August 13, 2022
A typhoon signal #1 was hoisted last Tuesday as a tropical cyclone approached Hong Kong. It was raised to typhoon 3 later that day and continued throughout the night. Before the typhoon became intense on Tuesday, people had a chance to buy necessary things, especially food, as we were uncertain about how long it will stay in the city. Buyers swarmed across the market and supermarkets. I, on the other hand, just bought food good for that day because I was hoping that the typhoon won't stay long on HK's premises.
On Wednesday, the heavy rain receded, albeit windy and gloomy. The quite strong wind remained in the city, and the pouring tiny drops of rain kept coming and going. Everyone was still advised to stay vigilant and not to go to beaches or do hiking for a while.
I had a little chance to walk in Kowloon, City Hong Kong, where I currently reside. Despite the typhoon, it seemed like things were back to normal and people were back to their respective work. However, the city seemed quieter that day compared to ordinary days. Most probably preferred to stay in their homes. Who doesn't like to slack at home in this cold weather anyway?
After a few minutes' walk, I reached the big wet market and bought some vegetables and meat for lunch and dinner.
The same as ordinary days, it was always busy regardless of the weather condition. It is open even if there is a typhoon to cater to the needs of the buyers. Food supplies are always enough to avoid panic buying.
Wednesday is also a super sale day in one of the biggest supermarkets in Kowloon City and other parts of Hong Kong. It's a big Wednesday sale in AEON Supermarkets.
The supermarket is a one-stop shop for all kinds of daily needs with a wide variety of stocks.
Every Wednesday, this supermarket has a big sale where the majority of the products have huge discounts, the vegetables, fruits, all kinds of meat and seafood, bread, different kinds of packed foods, and other merchandise.
Morning is the best time to visit this supermarket as stocks are newly displayed. Usually, when afternoon comes, only a few remain in the stalls.
And of course, more buyers in the morning too who want to grab the fresh displays.
Fruits are some of the products that are expensive in Hong Kong. So buying them during the big Wednesday sale in AEON Supermarket allows us to save money and we can buy more kinds of fruits as well.
These pumpkins are imported from Japan and we usually buy this kind when we want to make pumpkin-tomato soup. So I grabbed one to make a soup perfect for the weather. This usually costs HK$35, but the price dropped to Hk$32. A few dollar discounts are already big for us buyers.
These eggs are imported from Japan too. From the regular price of HK$23.8 per pack, during the Wednesday sale, it becomes HK$38 for 2 packs. And that saves almost HK$10. So we usually buy more eggs on Wednesday in this supermarket.
Hong Kong only has a few farms, so most of the products are imported, either from China or from countries in Europe and Asia. These meats are imported too, from different countries. They are freshly packed in the supermarket on the same day.
Seafood in Hong Kong is expensive too, so people usually go with frozen ones. But, some frozen seafood is still expensive. Buying them on Wednesday's sale is a big discount.
It's not just products that are ready to cook that are available here, but also food that is ready to eat. Sushi, for instance, has a special price every Wednesday sale. We can buy 3 packs for only HK$100, the cheapest rice sushi rolls are only HK$12 compared to the regular price of HK$26.
For those who are lazy to cook, ready-to-eat dishes of different tastes are also available every day at this supermarket. From vegetables to grilled and fried dishes.
Chinese also love steam, roasted, or grilled chicken and pork cooked in the traditional style. They are also available here. The roasted duck and steamed chicken are my favorites here.
And since the Mooncake Festival is quite approaching, there are different mooncakes in different flavors displayed in different stalls already. I most especially love the lava mooncake and this Doraemon package.
The AEON doesn't only have a supermarket, but different stores with different merchandise too. It has kitchen wares and home appliances.
Beddings, clothes and other apparel, luggage, and other merchandise. Most are discounted on big Wednesday sales.
The mall where AEON Stores are located is a huge one. After marketing, buyers can wander around and visit other shops too.
If you are looking for an item to pamper yourself, Ogawa is there.
There are some boutiques too for ladies who love shopping.
And more shops for casual get-ups.
If you feel hungry after shopping, there are restaurants, tea shops, fast food, and cafes too.
Afternoon coffee at Starbucks would be the best.
There are spas, buffet restaurants, a game arcade, and a cinema in this mall too.
I went inside the mall with a little rain, and went out with a heavy one, lol. This is when my umbrella comes in handy.
It seemed like the tropical cyclone didn't leave the city yet. So I walked back home in the heavy rain under my umbrella on.
What did I buy?
Not really many, but just some eggs, potatoes, mushrooms, and others (not in the photo).
And these vegetables are for tomato soup since the weather was quite cold due to the typhoon.
Here it is, the tomato-pumpkin soup. Of course, it's not only me who'll consume this soup, but all of us at home.
I also cooked pork patties with corn since I craved some fried food. And this was my food for dinner that day 馃槉.
And that's all. My Market Friday on Wednesday and posted on weekend 馃槄. Despite the typhoon, I went out to buy food, because why not? We have no stocks that day, lol.
Happy weekend everyone!