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What are the characteristics of Hong Kong dining? What's Culinary in Hong Kong

Culinary Overview Hong Kong offers a wide selection of cuisines that reflect the best of world cuisine. First-class chefs from all over the world come together to show off their skills and bring exotic flavors. Italian, Spanish, French, Mexican and American cuisine abound. Hong Kong's own Hong Kong-style cuisine is also varied.

Hong Kong-style seafood, Hong Kong-style desserts, Cantonese barbecue and Hong Kong-style tea are all mouth-watering. Hong Kong food and beverage consumption index: Hong Kong-style fish eggs and other snacks are generally around or below $ 10, tea restaurant consumption of meals, noodles are generally around $ 20-40, Hong Kong-style milk tea is also around $ 10. Hong Kong cuisine is mainly found in Tsim Sha Tsui, Mong Kok, Central and Causeway Bay. The most famous food districts are Lan Kwai Fong, SOHO Soho, Lei Yue Mun, Lamma Island and Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter. There are four main types of Hong Kong specialties: seafood, snacks from teahouses, barbecue, and desserts.

Hong Kong Style SeafoodHong Kong is located on an island and offers fresh seafood all year round. In addition, Hong Kong chefs are highly skilled. Eating seafood in Hong Kong is almost a must experience for tourists. Recommended: Lei Yue Mun, Lamma Island, Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter, Sai Kung, other seafood restaurants such as Fook Yiu, Foo Sang, Fung Shing, Taihu Seafood City, Sai Chi, Sai Yuen, Lei Yuen, etc. are located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Wan Chai, Mong Kok, Causeway Bay, Kwun Tong.

Tea restaurant snacks tea restaurant is a style unique to Hong Kong. The fusion of Hong Kong's Western-style dining, showing its own authentic culture. Tea restaurants have a variety of specialties, such as mandarin ducks, congee and noodles, egg tarts, pork buns and so on. Recommended: Hong Kong has many famous tea restaurants, such as Sandalwood Island, which sells egg tarts, Macau Tea Restaurant, which sells pork buns, Yin Long, Zi Che Noodle, Fuji, which sells congee, and so on.

Cantonese BBQ pork BBQ pork is the most well-known food in Hong Kong. Whether it is the well-known roast goose, pigeon or barbecued pork, with fresh sauce, tender and smooth in the mouth, it is always memorable. Recommended: The most famous barbecue restaurants are Big Brother Chan Kee, famous for its civilized Sham Tseng roast goose, and Lung Wah, famous for its Shatin pigeon.

Hong Kong style dessertsDesserts are the favorite of Hong Kong people. Double-skinned milk, sesame sauce, mango refreshing, tofu flower are mouth-watering. Many hundred years of dessert stores have developed, the streets and alleys can be seen in their hot selling. Recommended: Man Kee, Tang Chiu, Hsu Liu Shan and Heng Fa Lou are all big name dessert chains in Hong Kong. There are also many small stores famous for their single products selling inexpensive street desserts, such as Tai Leung Bak Kee, Gourd House, Yee Shun, Yuen Kee and so on.

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Herbal TeaHerbal tea is a beverage made from a combination or single flavor of herbs native to Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau. There is a popular saying that if you drink a cup of herbal tea, you can't use it to find a doctor. Drinking tea is so prevalent in Hong Kong that tea stores of all sizes have become one of the symbols of the city. Herbal tea has a long history and many varieties, such as Wanglaoji Herbal Tea, Sanhutang Herbal Tea, Herbal Tea, Gong Herbal Tea, 24 Herbal Tea, etc., with different flavors and efficacy.

Turtle jellyTurtle jelly is a Chinese medicine ice product made of eagle turtle, Poria cocos, Shengdi, dandelion, honeysuckle and other herbs. Due to its bitter taste, many stores also add sweet bean paste to it, giving this Chinese medicine a dessert-like flavor. As the weather in Hong Kong is hot, eating turtle jelly to clear heat and detoxify the body is a popular practice.

Beef Balls Hong Kong beef balls are known for their juicy bite, and Stephen Chow's movie "God of Food" exaggerated it to the point where it could be played as a ping-pong ball. Legend has it that during the Shunzhi period of the Qing Dynasty, the Wang family of Jiangnan crafted specialty beef balls. The descendants of the Wang family moved to Hong Kong and the beef balls became a famous snack in Hong Kong, even favored by the Queen of England and also known as Tribute Balls. Beef balls are usually boiled with river noodles, or can be stir-fried with ingredients such as shrimp and cashew nuts, or with quail eggs and lotus seed balls. They are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and sweet and savory.

