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1. Chinese Tea Eggs (Cha Ye Dan)
Tea eggs are everybody's favourite 70's snack from herbal teashops. The norm is to find them piled over a big stovetop at the front counter giving off an absolutely wonderful smell.
Make you own! Andre’s The Home Baker – Chinese Tea Smoked Egg
2. Sticky Rice Rolls (Chi Fan)
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This Shanghianese burrito comes in two versions: sweet or savoury. They are made with sticky glutinous rice wrapping and different fillings such as youtiao (fried dough), pickled vegetables, pork floss or sugar.
We recommend trying this at the Shanghai Hong Kong Noodle Shop
29 Jardines Bazaar, Causeway Bay
3. Vegetarian Shao Mai
Forget about the ordinary shao mai dumplings packed with only fat and oil. You can easily get a healthier gojiberry vegetarian version at Health Work's for about $15 for four.
We recommend trying this at Health Work (Here is a list of store locations)
4. Fried Stuffed Tofu
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Also known as fried tofu with minced fish paste, it is usually ground catfish seasoned with chopped scallions, cornstarch and strong flavourings to contrast the mild yet silky bean curds. This popular dim sum can be found easily at tofu stalls around Hong Kong.
We recommend trying this at Kung Wo Dou Bun Chong
G/F, 118 Pei Ho Street, Sham Shui Po
5. Curry Fish Ball
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Just another handy street food in Hong Kong. Be careful because they are piping hot.
P.S. The photo above features two jumbo fish balls from Cheung Chau.
We recommend trying this at See Loi Eatery
G/F, 150 San Hing Back Street, Cheung Chau
6. Jisheng Cha
Looking for a late night dessert? This bowl of jisheng cha is so soothingly sweet, with pitted red dates and lotus nuts to complete the heart-warming remedy.
We recommend trying this at Tsui Yuen Dessert
G/F, 17-19 Heard Street, Wan Chai Road, Wan Chai
7. Egg Custard Pudding
Here is another incredible option. The pudding can either come in a whole egg version or a skimmer version of egg white, that should not be overlooked.
We recommend trying this at Tsui Yuen Dessert
G/F, 17-19 Heard Street, Wan Chai Road, Wan Chai
8. Cheung Chau Mango Mochi
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An introduction to Cheung Chau street food must start with the renowned mango mochi.
We recommend trying this at Sun Chiu Kee
G/F, 18 Tung Wan Road, Cheung Chau
See also: Who Does the Best Mango Mochi in Hong Kong?
9. Durian Pancake
Unlike those usually found with yellow pancake wrappers, these durian pancakes are sticky, chewy mochi dusted with desiccated coconut and more-than-enough durian flesh that certainly hits the spot.
We recommend trying this at Lucky Dessert
Shop 7-9, G/F, 482 Jaffe Road, Causeway Bay
10. Durian Ice Flakes
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Prepare for the long queue. The durian ice flake at Cong Sao is a very popular item in addition to the longan ice and mango pudding.
We recommend trying this at Cong Sao Star Dessert
11 Yiu Wa St, Causeway Bay
See also: Best Local Hong Kong Dessert Cafes That Serve Durian
11. Egg Waffle Affogato
Egg waffles are a perfect staple. This affogato dripped with double espresso is out of this world.
We recommend trying this at Eat with Me
Shop 8, G/F, Block 2, Tsui Yuen Mansion, No. 2-20 Kwong Wa Street, Mong Kok
12. One Single Gelato
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Aside from Oddies famous eggette ice cream, their branch at Gough Street is serving artisan gelato. For something different, add an extra $8 to get a jar-leto! Our favourites were the tiramisu and red velvet flavours.
We recommend trying this at Oddies Gelateria
Shop 1F, GF No. 149 Wan Chai Road, Wan Chai
13. Hokkaido Milk Egg Tart
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We simply can’t get enough of this famous pastry. But the reinvented egg tart with Hokkaido milk from Arome Bakery is equally good!
We recommend trying this at Arome Bakery
See also: Hong Kong Best Egg Tart
14. Matcha Warabimochi Smoothie
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A cup of refreshing uji matcha smoothie topped with delicious, chewy soybean powdered warabimochi makes it the best in Hong Kong!
We recommend trying this at the Sweet House Cha Cha at City Super
City'super, 3/F, Harbour City, 17 Canton Road
15. Little Bao Ice Cream Sandwich
Breakfast of champions ice cream sandwich maple ice cream, bacon chocolate
Do you find yourself waking up looking for a breakfast sandwich? How about a breakfast ICE CREAM sandwich?
