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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................3
Arriving and Leaving................................................................................ 4
Accommodation........................................................................................7
Hong Kong Food..................................................................................... 10
25 Dishes To Eat......................................................................................14
10 Best Restaurants............................................................................... 66
Things To Do.............................................................................................77
Transportation......................................................................................... 87
Prices and Expenses............................................................................. 90
Videos....................................................................................................... 92
Map of Hong Kong................................................................................. 93
Conclusion...............................................................................................94
Thank You................................................................................................. 95

Amazing dim sum in Hong Kong!
Introduction
In this Hong Kong Travel Guide for Food Lovers youll find personal tips
and recommendations about where to stay, things to do, and details about
some of the best food to eat in Hong Kong.
Home to one of the worlds most spectacular skylines with a natural

harbor and lush green mountains, Hong Kong is a densely packed city
where youll discover fresh wet markets slotted between skyscrapers and
delicious food nearly everywhere you look.
From sightseeing to shopping to eating, Hong Kong offers you a full

sensory travel experience.
Lets jump right into this Hong Kong food and travel guide!

Hong Kong International Airport
Arriving and Leaving

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is the main airport gateway to
Hong Kong, and one of the busiest airports in the world in terms of both
passengers and cargo.
The airport is modern and clean, relatively spacious with a number of

different terminals, and I think theyve done a pretty good job (similar to
Seoul Incheon) in handling passengers efficiently (although there can be
long lines at times).
HKIA is located on its own island about 34 km from the center of Hong
Kong island, and depending on the mode of transportation you take and
the destination youre going in Hong Kong, it can take around 30 mins to
1 hour to get to the center of the city.

Getting from the airport to Hong Kong
When you have your hotel or destination in Hong Kong ready, then you
can decide the best way to get from the airport to Hong Kong. In all cases,
its relative easy and straight forward and the great thing about Hong
Kong is that signs are always written in English. Here are a few options
you have for transportation.
MTR Airport Express: The fastest and one of the easiest ways to get
from the airpot to Hong Kong is by taking the MTR airport express.
After getting your luggage, follow the signs for the Airport Express, and
they have vending machines where you can buy your ticket. You have
a number of options, but a single journey ticket to Hong Kong Central
station costs 100 HKD.
Bus: The bus system in Hong Kong is extensive and covers just about
everywhere (see transportation section below). Heres a guide to taking
the airport bus.
Private taxi: On my latest trip to Hong Kong, when we arrived from
New York City and my wife wasnt feeling very good. So we decided to
jump into a taxi and head straight to our hotel. Just head outside from
the arrivals terminal, and youll find an official taxi line where you will
be directed to the next red and white classic Hong Kong taxi. The ride,
depending on traffic, can take 30 mins to 1 hour, and we took a taxi
directly to the center of Hong Kong Island (Admiralty) and our total
price came to 330 HKD ($42.55). Taking a private taxi can definitely be
worth it if youre with 2 - 4 people and have luggage.
Hong Kong visa

Unlike the mainland of the Peoples Republic of China, the Government
of Hong Kong offers a pretty liberal visa policy for many countries around
the world.
You will need to do your own individual research depending on what

country youre from, but theres a pretty extensive list of countries that are
able to get 90 days on arrival for free (or 30 or 14 days for free) without

applying for a Hong Kong visa. Wikipedia has a very complete guide about
Hong Kong visas.
Im a US citizen, and so long as your passport is valid for over one month
after date of intended stay, you simply land in Hong Kong and get
stamped in at immigration for 90 days. Ive been to Hong Kong three or
four times and never had any issues.

My wife and I stayed at the JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong
Accommodation
Just like in all my travel guides for food lovers, I like to break down the
accommodation in a city by the area or neighborhood.
Along with the actual hotel itself and your requirements, staying in a good
location when you travel to any city is very important. Hotel prices in
Hong Kong can be very high, similar to London or New York City, but at
the same time youll also find some decent budget options if you search
around.
For this accommodation section in this Hong Kong travel guide Ive listed
a few areas that I would recommend along with hotel suggestions for each
of the areas.

1. Hong Kong Central
Located on Hong Kong Island, around Hong Kong station to Sheung Wan
and Admiralty, this is the center of Hong Kong commerce and business.
If you want to be on Hong Kong Island, in the middle of it all, this is the
best area to find a hotel. There are limitless options for food, shopping,
and wandering. For a luxury option, on our latest trip to Hong Kong my
wife and I were sponsored to stay at JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, and
we had an amazing stay. There arent many budget options around Hong
Kong Central, but there are some mid-ranged hotels like 338 Apartment.
2. Causeway Bay
To still be on Hong Kong Island, but a little further away from the main
central banking district of Hong Kong Central and in an area of Hong
Kong that has a little more of a neighborhood feel to it, Causeway Bay
is a fantastic area for you to stay. I love the restaurants and eating
options around Causeway Bay and the local markets. Theres a mix of
accommodation available, especially mid-range hotels like Holiday Inn
Express. On one of my previous visits to Hong Kong I stayed at Rosedale
Hotel, which was a decent hotel, in a great location.
3. Tsim Sha Tsui

One of the most popular areas of Hong Kong to stay in, offering the widest
selection of hotel and hostel options is Tsim Sha Tsui, located on the
Kowloon side of Hong Kong. This crowded area of Hong Kong is home to
shopping malls and markets, restaurants galore, tourist attractions, and
good access to public transportation. In Tsim Sha Tsui youll find loads
of five star hotels like the legendary The Peninsula Hong Kong and mid-
ranged hotels like The Salisbury YMCA of Hong Kong if you can get a
reservation. For budget, there are plenty of options, most notably in the
Chungking Mansions, where you can get a small single room or dorm bed,
plus an experience at hostels like Comfort Guest House E.

4. Mong Kok
Ill just say that Mong Kok wouldnt be my first choice area to stay in Hong
Kong, but if youre looking for budget hotel and hostels and want to be
surrounded by entertainment and shopping, Mong Kok could be a good
option. There are plenty of affordable and bare-bones (yet clean) hostels
and guest houses like Gold Keep Hostel and Kam Fu Guest House.
Where did I stay?

On my most recent trip to Hong Kong, my wife and I were on a Round
The World Trip with Star Alliance and Marriott, so we had a sponsored
stay at JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong. The hotel is luxurious, with great
service, and its in a superb location within Pacific Place with direct access
to Admiralty MTR station. Highly recommended for a luxury hotel option
on Hong Kong Island.

Typical roast meat shop in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Food

In a city thats world famous for finance and its shipping industry, food is
the backbone and obsession of many Hong Kong residents.
Located in a strategic position on an island off the coast of mainland

China, and with a unique history of foreign and colonial influence, Hong
Kongs food scene is diverse and always exciting.

Crab at the Aberdeen Fish Market restaurant
Here are a couple things Id like to point out about food in Hong Kong
(and just to let you know, these are not scholarly researched points, but
just my personal observations from eating in Hong Kong).
Cantonese Chinese: The majority of Hong Kong food is Cantonese in

flavor and cooking style, which is one of the eight culinary traditions of
Chinese food. Rice is the staple, but noodles, both in soup and fried, are
also very common. Dishes make use of a huge variety of ingredients,
and seasoning sauces include oyster sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, black
bean sauce, sweet and sour sauce, and hoisin sauce. In addition to
Cantonese food, youll find restaurants serving Teochew, Hakka,
Hokkien, Shanghainese, and a variety of other regional Chinese food
variations.
Geographical location: Surrounded by water and with access to the
South China Sea, its no surprise that seafood is very common in Hong
Kong. Especially if you take a day trip outside of the city, to Lantau
Island or smaller coastal villages, youll be able to see first hand how

the sea is such an integral part of the traditional Hong Kong culture.
What that means for you and I is that if you go to any Cantonese
restaurant in Hong Kong, youll find plenty of seafood dishes on their
menu.
Western / British influence: You might find it strange to show up
to a Hong Kong street food stall and see French toast on the menu. But
due to the Western influence in Hong Kong most notably the British
colonial rule, things like French toast and egg tarts are popular and
very Hong Kong style. There are plenty of Hong Kong dishes that have
a noticeable western influence to them, yet have been perfectly adapted
into the local cuisine.
Elegance and gourmet: According to Wikipedia, the 1960s - 1980s
were a time of prosperity in Hong Kong which lead to an increase in
international cuisine and ingredients making their way into Hong Kong
and its cuisine. Hong Kong, being one of the richest economies in the
world with a high standard of living, is a gourmet fine dining hub of the
world. Youll find world class restaurants in Hong Kong serving every
type of food imaginable.

