success
TAMPA, Fla. — The Florida State Seminoles have been on a tear. The success extends from the field, where the Seminoles have won 24 straight games and a national championship and have the reigning Heisman Trophy winner leading their potent offense, to recruiting, where they continue to stockpile top prospects.
Scout's Take: Mike Horton to Florida
The Gators' latest addition, Mike Horton, has the frame, strength and mean streak to dominate defenders in a phone booth.
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Five remain for No. 28 Lucier-South
Defensive end Keisean Lucier-South planned to trim his considerable list of scholarship offers to a final five schools in early August, but just like he is on the field, the nation's No. 28 prospect was quick off the line, announcing his top five on Monday.
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Five off to hot starts in Class of 2016
While recruiting remains a marathon and not a sprint, recent trends have shown that it is never too early to look ahead. With the release of the ESPN Junior 300 it is a perfect time to see which programs are having early success. With roughly 10 percent of the prospects in the ESPN Junior 300 committed well over a year and a half before national signing day for the Class of 2016, plenty is still to be determined. Here are five programs, in alphabetical order, standing out early for the 2016 class:
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Underclassmen shine at IMG event
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IMG 7v7 National Championship standouts
ATH Deon Cain
Committed to Clemson
ESPN 300 rank: 25
Cain helped lead his team, Unsigned Preps from Tampa, to the championship game with several acrobatic catches. The trio of Cain, Ray Ray McCloud III and junior-to-be wide receiver Nate Craig proved to be too much for teams to handle. Cain is solidly committed to Clemson and said he is not considering any other schools at this time.
S Derwin James
#Clemson commit Deon Cain was certainly one or the top performers from the #IMG7v7 pic.twitter.com/Ylsje1TMSW— Derek Tyson (@DerekTysonESPN) June 23, 2014
Committed to Florida State
ESPN 300 rank: 26
James is known for his physical play, but he showed he is more than just a big hitter. James broke up several passes and just always seemed to be around the ball. Like Cain, he is solid with his commitment, but in this case to the Seminoles.
CB Iman Marshall
Derwin James has been sensational as usual at the #IMG7v7 pic.twitter.com/lxXlauwFRm— Derek Tyson (@DerekTysonESPN) June 22, 2014
ESPN 300 rank: 20
Marshall played wide receiver and defensive back for his team, B2G, and excelled at both. The four-star prospect teamed with another ESPN 300 receiver, Trent Irwin, to form a dangerous pass-catching combo. Marshall is still narrowing his choices but knows he will take visits in the fall to Florida State and Notre Dame.
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Notebook: IMG 7v7 Championship
Quarterbacks shine
There were several high-profile quarterbacks in attendance, and they lived up to the hype for the most part. Deondre Francois, who recently transferred to IMG Academy, made numerous impressive throws. The 6-foot-2, 188-pound signal-caller has a top three of Oregon, Auburn and Florida State and is planning to make his decision at the end of July.
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Things to know about the 2015 ESPN 300
The 2015 edition of the ESPN 300 debuts today. Uncommitted defensive tackle Trenton Thompson tops the first batch of rankings. Here are 10 things to know about the initial 2015 ESPN 300:
2. Defensive line dominates: Six of the top 10 2015 prospects and eight of the 16 five-star prospects are defensive linemen. There are 22 defensive linemen in the top 100 and 48 in the top 300. When looking for the states to find the top DL prospects, Georgia tops the list with eight, followed by Virginia with five and South Carolina and North Carolina with four each.
3. O Canada: Jumping into the ESPN 300 at No. 186 is Canadian defensive tackle prospect Neville Gallimore. The 6-foot-3, 280-pound stand-up defensive end projects as a defensive tackle and has offers from Oklahoma, Florida, Michigan State, Ohio State and others. He is the first prospect who is playing high school football in Canada at the time of his ranking to be listed in the ESPN 300. Michael O'Connor, No. 132 in the 2014 rankings, is from Canada but played his final two years of high school in the U.S.
4. Players off the board quickly: To date, 152 prospects in the ESPN 300 have committed. As expected, the SEC leads the way with 65 ESPN 300 prospects, led by Alabama's 15. The SEC West has 40 of the pledges.
