Sai Kung Beach Club 西貢海灣吧 (Hong Kong, CHINA) ★★★☆☆

Everyone has been talking about the recent heat wave and record-breaking temperature this week. And of course, the danger of getting a heat stroke while staying outdoor for a prolonged period of time. So, the timing couldn't get any worse when Jelloman announced that we were going to have our kayaking tour with a dozen other families at Sai Kung's Sha Ha Beach (沙下灘) this weekend.

To her defense, the tour has been delayed a few times since May due to rain and other adverse weather conditions; and it doesn't look like the weather will cool off any time soon. But it doesn't mean it gets any easier to put the swimsuit on and expose yourself to the sun for 4 straight hours.

We were not the first to get here; but there's a chance we'll be the first to leave!

Here we go!

Little nugget was still having a great time making fun of my gear at this point but things would begin to turn sour in about half an hour. Before we know it, his lips started to turn pale and he was having a difficult time of it. At that time, we knew we had to go back. Our coach also felt the same way and unfortunately for our teammates, they were all dragged back along with us.

Finally, feeling better when he arrived at the beach again. Back to square one.

After a short rest, everyone got back to their respective boat and started their motion back to where we all started but fearing that little one couldn't make it, we decided to stay at the nearby Sai Kung Beach Club (西貢海灣吧) for brunch instead.



This is a breakfast spot in the morning and music bar at night.



We sat by the window so we could cheer our teammates on while having a drink or two to cool ourselves off.

We got little one a glass of apple juice to give him some energy back.



Traditional fish n chips – This came in very nice golden brown color. Nice pillowy texture but we had to watch out for the bones (albeit small ones)!



Barbecued chicken wings – Had to wait a good 20 minutes but it looked (and smelt) like it's worth the wait.

There were two servings of this; first there were the grilled chicken wings on the right and then wings stuffed with mushroom and cheese on the left. Pretty tasty (especially the crispy skin!) and we all thought what a nice hidden gem they've got here next to the beach in Sai Kung!

Food Rating: 5/10

Price: $$$

Address: 9 Sha Ha Village, Tai Mong Tsai Road, Sai Kung, Hong Kong

Closest Metro Station: N/A

Tel: +852 2792-1600

Website: www.skbeach.com.hk

Opening Hours: 12:30pm - 10:00pm (Mon - Fri), 12:00pm - 10:00pm (Sat), 11:00am - 10:00pm (Sun)