Believe it or not, there is a list of the top 10 Hong Kong dishes that you should try out at least once, especially if you’re going there to attend the Hong Kong Book Fair 2024.
We would like to switch things up a bit and take this time to talk about the top 10 dishes you should get a taste of as you visit the country for their awesome book fair!
1. Dim Sum
Without dining on dim sum, a trip to Hong Kong is not complete. These little dishes, which are typically served in bamboo steamers, are meant to be shared so that you can sample a little bit of everything.
Har gow (prawn dumplings), steamed siu mai (pork dumplings), and char siu bao—fluffy buns packed with barbecued pork—are must-orders. Explore our list of suggested dim sum eateries in Hong Kong by clicking the icon below.
2. Hairy Crab
Hairy crabs are also a popular fall food, despite the fact that most of us think of mooncakes as being one of the must-eat items. The market value of these crabs, which are prized for their buttery golden roe and luscious flesh, can easily reach triple digits, but their high cost is well worth it.
3. Barbecued Meats
Nothing compares to some good ol’ Canto-style grilled meats, dubbed “siu mei.” This ranges from the crispy suckling pig to fatty pork belly and luscious geese or duck to the melt-in-your-mouth honey-glazed char siu pork.
Barbecued meats are truly one of the top 10 Hong Kong dishes any person should try out. You might even want to add them to your list of unique Hong Kong dishes you need to try at least once.
4. French Toast
Although French toast didn’t originate from Hong Kong, the local version is a unique pleasure. The bread isn’t just pan- or griddle-fried; it’s deep-fried till crisp and golden after being dipped in an eggy batter. After that, it’s served with a generous amount of syrup and a thick pat of butter.
Oh, and we neglected to mention that Hong Kong-style French toasts are nearly often stuffed with a decadent filling. Although peanut butter is a staple, you can also get more inventive components like cheese, kaya, beef satay, and melted salted egg yolk.
5. Cart Noodles
This is the method for creating the ideal bowl of noodles if you’ve ever desired to. Cart noodles are customizable dishes that let customers select from a wide variety of ingredients, such as toppings, noodle varieties, and soup bases.
While each restaurant has its own list of ingredients, popular options include fishballs, dumplings, daikon, and beef brisket. Man Kee Cart Noodle in Sham Shui Po, which has been there for more than ten years, is a favorite among the locals.
6. Wonton Noodles
Keeping up with the talk about noodles, another staple Hong Kong dish you should try out during your visit to the Hong Kong Book Fair 2024 is wonton noodles. Although wonton noodles are available all over the world, the Hong Kong type is undoubtedly among the greatest.
This meal, which comes in a light and delicate broth, has thin and springy egg noodles topped with mouthwatering wonton dumplings filled with prawns in smooth wrappers (some places may add some pork to their wontons in part) and garlic chives for a punch of freshness and flavor. Mak’s Noodle is a family-run restaurant that has been providing hearty wonton noodles to Hongkongers for over five generations.
7. Tofu Fa
Beancurd is enhanced to its full potential by Hongkongers. For instance, these puddings. These are portions of silken tofu sweetened using brown sugar or syrup (sometimes both), sometimes referred to as “dau fu faa” in Cantonese. Many dessert shops also sell additional toppings like coconut milk, osmanthus syrup, and even durian chunks.
8. Put Chai Ko
It’s an old favorite but a lovely pudding nonetheless. Put chai ko is a simple delicacy that comes with or without red beans and is mostly offered in two flavors: brown sugar and coconut milk.
Usually, they are cooked in little porcelain bowls and then removed with the help of bamboo skewers. Try her put chai ko and other classic Chinese sweets at Mrs. Fong’s Chinese Desserts, a Michelin-recommended dessert boutique in Jordan.
9. Three Stuffed Treasures
These “treasures” are deep-fried and a typical street food item. Made up of tofu, eggplant, and green pepper, they are all generously stuffed with dace fish paste.
But each market stocks different items, such as jalapeño, bitter gourd, or Chinese red sausage. Normally, you can get them in a pick-and-mix format. But before experimenting with different varieties, we advise sticking to the traditional ones.
10. Flower of Love
The dish’s name translates to “flower of love.” When salmon sashimi is wrapped around rice and topped with mayonnaise and fish roe, it looks like a blossoming flower.
Enhance Your Hong Kong Book Fair 2024 Visit With These Top 10 Hong Kong Dishes
Now that you’re aware of these scrumptious Hong Kong delicacies, your visit to the Hong Kong Book Fair 2024 is certainly going to be elevated. And once you’re there, don’t forget to visit the Self-Publishing booth.
Click here to sign up and join us at the Hong Kong Book Fair 2024. We are looking forward to seeing you there. We guarantee your enjoyment of the books, authors, and activities we have in store!
Check out our previous articles about Hong Kong Book Fair 2023 and find out how HKBF 2023 attracts book enthusiasts outside the region!
