Hong Kong brings Cantonese craft and the East-meets-West culture of cha chaan teng cafes to one table. Wonton noodles balance clear broth with springy noodles and shrimp fillings, pineapple buns accompany afternoon milk tea, and freshly baked egg waffles perfume the streets.
What to eat in Hong Kong
Yaoungendoack · CC BY-SA 3.0 01Wonton Noodles
Springy fine egg noodles and plump shrimp-and-pork wontons meet a light, savory broth.
Dennis Wong · CC BY 2.0 02Pineapple Bun with Butter
A soft bun with a crackly sweet crust holds a slab of cold butter; despite its name, it contains no pineapple.
Sarah Stierch · CC BY-SA 3.0 03Egg Waffles
Egg batter bakes into connected little bubbles with crisp edges and soft centers, best eaten straight from the iron.
WiNG · CC BY-SA 3.0 04Hong Kong Milk Tea
Strong filtered black tea blended with evaporated milk makes a smooth, full-bodied drink, served hot or iced.
Eat like a local
Try wonton noodles in the morning, pair a buttered pineapple bun with afternoon milk tea, and eat egg waffles freshly baked.