Brisket and egg noodles, a common dish in Hong Kong
Dai pai dong - Hong Kong street food

Literally translated to a restaurant with a big license plate, a dai pai
dong is at the core of Hong Kong street food eating. Situated on the streets
and slotted within narrow alleys, dai pai dongs are street food stalls where
youll find made to order Cantonese dishes, bowls of pork chop instant
noodles, and milk tea with Hong Kong French toast.
Unfortunately, the sad thing about dai pai dongs is that with the
modernization of Hong Kong, the government no longer issues new
licenses for these special street food stalls. The last remaining food stalls
can only be passed down in the family, and when a generation doesnt
want to take-over, they simply disappear from the food scene. As a street
food lover, I absolutely love both the food and especially the dining
ambiance of eating at a dai pai dong in Hong Kong. If you travel to Hong
Kong soon, dont miss the special experience of eating at a dai pai dong.

Clams with blackbean sauce, a personal favorite dish of mine
25 Dishes To Eat
In a city thats world famous for finance and its shipping industry, food is
the backbone and obsession of many Hong Kong residents.
Located in a strategic postion on an island off the coast of mainland

China, and with a unique history of foreign and colonial influence, Hong
Kongs food scene is diverse and always exciting.
The next part of this guide is where were going to get into the delicious
food Hong Kong has to offer. Ill first walk your through 25 dishes to eat
(with restaurant suggestions), and then quickly go over 10 of the best
restaurants Ive personally tried in Hong Kong.
This section of the guide comes from my blog post:

Hong Kong Food Guide: 25 Must Eat Dishes & Where You Can Eat Them

Dim sum, the #1 thing to eat in Hong Kong
1. Dim sum
One of the best reasons you should travel to Hong Kong is to eat dim sum.
There is an ancient Chinese tradition of drinking tea, known as yum cha,

and with tea its common to eat little bite sizes dishes which are known
as dim sum. Thats why dim sum is often served at teahouses and always
goes with hot tea.
For this Hong Kong food guide, for the sake of not mentioning dozens of
common dim sum dishes, Ill include them all under this single dim sum
category. Dim sum can range from braised chicken feet, to porky siu mai,
to shrimp filled har gao, all guzzled down with hot tea.
Not only is dim sum one of the most famous foods to eat in Hong Kong,
but eating dim sum is one of the most fun and delicious food experiences
you can have.

Lin Heung Teahouse ()
Recognized for holding true to

its traditional style, and rated by
CNN as having the best dim sum
atmosphere, yet right within Hong
Kong Central, Lin Heung Teahouse
is one of the great experiences in
Hong Kong.
Its a dim sum teahouse where you have to be aggressive, and you may
not get all the dim sum dishes you wanted to try, but the ambiance,
communal tables, and constant loudness and chatter are something to
always smile about when youre downing dumplings. Every time I got to
Hong Kong I dont miss yum cha at Lin Heung Teahouse.
Address: , 162 Wellington St, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

Opening hours: 6 am - 11 pm daily
Prices: Depends on what you order, but typically about 50 - 100 HKD per
person
Sam Hui Yat ()
This is a classic neighborhood,

early morning, dim sum restaurant.
Thank you originally to my
friends at FoodieHub.tv for this
recommendation. Its just a small
place and all the bamboo steamers
are at the front of the restaurant and
you just choose whatever you like.
Address: 11 Pokfulam Road, Sai Ying Pun, Sheung Wan

Opening hours: 10 am 9 pm on Monday Saturday and 10 am 5:30
pm on Sunday
Prices: My wife and I had a dim sum feast for about 100 HKD

Duen Kee Restaurant ()
Located on Hong Kongs Chuen

Lung mountain, just outside of the
main city edge of Hong Kong, this
family run teahouse serves some of
the ultimate Hong Kong dim sum.
My friend Will from Hong Kong
took me here, and though ita bit of
a food mission to get here, every bite makes up for it.
Dont miss any dim sum that looks good, and the old-school roast duck
and char siu is also superb.
Address: 57-58 Chuen Lung Estate, Route Twisk, Tsuen Wan

Opening hours: 6 am 2 pm daily
Prices: Cheaper prices than in the center of Hong Kong (but you might
eat more to make up for it), youll likely pay about 50 100 HKD per
person

One of my ultimate comfort foods
2. Lo mai gai
Lo mai gai is typically served at dim sum restaurants in Hong Kong, but I
just had to include it on this list as its own standalone dish because it has
been one of my must eat favorites since I was a kid in Hawaii; Its pure
comfort food at its finest for me.
Glutinous rice, plus a combination of chicken and pork, and sometimes

Chinese sausage, is steamed within a lotus leaf until the entire packet
becomes gooey, the flavors all mingle together, and the lotus leaf embeds
its fragrance into the rice. Just thinking about lo mai gai and writing
about it makes my mouth water. I like to eat it with some chili sauce, and
as long as I get a packet of lo mai gai at a dim sum restaurant, Im happy.
Lo mai gai is available at any dim sum restaurant. Refer to the Hong Kong
dim sum restaurants listed above in #1.

Roast goose at Yat Lok
3. Roast goose
Few foods in the world, Im talking to you Kobe beef, can compare to the
excitement that you will have from the anticipation of eating Hong Kong
roasted goose.
Marinated in a blend of secret spices, of which some recipes include

over 20 different spices and aromatics, then roasted using charcoal until
golden crispy perfection, roast goose is must eat in Hong Kong.
When you take a bite, literally the skin juices in your mouth, while being
incredibly crispy at the same time and the meat is lusciously succulent.

Yat Lok ()
One of the go to restaurants for roast

goose, and also a One Michelin Star
restaurant, is Yat Lok, which I think
serves some of the best roast goose
in Hong Kong. I ate there with my
wife and a friend from FoodieHub.
tv, and we thought it would be a
great idea to order an entire goose.
It was. But I think in moderation would have been even better.
Address: Conwell House, G/F, 34-38 Stanley St, Central, Hong Kong
pm on Sunday
Prices: Youll pay 50 100 HKD per person, or more for a full goose
Yung Kee ()
One of the most famous restaurants

in Hong Kong that serves roast goose
is Yung Kee (), a restaurant that
has a lengthy history. Their goose
is high-end, and I loved it almost as
much at Yat Lok.
Address: Yung Kee Building, 32-40 Wellington St, Central, Hong Kong
Opening hours: 11 am 11:30 pm daily
Prices: Prices at Yung Kee arent cheap, youll likely spend 200 500
HKD per person. The bill for my wife and I came to 654 HKD for our full
lunch with a few other dishes.

The common sight of a side of roast pork
4. Roast pork
Were still not through with the different types of Cantonese roast meats
in this Hong Kong food guide!
How could I not include roast pork?
Roast pork, usually the belly of the pig, is roasted until utterly crispy on
the outside skin, yet creamy and soft from the high quantity of fat on the
underside. The result is simply one of the most superb bites of anything
you could possibly eat.
Typically in Hong Kong youll find roast pork at any roast meat shop
throughout the city. Youll see some hanging chickens, char siu, possibly
some ducks, and then a few bellies of roast pork. Its delicious to eat on its
own, but even better over a plate of hot rice.

