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Beyond the bite-sized portions from the bamboo baskets, be sure to bookmark these dim sum and Cha Chaan Teng spots for a truly quintessential Yum Cha experience in Hong Kong.
You can’t say you’ve been to Hong Kong without visiting this iconic cha chaan teng. Besides serving some of the best scrambled eggs on toast and steamed milk custard, they’re also known for their brisk efficiency and service (or lack thereof), providing you with the quintessential cha chaan teng experience.
Nonetheless, to be fair, they want to keep the well-oiled operation going to feed throngs of time-starved (and ravenous) customers — so don’t ask for any small talk here. Decide what you need to get outside the store and don’t hog the seats when you’re done. P.S. Despite its name, there’s nothing Australian here!
The Australian Dairy Company is located at 47 Parkes St, Jordan, Hong Kong, p. +852 2730 1356. Start on daily foundation 7.30am –10pm.
Nestled in an alleyway, Voice Heung Yuen is one of the oldest surviving dai pai dong (open-air food stalls) and a local favourite for Tomato Beef Noodles.
The signature dish is made and topped with fresh tomatoes and served with generous slices of pork, a comforting combination so good that even celebrities like Chow Yun-fat have been spotted here (according to the owner, he’s a regular). Other favourites include the Tomato Soup Macaroni and the crispy Lemon Honey Bun.
Voice Heung Yuen is located at 2 Mee Lun Avenue, Central, Hong Kong, tel.+852 2544 8368. Open Mon – Sat 8am – 3.30pm. Closed Sun.
This hole-in-the-wall is a classic Hong Kong eatery best known for its Bolo Bun (sweet crusted bun that’s known as ‘pineapple’ bun), Egg Tarts, and Chicken Pie. Most regulars will order the buns with their main meals, even though there is an additional cost, or get them for takeaway.
Just like any other Cha Chaan Teng, efficiency is key, so finish your Satay Beef Noodles quickly and make room for other diners in the queue.
Kam Fung Restaurant is located at 41 Spring Garden Ln, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, tel.+852 2572 0526. Open daily from 7am to 6.45pm.
What started as a change to Australian Dairy Company (ADC) in Wan Chai, Chrisly Cafe, formerly Capital Cafe, has developed its own following with a few outlets around Hong Kong.
Its menu could be similar to ADC, but its upscale offerings like the Scrambled Egg Toast with Black Truffle keep diners coming back. Heartier choices include Macaroni and Ham with Fried Egg and Corned Beef Sandwich, to be enjoyed alongside classic milk tea. Be prepared to share tables and eat quickly. You might even spot another well-known person here too!
Chrisly Cafe has a few outlets around Hong Kong.
Café Season’s take on macaroni is the rest but stylish. Their homemade soup, simmered with pig bone and eggshells, is thickened with Japanese rice, which creates a comforting broth that pairs perfectly with macaroni.
Here, food is crafted from quality ingredients, simply like their velvety soft scrambled eggs, which feature a mix of Japanese, Chinese, and American eggs, without milk and cream.
On the other hand, it’s the BBQ Pork Rice with Scrambled Eggs that takes the cake as the best-seller. Their affordable lunch sets are hugely popular, so try to avoid visiting from 12pm–2pm, unless queuing is part of your plan.
Cafe Seasons is located at 88 Des Voeux Rd Central, Central, Hong Kong, tel. +852 2650 2088. Open daily 7.30am–8pm.
At Luk Yu Teahouse, time appears to have come to a standstill; its furnishings are from more than 90 years ago, and even its workers have been working there for decades. Generations of regular customers gather on the first floor for their daily dim sum breakfast, leaving the second and third floors for other diners.
On the other hand, they fill up quickly too. It is said they even had to turn down a visit from the Queen of the UK. Locals and tourists come for historically prepared dim sum served like Char Siew Bun, Prawn Toast, Egg Tarts, and more, served by the rattle of the dim sum trolley. Not the most inexpensive dim sum, but surely the most nostalgic.
Luk Yu Teahouse is located at 24-26 Stanley St, Central, Hong Kong, tel. +852 2523 5464. Open daily 7am–3pm.
One Dim Sum is a budget-friendly dim sum spot that won the hearts of Michelin inspectors in 2011 and 2012. Popular with locals and expats, you’ll want to plan your visit — either arrive before they open or skip weekends — to avoid waiting in line. Steamed Beef Balls and Dumplings are a hot favourite here — juicy and succulent.
Made the traditional way, BBQ Pork Buns are steamed until pillowy soft, then filled with sweet and savoury pork to the brim. Fully affordable and delicious.
One Dim Sum is located at G/F, 209A Tung Choi St, Prince Edward, Hong Kong, tel. +852 2677 7888. Open daily 9.30am – 10.30pm.
Known for their innovative and iconic BBQ Piggy Buns, Yum Cha HK is the spot for a fun and delicious experience that’ll delight your tummy and your Instagram feed. Some diners were enjoying the oozing Hot Custard Buns (Liu sha bao), while others were devouring the baos and dumplings they could get.
Nonetheless aid a lookout for its seasonal menu that sides fresh creations or declare classic Chinese language dishes like the group-favourite Candy and Bitter Pork.
Yum Cha HK is located at 2/F, Nan Fung Tower, Nan Fung Tower, 173 Des Voeux Rd Central, Central, Hong Kong, tel.+852 3541 9710. Open daily 11.30am–3pm & 5.30pm–10pm.
One for the night owls or the early risers! The chefs at Sun Hing Restaurant start their work when most people are in bed, rolling dough and wrapping dumplings in the middle of the night to serve piping hot dim sum to the hungry crowd at 3am.
Eating here is not for the faint of heart; if you beat the queue, make your way to your seats (plastic stools) before ordering the freshly made Siew Mai and Salted Egg Custard Bun. Other excellent dishes to try include Loh Mai Kai and Fried Milk.
Sun Hing Restaurant is located at G/F, 8 Smithfield Rd, Markfield Building, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong, tel. +852 2816 0616. Open daily from 3am to 4pm.
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Obviously, we have ten shops here in Singapore, but nothing beats trying the classic and Michelin-starred Tim Ho Wan at Sham Shui Po. The cosy 20-seater restaurant, where it all began, earned its first Michelin star three years after opening; at one time, it was said to be the most affordable Michelin-starred restaurant in the region.
Enjoy your favourite items such as BBQ Bun, Steamed Turnip Cake, Har Gow, Siew Mai, and more, and consider whether it’s any different from what we have here in Singapore.
Tim Ho Wan Sham Shui Po is located at G/F, 9-11 Fuk Fly Avenue, Sham Shui Po, p.+852 27881226.
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This article was first published in City Nomads.
Originally reported by asiaone.com. Adapted for our readers.
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