As the heart of Hong Kong, Central and Sheung Wan are filled with high-rise buildings and a prosperous scene, but they are filled with a strong sense of the simplicity and nostalgia of Hong Kong. The following is a list of must-have Hong Kong delicacies that I have compiled for you! For your reference, please click on the practical information for more details.
● Seng Kee porridge expert
Foodie Chua Lam once praised "Sheng Kee is my favorite porridge restaurant, and its porridge is the most delicious porridge in Hong Kong." Only when you sit down and try it for yourself can you realize that Cai Sheng has absolutely no bad reputation. The soup base is boiled for four hours using lean pork bones and scallops, plus Thai fragrant rice and beancurd sticks, which are cooked for three hours to create a soft and sweet porridge base. You can choose from a variety of fresh porridge ingredients and order them to order. Come on, the skill of the forty-year-old restaurant is clearly demonstrated in a small bowl of porridge.
Food tips from experts: Highly recommend the meatballs, beef maw and sashimi porridge, Youshengji’s homemade pork balls, and the limited supply of fish maw every day. It has a rich taste and is extremely sweet. Lian Cai Lan was also full of praise.
Expert guide: Sheng Kee is on Bi Street, Sheung Wan. It’s hard to find the place. It’s an old shop in an alley. Take the MTR to Exit A2 of Sheung Wan Station, turn right and walk for about 5 minutes.
●Yung Kee Restaurant
It opened as a siu mei stall in the 1940s and has remained standing for more than 60 years. Yung Kee Restaurant has been repeatedly praised as the most representative restaurant in Hong Kong by Chinese and foreign food reviews. The roast goose that is famous in Guangdong and Hong Kong is called "Flying Roast Goose" and is even listed as one of the top ten souvenirs in Hong Kong. The charcoal-roasted goose is plump and juicy, with thin and crispy skin, a color like red dates, and a sweet but not greasy taste.
Yong Kee also sells stir-fried glutinous rice that is only available in autumn and winter. It is truly stir-fried. It takes more than 30 minutes to go from raw glutinous rice to fried rice, which is a test of the skill of the chef.
Food tips from experts: When dining at Yung Kee, in addition to the must-order roast goose, the soft-boiled preserved egg with sour ginger and Prince Edward noodles are also must-order dishes for those who know how to eat.
Expert guidance: The store is on Wellington Street in Central. Take the MTR from Exit D2 of Central Station and walk along D'Aguilar Street for about three minutes.
●Chen Qinji Restaurant
Chen Qinji is famous for its Chaozhou-style braised goose. It is said that the brine ingredients only have a few basic spices such as star anise pepper, dark soy sauce, fish sauce, etc. However, a pot of 60-year-old brine that has been passed down for three generations shows the sincerity and deep human touch of the store.
Food tips from experts: The authentic Teochew style oyster minced pork porridge and oyster braised dishes are both memorable.
Expert guidance: The store is on Queen's Road West in Sheung Wan. Take the westbound tram and get off at Western Market Station. It's about a 10-minute walk away.
Looking for food along the way:
Kau Kee Beef Brisket: A time-honored beef brisket in clear soup on Gough Street, Sheung Wan. It is a star shop widely reported by domestic and foreign media. Its secret recipe of crispy brisket is unforgettable. .
Lu Yu Tea Room: Located on Stanley Street in Central. With its antique decoration, visitors can enjoy Hong Kong's unique cultural atmosphere while enjoying delicious food.
Outlying Island: Lamma Island
Although Lamma Island is small in area, its reputation is very big. There are simple fishing villages and beautiful natural scenery on the island, quiet beaches and uncontested scenery, and the rolling dust is just on the other side of the sea.
●Tianhong Seafood Restaurant
This seafood restaurant has won the Hong Kong Food Awards many times. It has opened three stores in this small street. Chow Yun-fat, Joey Yung, Ren Xianqi, Shu Qi , Wu Jianhao, etc. have all come here to have a great meal.
Expert food tips: Butter lobster is so delicious that many tourists come here just to have a taste. Steamed scallops with garlic vermicelli is also a must-have dish.
Expert guidance: Walk from the Hong Kong MTR station exit to Central Pier 4, take a boat to Sok Kwu Wan, Lamma Island, and walk to First Street to find it.
Wan Chai and Causeway Bay: the irreproducible Hong Kong flavor
This city is also constantly changing, and the pace of catching up with the trend is always moving forward. We come and go, and the so-called fashions have been updated. When we revisit our old places and taste the delicacies of that time, we may suddenly understand that the Hong Kong flavor lingering in our lips and teeth is the same as in the past and cannot be copied.
