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1. Cantonese-style congee

Congee, or rice porridge, is found all over China. However, it is unlikely that anyone puts more effort into congee than the Cantonese. Raw ingredients are put in continuously boiling rice porridge until they become soft and their flavours are infused in the entire mixture.

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When you’re travelling, you’ll want to immerse yourself in the place you’re visiting. You want to live like a local: drinking in bars full of friendly inhabitants, avoiding the tourist traps, and eating traditional cuisine.

Hong Kong is a particularly exciting culinary destination, one where the food is reasonably priced, bursting with flavour, and so, so tasty. If you’re a tasteaholic, don’t waste any time: hop on one of the many flights to Hong Kong and eat your fill!

There are plenty of fantastic restaurants in Hong Kong, as well as street vendors selling everything you could possibly want to try. You’ll find Cantonese, Vietnamese, Chinese, Thai and even some European influences in the dishes you eat.

Eat Like a Local in Hong Kong | Pommie Travels When you’re travelling, you’ll want to immerse yourself in the place you’re visiting. You want to live like a local: drinking in bars full of friendly inhabitants, avoiding the tourist traps, and eating traditional cuisine. Hong Kong is a particularly exciting culinary destination, one where...

Noodles and congee (rice porridge) are often served under the same roof. Some of the more traditional restaurants that serve both will have two open kitchens flanking the entrance. One kitchen will be dedicated solely to making congee, the other to making noodles.

Congee ranges from the plain starchy variety to the lighter versions that include vegetables and meat and even hot pots in which the ingredients are cooked in a congee soup. The huge variety of noodles and congee available can be enjoyed 24 hours a day in the city. In fact, these are popular late night eats.

On the surface, Hong Kong seems like an intimidating metropolis made of glass and steel. However, once you dig a little deeper, you’ll find vibrant city brimming with history, culture and local traditions. This video is part of a series that takes you through some of Hong Kong’s best landmarks and attractions.

History of Kowloon Park in 1 Minute This lush, 13.3-hectare park sits in the middle of Tsim Sha Tsui, one of Hong Kong’s busiest districts.

For a great cheap meal in Hong Kong, head to Kowloon. While it may be less glamorous than the Island, it holds some of the best-kept secrets of Cantonese cuisine. As the traditional home for Hong Kong immigrants, its culinary tradition spans many nations. Here is one of the best restaurants in Kowloon reflecting the area’s rich culture.

1. Spring Deer

Spring Deer is often been overlooked by the guidebooks. But after customers make their way up a rickety stairwell and into the bright dining room, it becomes clear why this restaurant has queues that can stretch around the block. North Chinese and Pekinese meals are a specialty here. Peking Duck is a standout but there’s plenty of other roast pork, beef and duck dishes to choose from.

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For a great cheap meal in Hong Kong, head to Kowloon. While it may be less glamorous than the Island, it holds some of the best-kept secrets of Cantonese cuisine. As the traditional home for Hong Kong immigrants, its culinary tradition spans many nations Here is one of the best restaurants in Kowloon reflecting the area’s rich culture.

1. Spring Deer

Spring Deer is often been overlooked by the guidebooks. But after customers make their way up a rickety stairwell and into the bright dining room, it becomes clear why this restaurant has queues that can stretch around the block. North Chinese and Pekinese meals are a specialty here. Peking Duck is a standout but there’s plenty of other roast pork, beef and duck dishes to choose from.

Just 5 minutes walk from the Big'N'Central apartment!

With a breathtaking skyline, Hong Kong is a vibrant city of neon lights, known for its food and shopping. There’s also a lively social drinking culture that’s prominent in Hong Kong. If you’re a wine connoisseur or just looking for a casual drink, Hong Kong is full of beautifully decorated, modern wine bars.

The Best Wine Bars In Hong Kong Known for having great shopping and food, Hong Kong is also full of modern wine bars. Check out our list of the five best wine bars in Hong Kong.

Planning a visit to Hong Kong with little or no prior knowledge of Cantonese? Here are some essential phrases you should have under your belt. They include everyday phrases that will make your life easier, as well as some distinctive local colloquialisms you should keep an ear out for.

12 Phrases You Need To Know Before You Visit Hong Kong Planning to visit Hong Kong? Learn these 12 useful Cantonese phrases on the plane.

Hong Kong has everything you could ask for in a tourist destination and the perfect mix of East and West. That said, most visitors tend to tread the same tourist routes. There are many other activities beyond the obvious guide-book favorites though; we list some of the best.

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The Best Alternative Things To Do In Hong Kong Read our guide to the top alternative things to do in and around the urban jungle of Hong Kong.

Authentic Chinese culture fuses seamlessly with Western inspiration to create the vibrant and diverse city of Hong Kong. Setting aside mainstream shopping malls and cuisines, curious expats can find some wonderful bookshops hidden in the neighborhoods here; we have listed our favorites.

Must-Visit Bookshops In Hong Kong This guide profiles the 7 must-visit bookshops in Hong Kong.

