Our brief time thus far in Hong Kong has given us our fair share of challenges, but all is not lost. At 8:30 tonight we ran downstairs and around the corner for a favorite dish. The restaurant, which can fairly be described as a literal “hole in the wall,” serves up food quick and cheap. Our 2 entrees and drinks cost a whopping $34 (4.39 USD) and we both gave it our customary approval – silent consumption. As we were finishing, the staff started cleaning up as we were the only ones left. We paid our bill and per the instructions of an uncle, we left a few dollars as a tip and stood to leave. Three steps out the door, one lady taking care of us yells – no exaggeration – at Heleina to come back. She doesn’t accept tips she says; we have to come take our $2 back.
Having come from Los Angeles, where wait staff expect tips of at least 15% no matter the quality of service made this scene amusing and warming to my heart all at once. Unassuming service. Personable owners. Cheap, good food. I am going to like it here.
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