Best uniquely Hong Kong dishes and scenic spots you need to try.

Welcome back to my channel! First, I would like to explain my five-month absence.During the past five months I’ve had something important to deal with. So, I couldn’t update my website.I would like to introduce something about city of Hong Kong where I’ve been over the past two weeks.Thanks for your comments and attention.

Hong Kong Food

1.Cha Siu Baau

Barbecued pork stuffed into a bun deserves its very own shout-out here. Because, when we break open a soft white steamed bun and see the glistening mauve filling of diced cha siu with extra barbecue sauce spilling out and sniff the heady perfume of wine, soy, and hints of caramel, we’re moved. North Garden calls theirs “cha siu mantou,” giving the traditional bun a northern Chinese twist.

2. Cantonese preserved sausage

Some Chinese sausages can be heavy on the salt and spices, but Cantonese laap cheung are a perfectly proportioned mix of slightly-sweet pork fat and meat. Rose water and rice wine gives them a pungent edge and soy sauce serves as a salty counterpart to the sweetness. Cook them with rice, vegetables, eggs or just about anything.

3.Yung Kee’s roast goose

Yung Kee has been around since the 1940s when it was a mere food stall near the ferry pier, and has since grown to be the authority on Hong Kong roast goose.

Today, nine out of 10 people will recommend friends visiting Hong Kong to have a meal at Yung Kee for their “siu ngoh.” The restaurant will even specially pack their goose as carry-on luggage for departing travelers. It isn’t the cheapest by a long way and some may say that the most authentic roast duck is still to be found deep in the New Territories, but its an institution not to be missed.

4.Claypot rice

For those willing to turn a blind eye to the two-star service and focus on the five-star signature dish, Kwan Kee Claypot Rice is a must-visit. With hardly an empty seat ever, Kwan Kee does rice crustily well using charcoal stoves that are near-extinct in Hong Kong food circles. Whatever toppings you choose, be sure to add some Chinese preserved sausage. All the juices and fat from the meat will drizzle into the rice, adding to its pleasant aroma and taste.

5.Egg Waffles

Egg waffles, eggettes, ‘gai daan jai’, or whatever you want to call it, this eggy snack is a quintessential part of our city’s street-food culture. Warm and fluffy on the inside and crisp on the outside, these bubble-shaped waffles are the perfect grab-and-go snack. There are plenty of street vendors that offer egg waffles, often with a wide variety of fangled creations – topped with ice cream, different colours, shapes, and flavours, some even have molten centres! Whether you prefer to try funky flavours of cheese and charcoal or are looking for the popular star-patterned variety, click below to see where to get your hands on the best egg waffles in Hong Kong.

6. Curry fishballs

Curry fishballs are probably Hong Kong’s most iconic street snack. Though they’re mostly made from flour these days and contain almost no fish meat, this has had little effect on the snack’s popularity. Springy in texture, the bite-sized spheres bob about in a strong curry sauce before they’re skewered on a bamboo stick or ladled into a takeaway bowl. Head to Fishball Gor, located near Mong Kok’s Langham Place, and try their fishballs in original or spicy flavour cooked using a secret recipe of herbs and spices. 

7.Egg tart

Like many classic Hong Kong food dishes, the origins of the egg tart are a bit murky, but it seems likely that they are yet another example of British tea time snacks – custard tarts, in this case – that were adapted to local Chinese tastes.

Since they became popular in the 1940s, two varieties of egg tarts have emerged: one with a flaky puff pasty shell and another with a sweet shortbread crust. Both are filled with a rich custard that is much more eggy and less creamy than English custard tarts or Portuguese pasteis de nata.

8.Sweet and Sour Pork

No, it isn’t just for gwailos. Sweet and sour pork, called “gu lo yuk,” is also a comfort food craved by Hong Kongers. The Cantonese original is made with vinegar, preserved plums and hawthorn candy for a nearly scarlet color and that sweet-sour tang. Nowadays, it’s mostly made with ketchup and coloring.

9.Steamed Shrimp Dumplings (Har Gow)

Har Gow is one of the most representative dim sum dishes in Hong Kong restaurants. It remains a top priority of order, though expensive. Usually there are three to four shrimp dumplings in one bamboo steamer. Each shrimp dumpling has one to two small shrimps and a little pork wrapped in a thin translucent wrapper.

When it is served, the wrapper is crystal-like and shining, attracting people to put it into their mouths. One bite is enough to swallow one dumpling. The shrimp is refreshing and best if it has a little juice inside so that it is not too dry.

