Category: Food Reviews

“Tsui Wah Restaurant (翠華餐廳) serves great Hong Kong-style Local Food” Tsui Wah Restaurant, a renowned local-style cafe in Hong Kong, was famous for its chain of Hong Kong Cha Chan Ting (茶餐厅). With outlets across the island, we frequented the ones at Wellington Street, Central, and Causeway Bay for convenience. One dish I particularly enjoyed…

“Shatin Lung Wah Pigeon (沙田龙华乳鸽)” Venturing to Sha Tin for the renowned roast pigeon, we chose the decades-old Lung Wah Hotel (沙田龙华酒店). After a journey via MTR from Mongkok and a mini-bus transfer, we crossed an overhead bridge near the Hong Kong Ikea furniture mall to reach the hotel. The anticipation for the area’s famous…

“Local meals at the local stalls. Experience the new flavor of Dai Pai Dong.” This particular Dai Pai Dong stall (大排檔) deviated from the typical roadside setting, as it was nestled indoors above the wet market in a multi-storey building—a layout reminiscent of Singapore’s “Zhi-Cha” (煮炒) stalls. Despite the absence of an open-air concept, the…

“A feast on fresh Seafood in Lamma Island, Hong Kong. Tender, fresh & delicious.” Craving mini abalone in their shells? Head to Lamma Island (南丫岛)for a delightful seafood adventure in Hong Kong! We chose Lamma this time instead of the closer Sai Kong (西贡). Lamma Island is one of the three largest islands, divided into…

“My list of Dim Sum food for the Dim Sum lovers! What’s yours?” I had my first (and only chance during the trip) Dim Sum (点心) experience at City Hall Maxim’s Palace. Initially considering the Kowloon branch for its convenience, online reviews insisted on the City Hall branch, claiming exceptional Dim Sum. So, we made…

“Irresistible Sham Tseng (深井) Roast Goose by Yue Kee (裕记)” Yung Kee, the go-to spot for its award-winning roast goose, sits in the heart of Hong Kong on Wellington Street. Though convenient for tourists and business travelers, it might leave your wallet feeling lighter, and the dining experience seemed a bit too commercialized. I had…