5. Sunshine statement: The state of Florida leads the way with 52 prospects in the ESPN 300, including six five-star prospects. Dade and Broward counties combine to claim 16 of the 52 players. This number further illustrates the continuing importance of the state to recruiting, as does the fact that 44 former Florida high school players were taken in the 2014 NFL draft.
6. Tidal wave: With 15 ESPN 300 prospects committed, Alabama currently has 52 ESPN 300-ranked players in the past three classes, following 19 in 2014 and 18 in 2013. Including ESPN 150 players in 2011 and 2012, the Crimson Tide have 76 prospects in the 300 and 150 combined in the past five years.
7. Peach State trending: There are 34 prospects from Georgia in the 2015 ESPN 300. That number is up from 27 in the final 2014 rankings and 30 in 2013. Only Florida and Texas (42 ESPN 300 players) have more prospects in the 2015 300. The strength of the state is on the lines, with 18 of the 34 being offensive and defensive linemen.
8. Familiar last names: Vanderbilt quarterback commit Kyle Shurmur is the son of Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur. No. 1 quarterback and five-star QB Kyler Murray is the son of former Texas A&M quarterback Kevin Murray. No. 22 Shy Tuttle is the nephew of former Clemson standout and first-round NFL draft pick Perry Tuttle. No. 95 Kahlil McKenzie is the son of former Tennessee standout and current Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie.
9. California QBs: The state's nine ranked signal-callers are by far the most from one state in the three years since the rankings were expanded to 300. In the 2013 class, the state of California had six QBs in the 300.
10. Remember the name: Quarterback Sam Darnold is the highest-ranked newcomer to the 300 at No. 89. The 6-foot-4, 210-pound Darnold missed the majority of his junior season with a fractured foot and just began popping onto the national recruiting radar during the spring evaluation period. He has offers from Northwestern, Utah, Wake Forest and Duke, among others.
Movers and shakers in latest ESPN 300
With another 600-plus player evaluations now in the books, the second phase of the spring evaluation period is complete. Camps and combines across the country are now coming to a close, and on-campus college camps are in full swing. We've now had several months to evaluate and re-evaluate the 2015 class based off sophomore and junior film study, as well as in-person scouting to see how prospects pass the eye test.
New additions to the ESPN 300 are well into the double digits, which resulted in several changes throughout the rankings. As usual, some prospects will move up or down relative to the movement from other prospects and the new entries. Here's a look at the big movers in the updated ESPN 300:
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Recruits discuss best schools per position
Prospects from across the country were polled on which school has been the best at developing each position over the past 10 years. Did your school make the list?
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Florida's two-deep: Linebacker
The backups: Sophomore strongside linebacker Alex Anzalone, senior middle linebacker Michael Taylor and sophomore weakside linebacker Daniel McMillian
The rest: Redshirt freshman Matt Rolin and sophomore Jeremi Powell
The lowdown: The complexity of Florida's multiple-front defense is most evident at the linebacker positions. The strongside or SAM linebacker is often disguised in rushing the passer or dropping into coverage, but it's the mirror-image middle (MIKE) linebackers and weakside (WILL) linebackers who typically play all three downs. Naturally, the Gators are strongest at the MIKE and WILL positions, where Morrison, Davis and Taylor give them three reliable options. Taylor is the veteran leader of the linebackers and he doesn't mind coming off the bench because he knows he'll play a lot of snaps. Davis pushed his way into the starting lineup by the end of his freshman season and carried that momentum into the spring, consistently earning praise for how quickly and how well he responded to coaching. Morrison is a bit of a question mark. Outstanding as a true freshman, he struggled in his sophomore season with two summertime arrests and a decline in production on the field. Florida has high hopes for its backups, three of whom came from a highly touted Class of 2013. Anzalone and Rolin were ticketed for significant playing time as true freshmen, but injuries hampered both. McMillian played mostly on special teams but started to show a better grasp of the defense this spring.
The future: With two seniors set to depart after the 2014 season, Florida doesn't have overwhelming numbers at its three linebacker positions, but coach Will Muschamp does not appear concerned as his defense has evolved into one that plays more nickel packages to combat the proliferation of spread offenses in the SEC. Davis has the look of a rising star. Further down the depth chart are talented players who must overcome injuries. Anzalone had surgery last spring on a torn labrum in his shoulder and dislocated the shoulder late in the 2013 season. Rolin had surgery on a torn ACL twice in his first year. Powell, a special teams ace, tore his ACL midway through last season. All three missed spring practice and are expected to be at full strength by fall camp. On the horizon, Florida needs to sign two or three linebackers in its 2015 class. The top names on UF's list are ESPN 300 prospects Jeffery Holland, Roquan Smith and Te'Von Coney. Another ESPN 300 athlete, Adonis Thomas, is being recruited as a buck linebacker, which is a hybrid defensive end/outside linebacker position. But like Florida 2014 signee Justus Reed, Thomas has the athleticism to play strongside linebacker if he doesn't add the bulk to play on the line.
