Kam Wah Cafe & Bakery
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| Pineapple buns and egg tarts at Kam Wah Cafe |
A classic Hong Kong tea house located in the busy district of Prince Edward, Kam Wah Cafe is a fast-paced casual dining joint that brings you the true taste of the city. This place is all about its legendary milk tea and its finely baked pastries. They have some of the best egg tarts in Hong Kong, and the classic "pineapple bun", a baked bread roll that topped with honey and sugar for the extra crispness and sweetness. This is the perfect spot for breakfast or afternoon tea.
Average cost without drinks and services:
£5
47 Bute St, Prince Edward, Hong Kong
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Tim Ho Wan
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| Chiu Chow dumpling at Tim Ho Wan |
Tim Ho Wan as a business really has grown from strength to strength, now 5 stores strong in Hong Kong with also oversea joints in the USA and South East Asia. The popularity has a lot to do with its Michelin star status that is has won from its Sham Shui Po branch. I personally enjoy dining at the Central branch as it is less busy than the others. The must-try item is the baked bun with BBQ pork, it has a lovely crispy pastry texture with a mouthwatering filling of sweet Canton style BBQ pork. All the dim sum here are made fresh on site to ensure high-quality standard.
Average cost without drinks and services:£10
Shop 12A, Hong Kong Station Podium Level 1, IFC Mall, Central. Hong Kong
http://www.timhowan.com.hk/
Hung's Delicacies
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| Goose in Lo mei sauce |
Another restaurant gained success after it was awarded a Michelin star at its flagship branch (which is now closed). The Hung's Delicacies branch inside the Hong Kong airport is well worth a visit for anyone who is a fan of classic Cantonese "lo mei", a slow cooking style using a sauce that contains spices and soy sauces. The most popular lo mei has to be the goose, with all the lovely spices aroma blended inside the meat in harmony. If you are feeling brave and willing to explore, try the cuttlefish, duck feet or pork intestines.
Average cost without drinks and services:£10
1 Sky Plaza Rd, Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong
https://www.hungsdelicacies.com/
Mak's Noodle
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| Wonton at Mak's Noodles |
Wonton noodles is a must try item if you visit Hong Kong, and not many places can do it as good as Mak's Noodle which is now 7 branches strong. Loved by both locals and tourists, this casual noodle house is renowned for its shrimp wontons in a light but flavorsome fish-stock. The wontons are smooth in texture with an umami bomb of filling containing whole shrimp and pork. Be prepared to queue as it could get very busy in the evening, best to visit in the afternoon if you can afford to do so.
Average cost without drinks and services:£10
37 Leighton Rd, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
https://www.openrice.com/en/hongkong/r-maks-noodle-causeway-bay-guangdong-noodles-rice-noodles-r121176
Crystal Jade
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| Aubergine in a soy and vinegar dressing at Crystal Jade |
A multinational chain from Singapore that has over 10 branches across Hong Kong. Xiao long bao here is the signature dish of Crystal Jade, a steamed dumpling that filled with pork and a rich tasting pork stock. The Crystal Jade version stick to the traditional style and are freshly made each day. Other items worth trying are the pan fried dumpling and cold aubergines in a soy and vinegar dressing. The one located in Hong Kong airport is especially ideal for travelers who are in a rush but seek good quality Chinese food.
Average cost without drinks and services:£10
Level 5 Arrival Hall, Terminal 1, Hong Kong International Airport, Chek Lap Kok
http://www.crystaljade.com.hk/
Ho Hung Kee
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| Wok fried beef noodles at Ho Hung Kee |
Along with Tim Ho Wan, Ho Hung Kee is the cheapest restaurant in Hong Kong with a Michelin star. Ho Hung Kee is all about good old-fashioned Cantonese cuisine with not a great deal of refinement and is fairly rustic. Noodle is the hero item on the menu, the wok-fried soy noodles with beef is a must try if you ever visit the restaurant, the beautiful wok aroma, together with the richness from the soy sauce, result in some of the finest wok noodle dishes you find in Hong Kong. Canton style congee is also another popular choice, especially for the locals at breakfast time.
Average cost without drinks and services:£10
Causeway Bay, Hennessy Rd, Hong Kong
https://m.facebook.com/hohungkee/?locale2=zh_HK
Chrisly Cafe
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| Hong Kong milk tea and canteen breakfast at Chrisly Cafe |
When you ask a local to suggest a classic Hong Kong cafe, Chrisly Cafe would usually be the first choice. It is one of those old-school Hong Kong cafes that are loved by the locals but might be off-putting to some tourists thanks to its super fast pace style. The waiters would expect you to know what you would like to order as soon as you sit down and pay up and leave as soon as you have finished the meal. Put that issue aside, Chrisly Cafe serves some of the finest scramble eggs and Hong Kong style milk tea. The intense tea aroma and the silkiness of the milk tea are what makes this place so special and still going strong after so many years.
Average cost without drinks and services:£5
Kwong Sang Hong Building, 6 Heard St, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
http://www.chrislycafe.com.hk/
Yee Shun Milk Company
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| Milk puddings at Yee Shun Milk Company |
There are many great Hong Kong desserts, but the best dessert for me has to be the hot steamed milk pudding. Yee Shun is a milk pudding specialist and is also renown for its creative take of the dessert with innovation such as ginger milk pudding and coffee milk pudding. For me, the original is still the best, creamy but not heavy with a fine taste of milkiness and softness, this is what comfort food is all about. Best visit in a group of friends to ensure you get a chance to try out another style of milk puddings.
Average cost without drinks and services:£5
506 Lockhart Rd, Causeway Bay
https://www.openrice.com/en/hongkong/r-yee-shun-dairy-company-causeway-bay-hong-kong-style-dessert-r11167
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