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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Gertrude Hawk Chocolate
When I was a kid, Gertrude Hawk Candy was sold for fund-raising purposes for various organizations. Then, the outfit opened stores, including one at the King of Prussia Mall. I resisted going there because the chocolate covered pretzels are pure kryptonite for me. Last night, I gave in.
A box of chocolate covered pretzels from Gertrude Hawk.
The way things are going, this box will be empty in another 24 hours. Man, are they ever good!
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on January 15, 2013 at 2:38 pm Leave a CommentTags: candy, chocolate, chocolate covered pretzels, food, food photo, Gertrude Hawk, photo