Hong Kong offers a stunning array of delicacy from street food to Michelin Star Rated Restaurants, visitors are spoilt for choices available.
Before reading on, you might be interested in these related articles:
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Things to do in Hong Kong.
Take Note
We experienced culture differences in Hong Kong that you should know to avoid paying more, getting bad experiences, or landing you in an awkward situation.
- Sharing a table in Hong Kong is the norm & expected in most places apart from restaurants. Crowded places expect you to eat and leave as fast as you can.
- There are some hidden costs especially in Chinese Restaurants, everything given to you incur a cost, politely reject if you do not want it or find out how much they will cost. (Eg, sauces for hotpot can cost RM10 or USD3 per person, tidbits RM6 or USD1.50)
- People in Hong Kong can be very rude & might even scold their customers through friendliness & politeness is quite subjective. We noticed some improvements compared to our last trip.
1. Kam’s Roast Goose (甘牌燒鵝) – 1 Star Michelin
Founded by the grandson of the founder of Yung Kee Restaurant, Kam’s Roast Goose scintillate diners with their plump & juicy well-roasted goose. The gooses are well-marinated camp style to ensure the marination penetrates into the meat while keeping them moist during roasting.
Kam’s Roast Goose was awarded 1 Michelin star (2015-17), you can expect a long queue especially during peak hours however waiting time is usually less than 30 mins.
Comparing to another 1 Michelin Star Yat Lok roast goose, we would say Kam’s Roast Goose holds an upper hand.
Address: 226 Ground Floor, Po Wah Commercial Centre, Hennessy Rd, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Opening Hours: Daily 11.30 am to 9.30 pm
What to Order: Roast Goose
How to Get There: MTR – Wan Chai Station A4 Exit.
Price : Approx USD15/ RM60/ SGD20 per pax
2. Kau Kee Beef Brisket (九记牛腩)
Probably one of the best beef brisket you can find in the world, the delicious, tender, slow-cooked beef brisket cooked in a broth of spices, never fails to disappoint with a long queue of eager devotees waiting to devour the legendary noodle.
Make sure to order the curry tendon beef brisket, divinely rich curry sauce & tender beef brisket.
Address: 21 Gough Street, Central
地址 ：中環歌賦街21號
Opening Hours: Mon to Sun 12.30 pm – 10.30 pm (Closed on Sunday)
What to Order: Curry Beef Tendon Noodle & Beef Brisket Noodle
Getting There: Central MTR
Price : Around USD5 / SGD7 / RM19 per person
3. Australian Dairy Company (澳洲牛奶公司)
One of the locals favourites place for decent, delicious and affordable all-day breakfast Hong Kong style. The fast-paced movements of the waiters mean they expect you to keep up to them or risk being scolded.
This is definitely not the place for a cup of coffee to enjoy for the whole afternoon. Customers come and leave quickly allowing the next customers to dine. It is common to share seating place with others when it is crowded.
Food is served at unbelievable speed and accuracy. The highlight is their unrivalled super fluffy scrambled egg and the creamy Custard Milk that attracts loyal & returning customers.
Address: 47 Parkes Street, Jordan
地址：佐敦白加士街47號地下
Opening Hours: Friday to Wed 7.30 am – 11.00 pm (Closed on Thursday)
What to Order: Scramble eggs with toast (炒蛋多士), Ham Macaroni (正叉燒通粉), Steam Milk（炖奶）
Getting There: Jordon MTR – Exit C2 ( Right ). Walk ahead to the junction and then turn right.
Price : Around USD5 / SGD7 / RM17 per person
4. Tim Ho Wan (添好运) – 1 Michelin Star (2015-2017)
The world-famous 1 Michelin Star Tim Ho Wan is definitely the best place to experience dim sum at a reasonable price.
The owner, Mak Pui Gor was the former dim sum master at the 3 Michelin Star Restaurant in Four Seasons Hotel before opening his own store to allow common people a chance to experience & indulge in fine dim sum.
