Hung Paradise, Aruba

You’ll find solid, regular Chinese food at Hung Paradise located in the Seaport Marketplace, Oranjestaad, Aruba. All the standard dishes are on the menu and served by very friendly people. It’s not awesome, but fairly priced and reliable, which makes it a four out of five star joint. Let’s start with the wonton soup:

Wonton Soup at Hung Paradise, Aruba.

Wonton Soup at Hung Paradise, Aruba.

I like the extra cabbage and whatnot in the soup. Then there is the “Chinese Tomato Soup,” which was strange to hear but tasty to eat. Check it out in the following photo:

Chinese Tomato Soup at Hung Paradise, Aruba.

Chinese Tomato Soup at Hung Paradise, Aruba.

The tomato soup was an unusual item, one I would recommend. Give it a try. Another locally adapted item is the giant egg roll, which is nearly as big as the plate and stuffed with all kinds of things. Here’s one cut open:

Giant Egg Roll at Hung Paradise, Aruba.

Giant Egg Roll at Hung Paradise, Aruba.

Yeah, that thing is huge. Then there were some regular features like the kung po pork seen next:

Kung Po Pork at Hung Paradise, Aruba.

Kung Po Pork at Hung Paradise, Aruba.

The kung po needed more spice, more heat. Finally, there was a chicken with snow peas, another reliable dish you see here:

Chicken with Snow Peas at Hung Paradise, Aruba.

Chicken with Snow Peas at Hung Paradise, Aruba.

This was a good meal at a price that most visitors will find very affordable. Service is accommodating and cheerful. So, for something different, casual, and predictable, try Hung Paradise. Bon dia.

Juan Valdez Coffee, Aruba

There is a Juan Valdez Coffee shop open in Aruba. It is located near the Alhambra Casino in the adjacent mall. I stopped in for a little treat this evening. Very good. Take a look:

Chocolate Cake at Juan Valdez, Aruba.

Chocolate Cake at Juan Valdez, Aruba.

The chocolate cake was nicely balanced. Not too sweet, not a hint of bitter flavor. Here’s a look at the case loaded with other treats for those of you looking for a bit of variety:

Treat case at Juan Valdez Coffee, Aruba.

Treat case at Juan Valdez Coffee, Aruba.

And for your coffee selections, see the menu boards here:

Menu board at Juan Valdez Coffee, Aruba.

Menu board at Juan Valdez Coffee, Aruba.

And also here:

Another menu board at Juan Valdez Coffee, Aruba.

Another menu board at Juan Valdez Coffee, Aruba.

And finally, maybe you’re just looking for a little sandwich or salad, which can also be found in this shop as you see here:

Snacks at Juan Valdez Coffee, Aruba.

Snacks at Juan Valdez Coffee, Aruba.

So whether you’re simply want a caffein fix or something more, check out the Juan Valdez Coffee shop for a nice selection. Bon dia.