Yau Wun Roast Meat
()
This Hong Kong roasted meat

restaurant at Quarry Bay serves
the best roast pork belly Ive had
in Hong Kong. They also have
incredibly good boiled chicken, and
their ginger scallion sauce will wake
up every taste bud in your mouth.
Address: 985 Kings Rd, Hong Kong

Opening hours: Not totally sure, but for sure open lunchtime hours
Prices: Local Hong Kong prices, youll pay about 40 80 HKD per
person

Amazing roast chicken at Bowrington Road Food Centre
5. Roast chicken
It cannot be understated the talent and skill in which Cantonese have the
ability to roast meats.
Another classic in the Cantonese meat department is roasted chicken,

which has similar properties to roasted goose, but of course its chicken,
and it usually has a lesser spice marinade to it.
The Cantonese style roast chicken can be so crispy and so oily that it
actually tastes like its deep fried chicken, rather than roasted. The skin is
crispy and slightly chewy, while the chicken meat remains moist and juicy.
Sometimes you dip roast chicken into fragrant salt for extra delicious
flavoring.

Wing Kee Restaurant
(())
On one of my trips to Hong Kong,

after reading this blog post about
the Bowrington Road Cooked Food
Centre (thank you to Stripped
Pixel!), I decided it was a place I
needed to go to eat immediately.
The pure Hong Kong dai pai dong atmosphere was picture perfect, and
the food was some of the most memorably tasty food Ive had in Hong
Kong. And while all the dishes I ordered were delicious, the roast chicken
is something Im still dreaming about. It was one of those dishes that was
actually too salty and too oily, but it was so unbelievably good, that you
wont stop until you lick the bones clean.
Also, this is one of my favorite restaurants in this entire Hong Kong food
blog.
Address: Bowrington Market, 21 Bowrington Rd, 2nd Floor, Wan Chai,

Hong Kong
Opening hours: 6 pm 2 am daily
Prices: Youll pay about 100 200 HKD per person for a great meal

The char siu is on the bottom of that crispy pork!
6. Char siu
Char siu, which can also be referred to as a Cantonese style of barbecue
pork, is one of the standard meats at any Hong Kong roast meat shop.
The pork is marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey or

sugar for sweetness, and a seasoning blend that includes five spice (heres
an awesome looking char siu recipe).
For myself, char siu is typically not my favorite, due to it typically being
on the sweet side. However, I have had some delicious char siu in Hong
Kong, and when its good, its really good.

Kwan Yu Roasted Meat
()
Kwan Yu Roast Meat is a roast

meat shop that has all the awesome
meats like roast pork and duck
and chicken. But along with their
braised pigeon (below), I really liked
their char siu. Again, it was mainly
because it was less sweet than some places, and the flavor penetrated all
the pieces of char siu.
Address: G/F, 102 Electric Road, Tin Hau

Prices: Local Hong Kong prices, about 40 HKD per plate

Pigeon is a delicacy in Hong Kong
7. Soy sauce braised pigeon

At many of the roast meat shops in Hong Kong they often also have a few
pigeons on display and waiting for you to order them. Roast pigeon is
fantastic, but Im quite a huge fan of soy sauce braised pigeon as well.
Similar to duck, pigeon is a dark succulent meat, but in my opinion its

even more flavorful and richer than duck. Some pieces of pigeon that
you eat will have an almost livery texture and taste, and its absolutely
fantastic.
When I was in Hong Kong a few years ago, I ate the famous pigeon at a
Fung Lam Restaurant (), which unfortunately has permanently
closed. I wanted to go to Lung Wah Hotel () for the pigeon, but
havent had a chance to go there yet.

Kwan Yu Roast Meat ()
Since Fung Lam shut down, on my last trip to Hong Kong while eating
roast meat at Kwan Yu Roast Meat, I saw the soy sauce braised pigeon and
ordered one. It was everything I had hoped for and more.
Address: G/F, 102 Electric Road, Tin Hau

Prices: Local Hong Kong prices, about 40 HKD per plate

Legendary brisket tendon curry at Kau Kee
8. Brisket curry / brisket noodles

Brisket.
Hearing that word alone is enough to immediately make ones mouth

water at least for me. For you too?
In Hong Kong there are a number of legendary restaurants that serve

beef brisket, tenderly stewed in a variety of Chinese herbs and spices until
utterly tender perfection.
Beef brisket can be served with a variety of different noodles, in soup, or

with a plate of dry noodles. Theres also Hong Kong brisket curry, where
the brisket is shredded into flavorful curry and often paired with nuggets
of tendon. Whatever your choice, when you travel to Hong Kong, brisket
is a must eat.

Kau Kee Restaurant ()
Having withstood the test of time

for over 90 years, Kau Kee is one
of the most famous restaurants in
Hong Kong that serves brisket. They
are well known for two main dishes,
brisket in clear soup with your
choice of noodles, or brisket and
tendon curry.
Both dishes are extraordinary, but the curry, with a wonderfully fragrant
curry powder taste, while being rich and meaty, is impossible to beat. By
the way, dont let the line outside Kau Kee Restaurant get you down. The
line usually moves pretty quickly, and its worth waiting for that bowl of
brisket curry.
Address: 21 Gough St, Central, Hong Kong

Opening hours: 12:30 pm 10:30 pm on Monday Saturday (closed
on Sunday)
Prices: A bowl of noodles costs around 40 HKD

Clay pot rice is comfort food
9. Clay pot rice

Ive already mentioned at the top of this Hong Kong food guide that lo mai
gai is one of my personal top comfort foods, but claypot rice is a pretty
close second.
As the name exactly says, rice is cooked (or more like scorched) within
a claypot and can be combined with a number of extra ingredients like
chicken, pork, Chinese sausage or mushrooms. One of the best reasons
claypot rice is so good is because of the sauce that you splash all over it
before you eat it, and also because of the fragrant crunchy rice crust that
you get on the edges of the claypot.
Also, if you happen to visit Singapore, dont miss the claypot rice at
Chinatown Complex Food Centre.

Four Seasons Clay Pot Rice
()
Thank you to That Food Cray for

this recommendation. Four Seasons
Clay Pot Rice is right around the
corner from Temple Street, and the
restaurant looks something halfway
between a food court and a garage.
Its a budget restaurant and they serve excellent clay pot rice.
Address: 46-58 Arthur Street, Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong

Opening hours: Around 5 pm 12 midnight daily
Prices: Claypots go for 40 50 HKD but depends on what you order and
the size

Fried pork chop and instant noodles - Hong Kong street food
10. Pork chop rice / noodles

Another classic Hong Kong street food is a pork chop seasoned lightly,
possibly brushed in cornstarch, and served with either rice or instant
noodles. Although it may just seem like a simple pork chop, the saltiness
and ratio of meat to fat, plus being fried in lots of oil, makes it somehow
so incredibly delicious.
Youll find Hong Kong style fried pork chops at many different types of
restaurants in Hong Kong, but I think the best places to eat them are at
local Hong Kong dai pai dong outdoor food stalls.

Dai Pai Dong at Sham Shui Po
While wandering around Hong Kong

one afternoon, we stopped at a dai
pai dong for a pork chop snack.
The stall is located across the street
from another legendary dai pai dong
called Oi Man Sang Kitchen, which
unfortunately due to timing I havent
been able to try yet.
Address: Located at Sham Shui Po

Opening hours: Open throughout the day
Prices: 40 80 HKD per person

Fried fish ball noodles
11. Fish ball noodles

Fishballs are something popular to eat throughout Asia, perhaps its
the lightness and texture of the fish balls, or the fact that they are often
considered a relatively healthy food to eat, that makes them so attractive.
I used to not really care for fish balls, or any kind of Chinese meatballs
because of their typically overly smooth and spongy texture.
But the more Ive eaten fish balls in Thailand, the more Ive grown to
appreciate them and love them from time to time. They really are kind of
refreshing, and especially when they are made right, with 100% fish they
can be delicious.