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In Hong Kong, a cha chaan teng (literally meaning tea restaurant) is a small cafe or diner that serves affordable fast food, tea and breakfast. A cha chaan teng is instantly recognizable by its mix of eclectic, East-meets-West menu containing dishes that could have only been invented in a city like Hong Kong. Read on for a rundown of 8 classic local favourites you can find in many cafes around the city.

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8 Classic Hong Kong Cafe Foods Discover the eight most iconic dishes that can be found in Hong Kong cafes, locally known as 'cha chaan ten'. Eat like a local in the city.

PEKING DUCK PANCAKES

Try the duck jianbing from Mr. Bing. Peking Duck is a delicacy, but these enormous wraps imported from the street stalls of Beijing are an affordable treat. They come stuffed with duck, hoisin sauce, cucumber and sheets of crispy mysteriousness.

Harbour City

Hong Kong is best known as a shoppers’ paradise because it’s where consumers can find a wide range of luxury brands and a range of inexpensive gadgets. In Tsim Sha Tsui, there are plenty of shopping malls but Harbour City is not one to be missed as it is the largest and most diverse mall in Hong Kong. Spreading over two million square feet, Harbour City is saturated with over 450 shops, 50 restaurants, 2 cinemas, 3 hotels, and an incredibly luxurious private club. It’s the ideal venue for an eager shopper to indulge themselves.

Fish balls

Almost every Hongkonger has a favorite fish ball vendor. Bouncy and fluffy, the best Hong Kong-style fish balls are made with freshly ground fish paste, hand-beaten and slammed to springy perfection. It’s commonly enjoyed on a stick with spicy curry sauce.

Ippudo
Ippudo provides a variety of Japanese ramen with different toppings. The ramen here is delicious, the noodles are chewy and the toppings are fresh and juicy. The broth is incredibly sweet and the topping is rich, including the juicy pork loin, bean sprouts, kikurage and spring onions. The interior of Ippudo is designed in a traditional Japanese style with lovely paintings and ornaments put up as decorations.

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Dining At Shang Palace
Shang Palace, a luxurious restaurant located in the Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel, has been regarded as a Michelin two-star restaurant for seven consecutive years. They specialize in Cantonese cuisine, but their dishes are not as traditional as other restaurants as they strive for the new and innovative; as a result, this makes the venue an attractive choice for diners. Dishes are all finely decorated and the food is exquisite. Combined with a relaxing ambiance, Shang Palace is a fine choice to dine out in.

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7. Mini Egg Puffs

Sweetened egg batter grilled in a mold to make puffs. Crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. These days it comes in a range of flavors, including chocolate, strawberry, and coconut.

Lan Kwai Fong Beer and Music Fest 2017
July 15 - 16, 2017

This massive outdoor party really needs no introduction.

A showcase of different beer brands from around the world with more than 60 booths offering delicious food, fine beers and interactive games alongside all-day performances.

When?: Saturday and Sunday, July 15 - 16, 2017 - 1:00 p.m. until late
Where?: Streets of Lan Kwai Fong. Take the MTR to Central Station Exit D2, on to Theatre Lane and up D'Aguilar Street, just follow the crowds.
How Much?: Free!

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LKF Beer & Music Festival 2016 Bigger & louder this year, Lan Kwai Fong Beer & Music Fest 2016 boasts more than 70 booths providing international delicacies, amusing interactive games, div...

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Three stuffed treasures

Although they’re called the ‘three treasures’, there are actually more than three varieties. Freshly minced dace is stuffed into sliced eggplants, green peppers, tofu puffs, smoked red sausage or mushrooms and then grilled on a griddle. Enjoy with soy sauce or chili oil.

Kimberley Road
Kimberley Road is a very popular street in Tsim Sha Tsui as a lot of unique restaurants with plenty of character can be found there. The street, also known as Korean Street and Little Korea is famous for the saturation of Korean restaurants and grocery stores which provide Hong Kong with the most authentic Korean cuisine. You can have different types of Korean food there, including the Korean BBQ, the Orthodox Korean set meal, and innovative multicultural cuisines. The very famous Korean BBQ spot, Seorae, is also located on the street.

SPICY CHONGQING NOODLES
Try Dan Dan Soulfood from Sichuan. This causal noodle bar is run by a French husband and Sichuanese wife team. Think authentic Sichuan noodles, with lashings of addictive maa laa numbing spice.

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Tsim Sha Tsui Ferry Pier

Tsim Sha Tsui Ferry Pier, also known as the Star Ferry Pier, is one of the most important landmarks in the district. The star ferries have been carrying passengers from Kowloon to Hong Kong Island since the 1880s. Although many new road and rail systems have been established, people still love taking the ferry as it allows passengers to take an up-close look at the stunning harbor, which is a significant aspect of Hong Kong culture.

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7. Wife Cake

A bun filled with sweet winter melon paste. Legend has it that when the winter melon puffs made by a woman in Guangdong province were highly praised in public, her husband proudly declared that they were his wife’s cakes. The name ‘wife cake’ stuck. In Hong Kong, back when the New Territories was a day trip away from the urban areas, it was de rigeur for visitors to Yuen Long to buy wife cakes to take home. Today, they can be easily purchased at Chinese bakery shops citywide.