Everything you should eat in Hong Kong…

Egg Waffles (Gai Daan Jai): These crispy, golden-brown waffles with a unique egg-shaped pattern are a popular street snack in Hong Kong.

Dim Sum: Indulge in a variety of bite-sized Cantonese dishes like dumplings, steamed buns, and rice rolls, served in traditional bamboo steamers.

Pineapple Buns (Bo Lo Bao): Sink your teeth into a sweet and fluffy bun topped with a crispy, buttery crust, often filled with a slice of cold butter.

Roast Goose: Try succulent and crispy roasted goose, a classic Cantonese dish considered a specialty in Hong Kong.

Milk Tea (Nai Cha): Enjoy a cup of Hong Kong-style milk tea - a rich, smooth blend of black tea and evaporated or condensed milk.

Wonton Noodle Soup: Savor a comforting bowl of egg noodles served with delicate shrimp and pork wontons in a flavorful broth.

Char Siu: Feast on tender, sweet and savory barbecued pork, typically served with rice or in a fluffy steamed bun.

Clay Pot Rice (Bo Zai Fan): Delight in a hearty dish of rice, meat, and vegetables cooked in a clay pot, creating a satisfying, flavorful meal.

Fish Balls (Yu Dan): Enjoy these bouncy and springy fish paste balls, often found skewered or served in soups, noodle dishes, and on their own.

Egg Tarts (Dan Tat): Indulge in a delectable treat with a flaky crust and a creamy egg custard filling, either served hot or cold.

Beef Brisket Noodles: Experience tender, flavorful slices of slow-cooked beef brisket served on a bed of springy noodles in a rich broth.

Scrambled Egg Sandwich (Cha Chan Dan): Try this simple yet satisfying Hong Kong-style breakfast staple, made with fluffy scrambled eggs sandwiched between crusty toast.

Roast Pork Belly (Siu Yuk): Enjoy succulent and crispy skin with juicy layers of roast pork belly, often served with rice or in a variety of dishes.

Curry Fish Balls: Relish in bouncy fish balls drenched in a flavorful curry sauce, served on skewers as a popular street food snack.

Stinky Tofu (Chou Dou Fu): Brave your taste buds and try this infamous street food, deep-fried tofu with a pungent and unique aroma.

Hot Pot: Gather around a table filled with bubbling broth, an assortment of fresh ingredients, and cook your own personalized hot pot meal.

Sesame Balls (Jin Deui): Bite into these deep-fried glutinous rice balls filled with sweet lotus seed paste and coated in sesame seeds.

Beef offal: Adventure into the world of offal by trying various types of beef offal, like tripe, liver, and intestines, cooked in different flavors and styles.

Cart Noodles: Customize your own bowl of noodles with a variety of toppings such as fish balls, beef, pig's blood curd, and vegetables.Roast Duck: Delight in succulent, savory duck with a perfectly crispy skin, usually carved and served with rice or noodles.

Fish Head Curry (Yu Tou Fan): Experience a unique dish of tender fish head cooked in a rich and aromatic curry sauce, typically enjoyed with rice.

Sweet and Sour Pork: Savor crispy batter-coated pork pieces glazed in a tangy sweet and sour sauce, a popular dish in Hong Kong.

Peking Duck: Indulge in this classic Beijing specialty, thinly sliced duck served with pancakes, scallions, and hoisin sauce.

Braised Duck Tongue: Delve into an adventurous dish of tender, flavorsome duck tongues simmered in a savory sauce, often enjoyed in Hong Kong.

Stuffed Tofu Puffs (Yong Tau Foo): Enjoy deep-fried tofu pouches stuffed with a selection of vegetables, mushrooms, and fish paste, served in a flavorful broth.

Chicken Feet (Fung Jao): Embrace the unique texture and flavor of chicken feet braised in a rich, savory sauce, often found as a dim sum delicacy.

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