Heading to Asia’s World City and have no clue where to start? Don’t worry because we’ve got just the guide for you. From popular local delicacies such as Rickshaw Noodles and of course, Hong Kong Milk Tea, to more exotic tastes (Snake Soup, Pig’s Blood Curd, etc.) that just might surprise you, read on for our Hong Kong food guide!
Known as the “World’s Food Fair”, if there’s one thing in this city that’s understood amongst locals and tourists alike, it’s eating. From roadside stalls to fancy restaurants, Hong Kong never fails to fill those grumbling bellies and leave you feeling all the more satisfied after a good meal. Whether you’re an adventurous foodie looking to test your limits, or just looking to explore local delicacies, we’ve got it all right here. So read on for a virtual food trip around Hong Kong, Asia’s World City!
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1. Rickshaw Noodles
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When we think of fast food, the typical Mcdonald’s burgers or KFC fried chicken instantly spring to mind. But in Hong Kong, what’s considered fast food may be a little surprising. Introducing Rickshaw Noodles — a hot favourite in Hong Kong since the 1960s that are typically found on every street corner and sold from wooden carts back in the good ol’ days.
Now commonly found in modern shops, this bowl of goodness consists of instant noodles mixed together with a variety of ingredients such as hogskin, fishballs, sirloin, and carrots. It’s then served with steaming hot soup and topped with sauces to create the perfect affordable comfort meal.
We Recommend: Wing Kee Noodle (Sugar Street)
Opening Hours: Daily, 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Address: Causeway Bay Centre, 15-23 Sugar St, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Youtrip’s Hong Kong Food Guide 2023: Check out reviews on Wing Kee Noodle (Sugar Street)
2. Roast Goose
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A traditional Cantonese staple, the Roast Goose is arguably the most popular dish in Hong Kong that’s worth travelling miles for. Think light crispy skin with rich tender meat that oozes juices and melts in your mouth. The succulent meat is then paired with a sweet yet sour plum sauce for a little acidity to balance out the flavours. Deeeelicious.
We Recommend: Yat Lock Restaurant
Opening Hours: Tuesdays to Saturdays, 10 AM – 8:30 PM. Sundays & Mondays, 10 AM – 7 PM.
Address: Hong Kong, Central, Stanley St, 34-38號G/F
Youtrip’s Hong Kong Food Guide 2023: Find out more about Yat Lock Restaurant
3. Dim Sum
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Is it really a trip to Hong Kong if you don’t stuff yourself with Dim Sum? Braised Chicken Feet. Savoury pork Siu Mai. Shrimp-filled Har Gao. Silky smooth, fresh Chee Cheong Fun. Finish all that with several cups of piping hot Chinese tea. And there you have it, the perfect Hong Kong experience. We’re already drooling…
We Recommend: Saam Hui Yaat
Opening Hours: Daily, 5 AM – 2:30 PM
Address: Hong Kong, Sai Ying Pun, Pok Fu Lam Rd, 11號11號
Youtrip’s Hong Kong Food Guide 2023: Find out more about Saam Hui Yaat
4. Wonton Noodles
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You’ve probably eaten Wonton Noodles in Singapore more times than you can count. But have you ever tried the ones in Hong Kong? Made with thin chewy egg noodles and the most flavourful bouncy shrimp dumplings, these Hong Kong-styled Wonton Noodles are then topped with spring onions and a light salty broth that’s seasoned to perfection.
We Recommend: Kwan Kee Bamboo Noodle
Opening Hours: Daily, 10 AM – 10:30 PM
Address: 1 Wing Lung St, Cheung Sha Wan, Hong Kong
Youtrip’s Hong Kong Food Guide 2023: Find out more about Kwan Kee Bamboo Noodle
5. Hong Kong Milk Tea
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Here’s a shoutout to all our fellow Bubble Tea addicts: You’ve got to try your hands (or mouth) at Hong Kong Milk Tea! Trust us. This creamy Milk Tea is made by steeping and pulling a mix of tea leaves, leaving behind it’s bold, rich tea flavour. Evaporated milk is then added to the mixture to create its well-loved creamy and hearty texture — making it the ultimate comfort drink. Step aside Taiwan, there’s another milk tea to obsess over.