Notes from South Carolina camp
Here is some news and notes from the camp:
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Race for quarterbacks hits summer stretch
In the Class of 2015, the race has been on for months for programs in need of signal-callers.
With the calendar having turned to June, there are more than 55 quarterbacks who have given verbal commitments to FBS programs.
Most recently, Florida snagged West Coast prospect Sheriron Jones over the weekend. In all, 39 of 62 programs in the Power Five conferences have QB commitments, and more are on the way.
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Scout's take: QB Jones to Florida
Four-star dual-threat California quarterback Sheriron Jones is now slated to play on the opposite coast for the Florida Gators. Here's what Jones will bring and how he fits at Florida:
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Final Verdict: Hoke Or Muschamp?
Saturday, 11/22
Final Eastern Kentucky 3 Florida 52 Final Charleston Southern 9 10 Georgia 55 Final South Alabama 12 South Carolina 37 Final 8 Ole Miss 0 Arkansas 30 Final Western Carolina 14 1 Alabama 48 Final Samford 7 14 Auburn 31 Final 20 Missouri 29 Tennessee 21 Final Vanderbilt 0 4 Mississippi State 51

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If as you say you've gotten stronger and not gained much weight, then I'd say work on your technique. Launch angle, hip explosion and landing will make a big difference in the distance.
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If as you say you've gotten stronger and not gained much weight, then I'd say work on your technique. Launch angle, hip explosion and landing will make a big difference in the distance.
Eating Saturated fats and and trans fats will have a greater effect on your cholesterol than dietary cholesterol.
Dana White is trash. Nothing worse than an owner/president trashing the athletes. People don't pay to see Dana White. The UFC is robbing fighters on a regular basis and then they blame a whole card...
So basically you're unprepared for training camp? suck it up.
You've gained muscle, congratulations.
If you're starting out i'd say go to the gym. It's easy to procrastinate with a home gym. But if you make it an event it may be easier to get the motivation.
Sounds like a Pubic Symphysis injury.
I think this is one of those days or events that you will remember forever.
They give out a complete list of banned substances. They don't give out a list of banned products, however. It's not their responsibility to check every supplement out there to see if it complies...
That's not true about the vitamin water. The NCAA sent out a statement saying that which got a whole bunch of publicity and then rescinded it which didn't get much publicity. It was about the...
Terrible form.
Our AT ok'd them when I was in college. Unless your in a sport where you'd compete in yearly NCAA tournaments I doubt you'd be tested by the NCAA more than once in your entire college career. I was...
How do you got about growing one of those nose staches? I think they could catch on!
I'm not gonna say I have no natural ability because I'm do. I have very good coordination and fairly good natural athletic skills. However, if you ask anyone I train with or my coaches the reason I'm...
Really well, I played in every game last year with the Stampeders.
I'm guessing she's in track, but when she signed the scholarship she's given a copy of what she signs. That's probably a good place to start.
I know a lot of Pro athletes who don't have a serious determination to be the best they can be. A lot of people talk big things but don't put the work in. Some guys are naturally talented football...
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I lift to improve my athletic performance/ability. I diet to improve how I look naked, and as a side effect increase performance (less fat/same lean tissue or more lean tissue = better performance).
What Pro-League does he play in?


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the act of being a creeper
You are chatting with a creeper roommate from another room. You look down at the screen to see the words "I see you" and look behind you to see said roommate standing behind you with a very creepy expression on their face. "You are such a creeper" you say. They reply, "Indeed I am a creeper. But you're just jealous to be lacking in my illustrious creepitude. I've got mad skills and it takes a special kind of person to be able to pull off the act of creeping with finesse"
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Napali and Ni'ihau 'The Forbidden Island' Kauai Snorkel Cruise
Read what other Viator.com travelers think about the Napali and Ni'ihau 'The Forbidden Island' Kauai Snorkel Cruise. What they loved, what they liked and what they think could be improved, it's all here to help you make the most of your next trip.
