Hong Kong began as a small fishing village, and there is nothing more iconic in this story than boat noodles, a real fishing food. Flat rice noodles served with char siu pork slices, Chinese salad, fish balls, crispy fried fish skin and other catches of the day, all in a large bowl with flounder broth.
Boat Noodles
Flounder broth is the soul of noodles. Flounder is hardly tasty in these parts, but it is perfect for making broth if it is dried in the sun (without too much salt). They live on a diet of shellfish and other crustaceans, which gives them a naturally rich, savory flavor. Many fishermen consider it blasphemy to eat these noodles with soy sauce or other seasonings – in this dish you should feel the taste of the sea.
The reason why noodles are called “boat noodles” is that they used to be prepared and sold from small wooden boats called sampans.
Sampans selling freshly cooked noodles on boats used to be common in local fishing harbors, but these days this dish is mostly sold in restaurants on land. I know of only one sampan in all of Hong Kong that still does it the old-fashioned way, in a good Aberdeen -the birthplace of Hong Kong.
Restaurant call Liu Kee (流記), If you’re interested. The uncle who runs it has an extremely fickle schedule, so consider yourself lucky if you catch him doing things.
As of 2025, there is nothing to do in Aberdeen. And for authentic Chinese cuisine, go to Lei Yue Mun
Chao fan
Despite the fact that it is the main dish of Cantonese cuisine, it is not so easy to cook beef chow phan. It needs to be cooked quickly and over high heat, so it’s very difficult to cook it at home.
From the Internet: “I eat larsh everywhere, in mainland China, in Thailand. The best thing I tried was at a leaky place in Hong Kong. It was dirty, the service was terrible, and I had to share a table with a bunch of strangers to save space. The middle-aged waitress looked at me from the side when I was almost done, and couldn’t wait for me to leave to make room for future guests.
The best savory beef treat ever. I haven’t eaten anything so good since. It wasn’t even close.”
Snake soup
Don’t worry, you won’t recognize the white snake meat when it’s served on the table. In fact, up to five different types of snakes, including venomous ones, are used to make medicinal and therapeutic soup. It’s delicious and nutritious. And it’s easy to eat. I’ve eaten at the snake restaurant 5 times, but not in Hong Kong, but in Guangzhou.
Fried meat
You should try it! In the distant Cantonese world, there is no other place where grilled meat would be cooked to perfection..
Barbecue pork – juicy pieces of pork, coated with a sauce of spices, wine, maltose and soy sauce, baked in a cylindrical oven until the maltose caramelizes.
Barbecue pork -whole pork, grilled on a spit over an open fire, with a plump, crispy crust, the crunch of which you will hear with every bite..
The suckling pig (yu zhu) – the most tender meat topped with a thin, incredibly crispy crust that breaks like glass.
Roast goose (siu ngo) – It is fried to a bronzed and crispy skin, seasoned with a fragrant mixture of five spices and wine and served with a sweet, tart plum sauce.
Noodles with beef brisket
Tender pieces of braised brisket and springy egg noodles are served in a fragrant beef bone broth and complemented with a handful of spring onions.
Along with noodles, I advise you to take dim sum, fresh seafood, especially whole Pipis, order Hong Kong tea and tea treats such as pineapple bun, French toast and egg pie.
For local Hong Kongers, dinner at the outdoor dai pai dong is a favorite pastime. No matter which stall and where they are located, you can be sure of the food cooked on the wok. She’s going to be a stomper!
Egg tartlets
There may be better egg pies in the world, but egg pies from Tai Cheong bakerythey were very memorable and the best I’ve tried. In addition to the crispy crust and creamy filling (not too sweet), I was impressed by the perfect ratio of crust and filling. They blend perfectly in your mouth, emphasizing every bite. Eat them while they’re hot! And yet in Macau, the Portuguese recipe was preserved better and tastier there))) Visit my website about Macau www.macau.com.ru
And ofcource Hong Kong waffles. I recommend buying Original without filling or banana chocolate!
And Hong Kong milk tea – This is something that is definitely worth a try!
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