Snacking in Hong Kong is a diverse business, with everything from slush drinks and egg tarts to octopus balls available on the streets. Graze your way around Hong Kong for a really local experience. Just look out for the long lines of customers and you’ll be onto a good thing!
Traditionally, pineapple bun contained no pineapple and earned its name because its chequered top resembles the skin of a pineapple. The top half of the bun is made from cookie-type dough, while the bottom is made from Chinese-style bread dough, which tends to be softer and sweeter than Western bread. Many vendors insert a cold pat of butter into a warm pineapple bun.
Egg Tarts （蛋挞）
A pastry-crust filled with egg custard and baked. This popular Hong Kong snack probably originates from English custard cakes. Some are made with cookie dough while others have a flaky pastry. The latter are often referred to as Portuguese egg tarts.
Saqima（沙琪玛）
A type of caramel fritter that is extremely time consuming and deceptively difficult to make. This is a Manchurian sweet and its name means ‘delicious small eat’ in Manchu.
Pitted Preserved Prunes（嘉应子）
This dried fruit snack is sweet and sour. Many believe it has medicinal qualities.