Wong Lam Kee Chiu Chow Fish
Ball Noodles ()
Located near the more famous On

Lee Noodle shop, yet some say they
serve even better fish ball noodles,
Wong Lam Kee Chiu Chow Fish Ball
Noodles is a friendly restaurant in
Hong Kong where you can try some
seriously good and fresh fish balls.
Along with fish balls on their menu youll find other types of noodles,
brisket, tendon, and pork knuckle, and you can even order peanut butter
toast and Hong Kong milk tea. Also, the fried fish balls are wonderful.
Address: Shop A, 10 Shau Kei Wan Main Street East, Shau Kei Wan,
Shau Kei Wan Main St E, Shau Kei Wan, Hong Kong
Opening hours: 6:30 am 8 pm daily

Bamboo pole kneaded noodles at Kwan Kee
12. Wonton noodles

A handful of freshly made thin egg noodles, paired with dumplings usually
filled with mostly shrimp, but sometimes including a bit of minced pork,
all submerged in a hot, lightly seasoned salty broth, and finally sprinkled
with some chopped green onions, completes a bowl of wonton noodles.
This staple dish of Southeastern China is common in Hong Kong, and

even though its simple, its a must eat food in Hong Kong.
Similar Cantonese wonton noodle soup dishes have been exported all over
Southeast Asia, and throughout the world. Even in Thailand Im a huge
fan of eating Thai style bamee as well.

Kwan Kee Bamboo Noodle
()
One my last trip to Hong Kong I

really wanted to find a restaurant
that still makes egg noodles using
the traditional bamboo pole to knead
the dough, so I went to Kwan Kee
Bamboo Noodle.
They do still make all their noodles with a bamboo pole, however I wasnt
lucky enough to see them making it. But the noodles were delicious with
an amazing texture. The owner told me they make the noodles in the
afternoon about three times per week.
Address: 1 Wing Lung St, Cheung Sha Wan, Hong Kong

Opening hours: 10 am 10:30 pm daily
Prices: 40 50 HKD per bowl of noodles
Maks Noodle
Probably the most well known of all the wonton noodle shops in Hong
Kong Maks Noodle. I ate here on my first visit to Hong Kong back in
2010, and you wont be disappointed.
Address: 77 Wellington St, Central, Hong Kong

Prices: 40 HKD

Instant noodle spread at Bing Kee
13. Instant noodles

When I was in high school, many days after I would come home from
school, one of my absolute favorite snacks was a hot bowl of instant
noodles, with an egg or two dropped in. Since then though, apart from
some desperate times in university, I havent eaten that many packets.
Instant noodles happen to be one of the most popular Hong Kong street
foods, and though they are pretty MSG heavy, its hard to beat the
nostalgia of a hot bowl of instant noodles with some extra Hong Kong
additions.

Bing Kee ()
Bing Kee () is a classic Hong

Kong dai pai dong that serves all
sorts of teas, toasts, and popular
bowls of instant noodles with sides
like hot dogs and fried pork.
From the food to the alley

atmosphere, its everything you could hope for in a bowl of instant
noodles. Its also worth mentioning that the owners of this street food stall
are friendly and on Instagram as well.
Address: 5 Shepherd Street, Tai Hang

Opening hours: 7 am 3:30 pm on Tuesday Sunday (closed on
Monday)
Prices: 20 40 HKD

Delicious curry fried rice
14. Fried rice (curry fried rice)

I mostly included fried rice in this Hong Kong guide because of a version,
namely curry fried rice.
Made in an extremely hot wok, while keeping the flame at a precise heat,
egg, ham, and some bits of seafood are fried with rice and curry flavoring.
The fried rice has a brilliant wok hei taste, and the curry flavor just makes
it one of the greatest types of fried rice to eat in Hong Kong.
I like Thai khao pad and Indonesian nasi goreng, but this Hong Kong
curry fried rice is brilliant.

Yuk Kin Fast Food ()
Theres no other way to put it other

than this little Hong Kong fast food
restaurant that sets up tables outside
in the cul-de-sac, is awesome. Its
little more than a corner shop with a
series of woks inside, and for seating
you can find a table outside or even
sit at one of the bar counter seating.
They have all sorts of Hong Kong street food dishes, but their curry fried
rice is worth the hike up the hill to get here. My only regret is that I didnt
get a fried egg on top of my plate of curry fried rice, that would have even
been better.
Address: Shop A, G/F, Po Wan Building, 6 Tai Ping Shan Street, Sheung
Wan
Opening hours: 7 am 6 pm on Monday Saturday (closed on
Sundays)
Prices: Hong Kong street food price, about 30 50 HKD per person

Sweet and sour pork at Sing Kee, dai pai dong
15. Sweet and sour pork

Theres no doubt that sweet and sour pork is one of the most famous
Chinese foods that has made a name for itself throughout the world
at take-out Chinese restaurants. And its also a fairly common dish in
Cantonese cooking that youll find frequently in Hong Kong.
The bite sized pieces of pork are first battered and deep fried, then they
are stir fried with bell pepper and onions in a tangy sweet and vinegary
sauce. Its not my personal favorite dish to eat in Hong Kong, but when
its made well, and its not too sweet, it can taste pretty good.

Sing Kee ()
One of the most legendary dai pai

dong restaurants in Hong Kong is
Sing Kee (), serving some serious
dishes embedded with the breath of
the wok. Their sweet and sour pork
ribs are oily, sweet, sour, and they go
so well together with rice. You can
also order a host of other delicious stir fried dishes at Sing Kee ().
Address: 82 Stanley Street, Central

Opening hours: 11 am 3 pm and 5 pm 11 pm daily
Prices: 40 60 HKD per dish

Razor clams with black bean sauce at Tung Po
16. Black bean sauce clams / seafood

Another classic Cantonese flavor preparation is any type of seafood or
meat (ribs are also popular), stir fried with salty of fermented black bean
sauce.
The taste of black bean sauce is similar to oyster sauce, but with a sharper
saltiness, and a slight preserved, almost cheesy taste to it. I especially love
any type of seafood, from squid to clams, stir fried with onions and black
bean sauce.

Tung Po Restaurant ()
Tung Po is a Hong Kong dai pai dong

restaurant located on the second
floor of the Java Road wet market in
Hong Kong. Its the perfect type of
Hong Kong dining atmosphere that
youve been dreaming about, with
giant round tables, loud crowds, and
fast hyper service.
They serve all sorts of seafood, and I ordered razor clams in black bean
sauce. It was the best dish of my meal, and I loved the onions and razor
clams sauted in the black bean sauce.
Address: 2/F Java Road Municipal Services Building, 99 Java Rd, North
Point, Hong Kong
Opening hours: 5:30 pm 12:30 midnight daily
Prices: It really depends on the type of seafood you order, some dishes
can be 50 100 HKD, other good seafoods can be 200 HKD per dish. My
wife and I spent about 400 HKD for a huge meal.

All that flavor at the bottom of the pan
17. Braised gai-lan or eggplant

Whenever I go to a Cantonese made-to-order restaurant, the first dish
I habitually order off the menu is some type of vegetable like gai-lan or
eggplant braised in a clay pot or metal pot.
The vegetable is sometimes flavored with Cantonese salted fish, typically

some minced pork for extra flavoring, and lots of garlic, and sometimes
chilies. Eggplant is my particular favorite, and although it always comes
soaked in oil, the flavor and creamy texture of the eggplant is simply hard
to beat, especially with hot rice.