Fresh Shrimp Wonton Noodles Hong Kong's fresh shrimp wonton noodles are a must-try culinary masterpiece, as are Shanghai's xiao long bao. Every wonton is the same

Fish Eggs Fish eggs, also known as fish balls, have a delicate and fresh flavor. Fish egg noodles are made from smooth and delicate rice noodles, with dried fish and pork bone soup as the main ingredient, and fish eggs, beef balls, fried meat rolls, fish nuggets and other ingredients. The rice noodles are smooth in the mouth and the ingredients have their own flavor.

Beef Brisket in Clear SoupBeef brisket is the belly of a cow, surrounded by sinew, which has the effect of beautifying and nourishing the skin. It is a classic ingredient in Cantonese cuisine and one of the specialty snacks. In Hong Kong, beef brisket is usually eaten in curry and clear soup, giving rise to beef brisket noodles and beef brisket pasta. Real beef brisket must be simmered with the bones for several hours so that the brisket is soft and flavorful and the essence is dissolved in the soup. Beef brisket in soup will also add white radish, which is even more delicious and refreshing.

Pan-fried Stuffed Sambal This is a collective term used by Hong Kong people for three common street snacks of the same type. Similar to making tofu with meat, the method is to make minced anchovy meat into eggplant, green peppers, and tofu, and then deep fry them in a frying pan, known as Pan-fried, Stuffed, and Three Treasures. When eaten, they are usually skewered on bamboo sticks, just like eating fish eggs, and then served with soy sauce. In addition to these three foods, sometimes there are anchovies stuffed with mushrooms, red sausage, wonton skins, sausage and persimmon peppers.

Eggs are one of Hong Kong's authentic street foods. Juice is made from eggs, sugar, flour and evaporated milk. Pour it between two special honeycomb-shaped iron templates and put it on the fire. The poured eggs are golden brown with a cake-like flavor and half-empty in the middle for a special bite. Nowadays, some stores add different flavors to the traditional eggs, such as chocolate, shredded coconut and black sesame. Chee Sai Noodle is an inexpensive noodle dish in Hong Kong.

Stalls selling cooked food crowd the streets, and wooden carts selling noodles are filled with metal cooking compartments containing noodles and toppings, usually including cheap dishes such as fish eggs, beef meatballs, pork rinds, pork red and radish. Customers are free to choose the toppings for their noodles, and a full meal can usually be had for more than a dozen dollars.

Bowl shark's fins, one of the common street foods in Hong Kong, used to be sold by vendors on the street and were named for the small bowls in which they were served. Many vendors used to take some bits and pieces of shark's fins from restaurants, add mushrooms, fungus, shredded pork, stock, MSG, lozenge powder and so on, and cook them. When eaten, chili peppers, zhejiang vinegar, sesame oil, etc. are usually added for flavor. Fish, shredded lettuce, etc. can also be added. Nowadays, bowls of shark's fin are made of fans without shark's fin, but the flavor is still not to be missed. Recommended Food Tea Restaurant Liang Liang Zi Che Noodle Hong Kong's most famous Zi Che Noodle Tea Restaurant. Many famous artists like to go to Choi Lan (famous Hong Kong diners), Chow Yun Fat, Cherie Chung, Simon Yam and so on.

The New Mandarin Commercial Center branch in Tsim Sha Tsui East is always packed, the Jordan branch is quieter and easier to sit in. The Tsim Sha Tsui East branch serves sub-cheese noodles and local Hong Kong street food, while the Tak Hing Street branch in Jordan serves authentic Cantonese small plates and stews without MSG. The pork chop buns for afternoon tea are better than those in Macau, and the satay beef buns and tomato beef buns are also essential for afternoon tea.

Prices are about US$30-60 per person Tsui Wah Restaurant is a famous teahouse, loved by many celebrity artists, and there is also one near Lan Kwai Fong. Hainanese chicken, fish balls and curry are the highlights of the restaurant, but apart from these, the homemade fish soup base is also very good. Prices are slightly more expensive than regular tea restaurants. But the standard is good.

Address: 15-19 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong.

Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 6:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.-Lan Fong Yuen's famous teahouse, stocking milk tea, diced chicken with scallions and pork buns are all recommended. Early morning, midday and late evening are suitable, the price of the general tea restaurant.4A No. 2 - 6 Central Street, next to the Central escalator, Pai Fa Street. Prices are about $50-$100 per person. -Australian Milk Company. She is a mix of a tea restaurant and a dessert house. She has been famous in Jordan for decades. Most famous is scrambled eggs, toast. I think her scrambled eggs are number one in Hong Kong. Desserts, stewed milk, and eggs are also recommended. Be warned though, this place is heavily patronized and it's a eat-and-go teahouse and her service is inch . Prices are about $20-$40 per person.