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Really enjoyed the catamaran and the crew. Captain Wallen was very helpful and we felt the crew was very considerate for the passengers. We had a blast swimming, riding around the island. The crew was a lot of fun to talk to and even give us local advice on restaurants! Thank so much to everyone
Great trip and snorkling..
This was AWESOME!!! The crew on the boat were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The boat was clean and well maintained and the food was fantastic. We saw turtles, seal, dolphin and GORGEOUS fish as well as breathtaking scenery. Would HIGHLY recommend this tour!!
I highly recommend the snorkel cruise led by Holoholo outfitters. It was special beyond words. Breakfast was delicious, the cruise was totally out of this world, snorkeling was gorgeous and a new experience thanks to using the noodle instead of a life vest, lunch was good and filling and extremely welcome after the snorkeling. Thanks Capts. Wendel and Jeff. Many thanks to all the wonderful people working the decks with us all.
Amazing!! A must do on your vacation! We saw every animal possible that I wanted including a seal to swim with, turtles, dolphins and even a whale. Incredible experience, plus the Nepali coast is simply gorgeous!
Seven hour tour of pure pleasure and fun. Captain Wendel and his awesome crew.
Hump back whales, dolphines, seals and mantaray and even turtles, the views were breath taking. Crew caring, knowledgeable.Service beyond duty.
I recommend the seven hour because we go big or go home and you need the time to take it all in.
Thank you guys.
A big thank you to the owner Marcus. A smile that eases all. :)
Beautiful place, magical snorkeling - Great Crew.....
Excellent trip. It covered all of the non-accessible coastlines of Kauai and the "forbidden Island" snorkeling was fantastic! Excellent food and service as well.
Fabulous trip - there were rough seas, but the captain and crew made it lots of fun. Excellent commentary on the Napali Coast and Ni'ihau. Food was good and appropriate for the trip. Snorkeling equipment was very good and good variety of sizes too. Interesting fish and great coral. Highly recommend this.
Excellent equipment and crew. Recommend to anyone.
Very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly staff. Wonderful day!
Crew was great and captain was friendly and very informative. Amazing scenic views and snorkeling experience as well. Definitely worth the money
Staff was well trained. They were super, super customer service oriented, almost too attentive to your needs. The boat got close enough to the cracks and caves to get a good feel. The snorkeling was great. No other groups around. Saw lots of dolphins, a whale, monk seals, fish etc. Highly recommend.
The sights along the Na Pali coastline and the snorkeling off of Ni'ihau were spectacular. The crew was professional and fun. One of the best experiences of our time spent in Kauai.
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Indian Food [Hong Kong]
- PhilD Feb 3, 2011 02:51 AM
I know we are in the perfect city to sample the myriad of delights Chinese food offers but sometimes you need variety and the Friday night curry is one of my rituals no matter where I am (an English heritage showing through). So the quest is on to find the best and after our first month here we have tried a few:
Tandoor (1/F Lyndhurst Tower, Central) was our first experience after a recommendation from a work colleague. Unfortunately it didn't impress with sludgy curries and slightly crispy naans – a definite quality in a pappadum but not in a naan. The food was very reminiscent of a good old British high street curry, which may be a good thing in some peoples book, but for us is a reason not to return - price HK$528 for two.
Hin Ho Curry (Shau Kei Wan) gets a star in the latest Michelin guide, which is not usually a great endorsement for Indian food, so we approached this one with caution. I think we were the only ones with a reservation and I was definitely the only one in a suit, and we were probably the only westerners. It is packed, and turns tables frequently. The menu is scrappy and too long; the photos' in the menu are not a good sign, and so it looks like we will need to put this one down to experience. However the food is superb, great kebabs, really fresh breads and some great vegetables (the true test of good Indian food). The curries are all really fresh with quite subtle flavours. Service is a bit chaotic but wonderfully friendly - a keeper and one we will return too frequently – price HK$368 for two.