When arrive, inform the counter lady the no of pax and get your no. However be warned, make sure you have ample time as long queue awaits you. Try avoiding lunch & dinner time, weekends and holidays.
Opening Hours: Daily 10 am to 10 pm
What to Order: 酥皮焗叉烧包 （ Baked Bun with Barbecue Pork ), 晶莹鲜虾饺 ( Steamed Fresh Shrimp Dumpling ), 杞子桂花糕 (Kwai Fah Gou), 鲜虾烧卖皇 （Steamed Pork Dumpling with Shrimp), 菲黄鲜虾粉 ( Vermicelli Roll stuffed with Shrimp ), 腊味萝卜糕 （Pan Fried Turnip Cake ）, 马来糕 (Malay Cake)
Getting There :
1. Sam Shui Po Main- G/F, 9-11 Fuk Wing Street, Hong Kong (Sham Shui Po MTR)
2. Central Branch – Shop 12A, Hong Kong Station Podium Level 1, IFC Mall, Central, Hong Kong (Hong Kong MTR)
Price : Around USD9 / RM33 / SGD12 per person
5. Mak Man Kee Wanton (麥文記麵家)
Mak Man Kee Noodle is famous for its all shrimp Wanton, any bite of its wanton will bring utmost satisfaction of the freshness and the firmness of the shrimp. The shop is just 3 or 4 lots beside the Australian Dairy.
If you are wondering why most wonton noodles shop in Hong Kong has the Mak as its name is due to all Mak’s noodle originate from the same master chef and inherited by his children and proteges.
Comparing other Mak’s noodles, we find Mak Man kee wanton the most succulent.
Address: 51 Parkes St, Jordan, Hong Kong
Opening Hours: Daily 12 pm to 12 am
What to Order： Wantan Noodle Soup (上湯云吞面), Fresh Shrimp Wanton
Getting There: Jordon MTR – Exit C2 ( Right ). Walk ahead to the junction and then turn right.
Price: Around USD6 / SGD8 / RM25 per person
6. Tai Cheong Bakery (泰昌餅家)
Over half a century of the same dedication, the egg tarts – as well as the other tasty baked offerings — at Tai Cheong Bakery in Central has created a legendary Hong Kong tea-time story. Tai Cheong’s Egg Tart is Hong Kong’s former British Governor, Chris Patten’s favourite. Make sure to buy them when it is hot from the oven !!
Address: 32 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central
地址：中環擺花街35號地下
Opening Hours: 7.30 am to 9.00 pm
What to Order： 蛋挞 （ Egg Tart )
Getting There: Central MTR – Exit D2.
Take the elevator up to the Mid-Levels. You’ll see an “exit” for Lyndhurst Terrace. Tai Cheung Bakery will be situated on the right when you go down the stairs.
Price : Around USD10 / SGD14 / RM35 per person
7. Fei Jie (肥姐小食店)
Fei Jie Snack Shop offers a variety of braised skewered seafood, meat and innards. The shop is fond by locals looking for a quick bite of the tasty innards and meats.
Apart from cooking methods, most innards require extra skills and attention to clean and remove the odour. Hence most people would rather buy than prepare themselves.
Just follow the queue and order to your liking. We do recommend to try their pork intestine, octopus and gizzard.
Address: Shop 4A, 55 Dundas Street, Mong Kok
Opening Hours: Daily 2 pm to 11 pm
What to Order： Octopus, Pork Intestine
Getting There: Yau Ma Teh MTR – Walk towards Ladies Street. The intersection between Dundas Street and Fa Yuen Street.
Price : Around USD5 / SGD7 / RM20 per person
8. Kam Wah Cafe (金華冰廳)
Kam Wah Cafe serves one of the best Pineapple Bun in Hong Kong. Contrary to beliefs, Bo Lo Bao or Pineapple Bun doesn’t contain any pineapple, the name was given due to its top crust of the bun that resembles the fruit.
Crispy golden-brown crust with soft bread with every bite contains a chunk of butter that melts in your mouth. One might not be sufficient for lovers.
