First trip to Hong Kong & Phuket, Thailand

[jenl0202]

Hey all, we're taking our first trip to Hong Kong & Phuket in a few months, and was hoping for some tips on where to eat. We're looking for some good, authentic places that aren't too touristy. We appreciate the help! Thanks!

[Charles Yu]

Welcome to Chowhound!!
First off, a bit of friendly advise!! Do some 'initial' research and homework first before launching an inquiry. And try not to be too generalized! This topic had been covered many a times on this board!!
Regarding Hong Kong eat. Here is the latest and best discussion. Lots of great inputs and ideas!
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/816577

[NilesCable]

I think that some sticky posts would be good, where there is a continually updated list of best restaurants in "add city here" for "add food and kitchen style here". When I started on this board I also found it very hard to find compact information through the search engine.

[shake N baik]

jenl0202...I've been trying to find some info on Phuket as well but compared to Singapore, HK etc there's definitely less information out there. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/687182

[Curt the Soi Hound]

The problem with Phuket is that it is a certified tourist spot.

All I can suggest would be to asked the help around you accommodation, r simply wander around and look for a batch of locals chowing down.