Hong Kong’s must-try eats draw long lines, from classic cha chaan teng to famous street food. Don’t miss these local favorites!
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Hong Kong Island Picks
1. My Cup of Tea
A Hong Kong-style café famous for its authentic silk-stocking milk tea and yuan yang. Led by “Milk Tea King” Master Cheng, the café aims to preserve local tea culture and expand into the Greater Bay Area.
Recommended Dishes
Silk-Stocking Milk Tea, Yuan Yang, Satay Beef Pineapple Bun
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The silk-stocking milk tea is traditionally brewed and ranked among the top three on Hong Kong Island.
Address:
G/F, Wing Hing Building, 6 Spring Garden Lane, Wan Chai
Opening Hours
7 AM – 7 PM
Price
Average spending: HKD 60 – 80
2. Kau Kee
Established in the 1930s, this beloved eatery sees queues forming before it even opens. Famous for its clear-broth beef brisket and rich curry brisket, best enjoyed with E-fu noodles.
Recommended Dishes
Clear-Broth Beef Brisket Noodles, Curry Beef Brisket Noodles
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Rich broth and tender beef brisket, loved by locals and tourists alike.
Address:
Ground Floor, 21 Gough St, Central
Opening Hours
12:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Price
Average spending: HKD 50 – 100
Kowloon Area Picks
4. Kai Kai Dessert
Offers a variety of traditional Chinese desserts. The rich sesame paste and gingko barley beancurd dessert are must-tries, with options to add egg or chewy rice dumplings.
Recommended Dishes
Sesame Paste, Ginkgo Barley Beancurd Dessert
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Traditional Hong Kong dessert with a smooth texture, perfect for those who enjoy a light sweetness.
Address
29 Ning Po Street, Jordan
Opening Hours
10 AM – 10 PM
Price
Average spending: HKD 20 – 40
5. Man Kee Cart Noodle
Must-tries include homemade chive dumplings and Swiss-style chicken wings, along with radish, beef tripe, and pig’s trotters. Best enjoyed with the signature spicy sauce for extra flavor.
Recommended Dishes
Cart Noodles (Customizable Toppings), Beef Brisket
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A classic Hong Kong street food with a variety of toppings to suit every taste.
Address
121 Fuk Wing Street, Sham Shui Po
Opening Hours
12 PM – 10:30 PM
Price
Average spending: HKD 60 – 80
6. Yat Lok Restaurant
Since 1957, known for its crispy roast goose, marinated with a secret recipe and roasted to perfection. Limited daily servings—best paired with goose fat vermicelli soup. Also popular: crispy roast pork and honey-glazed char siu.
Recommended Dishes
Roast Goose, Roast Pork, Char Siu
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Crispy skin, tender meat, and rich flavor make the roast goose a favorite among diners.
Address
G/F, Kam Wo Building, 34-38 Stanley Street, Central
Opening Hours
11 AM – 9 PM
Price
Average spending: HKD 100 – 200
7. Master Low-key Food Shop
Established in 2009, known for made-to-order egg waffles and grid cakes. A favorite among diners and celebrities like Nicholas Tse, Joey Yung, and Chow Yun-fat.
Recommended Dishes
Original Egg Waffle, Grid Cake
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Made-to-order egg waffles and grid cakes, always fresh and hot.
Address
Shop B3, G/F, 76A Shau Kei Wan Main Street East, Shau Kei Wan
Opening Hours
1 PM – 9 PM
Price
Average spending: HKD 26 – 38
8. Tai Kok Tsui
It offers a daily selection and a monthly updated menu, featuring unique dishes like mouthwatering chicken and Hainan chicken at affordable prices.
Recommended Dishes
Mouthwatering Chicken, Hainan Chicken, Honey Pepper Potato Beef Rib Rice, Korean Kimchi Fried Rice
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Adheres to traditional cooking methods, preserving the authentic flavors of Hong Kong snacks.
Address
Shop 89, Phase 2, Fook Tak Lai New Village, 40 Tietshu Street, Tai Kok Tsui
Opening Hours
12 AM – 9:30 PM
Price
Average spending: HKD 60 – 100
9. Fat Boy Shop
Offers a variety of Hong Kong-style snacks such as cuttlefish, fresh sausage, turkey kidney, and pig liver, all balanced in flavor. Enhancing them with sweet sauce and mustard makes them even more delicious.
Recommended Dishes
Fish Balls, Siu Mai, Beef Offal
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A diverse range of authentic snacks at affordable prices.
Address
3 Hau Fook Street, Tsim Sha Tsui
Opening Hours
2:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Price Range
Average spending: HKD 20 – 50
10. Australia Dairy Company
Known for its speedy service, smooth scrambled eggs, and sweet steamed milk, this place always has long lines. The fast-paced, efficient service feels like a scene from a Hong Kong movie’s cha chaan teng.
Recommended Dishes
Scrambled Egg Toast, Steamed Milk with Egg Whites, Almond Juice Steamed Egg Pudding
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Dishes are served in under two minutes, showcasing Hong Kong’s fast-paced culture.
Address
G/F, 47-49 Parkes Street, Jordan, Kowloon
Opening Hours
7:30 PM – 11 PM
Price Range
Average spending: HKD 50
New Territories Picks
11. Keung Kee
The famous waxed meat sticky rice remains hearty and flavorful, while dishes like pan-fried shrimp rice rolls and peanut pork bone congee are just as delicious as before, with an even richer menu selection.
Recommended Dishes
Waxed Meat Sticky Rice, Curry Squid
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The sticky rice is chewy and aromatic with a rich variety of waxed meats, while the curry squid is spicy and flavorful.
Address
406 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai
Opening Hours
12 PM – 10 PM
Price
Average spending: HKD 50 – 80
香港擁有眾多人氣排隊美食,從傳統小吃到創新料理,每一家都深受本地人和遊客喜愛。無論是歷久不衰的經典茶餐廳、街頭排隊名店,還是話題性十足的潮流美食,這些店鋪總是大排長龍,只為一嚐最地道的香港風味。想知道香港人最愛的必吃美食?快來看看這些值得一等的美味吧!
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