Top 5 Street Food Recommendation - The Ultimate Street Food Journey Through Hong Kong

In Hong Kong, the art of savoring street food is a cultural ritual deeply embedded in the local lifestyle. Rather than indulging in a full meal at a single stall, locals often practice the tradition of "grazing" — nibbling on small portions while on the move. It's common to see groups of friends huddled around a stall, sharing a dish while standing, engaged in animated conversation. This approach allows them to sample a diverse range of flavors from multiple vendors in one outing.

Tai On Building

On the ground floor of the residential block at Sai Wan Ho, Tai On Building is a bustling heaven for street food lovers. Explore these must-visit eateries within this building:

Hainan Chicken Specialist provides aromatic yellow rice and succulent Hainan chicken with a special sauce and ginger for a mere $40. Lam Kee Cart Noodles has various food items with a budget-friendly option. Fishball Guy is renowned for the local satay sauce on top of the offerings-fishballs, sausages, and beef omasum

Fishball Guy (魚蛋佬) — Fishball Guy (aka Yu Dan Lou) (魚蛋佬)

Sham Shui Po

Sham Shui Po is a district that is packed with Michelin-recommended and street stalls highly esteemed by locals:

Chueng Fun from Hop Yik Tai, recognized by the Michelin Guide, offers freshly made rice noodle rolls with a flavorful mix of sauces. Kung Wo Tofu Factory, a Michelin-listed eatery in Sham Shui Po since 1958, is renowned for its tofu offerings, like tofu pudding, soy milk, and stuffed tofu, and has been serving for over 100 years. San Lung Cake Shop is a traditional Chinese Bakery that is renowned for its mung bean and chicken fat mooncake.

The trio at Kung Wo - Stuffed Tofu, Soy Milk, and Tofu Pudding

Yau Tsim Mong District

This little yet busy district covers three places- Yau Ma Tei, Tsim Sha Tsui and Mong Kok, where you can enjoy the most authentic taste of Hong Kong:

Bak Bo Tong is a local herbal tea shop that is renowned for its turtle jelly and cannabis seed drink, which are believed to counteract inflammation and aid digestion respectively. LKK Egg Waffle and Mammy Pancake are both iconic shops selling mouthwatering egg puffs and waffles. Their menu will spoil you with options and it may take you a while to make an order. At Temple Street Beef Offals, they offer braised beef offals with unique Hong Kong flavors and textures, which is a perfect match with beer as a midnight snack.

The Storefront is not big but you can find many flavours inside

Chueng Chau

Cheung Chau Island is a culinary paradise for those craving authentic Hong Kong flavour:

First things first, the large, palm-sized delight of mango mochi tops the must-try list for visitors. Kam Wing Tai Fishball offers some of Hong Kong's largest and most delicious fishballs. Chips skewer, which is a crunchy snack customizable with diverse toppings, is also a famous street food option on this island. Last but not least, Ping On Bun, filled with lotus seed or read bean paste and marked with the character for "peace", can be tasted at Kwok Kam Kee Cake Shop.

Kwai Chung Plaza

Unlike some of the more upscale malls in Hong Kong, Kwai Chung Plaza offers a more "local" shopping and dining experience, providing a glimpse into everyday life in the city. There are numerous local eateries within and around the plaza, making it a good place to sample authentic Hong Kong dishes.