Address: 47 Bute Street, Prince Edward
地址 ：太子弼街47號地下
Opening Hours: Daily 6.30 am to 11.30 pm
What to Order: Bo Lo Bao aka Pineapple Bun (菠蘿包)
Getting There: Mongkok MTR – Exit B1 / Prince Edward MTR – Exit B2
Price : Around USD3 / SGD4 / RM10 per person
9. Lan Fong Yuen (蘭芳園)
Located in an offbeat alley, Lan Fong Yuen is an easy miss however its popularity for their legendary smooth & silky Stocking Milk Tea is what attracts locals & tourist alike queuing patiently.
Started in 1952 as a Dai Pai Dong (street cart), Lan Fong Yuen pride themselves to be the creator of the pantyhose milk tea. The Chicken chop macaroni is quite good as well. Forget bout the pork chop bun, it is below average.
Address: 2 Gage Street, Central
地址：中環結志街2號
Opening Hours: 7.30 am to 5.00 pm / the branch few units beside open till 11 pm
What to Order： Milk Tea (奶茶) & Chicken Chop Macaroni (王牌鸡扒通粉)
Getting There: Central MTR – Exit D2. Walk towards the Central Mid Level Escalator on Queens Street.
Price: Around USD5 / SGD7 / RM18 per person
10. Sun Kee (新記芝士麵)
What do you expect from simple instant noodle? Nothing much I guess. Yet Sun Kee took instant noodle to the next level with their lip-smacking grilled pork cheek, creamy cheesy sauce instant noodle.
Though food presentation is lacking, yet it’s hard to find another outlet does the pork cheek better than Sun Kee.
Address : 3 Burrows Street, Wan Chai
地址 ：灣仔巴路士街3號地下
Opening Hours: Daily 7.30 am to 11.00 pm
What to Order ： Cheese Noodle with Pork Cheek
Getting There: Wan Chai MTR – A4 Exit
Price : Around USD3 / SGD4 / RM10 per person
11. (龍津美食)
Cheap, tasty and dip in curry sauce, Curry Fish Ball is one of Hong Kong’s most iconic street snack. The stall is just located beside King of Coconut where you can enjoy both delicacies in the same place.
Address: G/F, Dundas Square, 43D Dundas Street, Mong Kok
地址 ：旺角登打士街43D登打士廣場地下
Opening Hours: 10 am to 9.00 pm
What to Order ： Curry Fish Ball
Getting There: Yau Ma Teh MTR – A2 Exit. Near Ladies Street opposite Starbucks.
Price : Around USD3 / SGD4 / RM10 per person
12. 民声冰室
A hidden treasure in Hong Kong, this small restaurant is relatively unknown to tourist only frequented mostly by locals. The restaurant shot to famed with its signature dish Salted Egg with Steam Minced Meat Tower 咸蛋蒸肉饼 to be paired with rice.
Address: 16 Wun Sha St, Hong Kong
地址 ：大坑浣紗街16號
Opening Hours: Daily 11:00-22:00
What to Order ： Salted Egg with Steam Minced Meat Tower (咸蛋蒸肉饼)
Getting There: Tin Hou MTR – Exit B (8 mins walk)
Price : Around USD3 / SGD4 / RM10 per person
13. Man Fai Chiu Chow Noodle (文輝墨魚丸大王)
Man Fai is famous for their cuttlefish ball, baby squids, and octopus heads. You can order separately or like us in a bowl with rice noodles and clear broth. We ordered Seaweed 8 Treasure Noodle (HKD72) to try all their specialities in a bowl. The portion is large, enough for 2 people.
Address: 22-24 Jardine’s Bazaar, Causeway Bay
地址 ：銅鑼灣渣甸街22-24號
Opening Hours: Daily 8.00 am to 2.00 am
What to Order ： 紫菜八宝粉
Getting There: Causeway Bay MTR – Exit F1
Price : Around USD10 / SGD14 / RM35 per person
14. Yat Lok Roast Goose (一乐烧鹅) – 1 Michelin Star (2015-17)
Earning its one Michelin Star, Yat Lok Roast Goose is one of many Hong Kong mom and pop joints that simply executing what they do best. Delicate crispness with a perfect ratio of meat & fat, sinking our teeth into the juicy roast goose drumstick was pure satisfaction.
