Calgary's Hidden Gem: A Wong Kar-wai Worthy Hong Kong Eatery ποΈπ
Move over, ordinary Chinese restaurants - Second Son Kitchen & Cocktails inside Cowboys Casino is serving nostalgia on a plate with 1997 Hong Kong vibes so thick, you'll check your pockets for HK coins! π° The Vibe (10/10) Neon-drenched "Big Brother" sign glowing like a Hong Kong alleyway Snow-globe TVs playing looped blizzard footage (why? Because aesthetics) Mahjong tables in primary colors begging for Instagram stories "This isn't just dinner - it's an experience that would make Tony Leung slow-mo walk through the door." π½οΈ Must-Orders π₯ Starring: βͺοΈ Char Siu Rice - Glazed pork that actually tastes like Mong Kok βͺοΈ Beef Brisket Noodles - Fall-apart tender, broth with depth βͺοΈ Shumai - Plump shrimp-filled dumplings (no sad filler here!) π¬ Supporting Cast: β«οΈ Tuna Tartare - Arrives under smoke-filled cloche (drama!) β«οΈ "Enter the Dragon" Cocktail - Rice wine + fruit = liquid kung fu movie β οΈ Reality Checks β Portions: Massive (casino workers' secret fuel) β Photogenic: Every corner = moody film still β Hours: Open only 2-3 days/week (check IG) β Age Gate: 18+ only (ID your baby-faced friends) π Inside Cowboys Casino 421 12 Ave SE - "Turn left past the slot machines, follow the smell of wok hei." #CalgaryHiddenGems #WongKarWaiEats #NotYourGrandmasChinese
