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Hong Kong is renowned for its towering skyscrapers, vibrant signs, bustling population, and of course, a plethora of delectable cuisine. Choosing where to go, what to do, and where to eat in Hong Kong can be daunting. However, fret not! Below are suggestions for 10 delectable dishes to try when visiting Hong Kong, guaranteed to enhance your journey!
1. Tube Noodle Soup with Bac Egg
Tube noodle soup is a common breakfast item in most traditional cafes in Hong Kong, paired with Bac egg to create a delightful combo. The soup is made with tube noodles and tender diced meat, while the Bac egg is mixed with butter and cheese, providing a distinctive flavor. Many love this soup for its energy boost and body-warming properties. It's a perfect choice to kickstart your day of Hong Kong travel.
2. Handheld Rice Feast
The dish features white rice with ingredients cooked in a clay pot. While it may sound simple, Hong Kong's handheld rice feast is a fusion of bold flavors and unique preparation. The handheld rice is cooked over red coal, with all the ingredients atop the white rice tightly sealed, allowing the flavors to infuse. Notably, there's a crispy layer of charred rice at the bottom – the highlight of this dish.
3. Cantonese Congee
This simple dish is often served as a light meal at restaurants or hotels in Hong Kong. Chefs here pay great attention to selecting the type of rice for congee, typically soaking it overnight and cooking it in a broth of pork, chicken feet, chicken wings, or fish bones. The characteristic features of Cantonese congee are its smooth, white, and sticky texture. You can enjoy it with fish fillet or eggs.
4. Roast Goose
Seasoned goose meat roasted to perfection in a high-temperature oven. Roast goose must have the distinctive fragrance of goose meat, delicious sweetness, and a crisply sharp skin. It's often served with plum sauce. Hong Kong boasts numerous restaurants offering this dish, so don't miss out on indulging in it!
5. Dim Sum Delights
A time-honored traditional dish of the Chinese people, with nearly 100 different items primarily made from rice or wheat flour, filled with meat or seafood, and steamed in bamboo baskets. Dim Sum includes light snacks like buns, dumplings, siu mai, and barbecue pork buns.
6. Fish Bun
A traditional dish originating from Chaozhou, often enjoyed alongside soup. Fish is finely ground, shaped into pieces, and wrapped in a thin layer of dough, then either boiled or steamed. The renowned fish bun is known for its nutritional value and convenience.
7. Egg Waffle
Made from eggs, sugar, condensed milk, and flour, cooked on a hot griddle; a famous street food not only in Hong Kong but worldwide, affectionately known as the 'Hong Kong waffle.' In addition to the regular egg flavor, it comes in other beloved variations such as chocolate, matcha, ginger, and more.
8. Wonton Noodle Soup
A dish originating from Guangdong but widely cherished in Hong Kong. A bowl of wonton noodle soup typically includes hot broth, wontons, bao buns, Chinese kale, shrimp, chicken or pork, and green onions. Some places also add various types of mushrooms.
9. Hong Kong Milk Tea
With a consumption of over 900 million cups annually, milk tea is a integral part of Hong Kong's culinary culture. Hong Kong Milk Tea is crafted from various black tea blends using a unique formula, evaporated milk, and sugar, or condensed milk; coffee or other flavors can be added based on preferences. Locals indulge in milk tea similar to how Westerners enjoy coffee.
10. Pineapple Bun
A popular sweet pastry in Hong Kong and Macao. The bun is made with sugar, eggs, flour, and lard; with a crispy outer layer and a sweeter interior. The finished bun has a shape resembling a pineapple, hence the name pineapple bun. It is commonly consumed for breakfast and during afternoon tea.
According to kumory.blogspot.com
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Reference: Travel Guide from Mytour
MytourNovember 24, 2015
