This old school experience is a true test of your reflexes as you quickly spot which dish you want before everyone else's hungry hands get to it first. The HK HUB tells us “I'm a burger fiend and thankfully this city has some awesome choices. It's a real experience, from the space and the food, to the chaos of weekend dim sum! (In fact, I have found that the ruder the service, the better the food! Everyone raves about the eggs at Australian Dairy Company but we recommend giving Luen Fat’s still-runny three-egg sandwiches a crack. La Terrazza Pizzeria, Tai Hing   |   A lot of dessert shops also offer other add-ons, such as coconut milk, osmanthus syrup and even hunks of durian. Recommended Dish: If you’re looking for delicious food at reasonable prices, East Ocean is for you. The eggettes are made fresh to order and had little pieces of chewy mochi inside a crispy exterior. They're the big kind where the juices drip down your hand, and your face gets covered with delicious condiments (well, mine always does). This place is perfect for burger lovers! We like ours with an egg on top, sunny side up. thisgirlabroad is a Canadian expat who packed up her life in the Great White North to move to a city filled with skyscrapers, Dim Sum, and 7-Eleven’s. Recommended Dish: The sweet streusel-like crust on top is made from sugar, eggs, flour and lard, baked until golden-brown and crumbly. Recommended Dish: This combo of black tea served strong with condensed milk is a brilliant bevvie hot or cold. This tiny eatery only has five choices on the menu: four types of noodle dishes, three types of noodles and one veggie option. Steak Hong Kong was formerly a small fishing village, so it’s not surprising that it knows a thing or two when it comes to seafood. RECOMMENDED: Spice things up and take your pick from our roundup of the best Sichuan restaurants found in Hong Kong. When you're there, make sure to order the baked bun with barbecue pork, steamed shrimp dumpling, vermicelli roll stuffed with shrimp, pan fried turnip cake and banana leaf wrapped sticky rice. This delightfully sweet and refreshing dessert is particularly popular during summer. Pork Liver Noodle Soup The menu size is as small as the restaurant itself, which only seats about ten people. Just as delicious as the meat though is the beefy broth that’s made from cooking it, which doubles as an excellent base for noodles. Looking for something substantial while you’re on the move? By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Jun Wu: Be adventurous. Déjà vu! There is something for everyone in Hong Kong and here we look at the best, most exciting dining experiences the city has to offer. It’s easier said than done and while most cha chaan tengs offer this dish, only a few can do it well, with Ho Hung Kee being among these select few. But what makes Hong Kong’s dining scene truly unique is undoubtedly its local dishes. This is where you go to eat crab covered in a mountain of chilli and garlic and not have to worry about making a mess as the setting is incredibly laid-back and your t-shirt and flip flops can handle the dribbles. Many dim sum restaurants do solid renditions of these classic items but if you want to try one of the best places in town, nab a table at Tim Ho Wan, the Michelin-starred eatery known for its expertly crafted and freshly prepared – not to mention tremendously affordable – dim sum. The Loop: Maxim's City Hall. Cali Mex   |   Beef Rendang Hong Kong also puts on a great champagne brunch where you can eat and drink to your heart's content. Cali-mex, Bring your local friend, cellphone or dictionary; almost nobody at this eatery speaks English, wait staff included. Head there for a mouth-watering portion. From cheap eats and street food to Michelin-starred restaurants. There's cheap and delicious local street food like steaming fish balls you eat with a stick or warm fluffy egg waffles as big as your face, then there's fabulous gourmet meals at various 5 star restaurants with cuisine from around the world. That’s because there is a huge Thai community in this city. Some of the best foodie brains in Hong Kong have teamed up with foodpanda to provide you with an insider’s guide to their local cuisine. “For authentic Cantonese dim sum where you can stuff yourself silly with char siu sou (BBQ pork puff pastry) and steamed sponge cake while yelling out your next order, it's Lin Heung Tea house”, The HK HUB raves. Visit “Mott 32 for a luxe experience”, according to the Loop HK, and we don’t disagree. Reportedly opened by a health-conscious Chinese medicine practitioner, this hole in the wall is best known for its no-frills ‘gold medal pork chop rice’, which consists of two basic components: white rice, and impossibly tender pork marinated in sweet soy sauce. However, if you don’t fancy a burger, The Loop HK has recommended a selection of places to try, “Burgers at Beef & Liberty; tapas at 22 Ships; Peking Duck at Man Wah”. Expect to be seated at communal tables for most of your meals. Hong Kong’s name means ‘Spice harbour’ or ‘Fragrant harbour’, reflecting the city as a melting pot of cultures, flavours and nationalities that have existed there for generations. As according to Homemade in HK, “This is the best representation of HK style barbeque. “They have the best lunch deal. thisgirlabroad: I think Hong Kong food is unique in many ways. Seriously, it's huge, and very satisfying”. This is not New York, San Fracisco or Los