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Child Octopus: Edible Adventures in Hong Kong (Zip and Eat Pocket Reader Book 1) by [Amster-Burton, Matthew]
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"Matthew Amster-Burton has a way of making me laugh while giving me an informative glimpse of the food, culture, and city life in Hong Kong. I can't wait to read about Matthew and Iris's next adventure."

--Jen Chiu, Rollwithjen.com

About the Author

Matthew Amster-Burton is a personal finance columnist and co-host of the hit food-and-comedy podcast Spilled Milk. He is the author of two books: Pretty Good Number One: An American Family Eats Tokyo and Hungry Monkey: A Food-Loving Father's Quest to Raise an Adventurous Eater. Matthew has written for Gourmet, the Wall Street Journal, and the Seattle Times, and has been featured in the Best Food Writing anthology repeatedly.

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  • File Size: 13837 KB
  • Print Length: 92 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1502560097
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  • Publisher: Mamster Books (May 28, 2014)
  • Publication Date: May 28, 2014
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  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B00KMH9KFM
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3.0 out of 5 starsPretty Good Number One is Better
By Marilyn Torres on July 5, 2015
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This is definitely a fun and interesting read with many travel tidbits to file away for a future trip to Hong Kong, although this book didn't feel as complete or as organized as Pretty Good Number One. More food photos and descriptions accompanied names of restaurants this time around, but stories conveying the cultural pulse of Hong Kong seemed lacking.

The anecdotes were spare, especially when I was looking forward to more accounts of day-to-day life from an American perspective. The trip was shorter, so definitely was less time for Mr. Amster-Burton to explore Hong Kong than his longer odyssey in Japan.

I would love to read another travel book from Amster-Burton if he spends at least another month with his family in another Asian city. There's a certain storytelling synergy that seems to only come from Amster-Burton after a longer stay in another country.
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5.0 out of 5 starsthis is exactly the sort of very personalized and well-written travel book that is enjoyable to read regardless of your travel i
By S. L. Cormeny on February 1, 2016
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Though I've never been to Hong Kong, this is exactly the sort of very personalized and well-written travel book that is enjoyable to read regardless of your travel intentions (assuming you like food, families and a bit of adventure!). I really felt like I was with Matthew and his kid while reading this and had a lot of fun with their sense of curiosity and love of diving head first into a foreign culture. And now, if I do make it to Hong Kong, I am ready to feast!
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5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent, EXCELLENT book!
By Peter on September 24, 2014
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While reading this book, I felt like I was a member of a family exploring Hong Kong - not READING about a family exploring Hong Kong, but actually being there and EXPERIENCING everything along with Matthew and Iris (and their friends).

You can be sure I will look for other books from the same author! Thank you, Matthew (and Iris) for widening my life experiences.

BTW, I got this book via Kindle Unlimited (hence no 'Verified Purchase' notation on my review), but I just purchased a copy so I can keep it.
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5.0 out of 5 starsMatthew Amster-Burton does it again
By Lani J. on June 1, 2014
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What a delight this visitor's culinary tour of Hong Kong is. I longed to run to the airport and join Matthew and Iris in their dining adventures. Interesting,energetic and informative. Love this appetizer format.
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5.0 out of 5 starsFantastic bite-sized food-logue
By Justin on May 30, 2014
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A quick and delightful romp through the food of Hong Kong, through the childlike eyes of the author and the sometimes more mature eyes of his daughter.

But it turns out he "doesn't get" Gulab Jamun, so that means all of his food preferences may be suspect, depending on your feelings about those spongy-chewy balls of sweet decadence. (Hint: they aren't, no matter your feelings; I just really like gulab jamun.)

Well worth sinking your teeth into for the brief moment it will take.
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5.0 out of 5 starsBrilliant armchair visit to Hong Kong
By 43 n on June 1, 2014
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I just loved reading about Matthew and Iris's food adventures in Hong Kong and wished I could go with them. Quite easy to hitch a virtual ride here, though, for less than a dollar, for crying out loud. You can't go wrong.
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5.0 out of 5 starsYummy story
By Kindle Customer on June 14, 2014
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Matthew and Iris are a fun read and great people. Listening to them enjoy themselves was exciting and made me hungry. I know where I'm eating tomorrow. I miss the dim sum features of a Chinese buffet I used to go to. I have a new place in mind. Thank you for sharing your trip. The kitty at CCK looks like my Tilly!
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5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent quick introduction to eating in and visiting Hong Kong
By egirlwonder on June 28, 2014
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Amster-Burton (and his charming daughter, Iris) knows how to make you "wish you were here" - first for Japan with his "Pretty Good Number One" and now on to Hong Kong with "Child Octopus".

This short book is a perfect introduction to the general geography of Hong Kong and provides a crash course of some available foods in various neighbourhoods there. While definitely not a comprehensive tour guide, "Child Octopus" should provide visitors who will be spending a short amount of time in Hong Kong with enough information to navigate this metropolis, especially those with kids in tow, or, for those who have visit the island, plenty of opportunities to reminisce.

As with his other books, Amster-Burton writes in an easy-to-read casual way, with some really funny bits throughout. He is knowledgeable about food without coming off as a foodie or snob (in fact, he extols the virtues of the Hong Kong style cafe, road-side eating, and convenience store finds).

Apparently this is the first of what may be a series too! If this is the case, I'll be looking forward to more father-daughter adventures.

For those looking for more of this style of content, check out his even more hilarious weekly podcast, "Spilled Milk" recorded with Molly Wizenberg ("A Homemade Life").
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 starsI want to go to Hong Kong....

I appreciate the author's candid view on travelling with a foodie kid. looking forward to exploring Hong Kong one day with my 2 hungry monkeys! Easy, fun read.

Published 17 days ago by Amazon Customer
1.0 out of 5 starsBelow, way below my expectations

Seems like the author hurried through writing this book and he did not provide in-sight full information. Read more

Published 4 months ago by Harrison
5.0 out of 5 starsDim Sum

I felt the heat, the romantic travel and most importantly the dumplings. Makes me want to hop on a plane

Published 6 months ago by Danika S. Kohler
5.0 out of 5 starsI was extremely pleased to find a followup to Mr

I was extremely pleased to find a followup to Mr. Amster-Burton's "Hungry Monkey". I hope he continues to chronicle the journeys he and Iris take!

Published 9 months ago by Emmy
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

fun read

Published 10 months ago by Y.A.
5.0 out of 5 starsFabulous travelogue

The book, in usual Matthew Amster-Burton fashion, is hysterical, informative, and inspires readers to travel to Asia even if they were ambivalent about doing so prior to reading. Read more

Published 16 months ago by Lauren
5.0 out of 5 starsQuick read and accurate!

This was a fun book to read. I've actually been to Hong Kong, so it was great to reminisce about the great food, the people and the culture of Hong Kong. Read more

Published 22 months ago by Alvin
3.0 out of 5 starsThree Stars

I really enjoyed reading about his eating adventures with his daughter, but I wished that it was longer.

Published 23 months ago by Jen
4.0 out of 5 starsToo Short

Intellectual and witty, this book is beautifully written. To me it seems just a bit too short but definitely worth the read.

Published 23 months ago by Jackelyn Rodriguez
3.0 out of 5 starsOK read

I enjoyed his books a lot so far. This is a short read and packed with restaurant tips. I hope for more of these.

Published 24 months ago by Alex

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