Bombay Dreams (77 Wyndam St, Central) is a really posh curry house in a trendy designer space off one of the popular/fashionable bar streets. It's a good space, nicely designed with thick white linen table clothes. It has an interesting menu with some nice choices. The kebabs are good, if slightly mild, and the vegetable curries are generally interesting apart from a sludgy eggplant dish. Breads are wonderfully fresh and of good quality. Again another one for a return trip especially if we feel like staying in Central. It also features in Michelin and gets a bib, this really confuses me as the bill for two was HK$707 which stretches the bib definition of $300 a head for a three course meal (as do many other Bibs in HK).
So far so good, two out of three were good, the quest will continues, I will keep the feedback coming and would be grateful for suggestions and ideas.
re: Uncle Yabai
Hey Uncle Yabai, is Woodlands still open? Photos of their food on Open Rice looked very good, but when I called their number -- 2369 3718 -- I got wrong number and no answer.
re: chloehk
I have no idea, but I would be surprised if it closed. Is always crowded with people from India and the subcontinent when I go.
re: chloehk
Just called the number, everything OK, don't know why you couldn't get through.
re: Hot Chocolate
Don't they mean the "Curry Tiffin" which is the weekday buffet in the "Lobby Lounge" at The Conrad?
The Sunday buffet is on the 8th floor and is broad based covering all sorts of foods with only a couple of curries.
re: Hot Chocolate
Ok, the Conrad, very good, very expensive, totally uptown, place to to to be seen. As for Indian? No. I think my friend your Indian co workers thinks you like these five star places so they tell you the Conrad. For real Indian you have to get down, down to the real Indian food in TST or even Causeway Bay. Some are really a hole in the walls. The server all smells like BO on roids. But at these places the garlic nan and the tandoor are fab and you will see some Indians eat saag with their bare hands. Now you won't get to see that at the Conrad. Worst then that, when you go to the Conrad buffet, you won't even eat Indian since they have 200 other things for you to try, like you will just stick to Indian??? Come on.
re: smileyko
Smileyko - I have not tried the Conrad buffet but did try JW Marriotts one a few weeks ago. They had Chef Shadab Khan from JW Marriott in Mumbai presenting a selection of dishes so on a slow Good Friday holiday we thought why not and we were not disappointed. As with all buffets they did have "200 other things....to try" but we focussed on the Indian section.
Overall I was very impressed, a nice selection of dishes including whole lamb shanks in a mild sauce, a fiery prawn dish and a chef making romali roti to order. Chef Khan was at the buffet station and helped me select the correct (homemade) pickles to match to each dish which really added a lift to each and revealed very different flavour profiles. We had a very good meal and it was definitely worth the money for the overall quality (and quantity as i filled my plate three times). Unfortunately he was only in HK for April so the promotion has finished but I will keep my eyes peeled for others.
I am still far from convinced that the cheap "Indians" in TST (CKM I assume?), or CB (where would you recommend?), are any more real than more upmarket places. OK it is cheap but why do we assume real Indian food needs to be cheap after all there are lots of very wealthy Indians who appreciate and pay for quality and I find it vaguely insulting (to Indians) that their food is only good if it is cheap and served in squalid surroundings.
re: PhilD
Yes, Mr. Phil, both the Grand Hyatt and the Conrad really put out the buffet show, I lived at the Hyatt there in HK for 8 month at the service apartment and love the Conrad too. The thing is with all that other stuff you see, I tend to let my eyes wonder and then the mouth tend to go with it. Now if you want to try some more upscale places that's real Indian, and nothing but Indian people love to go to Gaylords in TST, on the HK side the Tandoor is a great bet. They are in Central I think. Now check out this site:
This should light you up a bit. Now let me tell you my top Indian place to eat since I stay in Causeway Bay now. There is a little hole in the wall right near Time Square, it's on the second floor on the corner of Russell St and Percival St. You can't miss it but the signs are small, look up a bit till you see it, only 50 yards from Time Square, really down home grass roots Indian food, no table clothes, no wine, just great food served by real Indian folks. Now that's my top choice when I want some saag and dal. Happy Eating.
re: smileyko
If you read the thread you will see we have tried both Gaylord (OK) and Tandoor (average to poor). We will check out your recommendation near Times Sq - do you have a name - sounds like it is near my Indian grocery and spice shop.
