Stir-fried rice noodlesNoodle strips made from rice, this is a staple food of South China and Southeast Asia. Their versatility and flexibility mirror the characteristics of Hong Kong’s people.Wonton noodlesTraditionally, bite-sized wontons (a kind of Chinese dumpling) are served in Continue Reading

As a result, the cha chan teng attracts a diverse crowd, and it is not unusual to see brickies sitting across from businessmen, and school kids alongside pensioners. Quite a number of cha chan teng have English menus, making this Continue Reading

Soy-sauce Western refers to Hong Kong-style Western food, which began to evolve in the early part of the 20th century, when local chefs began adding Chinese flavours, such as soy sauce, to Western dishes. This fusion of cuisines mirrors Continue Reading

Another winter staple and local flavour of Hong Kong is claypot. Clay pots are used because of their qualities in providing even heating. The base of most claypot meals is rice – usually a mixture of fresh and aged Continue Reading

Claypot In Hong Kong, claypots come in a great variety from street-side traditional to upmarket extravagant. The following three come from restaurants that are highly recommended by some of Hong Kong’s most popular food magazines. ‘Ju Ju’ Style Continue Reading

Many Hong Kongers, every now and then, take time from the rush of urban life to enjoy the rush of sugar in the city’s dessert shops. Everything from light traditional Chinese desserts, rich Western temptations and – of course – Continue Reading

White fungus and pear soup This is a popular winter dessert. The ingredients are placed in a bowl which is then immersed in water in a larger container and stewed for several hours. The result is a warming and wholesome Continue Reading

6. Stir any accumulated pan juices and the chopped scallions into the sauce. Spoon the sauce over the fish or serve alongside. In this recipe marinated Black Sea Bass is served with a flavorful sauce with lemon juice, ginger, Continue Reading

Faux Shark’s Fin Soup（碗仔翅） A version of the expensive banquet soup using other types of fish for a similar effect. This is a popular traditional quick eat. Wife Cake（老婆饼） A bun filled with sweet winter melon paste. Legend has Continue Reading

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 Continue Reading