Address: 34-38 Stanley St, Hong Kong
地址 ：中環士丹利街34-38號地舖
Opening Hours: 7.30 am to 9.00 pm
What to Order: Roast Goose Drumstick with noodle or rice
Getting There: Central D2 – From Queens St walk across the road toward D’Aguilar Street and turn right into Stanley Street. Walk past Luk Yu restaurant.
Price : Around USD15 / RM80 / SGD25
15. Yee Shun Dairy (義順牛奶公司)
Yee Shun is famous for its deliciously smooth and fragrant milk custard. This inexpensive and popular dessert is a steamed blend of milk, sugar, and egg white. Creamy and smooth with just the right amount of sweetness.
A variety of flavours available but do try the signature double-boiled steam milk and ginger milk custards.
Address :
1. 513 Nathan Road, Hong Kong 油麻地彌敦道513號地下 – Yau Ma Teh MTR – B1 Exit
2. 506 Lockhard Road, Causeway Bay 銅鑼灣駱克道506號 – Causeway Bay MTR – C Exit
Opening Hours: Daily 12.00 pm to 12.00 am
What to Order： Doubled Boiled Steam Milk (双皮奶) & Steam Milk with Ginger Juice (巧手姜汁炖鲜奶)
Price: Around USD5 / SGD7 / RM18 per person
16. Lee Keung Kee North Point Eggette (利强记北角鸡蛋仔)
The honeycomb-shaped egg waffles at Lee Keung Kee are thicker in texture, with midges of crisp around the edges & fluffy consistency that makes egg waffles so popular. It is hard to miss it with that many celebrities photos at the shop.
Address: 492 King’s Rd, Hong Kong
地址 ：北角英皇道492號
Opening Hours: 7.30 am to 9.00 pm
What to Order： Egg Puff or Eggette (鸡蛋仔)
Getting There: North Point MTR – B3 Exit
Price: Around USD1.50 / SGD2 / RM6 per person
17. King of Coconut (椰汁大王)
The refreshing coconut juice from King of Coconut is definitely worth trying. Freshly blended with evaporated milk & coconut, it is very creamy & rich with a light savoury and buttery taste.
Address: G/F, Dundas Square, 43H Dundas Street, Mong Kok
地址 ：旺角登打士街43H登打士廣場地下
Opening Hours: 10 am to 9.00 pm
What to Order ： Coconut Juice
Getting There: Yau Ma Teh MTR – A2 Exit. Near Ladies Street opposite Starbucks.
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Gam Fung for much better pineapple bun. Why is Australian Dairy on this list at all???
Hi Nono, thanks for the recommendation, do recommend if you feel others are better and we will try it out during our next trip.
Hi Tommy,
Do you remember if Man Fai Chiu Chow Noodle serves any pork at all?
Thanks
Hi, Im not very sure but mainly seafood, you can choose your own topping as well.
Hi Tommy,
I would like to know how to get around using MTR in Hong Kong ?
Hi Richard, there is a one day tourist pass. If you are traveling to several places in one day, it is a good bargain
Hi Tommy, Thanks for the recommendations. went HK 3-5 Dec 2015. Tai Cheong Egg tart still best eaten hot and fresh! Mak (Ngaan) Wan tun Noodles – soup very strong shrimp flavour – delicious. Gave Yung Kee a miss, but tried Chan Kee Shen Zhen Roast Goose thigh (opposite Cordis@Hong Kong), standard is so-so, but the prices are steep HK$109 for one Roast Goose thigh. Will try to check out the rest next time if I go HK. Cheers!
Hi David, great glad to hear that! Hope you enjoyed our post and plan for next food trip to Hong Kong!
