Top 20 Iconic Dishes in Hong Kong, CN

Siu Mai

Traditional steamed pork and shrimp dumplings topped with crab roe or diced carrots.

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#2

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Har Gow

Translucent steamed shrimp dumplings with a thin pleated wrapper and a crunchy texture.

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#3

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Pineapple Bun with Butter

A sweet bun with a crunchy, crumbly topping served with a cold slab of butter inside.

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Egg Tart

A popular pastry featuring a flaky or shortbread crust filled with smooth, silky egg custard.

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#5

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Hong Kong Style Milk Tea

A creamy, strong black tea blend pulled multiple times and mixed with evaporated milk.

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#6

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Wonton Noodles

Thin, springy egg noodles served in a hot broth with shrimp-filled wontons and yellow chives.

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Roasted Goose

Succulent, fatty goose roasted until the skin is mahogany-colored and crisp while the meat remains tender.

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#8

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Char Siu

Cantonese barbecued pork marinated in a sweet and savory sauce of honey, hoisin, and five-spice.

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#9

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Claypot Rice

Rice cooked in a clay pot over charcoal to create a crispy crust, topped with meats and soy sauce.

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#10

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Beef Brisket Noodles

Slow-braised beef brisket and tendons served with noodles in a rich, aromatic clear or spicy broth.

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#11

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Curry Fish Balls

A quintessential street snack consisting of fried fish balls simmered in a savory, spicy curry sauce.

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Cart Noodles

A customizable noodle dish where diners select their preferred noodle type, broth, and various toppings.

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#13

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Hong Kong Style French Toast

Deep-fried bread slices filled with peanut butter and topped with a generous cube of butter and syrup.

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Egg Waffle

A bubble-shaped street snack made from a sweet egg leaven batter, crispy on the outside and soft inside.

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#15

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Steamed Rice Noodle Rolls

Smooth, rolled rice noodle sheets served with sweet soy sauce, sesame seeds, and hoisin sauce.

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#16

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Snake Soup

A traditional warming winter soup made with shredded snake meat, mushrooms, ginger, and lemon leaves.

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#17

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Swiss Wing

Chicken wings marinated and cooked in a unique sweet soy sauce known locally as Swiss sauce.

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Typhoon Shelter Crab

A spicy, aromatic dish featuring fried crab heavily seasoned with crispy garlic, scallions, and chili.

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#19

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Stir-fried Beef Noodles

Flat rice noodles stir-fried over high heat with beef, bean sprouts, and dark soy sauce.

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#20

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Mango Pomelo Sago

A refreshing chilled dessert soup made with mango puree, pomelo segments, sago pearls, and coconut milk.