I clicked the link you gave it is a site with no content....?
re: PhilD
Those two are when people wants a great place to eat and don't care about the food. The Time Sq place is easy to find, remember to look up, the signs are on the second floor wall. Sometimes there are people passing out coupons right there at lunch. Mango Lassi, very good here. Now my best curry I ever had was in TST in a back alley 茶餐厅,the very best gooey thick curry over fish filets, OMG, my mouth waters just thinking about it, once again I can't even recall the name but I know how to walk there on Peking Rd near Canton Rd, a real hole in the wall.
re: Charles Yu
I haven't been in for a curry but have ventured in before.
I always ponder on why "authentic" is used as code for cheap and often not great quality i.e. ingredients, surroundings, cleanliness etc. My Indian colleagues tend to enjoy the same standards as I do so why do we assume hole in the wall places are more authentic than more upmarket ones?
re: PhilD
Interesting question!
However, I did find for example, Pho in Vietnam does taste better and look more authentic from Hawker stands or Hole in the Wall places than nice sit-down restaurants! Furthermore, apart from a few exceptions, I found Indian curries in hole-in-the-wall places in London like Tooting better tasting than a lot of more fancy and comfortable places!
re: Charles Yu
Charles, I wonder if it has to do with the evolution of food in those countries. In places that have yet to establish a general restaurant tradition the single dish focussed hawker stands are great, but in countries with an established/evolved tradition they are superseded by the restaurants.
I know in Sydney there is an emerging generation of Vietnamese and Thai restaurants, often second generation restauranteurs who are building-on, and moving-on from their parents "pho" stalls. These have broad interesting menus with really interesting dishes rarely found in the standard vietnamese "hole in the wall" places. I also ponder why "we" often reduce a great cuisine like Vietnamese to "pho" and "summer rolls": maybe the limited holes in the wall are to blame with the more diverse cooking still mainly confined to home kitchens.
The UK is interesting, there are some great local "Indians" now, often second generation restaurants run by the offspring of the first pioneers. There is also a divergence at the top end especially outside London, a posh curry in London has tended to go more mainstream tastes, whilst a posh curry in Birmingham or Leicester is more "authentic" probably catering to the large populations of Indian/Pakistani origin. The exception is probably Southall in London which has some real curry palaces with lots of expensive bling.
I wonder if we are seeing a bit of this in HK with places like Bombay Dreams, we definitely saw it in Sydney.
re: Charles Yu
I agree- had some tasty food at Bombay Club I think the name was.
Another Friday night and another curry. We watched the fireworks at the bar in Aqua (and won't ever darken their door again - long story) and so headed to The Gaylord in TST, it was pretty empty on arrival but soon filled up. The menu is quite extensive with lots of interesting dishes. We probably ordered badly as we ended up with three dishes that were too similar, that said the quality of the food was good, and we enjoyed every dish. A kebab to start and then three veggie dishes completely overwhelmed us as the portions are more than generous! Good value at $421 for two, with one beer and more than enough food for three!
re: PhilD
As an aside - I have to say I haven't ever found any truly amazing curry places in London. Tooting, Southall, Norbury etc. included. Obviously there are Pakistani grilled meat places around Whitechapel but they aren't rounded experiences.
Had no outstanding experiences in HK. Place on Mercer Street (pretty much downstairs from where I live is average). Nepali place in Queen's Road West Cooked Food Centre is actually ok for the price.
Really interested about the 1 star place. Will give it a go now.
The best I have had recently was a place by the street by the military firing range in SIngapore. Pure genius. But I think there is a lot of good curry to be had there.
re: TomEatsHK
Generally agree about a lack of amazing places in London but I do quite like Sagar (in Hammersmith, haven't tried the branches) for vegetarian. Southall had a few good places too, though could be slightly hit and miss. Chowki was normally fairly reliable as well, though, as you say, not amazing.
From a "finer" dining perspective, I do have a vague recollection of enjoying Chutney Mary as an undergrad (was taken there for a job interview) and I did like Benares on someone else's tab. Trishna was a massive let down, nothing like the original.
There are quite good curry houses in Manchester and Birmingham, though I tend to stumble into them rather than know where I'm going.
I have struggled in HK for good Indian. I think to date my best experiences have been in Chung King mansions (apart from the fear factor).
re: JamTam
JT - looks like we have been lucky and have a good hit rate because most we have tried in HK are better than those you mention in London.
