Experience Food Like Never Before in The Foodie’s Paradise of Hong Kong

You have not experienced a place enough unless you have tried local food. The food is the essence of a place as it reflects the years of its history, climate, the amalgamation of cultures and so much more. Hong Kong is a true paradise for foodies as its cuisine is a beautiful melange of the several cultures that have their own unique influences: Cantonese cuisine, European cuisine and non-Cantonese Chinese cuisine, as well as Japanese, Korean and various other Southeast Asian influences, due to Hong Kong's past. If you are in Hong Kong, make sure you get to experience the best of Hong Kong food by finding a good food tour that grants both quality and authenticity. For example check out Withlocals to have a taste of the very best. Here are some of the amazing local delicacies you simply have to try

Rickshaw Noodles

If you are looking for a pocket friendly wholesome and filling meal, Hong Kong’s famous rickshaw noodles are to rescue. Getting their name from the wooden carts in which it was always sold by street vendors, these instant noodles come in a variety of flavors and are full of ingredients such as fish balls, hog skin, sirloin, fresh greens, herbs and vegetables, topped with filling soup and various dipping sauces. It offers a healthy balanced meal which would not empty your pockets. It is a perfect option for a full meal or a heavy brunch

Dim sums

No Hong Kong food tour can be complete without tucking into its juicy, succulent dim sums which are absolutely to die for. Hong Kong offers a wide variety of dim sums from pork siu mai to shrimp har gown and so much more. They are filled with delectable fillings of veggies and meat and are available in dozens of different varieties. You can find some of the best dim sums of the city in its local tea houses as the locals believe that a nice cup of tea with a side of piping hot freshly made dim sums is absolute heaven.

Roasted goose

There are very few food items that can even remotely come close to the roasted goose of Hong Kong. Guangdong style Roast Goose is a traditional specialty which comes from the Cantonese cuisine. For an authentic taste it has to be made with a specific breed of goose from the Guangdong region. This goose is roasted whole, with its skin on, with a secret spice mix that is said to contain 20 varieties of aromatic spices. It is then cut into small pieces and eaten with a delicious locally made plum sauce. Dig into a piece of succulent meat on your Hong Kong food tour and you will want to come back for more.

Sea Food

Are you fond of good sea food? Then your Hong Kong food tour is ready to offer you a mind-blowing experience with its freshest and the best quality sea food. From freshly caught lobsters to crabs to oysters to clams to mussels, you name it, and you get it here. Has it barbecued or tossed in your favourite sauce or simply sprinkled on your noodles or fried rice and you will fall in love? They also have a vibrant cuisine of dried sea food which is very unique to the culture.

Daan Tat

Finish your meals with this yummy gooey egg custard tart which will absolutely blow your mind. This uniquely delightful delicacy is an influence of the Portuguese cuisine on Hong Kong food. It is made of a heavenly soft and gooey egg custard mix in a crust of either thin fluffy and flaky puff pastry or a full-bodied shortbread. It tastes the best when it is served hot, fresh out of the oven.

Hong Kong Bubble Tea

Originated in Taiwan and perfected in Hong Kong, the bubble tea is an absolute local craze. It is usually made with sweetened milk and black tea along with sago balls. Most shops also offer customisation options, where you can choose the amount of milk, sugar etc. or even go for additional flavours.

Hong Kong is a paradise for foodies as the number of varieties and preparations of food here is immensely unique and delicious. Its history as a colony and subsequent interactions with several cultures plays a major role in influencing its food, which makes Hong Kong a truly global gastronomic heaven for foodies.

This is a contribution from one of our contributing writers.

If you plan to visit Hong Kong, please check out this Hong Kong Travel Guide.