Hi Tommy, we just came back from Hong Kong n Macau on Jan 24 2016. We had used your attraction n food guide extensively. Thank you for compiling such a comprehensive list such that it proved very handy for my family who attempted our first free n easy trip. We tried a lot of HK food you recommended. My hubby especially loves the food. I sure will check your blog when we next plan our family trip. Xie xie!
Hi Chiew, glad it benefit you & your family! Thanks for the support! ^^
Hi Tommy,
We’re planning a vacation to HK on june, some of the restaurants on your list definitely a must visit. I’ll be travelling with my kiddos so its just impossible to dine in,do they provide take away service?
Thanks for this blog, helps a lot!
Hi Erwin, yes most places provide take away services so not a problem for you in HK! I think they prefer customers to take away in HK, save space and faster turnover for them!
Not to be mean, but TBH I think most these shops are overated. I think the standard in Hk has dropped over the past years. Most of the foods here are nice but not anything Wow. For example Australia Diary Co. Is basically just eggs, ham and macaroni soup. These are well better in foreign countries so there is no need to come all the way to HK and try it. However their egg white dessert is much better than Yee Shun Dairy. Basically what Im saying is use this guide as a general guide but dont expect to be amazed. Alot of these foods can be found everywhere else and could potentially taste better and be cheaper.
Hi John, in some way you may be right but also like the australian dairy egg not everywhere has it, so to allow travelers a guide to try it instead not knowing what to eat is our main objective. For example fish & chip is available worldwide, but still ppl tends to eat in London.
Hi John,
The places that Tommy suggested are reasonable on the price. Would appreciate if you can give suggestion of you know a better or cheaper place to eat for us the traveller as a guide.
Hi Tommy,
I think you made a mistake on the prices of Yat Lok. It was around 100HKD for the drumstick on noodle dish :/.
Hi Jamie, Thanks for pointing out.. Let me amend to the pricing
Only thing I donot like are the Cantonese people in HK rude like hell
Hi Sam, haha yeah always get scolded for nothing
Hi Tommy! Thanks for the great article – I’m visiting HK in a weeks’ time and will definitely take your list with! Out of interest, do most of the places (esp the smaller ones) take credit card, or do you have to pay in cash?
Hi Jaime, only cash for small eatery even for michelin stars dim sum or roast goose. Restaurants accept credit cards
Just checking in. Great page. This was immensely useful! Will be hitting a few of these spots. Regards, Bob
Hi Tommy,
We will be visiting Hong kong soon from Singapore. I love food and will for sure try out your list.
Will you have any suggestion for an area to stay in.
We love Food and Shopping but something not too commercial like Orchard Road.
Not forgetting we hope to try out Seafood and ” Tai Pai Tong”
Hi Chanel, we like to stay in Wan Chai or Kowloon, Nathan area as long as near to the MTR as these are closer to many nice food
hi tom, Im gonna be in hk for a week. the recommendations you made looks interesting. I will surely visit these places. Also, request you to suggest best street food in hk cuz i wanna spend well on food, so wanna make sure that i get to taste lot of food. Ill be staying at tsim sha tsui
Hi, there are rarely street food in Hk, most are based in a shop or outlet.
I am from Hong Kong and this is a pretty good list to cover in four days – well done! As you suggested, this is just to name a few, with a lot more waiting for food lovers to explore.
Hey Tommy!
How about the dim sums in Hong Kong?!?! I spent three days there and didn’t eat anything else the whole entire trip… it was too good 😐
Great read, thank you!
Mick
Hi Tommy,
Yr food review seem to be the best around. Got great info of time, price, how to get there n what ti order. Will be going to Hk in Jan 2019 n will use yr blog as a bible. Use yr Japan blog too. Thank mate
Hi Jeffreyee, glad to hear that! Wishing you a wonderful trip there!
Cannot believe we didn’t get to a Michelin star restaurant while there! oh well. I do remember consulting this for ideas. We thought about the Australian Dairy company but had eaten something else when we were nearby. Also we found the workers at North Point to be uninterested in serving us. Aside from that our overall experience was great, though.