Restaurant ()
This is a good typical Hong Kong

family run style restaurant (not sure
of the English name but here it is)
in Wan Chai specializes in a variety
of Cantonese dishes. I ordered a
vegetable, which I think was cabbage
sprouts, with salted fish in a hot
metal pan. The smoky taste and saltiness was delicious.
Address: , 2 Triangle St, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Opening hours: 11 am 2 am daily
Prices: Dishes range from about 50 100 HKD, so youre looking to
spend 100 150 HKD per person
Chan Kun Kee ()
This restaurant is a little bit of a trek

from downtown Hong Kong, but its
one of the greatest meal experiences
you can have. They have everything
on their menu.
Address: No.3-5, Dai Pai Dong, Wo

Che Est Market,, Sha Tin, Hong Kong
Prices: 50 100 HKD per dish, a good place to eat with lots of people

Fresh steamed fish at the restaurant at Aberdeen Fish Market
18. Steamed fish

If you have really fresh fish, there are few ways of cooking preparation
that can out-do Cantonese style steamed fish.
There are a couple of different ways of preparing steamed fish, one with
more of a ginger, green onions, and soy sauce combination, and another
with black bean sauce. Both are exceptionally good and focus especially on
the fresh fish.
Steamed fish is one of my personal favorite things to order at Cantonese

restaurants in Hong Kong.

Aberdeen Fish Market Yee
Hope Seafood Restaurant
Guaranteed to have some of the

freshest seafood in Hong Kong,
due to being right at he wholesale
fish market, Yee Hope Seafood
Restaurant serves insanely good
steamed fish. When I ate there,
I think I had a flounder, which was steamed perfectly without being
overcooked, with soy sauce and sesame oil, and fine shreds of ginger and
green onion.
And by the way, visiting the Aberdeen Fish Market is a great thing to do
when youre in Hong Kong.
Address: Aberdeen Wholesale Fish Market, 102 Shek Pai Wan Road,
Aberdeen, Hong Kong
Prices: When I ate at Yee Hope Seafood Restaurant, my wife and I
decided to order a seafood set meal which cost 646 HKD all together, and
it was one of the best seafood meals Ive ever had in Hong Kong.
Wing Kee Restaurant (())
Dai pai dongs throughout Hong Kong are great places to enjoy steamed
fish as well. The steamed fish with black bean sauce at Wai Kee Restaurant
(Bowrington Road Food Centre), which Ive already called out on #6 for
their roast chicken, is a stunner.

Hong Kong
Prices: Youll pay about 100 200 HKD per person for a great meal

Scrambled egg and beef toasted sandwich
19. Scrambled egg sandwich

Ill be honest with you when I say that a scrambled egg sandwich doesnt
really sound all that great to me.
It doesnt sound bad, but it doesnt give me the mouthwatering feel as

thinking about something like fried chicken.
But a scrambled egg sandwich is a pretty famous food in Hong Kong,

so one morning I headed to a cafe and ordered and minced beef and
scrambled egg toasted sandwich. To my surprise it was actually quite
good, with just the right amount of margarine toasted onto the bread and
oddly addictive beef and eggs in the center.
Im not saying a scrambled egg sandwich is one of the absolute must eat
things in this Hong Kong food guide, but if you do have one, you probably
wont regret it.

Sun Hang Yuen ( )
Thank you to Josephine for this

Hong Kong cafe recommendation.
The scrambled egg sandwich was
addictive, and I washed it all down
with a Hong Kong hot lemon tea.
Address: 38A Kweilin St, Sham

Shui Po, Hong Kong
Opening hours: 24 hours
Prices: Tea costs 13 HKD and the egg sandwich is 20 HKD

Hong Kong tofu pudding
20. Tofu pudding / steamed milk

In the western world we often have a very limited view of tofu; Its a food
made only for vegetarians that is always tasteless. However, in China, tofu
is quite the contrary, and its extremely diverse.
Along with all sorts of savory types of tofu, a common dessert throughout
China is soft tofu pudding known as douhua (). The texture is
extremely soft and silky, similar to a really fine pudding. The dessert can
be topped with a number of different sweet toppings, but in Cantonese
cooking, its usually either topped with ginger or sweet syrup.
Traditionally, Chinese tofu pudding in Hong Kong is served at dim sum

restaurants, and so after taking your fill of shrimp dumplings and salty
pork ribs, you can satisfy your taste buds and stomach with a soothing,
slightly warm, bowl of tofu pudding. One of the best versions of tofu

pudding Ive had in Hong Kong is at Duen Kee Restaurant () right
after an incredible dim sum feast (see restaurant details on #1). You can
also try tofu pudding at Kung Wo Dou Ban Chong, a legendary tofu house.
Similar to tofu pudding, another dessert, this one originally from

Gurangdong Province is steamed milk. Yee Shun Milk Company and
Australia Dairy Company are two of the most famous places in Hong
Kong to eat steamed milk pudding. However, on my trips to Hong Kong
Ive been so busy eating roasted meats and dim sum that I havent had a
chance to eat at either.

Hong Kong egg tarts, this one from Kah Wah Cafe
21. Egg tarts

Originally invented at a monastery in Lisbon, Portugal, and known as
pastis de Belm, egg tarts were adopted in Guangzhou and spread most
notably to Hong Kong and Macau.
Known as dn t, they have slightly been altered from the original

Portuguese egg tarts, but they remain a combination of an egg yolk based
creamy custard in the center of little cups of pasty dough. Today, both
Hong Kong and Macau are extremely well known for their egg tarts.
Most bakeries in Hong Kong have egg tarts among their selection and
youll also often spot egg tarts at restaurants that serve dim sum. I
personally have not done nearly my share of eating egg tarts in Hong
Kong, but heres a good list of 8 spots you can check out.

Kam Wah Cafe & Bakery
()
Along with their pineapple buns,

coming up, you can also try Hong
Kong egg tarts are the legendary
Kam Wah Cafe & Bakery ().
Address: G/F, 47 Bute Street,

Prince Edward, Mong Kok, Hong Kong
Opening hours: 6:30 am 12 am midnight daily

Hong Kong egg waffles are a favorite street food snack
22. Egg waffle

Known in Hong Kong as gai daan jai (), and one of the most more
popular Hong Kong street food sweet snacks, egg waffles are another
example of the Western influence embedded into Hong Kong culinary
favorites.
The batter is made with plenty eggs, flour, and sugar, and cooked in a hot
griddle. Youll immediately know that sweet eggy smell when fresh egg
waffles are being made in your near vicinity.
One of the most famous places in Hong Kong for egg waffles is Lee Keung
Kee North Point Egg Waffles, but youll find egg waffles throughout the
streets of Hong Kong and especially common on busy places like Mong
Kok.

Hung Kee Top Quality Egg
Waffles ()
Located on the ground floor of an

old building, this little stall at Sai
Wan Ho is famous for their egg
waffles. I happen to be staying in
Hong Kong at a friends house in this
neighborhood and thats when I had
a chance to try it. After researching, I found out this place is rated as one
of Hong Kongs best egg waffles.
Address: Shop A34C, second corridor, Tai On Building, Sai Wan Ho,
Hong Kong
Prices: 15 HKD
Tai O Fishing Village

()
I just had to include this on this

place on this food list, mainly
because hes without a doubt one of
the coolest waffle makers in Hong
Kong; maybe in the world. If you
take a day trip to Tai O village on
Lantau Island, hopefully hell still be making his charcoal cooked egg
waffles. Heres more about him on Open Rice.
Address: G/F, 59 Kat Hing Street, Tai O

Dont let the egg throw you off, its pretty good
23. Medicinal tea egg dessert

In this food guide weve covered a few Hong Kong Western fusion desserts
and pastries, but if youre ready to taste an authentic traditional Chinese
dessert in Hong Kong, a medicinal tea egg soup () is
something you should try.
Dont let the egg in your bowl of dessert throw you off, although it might
sound a little strange, it works pretty well.

