Insider Tips for Eating in Hong Kong

Ready for your adventure in Hong Kong?

Get ready to hop between dai pai dongs (street stalls), sip milk tea, and fall in love with the city one bite at a time!

Dim Sum

A Hong Kong classic - small steamed or fried dumplings, buns, and rolls served in bamboo baskets. Perfect for sharing over tea.

Must-Try Spots:

• Tim Ho Wan (Michelin-starred dim sum at budget prices)
• Luk Yu Tea House, Central
• YUM CHA, Tsim Sha Tsui

Char Siu (BBQ Pork)

Tender pork marinated in honey, soy sauce, and five-spice, then roasted until sticky and caramelized.

Must-Try Spots:

• Joy Hing Roasted Meat, Wan Chai
• Kam’s Roast Goose, Central

Wonton Noodle Soup

Delicate shrimp dumplings floating in a clear, flavorful broth with springy egg noodles - comforting and simple perfection.

Must-Try Spots:

• Mak’s Noodle, Central
• Tsim Chai Kee, Wellington Street

Claypot Rice

Rice cooked in a clay pot with Chinese sausage, soy sauce, and meat or seafood — crispy on the bottom, flavorful all through.

Must-Try Spots:

• Hing Kee Restaurant, Temple Street
• Four Seasons Claypot Rice, Yau Ma Tei

Roast Goose

Crispy skin, tender meat, and that rich, glossy sauce - a Hong Kong specialty that can’t be missed.

Must-Try Spots:

• Yung Kee Restaurant, Central
• Kam’s Roast Goose, Wan Chai

Fun Food Tips for Hong Kong:

• Eat fast, think later - Hong Kong dining is all about efficiency and flavor.
• Try “cha chaan tengs” - local tea cafés serving comfort food and milk tea.
• Dim sum is best for brunch - go early and go hungry!
• Expect to share tables at busy spots - it’s part of the experience.
• Cash is still king at smaller eateries.