1.Shrimp Wonton Noodles
Hong Kong’s shrimp wonton noodles, like Shanghai’s xiaolongbao, are a delicacy that every diner must not miss on their food journey. Only when all these elements – large and delicious wontons, chewy and smooth noodles, and mellow and delicious soup base – are perfectly integrated in one bowl can an authentic bowl of Hong Kong-style wonton noodles be created. It is not only the ultimate pursuit of the original taste of the ingredients, but also a reflection of the Hong Kong people’s meticulous quality of life, allowing every taster to feel the prosperity and warmth that is unique to Hong Kong in this bowl of noodles.
2.Bowl of Shark’s Fin
Shark’s fin is a common street snack in Hong Kong. It was usually sold by street vendors in the past. It is named because it is served in a small bowl. Although the word “fin” is in the name, it does not contain real shark’s fin. Instead, it is made of vermicelli, black fungus, shredded chicken or pork, and other ingredients, and is carefully prepared with a special sauce. This snack may seem simple, but in fact, every bite contains rich layers and flavors, with the smoothness of vermicelli, the crispness of black fungus, and the deliciousness of shredded pork, which makes people have endless aftertaste.
3.Fish Ball Powder
Hong Kong fish balls, also known as fish meatballs, are delicate and delicious, and are one of the indispensable snacks on the streets. Whenever night falls, the restaurants and stalls under the neon lights emit waves of tempting aroma, and the most praised is the steaming, golden fried fish balls. The skin is crispy and the inside is chewy. Every bite seems to jump on the tip of the tongue, which makes people have endless aftertaste.
In addition to the traditional frying method, Hong Kong fish balls have a variety of cooking methods, such as boiling soup, grilling, and even mixing into salads. Each method can bring out the deliciousness of fish balls. Especially the bowl of hot fish ball noodles, the freshness of fish balls and the delicateness of rice noodles are intertwined, and a spoonful of special chili sauce is simply a touch of warm sunshine in winter, warming people’s hearts.
4.Beef Meatballs
Hong Kong beef balls are famous for their juiciness and chewiness. In Stephen Chow’s movie “The God of Cookery”, they were exaggerated to the point that they could be used as table tennis balls. Such exaggerated descriptions not only did not make people feel false, but instead aroused the curiosity and yearning of countless diners for Hong Kong beef balls. Walking on the bustling streets of Hong Kong, you can smell the aroma of beef from the snack stalls on the streets from time to time. It is the beef balls rolling in the boiling soup, releasing a mouth-watering and tempting aroma.
5.Ling Gao
In the streets and alleys of Hong Kong, Guiling jelly has become an indispensable coolness in summer. The chefs in the small shop have passed down the craftsmanship of making Guiling jelly from generation to generation. They grind the carefully selected medicinal materials carefully and then slowly boil them until the dark brown gel exudes a faint herbal fragrance. Every bite of Guiling jelly is the crystallization of time and patience. It not only carries respect for traditional craftsmanship, but also contains care for the health of diners.
In addition to the traditional red bean paste, innovative stores also try to incorporate mango, coconut milk and even matcha into it, adding a modern flavor to this traditional Chinese medicine ice product, satisfying the taste buds of different diners. Young people are keen to share the unique tastes they have explored on social media, and Guiling jelly has become a fashionable and healthy trend.
6.Herbal Tea
Tea drinking is popular in Hong Kong, and herbal tea shops of all sizes have become one of the symbols of Hong Kong. Herbal tea has a long history and a wide variety of varieties. Each herbal tea carries a unique recipe and story, as if it is a clever fusion of Chinese herbal medicine and modern life. Walking in the streets and alleys of Hong Kong, you can smell the faint herbal fragrance wafting from the herbal tea shops from time to time. It is a reassuring smell and a unique cultural atmosphere of this city.
7.Cart Noodles
Cart noodles are a cheap noodle dish in Hong Kong. Cart noodles are a cheap noodle dish in Hong Kong. Its origin can be traced back to decades ago, when vendors pushing carts to sell noodles could always be seen on the streets of Hong Kong. These noodles are simple and affordable, and they are matched with various seasonings and side dishes to create a variety of flavors, which are deeply loved by citizens.
As time goes by, cart noodles have gradually developed from street snacks to a unique delicacy in Hong Kong. Although Hong Kong’s catering industry is now highly developed, with a variety of high-end restaurants and gourmet shops, cart noodles still retain their unique charm. In the busy urban life, a bowl of hot cart noodles not only satisfies the taste buds, but also carries the Hong Kong people’s love for life and adherence to tradition.
8.Sirloin
In Hong Kong, beef brisket is usually eaten in curry or clear soup, and beef brisket noodles and beef brisket rice noodles have been derived. In Guangdong, the art of cooking beef brisket has been brought to the extreme. In addition to the traditional curry and clear soup flavors, there are also innovative ways to cook beef brisket in soy sauce and braised beef brisket, each of which is unforgettable.
9.Egg waffles
Egg waffles are one of the most popular street food in Hong Kong. Their crispy outer skin wraps the soft and slightly springy inner core, and every bite is an ultimate temptation for the taste buds. Walking on the bustling streets of Hong Kong, you can smell the tempting aroma coming from those small and busy stalls from time to time, which is the proof of the egg waffles happily jumping in the hot oil.
10.Mango Sago
Mango sago is a Hong Kong-style dessert first created by the Lei Garden Restaurant in Hong Kong in 1984. Since its birth, mango sago has quickly become popular in Hong Kong and even in the global Chinese community for its unique taste and rich layers, becoming a shining pearl in the dessert world. The name of this dessert means auspiciousness. The mango sago symbolizes the mango sago in the hand of Guanyin Bodhisattva, which means bringing freshness and tranquility to diners; and sago is the best interpretation of its sweet taste.