- Jade Ramen Xiao Long Bao Jade Ramen Xiao Long Bao is known for its Sichuan dan dan noodles and juicy Shanghai Xiao Long Bao. Combining the specialties of Beijing and Shanghai small dishes with excellent service quality, it creates an elegant and comfortable dining atmosphere for customers. The price is about 60 dollars per person. -Branded Duck Restaurant. We offer a variety of specialty roasted meats, cups of rice, specialty small dishes and frisbee sets. Our store focuses on cleanliness and hygiene. The place is clean, well-lit, and the servers are attentive, efficient and customer-oriented. In addition, in order to achieve the quality of a five-star restaurant, our food offerings are diverse, with Chinese, Western, and Japanese styles, all suited to each other, and the tunnel meets a first-class standard that has won the support of our customers. The price is about 30 dollars per person.

Dessert - Mian Ice Dessert House Hong Kong people in Taiwan Province also sells Mian Ice, not worse than Taiwan Province! Recommended, address: No. 3, G/F, Youth Building, 59 Kin Yip Street, Yuen Long. -Tai Cheong Bakery's signature egg tarts are recommended. It's at 35 Lyndhurst Street, about a seven- or eight-minute walk from Cong Kwai Lan, near the central escalator. -Tangy Coffee's signature puff pastry egg tart is recommended. It's not sweet, but soft. Sandalwood is not as fragrant as coffee, and Island Now Egg Tart Nation is the couplet at the entrance. Our store is located at 176-178 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, phone number 2575-1823. there are several other branches. The Central Branch is located on the first floor of 33 Stanley Street, Central. Take exit D1D2 from Central MTR station to the escalator, then go through the stairs at _Dianzha Street to Stanley Street.

Tel 2526-8063, open 07:00-21:00 XTC Ice Cream Fruit Ice Cream, the flavor is super strong and special, must try. There is one on the right hand side of the Central escalator, after Lyndhurst Terrace, and one in Causeway Bay. In Kowloon, there are also outlets at Star Ferry in Tsim Sha Tsui and Festival Square in Kowloon Tong.

Yishun Dairy is famous for its double-skinned stewed milk, which is similar to cheese but not as sweet. It has a very strong fresh milk flavor and can be served cold or hot. A bowl costs HK$20. On the first floor of 85 Percival Street in Causeway Bay, you can see a stall selling curry fish egg noodles in front of Times Square. Turn right around this.

Tel 2576-1828, open 12:30-24:00 p.m.

Heng Fa Lou is famous for its ginger-beater milk, stewed papaya with snow ear and peanut paste. G/F, 4 Pak Sha Road, Causeway Bay MTR station. Tel 2891-9477, open 11:00-24:00. hsu liu shan. G/F, 28 Russell Street, Causeway Bay MTR Station.

Tel 2832-9603, open from 11:00-24:00.

Manji Desserts A famous dessert house in Saigon that has expanded from one store to three, and has even exported to all the Hong Kong distribution offices. The most special thing is that she has a durian section for her guests to have durian desserts. If you want fresh desserts, it's best to go to the main store in Saigon. Address: G/F, 10 Ordinary Road A, B, C, Saigon; price is about US$20-40 per person.

Ming Kee Candy Shop, recommended for durian cake, creamy mango cake and coconut crumbles. 114 Sai Wan Ho Street, Sai Han Ho (turn into the second hutong along the tramway out of Sai Wan Ho station, or ask a local). The further back you go, the livelier it gets

- Ka Kee Dessert, Ka Kee Dessert's signature dish, made with large portions of cold noodles in different flavors, has become one of the mainstays of Yuen Long. Prices are roughly $20-$40 per person.Cova CaffeThe first COVA cake store opened in 1817 in Milan's famed Piazza della Scala, and has been around for more than 180 years, symbolizing the classics of Italian haute confectionery and cuisine.

The COVA Café, located on the ground floor of Gateway Arcade, continues the tradition of more than 180 years and offers everyone a new experience of Italian aristocratic cuisine. Prices are around 400 per person Strawberries Forever Strawberries Forever is a strawberry-themed restaurant known for its creative dishes, offering a variety of fusion desserts. The store is decorated in contrasting red and green colors, allowing customers to immerse themselves in the world of strawberries. Price per person is about 60 level CafeStage Caf. serves a wide variety of new Chinese, Western and seasonal cuisine, from the chef's secret Italian ravioli to a variety of European and American cuisine, with a wide range of colors and flavors. The price is about 200 per person.