Yuen Kee dessert ()
Known to be one of the few

remaining old fashioned Chinese
dessert cafes in the heart of Hong
Kong, Yuen Kee dessert (
) serves medicinal tea egg soup (
) and a variety of other
desserts including almond milk
pudding and sponge cake.
Address: G/F, 32 Centre Street, Western District, Hong Kong

Opening hours: 1 pm 11 pm daily

The legendary pineapple bun at Kam Wah Cafe
24. Pineapple bun

If you read any Hong Kong food guide or travel guide, a pineapple bun
will undoubtedly be listed as one of the must eat foods in Hong Kong.
And rightfully so, because not only are they considered a part of the Hong
Kong cultural heritage, but as soon as you take your first bite of this
legendary pastry, youll know why its so famous.
Known locally as bor lor bao, a pineapple bun is fluffy and crusty with a
crumbly crust at the same time, sweet but not overly so, and sometimes
served with a tongue sized slice of butter right in the warm middle.
But where is the pineapple? To my understanding, theres not actually
pineapple in the recipe, but it got its name because the outside top of the
bun looks kind of like a pineapple.
Especially if you love sweets or baked goods, a pineapple bun is not to be

skipped in Hong Kong.

Kam Wah Cafe & Bakery
()
Probably the most well known place

to eat pineapple buns in Hong Kong
is Kam Wah Cafe & Bakery (
), located in the heart of the busy
shopping district of Mong Kok. Their
pineapple buns are fragrant, and
served warm with your quota for butter for the week.
Address: G/F, 47 Bute Street, Prince Edward, Mong Kok, Hong Kong
Opening hours: 6:30 am 12 am midnight daily

Hong Kong French toast is on the next level
25. Hong Kong French toast

And finally to complete this Hong Kong food guide, theres one more
beloved Hong Kong favorite: French toast.
Hong Kong has a long history of foreign influence, and French toast is one
of those foods that became popularized at street food stalls and local cafes.
But Hong Kong style French toast isnt just a thin slice of bread dipped in
egg and fried in a skillet: Its more than that.
Using white bread and a mound of butter, the bread is often layered in
peanut butter before being deep fried (yes, deep fried), and then topped
with syrup and more butter. Its really more of a dessert than a breakfast
dish.

Aberdeen Fish Market Yee
Hope Seafood Restaurant
After finishing an exquisite seafood

meal at the Aberdeen Fish Market,
the set menu of food we ordered
came complimentary with Hong
Kong French toast for dessert. What
came out of the kitchen, totally blew
me away cubes of deep fried bread, layered with peanut butter, and
drizzled with condensed milk (heres a nearly identical recipe).
Im not really a desserts fan, but this was something pretty remarkable.
Aberdeen, Hong Kong
Prices: Im not sure how much the French toast costs on its own as it
came with my seafood meal set
Bing Kee ()
Also just want to shout out to Bing

Kee again, they make some very
good old school style Hong Kong
peanut butter toast.
Address: 5 Shepherd Street, Tai

Hang
Monday)
Prices: Affordable street food prices, about 15 40 HK per person

Hot lemon tea
Bonus: Hong Kong milk tea / lemon tea

Its not a food, so I didnt include it as one of the 25 in this Hong Kong
food guide, but Hong Kong milk tea, which is similar to Thai cha yen,
is black tea mixed with lots of condensed milk. According to Wikipedia,
Hong Kong residents drink 900 million glasses of milk tea per year.
Im not huge on the sweet milk tea, but my drink of choice at Hong Kong
street food restaurant is lemon tea. The tea comes strong and black, with
fresh slices of lemon which you mash down with your spoon to release all
the lemon juice before you start drinking. Its the perfect beverage to wash
everything down.

Spicy fish at Chan Kun Kee
10 Best Restaurants
Listed below are 10 of the best restaurants in Hong Kong that Ive
personally eaten at and loved for the combination of delicious food and
local Hong Kong ambiance. Be sure to also check out my full list of 25
dishes to eat in Hong Kong for lots more specific food and restaurants
information in Hong Kong.
Keep in mind, these are just my personal favorites, not a definite list of
best restaurants in Hong Kong.

No matter what time of the day you go, its always busy at Lin Heung Teahouse
1. Lin Heung Teahouse ()

If theres one restaurant in Hong Kong to go for dim sum, Lin Heung
Teahouse () should be high up on your list. You definitely dont want
to eat here for the service, but instead its the lack of it, that makes it such
an experience. Even for the dim sum, Ive had better (it is good though),
but its the old fashioned, always busy, in your face, pushcart dim sum,
that keeps me coming back every time Im in Hong Kong.
Address: , 162 Wellington St, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong


One of the best legs Ive ever had
2. Yat Lok ()
Yat Lok () is one of the legendary restaurants in Hong Kong for

roast goose. They marinate the goose in over 20 spices and herbs, roast
it using charcoal, and the result is one of the most delicious things in the
world.
Address: Conwell House, G/F, 34-38 Stanley St, Central, Hong Kong
pm on Sunday

Steamed fish with black bean sauce
3. Wing Kee Restaurant (())

After reading about Wing Kee Restaurant (at Bowrington Road Food
Centre) on the Stripped Pixel blog, I knew I needed to eat here. Its a
classic Hong Kong food dai pai dong environment, and the food is salty
and oily, and absolutely delicious. Their roasted chicken is superb.

Hong Kong
Prices: Youll pay about 100 200 HKD per person

The incredible roasted meat bowl
4. Yau Wun Roast Meat ()

Cantonese are experts are roasting meats and at Yau Wun Roast Meat (
), located at Quarry Bay, they have an unbelievable selection of roast
pork, chicken, char siu, and an incredible ginger scallion sauce to go with it.
Address: 985 Kings Rd, Hong Kong

Opening hours: Lunchtime hours
Prices: About 40 80 HKD per person

Always a great atmosphere at Bing Kee
5. Bing Kee ()
One of my favorite Hong Kong dai pai dongs for tea and snacks (and I
will admit their instant noodles and fried pork is pretty tasty too) is Bing
Kee (). Its a classic street food stall in Hong Kong and the service is
friendly.
Address: 5 Shepherd Street, Tai Hang

Monday)
Prices: 20 40 HKD

The brisket noodles are good, but the curry is even better.
6. Kau Kee Restaurant ()

Theres no restaurant more famous for brisket in Hong Kong than Kau
Kee Restaurant (), and their brisket with tendon curry over
noodles is well worth waiting in line to eat.
Address: 21 Gough St, Central, Hong Kong

Opening hours: 12:30 pm 10:30 pm on Monday Saturday (closed
on Sunday)
Prices: Around 40 HKD for a bowl

Drunken chicken at Chan Kun Kee
7. Chan Kun Kee ()

Located deep in Wo Che estate, Chan Kun Kee () is a fantastic Hong
Kong neighborhood dai pai dong. Again, thanks to Stripped Pixel, I took a
food mission to this restaurant and it was worth the journey. All the food
was good, but their drunken chicken is exceptional.
Address: No.3-5, Dai Pai Dong, Wo Che Est Market,, Sha Tin, Hong
Kong

A meal at Sing Kee dai pai dong at Hong Kong Central
8. Sing Kee ()
Slotted between high rise buildings right at Hong Kong Central, Sing Kee
() is a Hong Kong street food stall where you can order all sorts of stir
fried dishes made to order and get a real taste of a flaming wok. I love the
food and the atmosphere here.
Address: 82 Stanley Street, Central