I used to live in Chiswick so know Sagar and Southhall, I liked Chowki but didn't find it that special, preferred Mela the sister restaurant in Shaftesbury avenue. That said my quest continues here in HK....!
re: TomEatsHK
Since you are in HK , may be you can initiate the research. I'm sure Nilecable et al will love to savour something other than Chinese. Assuming its good?!!
re: Charles Yu
If a place serves good food I am always interested! But I also must say that I still have much Chinese food to sample, so just Chinese in HK is also good for me. ;)
Also, I have been to an Indian Restaurant in Vienna past week that was raved in a Magazine test but it was not so great as they made it sound. The Curries were OK, but the portions very small and the prices much too high. I think a pot of lamb curry should have more than 5 small pieces of meat for a price of around 20 US-$.
re: NilesCable
Better taking the 'Chunnel Train' to London for Indian food!!
re: Charles Yu
No city in Europe (or anywhere in the Western Hemisphere) beats London when it comes to Indian food - too many good restaurants around: Zaika, Rasa Samudra, Chutney Mary, Cinnamon Club, Trishna, Rasa Samudra, Tamarind, Benares, Red Fort, etc.
re: Charles Yu
Of course, but it would be a long train ride from Vienna to London, better and cheaper to take a plane. :)
re: NilesCable
Niles - I hear what you are saying but when you live here it is good to get variety.
Klyeoh - I know what you mean about London, it has a good top end, I just wish the middle ground was stronger. However I think Birmingham has greater depth than London, and in the southern hemisphere I see Sydney sneaking up in world class curry stakes - Aki's is superb.
re: TomEatsHK
Works for me......when is good? We were thinking of giving the new one Ista a go in LKF in the near future, although "Indian Tapas" puts me off a bit but some of the reviews indicate it is worth a shot.
re: TomEatsHK
Haven't found any place that serves murtabak in HK (after nearly 30 years of chowhounding there), but the best murtabak I had recently was at Hameediyah in Penang, Malaysia. They'd been serving the best murtabaks in town for more than a century, and they still have queues out the door at lunch time!
re: klyeoh
Is it still an "Indian" dish or is it more an expat Indian dish in Sing and Malaysia? A bit like condensed milk in coffee that was once a British think but is now never used by them.
re: PhilD
It's supposedly Indian in origin, per Wikipedia, but most info when Googled seemed to be quoting from this same source (I'd have liked to have other independent sources for verification) :
I'd not seen or had murtabak during my trips to Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad,Dhaka or Kolkata, but then, Indian food is regional and murtabak could have been from Tamil Nadu, where majoirty of Indians who came to Malaysia/Singapore originate from (Tamil's one of the 4 official languages in Singapore, alongside English, Mandarin-Chinese & Malay).
I didn't see murtabaks during my couple of visits to Chennai a few years back, but then, I wasn't specifically looking out for it!
It does seem like murtabak's more connected with South-East Asian cuisine than Indian cuisine: I'd had murtabaks in Georgetown (Malaysian) restaurant in London, and Straits (Singaporean) restaurant in San Francisco.
re: klyeoh
There's a version in the foodcourt at HarbourCity, though it's not very good...
re: JamTam
The foodcourt opposite CitySuper? I'd not tried that Indian stall yet, but will definitely give it a go on my next HK visit.
re: klyeoh
It's fairly perfunctory, may be best saved for the next visit to ZamZam?
Some of my Goan friends say Murtabak is a Portuguese influence on Paratha, though I suspect that it's a claim on a popular dish more than founded in fact.
Himalaya: http://www.himalayarestaurant.com.hk/...
Taj Mahal Club in Chung King Mansions: http://www.chungking-mansions.hk/Dini...
re: klyeoh
Lunch buffet at Bombay Dreams is awesome value for HK$100. Go early and get a window seat.
I like trying new places, I am probably a marketers dream, but obviously being on the leading edge is risky especially when it comes to restaurants. We read about "Ista Bar & Grill" (LKF) in HK Magazine and thought it worth a shot. The evening kicked off well with a few Pinot's in the equally new "California Vintage" which has a lot of promise and then headed down to LKF.
Our spirits fall when we see they have a tout on the street trying to entice diners in, in my book this is never a good sign. Our spirits fall further when we get upstairs, it is a slick and sophisticated space, almost an opulent space, but it is almost deserted at 8:30 on Friday, with only one other able taken. The slide continues with the "tapas" menu; this just feels gimmicky, it can't be good!