We recommend trying this at Little Bao
G/F, 66 Staunton Street, Central
Source: Spot The Food – Brunch Lovin’ Sunday
16. Molten Egg Custard Cake
You should definitely check out Kasa for the molten lava cake with salted egg custard running through the center. It is fab!
We recommend trying this at Kasa
Suite 103, 1/F Shui On Centre, 6-8 Harbour Road, Hong Kong
Read more on Kasa: Restaurant Review
17. Cheese Tart
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Okay. Here is a cheese tart. Enough said.
We recommend trying this at Bake Cheese Tart / Hanjuku Kobo
B2-16, B2, SOGO, 555 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay
18. Soufflé Cheesecake
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A great cheesecake is created in terms of the butter to egg ratio. And Uncle Tetsu has nailed it.
We recommend trying this at Uncle Tetsu HK
3 Cannon Street, Causeway Bay
19. Red Velvet Cake
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What is red velvet? It is a cake containing cocoa powder, red food colouring and then it's covered with cream cheese frosting. But we also love the burnt marshmallow coating at the Corner Kitchen Café!
We recommend trying this at Corner Kitchen Cafe
226 Hollywood Rd, Sheung Wan
20. One of the Best Cupcakes in Hong Kong
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Think s’mores, red velvet, banana foster, and even HK-style milk tea!
We recommend trying this at Sift
Here are their locations
21. BBQ Lunch Box
This is currently the newest Siu Mei takaway shop in Central. Patrons are able to choose from barbeque pork, crispy pork belly, soy sauce chicken and roast duck.
We recommend trying this at Good BBQ
Shop 2, 26 Li Yuen East Street, (39 Queens Road Central) Central
See also: NEW Siu Mei Shop in Central: Good BBQ
22. Musubi
The poke master, Pololi, aside from offering their signature ahi tuna and non-ahi poke, offers a Haiwaiian musubi that costs just $20 to fill up your tummy.
Get creative! Andre’s The Home Baker – Tamago Musubi Sushi
23. Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream
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The options of ice cream flavours are endless at Lab Made. Look for their weekly flavours. Some suggestions include the Chinese bean curd, HK French toast and purple rice.
We recommend trying this at Labmade
Here are their locations
24. Quality Cup of Rose Chocolate
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We think chocolate and rose together is just heavenly.
We recommend trying this at Agnes b. Le Pain Grille
Here are their locations
See also: The Best Coffee Shops in Hong Kong
25. The Creamiest Italian Gelato
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Italian gelato has never been so creamilicious until Pausa started offering such an astonishing gelato cup.
We recommend trying this at Pausa
3 Ship Street, Wan Chai
26. An Afternoon for Hojicha Hot Chocolate
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Unless you’re just too fond of matcha, we think that hojicha hot chocolate is better than a cup of the matcha latte.
We recommend trying this at Sinmei Tea
5/F, CS Tower, 50 Wing Lok Street, Sheung Wan
27. 1 Scoop of Rose Water Rhubarb Ice Cream
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Ice cream sandwiches are costly at Elephant Ground. So opt for a cheaper and tastier homemade ice cream, which is made fresh in small batches everyday.
We recommend trying this at Elephant Ground (Causeway Bay)
Here are their locations
28. Donut Bits
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What a shame it would be to forget about these double decadent donut bites drizzled with warm, salted caramel.
We recommend trying this at Double D Burger
Here is their location
29. One, or Two Mrs. Fields Cookies
It is a soft, chewy and incredibly buttery cookie. Go for the oatmeal raisin, cinnamon, or the double chocolate!
We recommend trying this at Mrs. Fields HK
Here are their locations
30. Yo Mama Frozen Yoghurt
Pass by the IFC mall, grab a cow milk super froyo and look for the daily best toppings. Luckily, there will always be taro mochi, homemade granola and even caramel sauce!
We recommend trying this at Yo Mama
Here are their locations
31. The Pie
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This hidden gem in Sheung Wan actually sells a very creative pie. Stuffed with an assortement of hard boiled eggs, luncheon ham, green peas and a butter crust that is just wonderful.
We recommend trying Lok Heung Yuen Coffee Shop
G/F, 8-10 Gilman's Bazaar, Central
32. Hong Kong Milk Tea
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Visit the tea master in Hong Kong. The rich and fragrant milk tea is poured through cotton bags (so-called silk stockings) six or seven times to deliver the best and most iconic Hong Kong milk tea.