Sea ParadiseSea Paradise's signature dishes include specialty turtle jelly and Sea Paradise Turtle Treasure. The price is about 60 per person. Local snacks Zhan Hundun is one of the specialties. There are three well-known stores on the triangular Wellington Street. Jen's cheapest stuff is only HK$10 each. The wontons are absolutely huge! Address: Wellington Street, Central, not far from the Central escalator. -MacKay Kee Wonton Noodle Wontons, noodles and soup are all rich and delicious. The soup noodles at Toka Wonton are light and refreshing, while the beef brisket is thick and mellow. A bowl is as small as the name of the store, about the size of a regular rice bowl in Taiwan province. It costs HK$25. First floor, 77 Wellington Street, Central, near Central Escalator, Lan Fong Yuen, Wang Mi and Station Zi.

Ho Hung Kee Congee & Noodle, 6 Sharp Street East, next to Times Square in Causeway Bay, has frequent queues. We recommend the dry-fried beef river and pork liver (pork moistened) congee. Wonton noodle is not as good as Mak Kwai. -Da Cai Lok is similar to Hong Kong's Mui Mui, an all-day Hong Kong-style chain with as many as 125 outlets located in Harbour City, Nathan Road, and Tsim Sha Tsui Central. Food includes both Hong Kong-style and Western breakfasts. Popular prices, service, and a certain level of cleanliness.

The food tastes different. We recommend the Hong Kong-style sticky rice chicken (sold out after 9am) and the frozen milk tea (very strong tea flavor), not the Chai fish congee. This store allows you to pay with your Octopus card, so you don't have to tip. Jordan Station, 1/F Pak Shing Mansion, 31-37 Jordan Road a- Ching Doo Congee Noodle Decoration Service is dedicated and the food is delicious. Famous meals include Dry Fried Beef River and Dry Fish Wonton Noodles, business is booming. Happy Valley store is located on the first floor of 21 King Kwong Street, Happy Valley. It is a five-minute walk from the tram stop in Happy Valley. It's hard to find in a residential area. Please remember to bring a map. Tel 2838-3922, open from 11:30-24:00.

Among the ifc stores in the IFC, ifc is close to the Central MTR station and Airport Express Hong Kong Station. Address: Room 3016 to 3018, 3/F, Kwok Chun Center, 1 Harbour View Street, Central, Tel: 2295-0101. - Du Mui Restaurant, located at the beginning of the Temple Street Night Market, has the flavor of Ximending Beauty Garden. It is a long-established teahouse where you can have authentic Hong Kong fried noodles (fried with the soup on top). It's located at 63 Temple Street, Yau Ma Tei, tel 2384-6402.

Its opening hours are 08:30-21:30.-The rice noodles over the bridge range from spicy to very spicy. The rice noodles can be served with fish balls or something like that. for around 20 you can have a very satisfying meal.

Address: Shop C2, 19 Shau Kei Wan Road, Sai Wan Ho.

Tel: 3167-7162. cuisine: Yunnan cuisine Sheng Xiang Yuan has no storefront, but it's in the opposite direction of Cham Tsz Chicken. It's just before 11:30 a.m., when the crowds are at their lowest, with lines at other times. Recommend their pork buns, toast and lime seven.

Closed on Sundays. -Kau Kee's traditional beef brisket soup tastes oily, tell me to get the oil if you don't like it. Opposite Shing Heung Yuen. Closed Sundays. Big StallsThere is a very famous big stall at the north corner of Dongbaoge. Although most of the dai pai dongs have moved to the deli market in the last decade, there are still many good quality stores and this is one of them. The special style here is to drink beer out of frozen bowls and it's pretty boozy . Prices are about $100 per person.

Hot crabs at the bottom of the Goose's Neck Bridge. The main entrance to Sogou Causeway faces the main gate and goes all the way to the left. Walk two or three blocks. There is a fire station, then turn right. -Yuen Kee Seafood Dai Pai Tong Yau Ma Tei was established over a decade or two ago, and is famous for moving to the Cooked Food Market Dai Pai Tong. The specialties here are fresh ingredients, authentic seafood, hitting the side of the stove (hot pot), and clay pots. The ancient charcoal-oven roasted goose is rarely seen in the city, so be sure to try it!

Address: 29-39 Wu Sung Street, Jordan Wu Sung Street Cooked Food Stall (at the junction of Wu Sung and Pak Hoi Streets, behind Wing On Company); price is about US$70 per person.