We're here, so we might as well give it a go. We start with pappadums and some chutney's. They look mass-produced, are probably out of a bottle, and they are lurid colours: fluorescent orange for the mango; equally bright green for coriander; and strangely a sticky pool of vegemite completing the selection. However, they were superb, great fresh and vibrant flavours, quite different to the mass-produced ones found in most restaurants. The tamarind (vegemite) had a wonderful heat on the back palate: that sounds poncy but it is the best description.
First up some stuffed mushrooms and they are good, then some Seekh Kebabs which are well spiced and taste absolutely fresh, freshly made and freshly cooked. I always test a new place with the kebabs as I find it is a good test of the spicing and cooking. These are very, very good. Next a chicken kebab (Pahaari Tikka) they again have great spicing and are fantastically tender. The only quibble is that each plate comes with garnishes and smears of sauce that add little to the dishes. For mains we go veggie with Dal Makhani and Palak Paneer both of which come with naans. The spinach is really good, great depth of flavour, the Dal equally good, the breads are fresh and good, and a Raita has clearly been made to order.
As we eat the restaurant slowly fills more tables and as it does we realise that apart from us there is only one non-Indian eating here. I generally don't take this as a recommendation (I think back to those British restaurants on the Costa del Sol which must be good because they are full of Brits) but I think here is a sign that this is a restaurant that delivers seriously good food. It isn't cheap for curry in HK at $649 (including one beer) but it is attracting the well-healed members of the local Indian community and we will definitely be joining them.
re: PhilD
Nice write-up. Well-heeled Indians tend to dine late, which was why the restaurant was fairly empty at 8.30pm - Indians have formal dinners almost as late as the Spanish. On my business trips to Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, even Karachi (Pakistan) and Dhaka (Bangladesh), the hosts will normally ply us with drinks & finger foods at around 8.30pm onwards, and we'd only adjourn to the dinner table around 11pm or even later.
BTW, I was quite curious about Ho Hin Curry House in, of all places, Shau Kei Wan - the latest HK/Macau Michelin Guide gave it One-Star (methinks the Michelin folks are overdoing it a bit when they said they are going to tone down their hoity-toity image), but reviews have been mixed - quite a bit being on the negative side, e.g.
I'm curious enough to try it myself, if/when I'm in HK next.
re: klyeoh
It is tricky to get a sense of the bloggers depth of experience so tricky to weigh up the comments. I am keen to revisit, so give me a shout when you are in town, or I wil report back if we go sooner.
re: PhilD
Went for our third meal at Ista after a bit of a lay off - we got distracted by Tapeo last time we planned to go, we only visited for a glass of wine and stayed for dinner: great Tapas worth a visit for some casual food.
Food was again very good for my money better than Bombay Dreams, where we had a couple of very good meals recently, so that is saying something. It still isn't busy and continues to attract well healed Indians, last night they had a table of 16, another of 10 and another of 6, so they must be doing something right with the food. I have also been to India a couple of times recently and the Ista food stacks up very well against much that I had there. It isn's as cheap as many places but IMO delivers good value for the quality of cooking.
re: Uncle Yabai
I still have to try this place (Phil will drop you an email soon about a return date - I can't face typing on my iphone atm!)
re: PhilD
Sad to report that last nights meal at Ista was lacklustre. We tried to get into Bombay Dreams and it was packed so headed to Ista which was half empty. Service wasn't great, we had to ask for the wine twice. The meal was rushed with pappadums rapidly followed by starters which were cleared to be replaced instantly by mains. The garlic chicken tikka was magnificent so no complaints. But the mains were under-spiced and lacked excitement. Even the pickles that had been great were flat and under-spiced.
We suspect their lack of custom is causing them to cut back on FOH staff and modify the food to make it more mainstream. I am afraid it is now off the list.
Update on Hin Ho. Tom, respective partners and I, met up for a curry there this weekend.
Disappointingly our second visit was not as good as our first, we ordered more widely and maybe this showed up the weaknesses: the veggie dishes were still good; breads fresh, but the meat dishes missed the mark. The Chicken Tikka was under-spiced, maybe because it is a good entry dish for locals? The Chicken Korma exposed the problem of cheap ingredients as the chicken wasn't good.
Whilst I have given up on the logic of Michelin selections and awards in HK, one of the tenants I thought it still adhered to the need for consistency across the menu and across multiple visits. Clearly little evidence of it here.
We are unlikely to return - plenty more to try.


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