We recommend trying Lan Fong Yuen
2 Gage St, Central
33. Cart Noodles
Believe it or not, these are so good!
We recommend trying this at Wing Kee
Causeway Bay Centre, 15-23 Sugar St, Causeway Bay
34. Urban Bakery’s Croissant
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Flavours include a plain croissant, a chocolate one and a cheese crossaint to even out the pineapple-bao that's stuffed with a slab of butter. Urban Bakery is selling some of the best croissants in Hong Kong.
We recommend trying this at Urban Bakery
Shop 322, 3/F, Landmark Atrium
35. Banh Mi at Seoul Bros
At just under $50, you can have a Korean lunch at Central, imagine that!
We recommend trying this at Seoul Bros
UG/F, 66 Hollywood Road, Central
See also: New Korean Restaurant Seoul Bros Opens on Hollywood Road
36. Tong But Lut
Flying back to the Kowloon City food town, Tei Mou Koon is another late night dessert spot often mobbed by the young and old.
We recommend trying this at Tei Mou Koon Dessert
G/F, 47 Fuk Lo Tsun Road, Kowloon City
37. Scrambled Egg Sandwich
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Secretly speaking, Foodie suggests ordering a takeaway scrambled egg sandwich to save time. It is so good!
We recommend trying this at Australian Dairy Company
47 Parkes St, Jordan
38. Crispy Bun with Sweet & Condensed Milk
The crispy bun is like a Cantonese-style French baguette. Loaded with sweet condensed milk, and sometimes with crunchy peanut butter too!
We recommend trying this at Tsui Wah
Here are their locations
39. Matcha Soft Serve at the BEST Via Tokyo
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Got a matcha craving? Visit Via Tokyo!
We recommend trying this Via Tokyo
106-126 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay
See also: The Best Matcha Desserts in Hong Kong
40. Ice Cream Taco
Here is another form of an ice cream sandwich. We bet it is a hit!
We recommend trying this at Boomshack
Shop B, 8-12 Wo On Ln, Central
41. Pop a Tart in the Mouth
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Tartes & Pop is the very first French tart speciality store in Hong Kong. Visit their friendly staff and ask for a fine gourmet pastry.
We recommend trying this at Tartes & Pop
2 Morrison St, Sheung Wan
42. Custard Lava Bun
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Gooey-ooey goodness. This renowned molten custard bun is steamed fresh everyday at the Sun Hing dim sum restaurant in Kennedy Town.
We recommend trying this at Sun Hing Restaurant
8 Smithfield Road, Kennedy Town
43. Cambo Grill
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As you head towards Lan Kwai Fong, you can definitely smell this new Thai BBQ takeaway. It offers grilled skewers such as eel, pork neck, chicken skin and even pineapple and asparagus skewers.
We recommend trying this at Grill ขุนทอง
17, G/F, D'Aguilar Street, Central
44. Capital Toast
The quartered toasts have a brown crust, melted cheese and fragrant black truffle for a mouth-watering experience at this Cha Chan Tang.
We recommend trying this at Wah Sing
45. JAF Homemade Swiss Rosti
Rosti. This flat potato fritter comes with all kinds of toppings from bacon & onions, to mushrooms & eggs and the best tasty pesto sauce, too.
We recommend trying this at Just About Food
Here are their locations
46. Purple Sweet Potato Cake
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Pate sucree, sponge cake, fresh cream and purple sweet potato puree are just a few of the flavours offered. They come together to form this elegant pastry that's just under $50!
We recommend trying this at Cake’s Secret
43 Hau Wo St, Kennedy Town
47. Roasted Goose
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Crispy pork belly, honey barbecue pork and so many other offerings. Nothing beats a huge roasted goose leg plus a bowl of buckwheat noodles.
We recommend trying this at Po Kee
Shop P, G/F, 425 Queen's Road West, Western District
48. Pork Chop Bao
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Danish Bakery has been a part of many people's childhood. From time to time, they make everyone's favourite pork chop bun, hot dogs and French fries. The Danish Bakery is a really good staple for the Rugby Sevens season.
We recommend trying this at Danish Bakery
106 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay
49. Chicago Mix Popcorn
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Cheese and caramel. 100% satisfaction.
We recommend trying this at Garrett Popcorn
Here are their locations
See also: Pimp Your Popcorn
50. Iron Buddha Oolong Ice Cream
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A final touch of comfort food for Hong Kong residents. Oolong, the Chinese tea, is best enjoyed in a crispy waffle cone.
We recommend trying this at Tenren Tea
Hysan Place 10F (Cha), Causeway Bay