We Recommend: Sun Wah Cafe
Opening Hours: Daily, 11 AM – 10 PM
Address: Ma Tau Wai Estate Rose House, 113號 Shing Tak St, Ma Tau Wai, Hong Kong
Youtrip’s Hong Kong Food Guide 2023: Find out more about Sun Wah Cafe
6. Beef Brisket Noodles
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One word that comes to mind when thinking about this delectable dish? Tender. We’re talking melt-in-your-mouth tender. These buckwheat noodles are topped with the most flavourful beef brisket and tendon that’s been steeped in a rich broth full of Chinese herbs and spices. A definite go-to on a cold rainy day.
We Recommend: Kau Kee Food Cafe
Opening Hours: Daily, 12:30 – 10:30 PM
Address: Ground Floor, 21 Gough St, Central, Hong Kong
Youtrip’s Hong Kong Food Guide 2023: Find out more about Kau Kee Food Cafe
7. Snake Soup
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Here’s a little something to test your limits — Snake Soup! Now, we know this sounds pretty daunting. But Snake Soup is surprisingly popular in Hong Kong due to its medicinal value and high nutritional benefits. It’s typically made of at least two types of snakes and boiled with chicken, pork bone, lean meat, fish maw, mushrooms, and fungus. As well as flavoured with ginger, lemon leaves, and other spices for that fragrant blend of sweet and spicy. Thick and aromatic, this slithery broth tastes just like chicken.
We Recommend: She Wong Lam Snake Restaurant
Opening Hours: Mondays to Saturdays, 10 AM – 4 PM. Sundays, 9 AM – 4 PM.
Address: 13號 Hillier St, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Youtrip’s Hong Kong Food Guide 2023: Find out more about She Wong Lam Snake Restaurant
8. Pig’s Blood Curd
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Known as ‘Blood Tofu’ or ‘Blood Pudding’, this soft and chewy jello-looking dish surprisingly doesn’t have much taste to it. Instead, it absorbs the flavour of the sauce it’s cooked with and is even eaten with salt and sugar for that extra seasoning.
A popular Cantonese delicacy, it’s often paired with Congee and Rickshaw Noodles. It can also be found in night markets as a prevalent street snack called Pig’s Blood Cake — a mixture of pig’s blood, fried/steamed sticky rice, and peanut flour that’s served on a stick. Don’t knock it till you try it!
We Recommend: Sai Yeung Choi Street South
Youtrip’s Hong Kong Food Guide 2023: Find out more about Sai Yeung Choi Street South
9. Hong Kong Custard — Egg Tarts!
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Finally, we’re on to the best part of every food guide — desserts! And we all know you certainly can’t leave Asia’s World City without a taste of its most popular pastry — Egg Tarts. To be more precise, Hong Kong Egg Tarts. Made of butter, flour, and a sweetened creamy egg custard filling, this pastry is anything but simple. With its silky texture and crumbly crusts that are delicate yet crisp to the taste, you just can’t get enough.
We Recommend: Door Door Bakery
Opening Hours: Daily, 6 AM – 10 PM
Address: G/F, 65 Broadway, Mei Foo Sun Chuen, Hong Kong
Youtrip’s Hong Kong Food Guide 2023: Find out more about Door Door Bakery
10. Pineapple Bun
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Saving the best for last, we have the legendary pastry — the Pineapple Bun (a.k.a Bor Lor Bao). A bun that’s crusty and crumbly on the outside yet retains its fluffy texture on the inside with a slice of butter right smack in the middle. It’s also been said to give off a slightly sweet taste that resembles butter cookies! Yum.
You may ask, but where in the world is the pineapple? Well… truth be told, there’s actually no pineapple in the recipe. Instead, the bun got its name by looking like a pineapple. Especially from the top with its criss-cross pattern across its golden crust.
We Recommend: Kam Wah Cafe & Bakery
Opening Hours: Daily, 6:30 AM – 9 PM
Address: G/F, 47 Bute Street, Prince Edward, Mong Kok, Hong Kong
Youtrip’s Hong Kong Food Guide 2023: Find out more about Kam Wah Cafe & Bakery
Time To Pig Out In Asia’s World City!
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