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蝦餃Local dim sum: shrimp dumplings with a delicate wrapper.
A TASTE OF Hong Kong
Hong Kong香港
Steamed dim sum, crisp bakery snacks and fish-paste street foods show contrasting Hong Kong textures.
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GuideHong Kong food guide: breakfast & street food
From a warm bowl of congee to curry fish balls, choose a Hong Kong meal by what you feel like eating. Use the Chinese names to make sense of the menu.
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GuideHong Kong 3-Day Itinerary: Harbour, Neighbourhoods & Food
Three full days in Hong Kong: Central and the Peak, a harbour crossing to Tsim Sha Tsui, then Sham Shui Po and Mong Kok, with meals along the way.
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GuideHong Kong breakfast: what to order at a cha chaan teng
A cha chaan teng breakfast can be a bowl, bread and eggs, or a bakery choice with a drink. Compare ham macaroni soup with congee, then decide whether you want a pineapple bun or French toast. The latter is egg-coated and fried; it is different from scrambled eggs served with toast. Ask what a set includes before adding a drink.
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Hong Kong street food: savoury bites, sweet snacks & drinks
For a savoury bite, compare curry fish balls with a spoonable bowl of wun zai chi. For something sweet, choose between an egg tart and a pineapple bun. These foods come in different portion sizes: start with one, then add a drink or another snack if you want. The cards explain what each name means.
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