10.Pineapple Bread

Pineapple Bread is a sweet bread originating in Hong Kong, very popular, and found in nearly every bakery.

The surface of the bread looks a pineapple, hence the name, but the traditional variety doesn’t actually contain pineapple. A mixture of sugar, eggs, flour, and lard form a crisp surface with soft bread underneath, and it’s best eaten when hot.

Hong Kong Tour

1.Victoria Harbour

Separating the Kowloon Peninsula and Hong Kong Island, Victoria Harbour is one of the most beautiful tourist places in Hong Kong. The site boasts with the deep waters, and its strategic location makes it a trading center. Here you can witness annual fireworks, and the serenade is just beyond one’s imagination.

At this place, there are also some water activities like swimming which take place and this makes it a suitable spot for recreation. If you are touring Hong Kong, then this is truly an unmissable place. Earlier it was called the Hong Kong Harbour, but with time it’s named changed to the name of the Queen.

2.Jumbo Floating Restaurant

Looking for an out of the blue dining experience? Head to one of the most striking places to visit in Hong Kong, Jumbo Floating Restaurant which is actually a floating eatery and serves the Cantonese cuisine along with the seafood.

This is one of the best places for dining and the interiors are all traditional which add up to the charm of the place. The key feature of this restaurant is its seafood and those are the dishes which will just melt away on your buds. Each one of them is quite delicious.

3.Tai Mo Shan Waterfalls

If you are a nature buff and are looking for refreshing tourist places in Hong Kong, then this is your place to be. This waterfall is nestled in the laps of dense forests and offers the views of beautiful slopes. To reach the site, you will have to cross the temples and villages which will give you a deep insight into the culture and tradition of the place. 

This is the place where you can truly uncover the wide range of flora and fauna and give a feast to your eyes. Make sure that you carry your camera along as the water bullets make the frames even more pleasant.

4.Avenue of Stars

Located along with Victoria’s harbor, this is settled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This is the place built to honor the celebrities or the Hollywood industry of Hong Kong. Several celebrities have received plaques on the Avenue of Stars like Lai Man-wai, Sir Run Run Shaw, Florence Lim, and countless others.

If you are looking for a silent place where you can relax, then this is the place, and here you can even capture a good picture.

5.Lan Kwai Fong

One of the most bustling places to see in Hong Kong is Lan Kwai Fong which is a small square of streets. Earlier the area was devoted to the hawkers before World War 2 began but was all changed in the early ’80s. 

Now, it is a place that never sleeps and is dotted with several clubs, bars, and dining places where you can head out with your bunch of buddies for a memorable night. It stretches till 110 m and is all over made up by these restaurants and clubs.

6.Ladies Market (Tung Choi Street)

If you are women and are looking for a place to shop at cheaper rates, then this your place to be. Here, you can find more than 100 stalls of clothes, souvenirs, jewelry, and whatnot. This is a true paradise for shoppers and makes sure that you use your bargaining skills to buy stuff at the lowest price possible. 

Apart from this, here you can also find trinkets, bags, glasses, and countless other things at a very nominal price.

7.Causeway Bay

Famed as the Hong Kong Attractions, it is the energetic retail heart of the place. From the plush luxury malls to conventional stores, there is everything that you might need to shop in Hong Kong. Apart from this, there are several dining options which are available on this bay, and each one of them serves delicious meals which will be a feat for your buds.

Most of the attractions are quite close to this place and is even dotted with a number of food joints.

8.Wong Tai Sin Temple

Another in the array striking places to visit in Hong Kong is Wong Tai Sin Temple. This is one of the Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple and promises to make every wish come true, upon request. Also, this is not just for one religion but Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. Devotees of all of them visit here to seek the blessing and ask Almighty to fulfill their wishes. 

The architecture of the temple is quite elegant and showcases vibrant tones and textures.

9.Golden Bauhinia Square

Located right next to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, faces Wan Chai waterfront. It gets its name as there is a huge  Bauhinia statue right in the center and is 20 meters high. 

Something which makes it unique is that it is made up of 206 overlapping tablets, out of which sixty are rounded and are in granite color. The body of the monument highlights the nine shimmering Chinese characters, and the aura is extraordinary.

10.Kowloon City

As Hong Kong is formed by 18 districts this is one of them and surely the most remarkable one. This is the place where you can find the best Thai restaurants and not only this but you can also visit the silent coffee shops that you like. It is called the “Mini Thailand of Hong Kong” and has a rich history of culture and traditions. 

You can discover a number of colorful cafes and serene temples in Kowloon City and have an action-packed vacation.

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