If we're talking about the most popular city holiday destinations within Asia, Hong Kong will definitely emerge as one of the tops. This extraordinary city never needed sleep and is always chock-full of tempting eats. It is a woven creature of Eastern and Western influences, a fascinating assault on the senses. It is easy to be swept off your feet and go with the flow! But if you're the sort that don't want to miss a good recommendation on what the locals love, here's the top 8 well-loved, tried-and-tested food places in Hong Kong:
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1. Kau Kee Restaurant 九记牛腩
In Hong Kong, everyone knows about Kau Kee's amazing beef brisket clear soup noodles. Besides its nourishing skincare properties, this dish is one of the classic Cantonese ingredients that you will come across aplenty in the city. Brewed over hours to achieve the tenderness of its beef brisket, its goodness melts within the delicious soup. Recommended across various platforms and frequented by celebrities including Alan Tam and Kuan Chi-Lam, Kau Kee is a place that must not be missed in your Hong Kong trip!
Kau Kee Restaurant (九记牛腩)
21 Gough Street
Central, Hong Kong
中環歌賦街21號地舖
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2. Mr Ray Seafood Restaurant 雷公子海鮮串燒大排檔
A tantalizing combination of garlic, ginger and spice soaking through juicy crab meat - that is the essence of Hong Kongers' favourite dish - the spicy crab (避风塘炒蟹). The beginnings of this dish can be traced back to late 1940s as a product of a potpourri of cultural synergy between Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore and China. Many respectable dining establishments offer this spicy crab dish, however, it is recommended to enjoy this spicy crab dish at Mr Ray Seafood Restaurant together with many of its other excellent dishes such as its Sea Salt Prawns (海鹽手插蝦) and 3D Broccoli (立體3D芥蘭), a place well-loved by locals and celebrities alike!
Mr Ray Seafood Restaurant (雷公子海鮮串燒大排檔)
Lung Shing Mansion
33-37 S Wall Road
Kowloon City, Hong Kong
九龍城城南道33號
龍城大廈地鋪
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3. Capital Café 华星冰室
Mega Hong Kong superstar Eason Chan is Capital Café's biggest fan - but there is no surprise because Capital Café has won over the hearts and stomachs of their patrons! In Eason Chan's words: 'If you've never been to Capital Café, you've never been to Hong Kong.' Here, they serve a heartwarming breakfast of scrambled eggs, buttered crusty rolls and excellent milk tea. If you want to do some celebrity scouting while wolfing down this delicious spread, look out for regulars like Bosco Wong, Andy Hui and Shawn Yue.
Capital Café 华星冰室
Kwong Sang Hong Building Block B-d
6 Heard Street
Wan Chai, Hong Kong
湾仔克街6号广生行大厦地下B1号铺
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4. Cheung Hing Coffee Shop 祥興咖啡室
Retaining its original facade and interior, this cozy coffee shop is characterized by its unique nostalgic vibes. Plastered across Cheung Hing's walls are the photos and signatures of Hong Kong celebrities, including Wu Chien-Lien, Gigi Leung, Julian Cheung, and Carol Cheng. Other than its interesting interior set-up reminiscent of old Hong Kong, their egg tarts, foo-young omelette rice, and buttered pineapple buns have been touted as the best in the city.
Cheung Hing Coffee Shop 祥興咖啡室
9 Yik Yam Street
Hong Kong
跑馬地奕蔭街9-11號地下
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5. Sai Kung Chuen Kee Seafood Restaurant 西貢全記海鮮菜館
Media darling in food paradise Hong Kong, Sai Kung Chuen Kee naturally has locals and tourists flocking to it. Their seafood is of a premium quality with unbeatable freshness - lobsters, scallops, crabs, prawns, groupers - take your pick. Be no stranger to negotiating for your prices here or risk paying an unreasonably expensive bill.
Sai Kung Chuen Kee Seafood Restaurant 西貢全記海鮮菜館
G/F 53 Hoi Pong StreetSai Kung, Hong Kong
新界西贡万年街87-89号地下
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6. Lan Fong Yuen 兰芳园
Don't belittle this milk tea - its concoction is a mysteriously addictive recipe... the only thing we know is that it is brewed with five different types of tea leaves to achieve this memorable taste. Even TVB's hottest stars love Lan Fong Yuen's famous 'stocking milk tea' - they keep coming back for it!
Lan Fong Yuen 兰芳园
2 Gage Street
Central, Hong Kong
中环结志街2号地下
4A-6 Gage Street
Central, Hong Kong
中环结志街4A-6号
Chungking Mansions Service Centre
36 Nathan Road
Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
尖沙咀弥敦道36号重庆大厦活坊地库26号铺
(近尖沙咀地铁站)
304D Shun Tak Centre
上环信德中心304D号铺
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7. Dessert Kaffee 小甜谷
Everybody loves Dessert Kaffee! The owner behind this popular dessert parlour is Jo Kuk, a well-respected Hong Kong actress and singer. The support of other A-list celebrities including Andy Lau, Eric Tsang and Aaron Kwok is not unreasonable - the desserts here have consistently pandered to the tastebuds of their fans. Don't miss out on their most popular orders - lychee milk pudding, mango pomelo sago and walnut paste. Top off your post-dinner indulgence with a over-the-top fruit juices in whole watermelons and pineapples!
Dessert Kaffee 小甜谷
17 Canton Road
LCX Harbour City 3/F
Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
九龙尖沙咀海港城海运大厦LCX 3楼7E1号铺
10-11B School Street
Tai Hang, Hong Kong
大坑书馆街10-11B地下
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8. Sing Heung Yuen 胜香园
Sing Heung Yuen is a classic run-down dai pai dong, but whatever it lacks in pomp, it makes up in its mouthwatering signature tomato broth beef noodles (番茄牛肉太阳蛋公仔面). People travel miles for this! Its tender-smooth beef slices and satisfyingly sour and spicy soup are indeed in a gastronomical league of its own. Shawn Yue and Kenny Bee are regular customers - something so good and cheap is not easy to find nowadays.
2 Mee Lun Street
Central, Hong Kong
中环美轮街2号(歌赋街口)
After seeing these absolutely "must-try" Hong Kong food places, is the foodie in you all revved up to explore this amazing city yet?
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