Hong Kong food — Cantonese capital, world-class. Dim sum, roast meats, wonton noodles, cha chaan teng. Most Michelin stars per capita city.
Dim Sum
Dim sum — Hong Kong heart. Har gow, siu mai, char siu bao, cheong fun, lava buns, chicken feet, malay sponge, lo mai gai. Yum cha — weekend family tradition. Lin Heung, Tim Ho Wan (cheapest Michelin).
Roast Meats
Siu mei — roast duck, char siu, roast goose, white-cut chicken, soy chicken. With rice. Roast goose most iconic — Yung Kee, Kam's Roast Goose Michelin.
Wonton Noodles
Wonton noodles — Hong Kong street food. Bamboo-pressed bouncy noodles + shrimp wontons + dried flounder broth. Tsim Chai Kee, Mak's Noodles.
Cha Chaan Teng
Cha chaan teng — unique HK fast food. Pineapple bun, egg tart, silk stocking milk tea, yuanyang (tea+coffee), dry-fried beef ho fun, French toast, pineapple oil. Chinese-Western mix iconic.
HK Hot Pot
Da bin lo (hot pot) — winter favorite. Pork bone broth, mala, clear. Mutton, seafood, balls, vegetables.
Desserts
Double-skin milk (Shunde origin, HK developed), Yang Zhi Gan Lu (mango pomelo sago), black sesame paste, herbal jelly, tofu pudding. Hui Lau Shan, Honeymoon Dessert chains.
Drinks
Milk tea (cha chaan teng silk stocking), chrysanthemum tea, plum drink, Vitasoy. Beer — Blue Girl, San Miguel. Yuanyang (HK-exclusive drink).