Opening hours: 11 am 3 pm and 5 pm 11 pm daily

Fried fish at Tung Po Restaurant
9. Tung Po Restaurant ()
Located on the second floor of the Java Road wet market, Tung Po
Restaurant () is the loud and busy Hong Kong dining experience
you want - but with pretty good service. They have all sorts of Cantonese
and even Thai food on their menu.
Address: 2/F Java Road Municipal Services Building, 99 Java Rd, North
Point, Hong Kong
Opening hours: 5:30 pm 12:30 midnight daily
Prices: Really depends on what you order, but about 100 - 200 HKD per
person

Fresh and well prepared seafood at the Aberdeen Fish Market restaurant
10. Yee Hope Seafood Restaurant
Theres plenty of seafood available in Hong Kong, but the restaurant at

Aberdeen Fish Market is a place to go if youre looking for a fresh seafood
feast. Ying and I ordered a seafood set meal that included abalone, crab,
fish, and scallops. It was a meal in Hong Kong Ill never forget.
Aberdeen, Hong Kong
Prices: Our full seafood meal cost 646 HKD, not cheap but amazing
quality

View of Rossio Square from the to of Santa Justa Lift
Things To Do
One of the things I love most about Hong Kong is that even though its a
huge densely packed concrete jungle, its surrounded by lush mountains
and forests. So when it comes to attractions in Hong Kong, youll find
things to do that are within the city like shopping and visiting temples, but
there are also incredible hikes and nature activities right within or next to
the city.
Heres a list of a few of the top things to do in Hong Kong, aside from all
the eating!

Victoria Peak (The Peak Tram)
At a height of 552 m, Victoria Peak is one of the main mountains that the
skyline of Hong Kong Island backs into, and its the place for one of the
most iconic and photographed views of Hong Kong. For that reason its
a bit of an extreme tourist attraction, but at the same time its well worth
visiting when youre in Hong Kong. There are two ways you can get to
the top of Victoria Peak, by taking the classic Peak Tram, which costs 45
HKD per person (return trip ticket) and you may have to wait in line for
a while, or to get some exercise and hike. I like the hiking option, which
takes about 45 mins - 1 hour depending on your level of fitness, and you
can burn off some of that dim sum while youre at it. Address: The Peak
Tram station is located on Garden Road in Hong Kong Central; Opening
hours: 7 am - 12 midnight daily; Entrance price: 45 HKD for a round-
trip tram ticket, free to walk.
Man Mo Temple
Located on Hollywood Road, Man Mo temple was built in 1847, and is an
example of architectural tradition in the midst of being surrounded by
sky-rise buildings. You can walk around the outside and also go inside to
see the giant coils of incense that continually burn. Its not a huge temple,
but a good place to stop by if youre in the Sheung Wan area of Hong
Kong. Address: 124-126 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Island; Opening hours: 8 am - 6 pm daily; Entrance price: free to
enter.

Mong Kok Shopping (Ladies Market)

Located on the Kowloon Peninsula side of Hong Kong, mention the name
Mong Kok and shopping is immediately what comes to mind. If you love
shopping, entertainment, and people watching, exploring Mong Kok is
one of the best things to do in Hong Kong. The Ladies Market, an outdoor
pedestrian shopping lane within Mong Kok is one of the most well known
tourist shopping markets. Youll find everything in Mong Kok from clothes
to souvenirs to electronics, and plenty of restaurants and cafes when you
need a break. Address: Ladies Market - Tung Choi Street, Mong Kok,
Kowloon, for Mong Kok take the MTR to Mong Kok station; Opening
hours: Around 11 am - 11:30 pm daily, all businesses have their own
hours.
Temple Street Night Market

Located along Temple Street, just after it turns dark, a street full of

vendors selling all sorts of random things, including knockoff gadgets,
clothes, antiques, souvenirs, and even some services like massages and
calligraphy, sets up along Temple Street. While Mong Kok is busy non-
stop action, Temple Street Night Market has a certain calmness to it, like
walking through an eerie canyon of buildings with stalls set up on both
sides. Its a nice market to walk around at night in Hong Kong, and youll
find lots of street food style restaurants, including some famous places to
eat clay pot rice (I ate at Four Seasons Clay Pot). Address: Temple Street,
Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon - You can get there by going to MTR Yau Ma Tei
station; Opening hours: Around 7 pm - 11 pm nightly.

Happy Valley Racecourse

One of the things I really enjoy doing when Im in Hong Kong is going
to the Happy Valley Racecourse on Wednesday night to see jockeys race
their horses against the backdrop of the lights of Hong Kong. Many
people, both locals and expats go to hang out, have some food and drinks,
make a couple bets on horses for fun, and enjoy the atmosphere as the
exciting races unfold. Its a cheap and fun attraction in Hong Kong at
night. Horse racing season goes from September to July and usually
races are held every Wednesday night, and sometimes on the weekends.
Address: The Hong Kong Jockey Club Happy Valley Racecourse, Wong
Nai Chung Rd, Happy Valley, Hong Kong; Opening hours: Races are
typically held on Wednesday night during season and begin at 7:30 pm;
Entrance price: 10 HKD entrance, and only 18+ allowed.

Hong Kong Museum of History
If you enjoy visiting museums, Hong Kong has no shortage. But one of the
best, especially for learning about the history of Hong Kong is the Hong
Kong Museum of History. I especially enjoyed the life-sized exhibitions
or traditional Hong Kong culture and village life. Address: 100 Chatham
Road South, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon; Opening hours: 10 am - 6
pm on Wednesday - Friday, 10 am - 7 pm on Saturday and Sunday, 10 am
- 6 pm on Monday, closed on Tuesdays; Entrance price: Free entrance.

Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade

(A Symphony of Lights)
The downtown part of Hong Kong is located on Hong Kong Island and if
you cross Victoria Harbor youll be in Kowloon. On the edge of Victoria
Harbor in Kowloon is the famous Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade, a stretch
of harbor edge where you can ingest the spectacle of the Hong Kong
Island skyline and walk through the Avenue of the Stars. To capitalize
on the magnificent skyline that is Hong Kong, theres also a light show,
which theyve named A Symphony of Lights. To be honest, compared
to the actual skyline itself, the light show is a bit underwhelming and
disappointing to me. Nevertheless, I think its still worth going just
to get out in the evening to walk around and enjoy the atmosphere of
Hong Kong at night. Address: Located on the harbor edge of Kowloon;
Opening hours: show takes place at 8 pm daily; Entrance price: Free.

Chungking Mansions
Home to small businesses, international restaurants, and a world of
trade, the Chungking Mansions is a building in Tsim Sha Tsui that just
might be the most international melting pot single space on earth. Youll
discover cyber cafes, Pakistani curry restaurants, piles of cell phones,
and some budget hostels all crammed into the mansion. When I visited
Hong Kong on my first trip back in 2010, my good friend and I stayed at a
hostel in the Chungking Mansions, and it was a travel experience Ill never
forget. Since then, the mansions have been cleaned up and safety has
improved, but it remains an international destination and one of the most
fascinating places listed in this Hong Kong travel guide. Address: 36-44
Nathan Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong; Opening hours: 24 hours, some
businesses 11 am - 9 pm or so.

Chi Lin Nunnery and Nan Lian Garden

Located on the outskirts of the city, Chi Lin Nunnery is a Buddhist temple
designed in a Tang dynasty architectural style. One of the most fascinating
things about the temple is that its completely made of cypress wood
and latched together without using any nails. When you visit the Chi Lin
Nunnery, located in the same area is Nan Lian Garden, and impressive
Tang dynasty traditional garden. I enjoyed visiting the temple, but really
loved walking around the garden and the neatly manicured flora and
fauna. Address: 5 Chi Lin Dr, Sheung Yuen Leng, Hong Kong - You can
take the MTR to Diamond Hill to get there; Opening hours: Nunnery is
open from 9 am - 4.30 pm daily and the gardens is open from 6.30 am - 7
pm daily; Entrance price: Free.

Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car
Located on Lantau Island, the Ngong Ping 360 is a cable car tramway
that literally goes up and over mountains and dangles past harbors of
water. You can take the Hong Kong MTR to Tung Chung Station and
from there get on the cable car and take it all the way up the mountain to
the Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery. Ive been on quite a few cable car
rides, and so I wasnt overly excited to go on the Ngong Ping Cable Car.
However, Im glad I went, it was one of the most enjoyable cable car rides
Ive ever been on, providing spectacular views. Address: You can get
there from MTR Tung Chung Station, Lantau Island; Opening hours:
10 am - 6 pm on Monday - Friday and 9 am - 6:30 pm on Saturday and
Sunday; Entrance price: Round trip ticket costs 255 HKD.

The public transportation system in Hong Kong is efficient and easy to use
Transportation
In a city as dense and compact as Hong Kong, its a great thing the public
transportation in the city is well organized, efficient, and functions pretty
hassle free. Even when you see a giant crowd at the MTR station during
rush hour, they literally have trains running every 30 seconds or so to
meet the demand.
That being said, while its not extremely expensive to take private taxis,
which can be a great option sometimes, getting around Hong Kong by
MTR, train, or bus is very doable and affordable.

Here are your main transportation options:
MTR The MTR is the subway / metro of Hong Kong that connects
most of the central part of the city, and you can even take it from Hong
Kong Island to Kowloon, going underneath Victoria Harbor. The best
option for riding the MTR is to buy yourself an Octopus Card at any
MRT station for 150 HKD and then you can add more money to it as
you go. Ride prices vary between distances, but you can check prices on
the MTR website.
Train If youre taking some day trips, or food trips to the outskirt
areas of Hong Kong, taking the train can be a good option. Whats very
nice about Hong Kong is that the MTR is connected to the train and
you can just keep using your Octopus card if you transfer (so to make
life easy buy an Octopus card!).
Bus In addition to the MTR and train, there may come a time when
bus in the easiest method of transportation. When my wife and I were
navigating around the city and researching for this Hong Kong travel
guide, we took the bus quite a few times. The buses are very easy to
take, but its really only possible if you have access to the internet to
research your routes because there are so many bus routes. Log-on
to Google maps, type in your current location and destination address,
and youll get all the bus options you need.
Tramways Although not the way to travel if youre in a hurry, if
you have time to spare one of the most entertaining methods of
transportation on Hong Kong Island are tramways. Rides cost just 2.30
HKD, and run the length of Hong Kong Island. Tramways give Hong
Kong some extra character and its fun to sit on the top of a tram and
take in the sights and sounds of the city.
Private taxi Finally, theres a never ending supply of Toyota Crowne
red and white Hong Kong taxis which you can flag down. Even though
Hong Kong can be an expensive city in some ways, private taxis are not
unreasonable, and can save some time and energy. Taxis should always
use the meter, which starts at 22 HKD and goes up from there. Short
rides in Hong Kong will cost 30 100 HKD and longer rides can cost
100 200 HKD. This taxi fare calculator is handy.

The transportation system of Hong Kong is managed and maintained
very well, and you wont have a problem getting around by public
transportation. Also, Id like to mention that if you love to walk, Hong
Kong is a great city for walking with sufficient sidewalks, zebra crossings
that work, and plenty of hills to get your heart rate up!

Scene at a local market in Hong Kong
Prices and Expenses

Hong Kong, just like Taipei or Bangkok, are cities that can be as expensive
as you want, but at the same time, there are many ways to save and keep
to your budget.
According to Business Insider, Hong Kong is the most expensive city to

live in in the world.
But I think that statistic is largely skewed due to the extreme high prices
for renting or buying property while living in Hong Kong. So rightfully so,
accommodation is probably the biggest expense youll have in Hong Kong,
but food and transportation can be affordable if you want them to, and
there are many free attractions in Hong Kong as well.

In this Hong Kong travel guide Ive broken down a list of typical prices for
a few things that I experienced during my trip to Hong Kong just to give
you an idea of what you can expect to pay.
Accommodation:
Hostel or guest house: $15 $30 USD per bed

Mid-range hotel: $75 $175 USD per double room
High end: Everything above $175 USD per double room
Transportation:
MTR Ride: 4.50 HKD 15.50 HKD depending on distance

Bus ride: Approximately 3.80 10 HKD, but really depends on
distance and route
Private taxi: Rides begin at 22 HKD and go up by distance and time.
For short distances on Hong Kong Island you might only pay 30 100
HKD, but longer rides might be in the 100 200 HKD range.
Food:
Hot lemon tea: 10 15 HKD

Street snack: 15 30 HKD
Bowl of won ton noodles: 40 50 HKD
Local dim sum for two: 100 HKD ($13.15)
Local Hong Kong Cantonese meal: 100 200 HKD per person
Fancy indoor restaurant: Around 300 500 HKD (or more) per person
Hong Kong is definitely not a budget destination like much of Southeast

Asia, but if you can find accommodation according to your budget, or stay
with a friend, your budget for traveling to Hong Kong doesnt need to be
too high.

Videos
During my most recent trip to Hong Kong I was there for four full days
and decided to make a travel video including all restaurants, food,
attractions, and everything we did during each day.
Most things included in this Hong Kong guide are within these videos.
(Also you can watch the full playlist of videos on YouTube here)

Map of Hong Kong
Iv included just about everything, especially the restaurants and
attractions listed in this Hong Kong travel guide on the map below, so you
can plan our your itinerary and route more efficiently.
And heres the direct link to the map.

Conclusion
From the towers that make up the skyline to towers of dim sum, Hong
Kong is a city where theres always something to do and always something
delicious to eat.
I hope this Hong Kong travel guide for food lovers, along with my other
post, 25 dishes to eat in Hong Kong (and restaurants where you can eat
them), will help you discover more of Hong Kong on a deeper and more
delicious level.
Have a great trip to Hong Kong and enjoy the food!

Thank You
Hey, its Mark Wiens here.
Just wanted to say thank you very much for downloading my Hong
Kong Travel Guide for Food Lovers and for supporting my work!
On my website you can check out more of my Travel Guides for Food
Lovers, buy t-shirts at the Store, and if you havent already made a
donation, and would still like to, you can easily donate here (everything
you donate will go back into making more independent travel guides and
videos). Thank you in advance.
Hope you have an amazing time eating in Hong Kong!
- Mark Wiens

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Home to one of the worlds most spectacular skylines with a natural

From sightseeing to shopping to eating, Hong Kong offers you a full

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Arriving and Leaving

The airport is modern and clean, relatively spacious with a number of

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Hong Kong visa

You will need to do your own individual research depending on what

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3. Tsim Sha Tsui

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Hong Kong Food

Located in a strategic position on an island off the coast of mainland

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Cantonese Chinese: The majority of Hong Kong food is Cantonese in

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Dai pai dong - Hong Kong street food

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Located in a strategic postion on an island off the coast of mainland

This section of the guide comes from my blog post:

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There is an ancient Chinese tradition of drinking tea, known as yum cha,

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Recognized for holding true to

Address: , 162 Wellington St, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

Sam Hui Yat ()

This is a classic neighborhood,

Address: 11 Pokfulam Road, Sai Ying Pun, Sheung Wan

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Located on Hong Kongs Chuen

Address: 57-58 Chuen Lung Estate, Route Twisk, Tsuen Wan

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Glutinous rice, plus a combination of chicken and pork, and sometimes

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Marinated in a blend of secret spices, of which some recipes include

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One of the go to restaurants for roast

It was. But I think in moderation would have been even better.

One of the most famous restaurants

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How could I not include roast pork?

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This Hong Kong roasted meat

Address: 985 Kings Rd, Hong Kong

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Another classic in the Cantonese meat department is roasted chicken,

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On one of my trips to Hong Kong,

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The pork is marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey or

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Kwan Yu Roast Meat is a roast

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