Yau Ma Tei is an area in the Yau Tsim Mong district. It was one of the first areas to be developed after the British acquired Kowloon in 1860.
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Having a pineapple bun with butter and a ice milk tea in Mido cafe is a good idea.
The retro atmosphere of this 1950s cafe is well known.
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Having a small walk in the old neighbouring Yau Ma Tei district allows discovering the local district life.
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The atmosphere does have the 1950s feeling with wooden booth seating and green metal
window and flickering neon.
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Mido Cafe still has an antique cashier machine and serves affordable Chinese breakfasts
and snacks all day long.
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This landmark cafe opened its doors in 1950 and not much has changed. It is often
used in retro HK movies or TV series.
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Mido Hong Kong style coffee is located right in the heart of the Temple Street market and
across from the Tin Hau temple.
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Mido cafe is a typical Cha Chaan Teng cafe (Hong Kong style cafe offering food and snacks).
Milk tea is highly recommended.
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Agter having walked along Temple Street Market and finishing at Ya Ma Tei Tin Hau temple,
Mido Cafe is a nice place to rest.
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Many people come to Mido Cafe for its unique 1950s atmosphere and not for enjoying the
food.
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Mido Cafe's 1950s feel has made it a favorite local for Hong Kong
TV series.
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Unique ambiance and old style decoration inside Mido Cafe!
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Shanghai Street is a nice street to wander around Kowloon.
It is a 2.3 km long street. Goldfishes to bring good luck.
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Shanghai Street is located in the Jordan, Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok areas and
was once the most prosperous street in Kowloon.
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Shanghai Street was marked by 2 to 3 floor Chinese style buildings
and many shophouses can still be found around.
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Shops in Shanghai street are often related to traditional Chinese
trades and livelihood, including this pawnshop.
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Old and traditional 1950s apartments in Jordan area, Kowloon.
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Strong competition between local real estate agencies!
This shop is covered with their advertisements.
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Before the 1970s when Nathan Road became prosperous, Shanghai Street
was the leading business area in Kowloon. Thai shops are everywhere in
Hong Kong.
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Bakery outlet in Shanghai street. Egg tarts and pineapple buns are
favorite local delicacies.
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Many shops selling religious items are present on Shanghai street.
Thai huge Buddha statue in front of this shop.
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Many Nepalese shops are opened on Shanghai street also.
This signboard is close to Nathan Road on the opposite side of Tin Hau
temple.
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