Recommended Eight Must-Visit Spots: A Guide to Authentic Hong Kong Food

Since Hong Kong reopened, how many foodies have been eager to taste the most authentic Hong Kong flavors? Want to bring the most presentable souvenirs? Follow this food map and you'll be right!

If you didn't encounter a long queue, then we can only say you're a bit lucky, haha.

I. Hong Kong Dim Sum King – Lin Heung Tea House

Mr. Cai Lan strongly recommends it. As a long-standing representative of Hong Kong's morning tea, Lin Heung Tea House deserves the title of Dim Sum King without exaggeration.

The bustling crowd flows continuously. The dim sum trolley service, full of nostalgic memories, serves up the flavors remembered.

Freshly steamed dim sum is taken immediately and quickly snatched up. If you are quick-eyed and nimble, this is your chance! Hand your order slip to the server and grab the long-awaited dim sum.

Besides classic shrimp dumplings, siu mai, rice noodle rolls, chicken feet, and glutinous rice chicken, there are dozens of varieties. You never know what dim sum will come next, nor can you predict if you'll be lucky enough to get it (covering face).

A pot of hot tea, a few dishes of dim sum. Here you can chat and laugh with friends, sharing a feast of delicious food – soaking up the strong Hong Kong atmosphere.

Address: 160-164 Wellington Street, Central

II. The Best Choice for Hong Kong Souvenirs: The Pinnacle of Palmiers – Hong Kong Royal Yue

With 30 stores in Hong Kong, it is truly impressive. The molten custard mooncakes are hugely popular throughout Hong Kong. Besides mooncakes, its palmiers are second to none. The Michelin-starred team of Royal Yue, together with two master pastry chefs, selects top ingredients from around the world, blending craftsmanship and creativity to meticulously create up to 8 flavors of crispy, flaky palmiers. With a unique crunchy texture and super buttery puff pastry, they are hailed as Michelin-grade palmiers even better than hotel versions.

Royal Yue's palmiers come in 8 flavors: Original, Earl Grey, Hazelnut, Almond, Sesame, Five-Grain, Coconut, and Spicy.

The Royal Yue Selection of Eight Flavors Palmier Gift Box is the crown jewel of the palmier series, also a famous 'sold-out' item, often out of stock in stores.

Kowloon Flagship Store: Shop 5, G/F, Haiphong Mansion, 53-55 Haiphong Road, Tsim Sha Tsui (Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station Exit A1)

Hong Kong Island Flagship Store: G/F, 518 Lockhart Road, Causeway Bay (Causeway Bay MTR Station Exit D1)

III. The Origin of Silk Stocking Milk Tea – Lan Fong Yuen

Different from Taiwanese milk tea with heavy milk flavor, Hong Kong-style milk tea is famous for its strong tea flavor, and silk stocking milk tea is the soul representative. The birthplace of silk stocking milk tea is Lan Fong Yuen.

A saying often circulates in Hong Kong: 'If you haven't been to Lan Fong Yuen, you haven't really visited a Hong Kong-style cha chaan teng.'

The silk stocking milk tea selects Indian Assam black tea paired with Australian milk. After repeated filtering and multiple steps, the milk tea is fragrant, rich, smooth, and has a strong tea flavor without bitterness. Milk tea lovers definitely won't miss it!

If you have enough time, feel free to order a pork chop bun and enjoy a pleasant afternoon tea time! Additionally, besides silk stocking milk tea, Yuanyang (coffee-tea mix) is also a good choice.

Address: G/F, 2 Gage Street, Central

IV. Famous Hong Kong-Style Egg Tarts – Tai Tung Coffee and Bakery

Originally thought to be a coffee shop, but unexpectedly it's actually a cha chaan teng. However, what keeps people coming back is its signature egg tart.

The biggest highlight of this Hong Kong-style egg tart is its extremely numerous layers of puff pastry, reportedly 192 layers. When you bite into it, the crust is crispy and flaky, with a rich egg flavor. The feeling is heavenly – go for it!

Here you'll also get a sense of TVB déjà vu. Yes, this shop is the filming location for 'Crossing Hennessy'. If you're a Hong Kong drama fan, you must come and check it out.

Address: 176-178 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

V. Fresh Milk Dessert Lovers – Yee Shun Milk Company

If you are also a fresh milk lover, you will definitely fall in love with this time-honored brand's double-skin milk and ginger milk curd!

Fragrant with milk aroma, rich in taste, smooth and sweet. It seems as simple as other shops' operations, but the flavor is vastly different.

Down one bowl, forget all your troubles – bottoms up!

Address: G/F, 506 Lockhart Road, Causeway Bay

VII. Egg Waffles You'll Want to Come Back For – Lee Keung Kee North Point Egg Waffles

Speaking of Hong Kong street snacks, egg waffles are my favorite. This shop offers not only freshly baked egg waffles but also fond memories of childhood.

The enticing aroma wafts far and wide, making people walk nonstop through streets and alleys to find this place, just to have an egg waffle!

Fragrant and crispy, you'll want to buy another one after finishing. It's made just from eggs – how can it be so delicious? What magical operation is this?

Address: 492 King's Road, North Point

VIII. The Mastery of Premium Beef Brisket – Kau Kee Beef Brisket

A seemingly ordinary small shop, but it's blown up because of its beef brisket!

Made from a rich beef bone broth, the brisket is chewy and satisfying. The yi mein noodles fully absorb the savory flavor of the beef bone soup – a smooth slurp is simply heavenly! The broth is also the soul, and I always drink it all. If you prefer stronger flavors, there is also a curry option.

You might encounter queues or sharing tables, but when a steaming bowl of beef brisket noodles full of beefy flavor is placed before you, everything is forgiven.

Address: 21 Gough Street, Sheung Wan (Ps: Opens after 12:30 pm)

Finally, here is a Hong Kong MTR route map for all foodies. Happy food hunting!