Angeles–don't bother asking for soy or almond milk unless you want a very confused look from the waitress. Almost everyone is likely ordering the "Silk Stocking Milk Tea" or waiting for a chance to sit down at their restaurant. If you’re visiting Hong Kong, make sure to check our guide for the best Dim Sum diners available. The HK HUB tell us that Java Road Market serve up “the best noodles”, so make sure you try them out. If you’re looking for a great start to the day, The Loop HK recommends “for breakfast, try The Big Bad Ben at Catch in Kennedy Town. If not, look at pictures on the menu/wall and point to whatever piques your interest, look around at what other people are eating for some suggestions, or ask someone sitting around you to help you out a bit. Jaspas, foodpanda x Asia Miles, Kung Fu Dim Sum, Heads up! Homemade in HK highly recommends giving the place a try “One Dim Sum in Prince Edward: it’s dim sum all day every day” – we like the way that sounds! There are plenty of street vendors that offer this classic item but one of our all-time favourites is More Eggettes, which offers a wide variety of fangled creations – including an IG-worthy star-patterned egg waffle – as well as the delicious tried-and-true classic rendition. Golden Prince Thai, Established in 1952, this local institution is said to have invented ‘silk stocking milk tea’ – a version of the popular drink that gets its signature smoothness from being strained through a fine, pantyhose-like mesh. Having lived in a few big cities around the world, I still find nothing compares to what you can get in Hong Kong. If you want a good laugh, order the custard buns, which come out with the famed Gudetama face on it. Okay, maybe stinky tofu is a hard one to overcome (they say the smellier the tofu, the better the flavour) but how will you really know unless you give it a go? It’s then served with a fat pat of butter and a healthy dose of syrup. Coffee here is made with condensed milk and is best ordered along with the Bo Lo Bao (aka the best Pineapple Bun I have ever tasted). If you fancy something a bit more refined, there are many options for higher-end and Michelin Starred Chinese restaurants. If you’ve ever wanted to build the perfect bowl of noodles, this is the way to do it. Pakistan   |   Thanks for subscribing! Tai Po Hui is one of the biggest and busiest Hawkers in all of Hong Kong. The combination of the vanilla, matcha and jelly was delicious and no flavor overpowered the other, making it slightly tart and slightly sweet. Tasty shrimp wontons in a silky wonton wrap, which are both fresh and full of flavor. It helps offset the heat from the rendang as you sip the tall ice-cold Milo drink topped with a mound of Milo powder”. Romania, We've sent a 4-digit code to %phoneNumber%. If this is what you fancy, why not head to Kut kut Siu in Mei Foo? Between working full time and managing her blog, you’ll likely find her with a flat white in one hand and a jar of peanut butter in the other. This delicious treat is best eaten right out of the oven with a thick slab of cold butter stuffed in the centre – it’s not healthy by any means but that’s what makes it so good. If so, the crepes at Fluer de Sel should be your first point of call. We’re working hard to be accurate – but these are unusual times, so please always check before heading out. It may be simple, but that's enough to keep it a street snack favourite. ), but I promise that nine times out of ten, the staff love that you're willing to come in and try their local cuisine and are more than willing to help you. See Proenza Schouler's full Spring '21 Collection, New 'Gossip Girl' Cast Sit on Those Iconic Steps, Abolitionists Want More Than Just Your Vote, Jessie Buckley Is Ready to Tell Her Own Story, Kamala Harris Praises Black Women in Her VP Speech, This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. Jun is now currently collaborating with renowned designer Nicole Teng of Brut Cake to form a comprehensive lifestyle café, called Brut Eatery. Whether you're looking for the best hidden gems for local eats or the hottest new European fine-dining restaurant in town, you'll find it at The Loop HK. California Pizza Kitchen, If you’ve got a graving for some good ol’ English grub, a Full English at Brick Lane is the perfect place for you, and it’s one of the HK HUB’s favourites too. Instead of being merely browned in a griddle or pan, the bread is drenched in an eggy mixture then deep-fried until crisp and golden. Singapore   |   At these two types of local shops, you can find everything from roast meat (char siu and roast goose are popular choices) and macaroni in tomato soup to milk tea and custard lava french toast. North Point is the first open air food stall area to feature in our guide, known as a Dai Pai Dong. Recommended Dish: If you’re wanting a “traditional trolley cart experience”, this is the place to go. From Michelin-starred fine dining to Hello Kitty themed Dim Sum... Hong Kong will not only delight the fashionista in you, but after a few days spent in China's food hub and you likely will never think about Chinese food the same way again. Adding milk to tea was a foreign concept. Packed with flavours, scoop up thick mango and pomelo chunks – which provides a nice citrusy tone – nestle in a bed of cool, creamy puree. Homemade in HK tells us that North Point “is a pretty well-known Dai Pai Dong, the best dish I’ve had there was the steak, believe it or not”.