New Asia College Student Canteen

New Asia college is…
well, who am i kidding, I never refer the part of CU to «new asia», it is always NA to me. Yes, this sounds more familiar. NA is as the top of the mountain and is quite a long way from the train station. While a bus ride takes only about 10 – 15 minutes, it takes a much longer time to walk all the way up and of course all the sweat and breathlessness you get from this intense exercise.
But worry not, NA can welcomes you with open arms.
I tend to believe that every freshman to CU will be introduced to this almost legend of NA can, $ 3 red been cooler (although the price went up to $ 4 now, but still…$ 4 seriously!?); truth be told it is just sweetened red beans paste diluted with cold evaporated milk mixture topped with ice, but the unbelievably low price actually is a gesture of generosity to the students in CU. Indeed, the prices in NA can is among the cheapest. I especially like the siu mei there especially the barbecued pork and chicken thighs which are glazed with honey and roasted to crispy perfection.
During exam periods, the canteen will provide complimentary soup for student during dinner hours, although it is canteen style mass cooking with MSG, again, the purpose of them doing so already out weights the actual taste of food. That is why I miss this place so much, not really about the décor, nor is it about the food; rather, it is the human touch and friendliness that gives warmth to this place.