●Xiyuan Restaurant
Xiyuan Restaurant has been practicing MSG-free cooking since the 1980s, and specializes in traditional Cantonese cuisine.
The fried Hsinchu rice noodles with crab meat is a must-try. After the customer orders, the waiter will roll out the dining car and bring the red crab meat, fresh shrimps, Jinhua ham shreds and other ingredients in front of the customer, and put them in a casserole to stir-fry the rice noodles. It has a distinct finish and a refreshing drydown.
The expert’s cooking tips: “From the long-established classic honey-glazed pork buns with soft pine skin and fresh juicy sauce, to the ‘Big Brother Big BBQ Pork’ that every table must order, to the noble The jazz soup made with snail meat, honeydew melon, chicken feet and other ingredients makes customers feel grateful to eat and drink like me." (Ouyang Yingji)
Expert guidance: Xiyuan The restaurant is located on Yun Ping Road, Causeway Bay. Take the MTR to Causeway Bay Station, exit F, and walk along Yun Ping Road for three minutes.
●Chiji
The famous wonton noodles in the store, the wonton wrapping method is traditional and authentic, one bite, from the noodles, soup base to wonton fillings, everything is matched meticulously. Try it You know that Chi Ji, who comes like a cloud, is by no means a wasted reputation.
Food tips from experts: The swimming shrimp wontons, which are available in limited quantities every day, are the restaurant’s signature dish and are very popular among customers. They are usually sold out by noon. So if you want to have a full meal, you should visit early!
Expert guidance: Chi Kee is located on Percival Street, Causeway Bay, MTR Causeway Bay Station Exit A, turn right along Russell Street, and walk for about 3 minutes .
Looking for food along the way:
Zai Xing Roast Pork Restaurant: a red brand restaurant on Hennessy Road, Wan Chai. The barbecued pork here has crispy skin and tender meat, with a faint aroma of maltose, and the price is reasonable.
Fulin Restaurant: The famous overseas fried rice uses fine ingredients and is delicious, guaranteed to satisfy even the most discerning diners. You can find it along Lokko Road in Causeway Bay.
Kowloon: A Taste of 100 Delicious Foods
Here you can find delicacies from all over the world, including exquisite and elegant Western-style meals, as well as cheap and affordable street snacks, integrating Chinese and Western cuisines. , the inclusiveness of a city is most vividly reflected on the dining table.
●Ming Court
It has won the gold medal of the Hong Kong Tourism Board’s “The Greatest Food Award” and was selected as a first-class restaurant by the world’s top dining guide “Michelin Guide” Ming Court, a quiet place amidst the bustle, is located in Mong Kok. It is a rare high-end restaurant in the area. The executive chef has more than 30 years of experience as a chef, and the dishes he prepares are of high quality, both in appearance and taste.
Food tips from experts: "Abalone slices are flavorful, but Yi noodles are tasteless and absorb the taste." The braised Yi noodles with fresh abalone slices are highly recommended by the famous chef and gourmet Jacky Yu Jianzhi.
Expert guidance: Located on the 6th floor of Langham Place Hotel, Shanghai Street, Mong Kok, Exit C3 of Mong Kok MTR Station, and a three-minute walk from Langham Place Shopping Mall.
●Habitu The Pier
Harbor City is a good place for tourists to visit and shop. After crazy shopping, you might as well go to Habitu The Pier and choose to sit by the window while enjoying the view. With the Victoria Harbor view just around the corner, you can enjoy a sunny afternoon while tasting southern Italian cuisine.
Food tips from experts: PIZZA is the biggest feature here. Italian thin-packaged PIZZA is hand-made and baked in an original Italian PIZZA oven, which is unique.
Expert guidance: OTG63, underground of Ocean Terminal, Harbor City, Exit A1 of Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station to Harbor City.
●Liu Sen Kee Noodle Shop
Cai Lam once said, “Liu Sen Kee’s home-made noodles have clear roots, moderate thickness and elasticity.” Liu Sen Kee Noodle Shop, founded in 1956, has insisted on using its own noodles for many years. The bamboo noodles are made by beating them for up to four hours every day. How can such carefully made noodles not be delicious?
Food tips from experts: Shrimp noodles are a must-try item. The Ginger, Scallion, Goose Intestine, Beef and Cypress Leaf was recommended by Cai Sheng after tasting it. It is crispy and has a special texture.
Expert guidance: Located on Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, take Exit D1 of Hung Hom MTR Station and walk along the flyover for 2 minutes to the ground level.
Looking for food along the way:
Jincheng Hotel: Traditional Korean cuisine with authentic taste. Even gourmet Chua Lam has visited here and appreciated the taste. The location is Humphreys Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon.