Prepare your senses (but in a fun way) before coming here. They have everything from great…read morerestaurants, fresh fruit and vegetables, live toads (not for pets) seafood, butcher shops, etc... The butcher will butcher whole hogs right in the open. Chopping a head off or a leg off the hog. Placing the chopped pieces onto hinging hooks for display. The fish guys slices open whole fish to display it's innards. Skinning live toads per order. And then there are customers in the clothes boutique across the walkway sorting through the new arrivals. There are plenty of small restaurant stalls or sit down/waiter service restaurants to choose from. From HK BBQ pork and duck to dim sum. It's all here. Bring cash!!

You might find yourself here if you are on the way to the airport and have decided to stop to shop…read moreat Citygate outlet mall, or better yet, have just come back from a trip up to see the Big Buddha. This is probably one of the better places to get food in the immediate vicinity, and is also a very fun place to walk around. It's very manageable, while having a variety of food vendors, ranging from the ordinary HK fare to the extraordinary (I would describe one of the stalls as selling post-modern kimchi). I got a claypot rice with chicken feet and pork ribs (though there was no clay pot). There was nowhere to sit, so I went not too far outside and found a concrete stoop to sit on. It was good, cheap, and filling.

What an experience. I truly wished I had a hotel with a kitchen because the markets in Hong Kong…read morehad so much fresh seafood. The market was filled with trinkets, souvenirs, fruits, vegetables and seafood. It was a one of kind experience and where the locals get all their groceries. They have smaller homes with small kitchens so you buy what you need for the moment not like how I shop at Costco for the month. It a way to cut back on the waste and only buy what you need. Seeing the live seafood squirm around was nothing like the grocery store. It is nice knowing your meal was not frozen but fresh. No matter which booth the service was ready and willing to sell whatever your heart desires. The streets were lined with booths and vendors as well as under the freeways had something for everyone. Knowing the language is the only way to survive these markets especially with local delights you're unfamiliar with. It's always wonderful to emerge into the local customs while traveling. I wish I had farmers markets daily up the street from me what a treat this was!

With the opening of New MTR line, Ap Lei Cha Market is now easily accessible by MTR as it is 3…read moreminute walk from Lei Tung Station! Come around noon for the best catch of the day as that's the time when most fishermen would be bring their freshly caught seafood to the market. There are a handful of stalls where you can get all kind of seafood. The selection is all a little different so spend some time to look around and decide before purchasing! You can also able to bargain down the price if you are skilled and enjoy doing that. Shrimps, Crabs, Fish, Squid and more. After your purchase, you have the option to bring them upstairs to the food court and have one of the stalls cook them for you. Please verify the cost of cooking/ingredients before committing! There is no standard set price and after you finished eating, it would be too late to complain they overcharged you! The star here is definitely the seafood! As they are so fresh all you need to just steam them and they would taste so delicious. So if you have your own kitchen, I would also suggest buying some and cook them at home.

For four consecutive years since 2016, Kung Wo Beancurd Factory in Sham Shui Po has been on the…read moreMICHELIN Guide list of recommended street food in Hong Kong. If you enjoy tofu in general, you must try this place. You can probably guess based on the name that they make all their tofu products, including soybean milk which is also very popular. Fun fact! I have lived in Sham Shui Po until I was about 10 years old. Kung Wo is about 5 minute walk from our old apartment and I have no recollection of ever having the tofu here. It's my older sister's favorite tofu place so we had to stop by to grab a bowl of good old hot tofu, which is like a dessert. Be aware the dining area is small and cramped. You will likely have to sit next to a stranger in close proximity. It is street food style and casual dining. Folks order, eat and go! The tofu without a doubt was smooth, silky and fresh. I'm not a huge fan but my sister really enjoyed it. I was feeling something savory and got a mix plate of Cheung Fun (rice noodle rolls), fish balls, and fish shui mai. It was alright. Average - nothing mind blowing. Nevertheless, places like this is what makes Hong Kong - Hong Kong! Cash only

Kung Wo Beancurd specialty is all things soy and tofu and they kicked off our Sham Shui Po…read morebreakfast adventure. It's a Bib Gourmand so we thought it would be busy but it was pretty empty on a Saturday morning. There appears to be two storefronts but only one has actual tables and chairs to dine-in. I didn't look too hard at the other but it seems like take-out. Once seated, there's a ton of paper menus to mark down your order. We handed it off to the workers and the food came out in less than 5 minutes. So fast! Tofu Pudding: Choose either hot or cold, sugar or sugar-free. We ordered one to share so we couldn't stuff ourselves and it was just the right amount. Super silky! Maybe it's just me but if we each had our own, I would've gotten tired of the texture real fast. The sugar version wasn't that sweet too and we ended up adding the orange/yellow sugar, which is provided at each table. Mix Deep Fried (6 pieces): If you want to try a bit of everything, you can order this sampler of various deep fried snacks. It comes with two pieces each of deep fried tofu, tofu puffs, and golden fish and soya cakes. Pretty good snack but it's made a little better with the various sauces at the table. It's not like crispy, deep fried but a little soggy already. Overall, not bad but it didn't stand out for me. If you're in the area, it's worth trying it out once but I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way. Cash only!

Bowrington market and its nearby street shops is where locals come for their meat, poultry, fish…read moreand vegetables shopping. As I walked around the streets I could smell the raw meat and fish put out by the vendors in front of their shops. They are friendly and try their best to communicate with foreigners. This is as local of an experience one can get to see how Hong Gong people go about their life.

everything tastes delicious!…read more Deep Fried Chicken (score 5/5) The outside is crispy and the inside is tender. Deep Fried Fish (score 5/5) it's the first time that I taste a kind of fish that the meat is so soft and yet they fried the outside of the skin is crispy and yellowish brown. Veggies fried with preserved sausage (score 5/5) the sausage tastes delicious and turns a plain dish alive! Deep fried Pawns (score 5/5) The shell is hard. It tastes a bit spicy but it blends very well with the beer

Came here with the family, who live in the Chung, for dinner on a Tuesday night, right before rush…read morehour. I stumbled across their goods when visiting the Threesixty market at Elements. My SIL insisted I try the restaurant. So glad I did. Love the decor with such an Urban feel. Bikes, tires, and road signs. Clean and modern throughout. I was captivated by their desserts. From the syringe injecting into a Bloody Berry cake to these color dusted cakes with various flavors. Wow, can we say croissant galore. How can you turn down a chocolate dipped croissant or one that is something called creme brulee? Okay, onto their real food. The slow roasted chicken came highly recommended as was the fish and chips. I also wanted to try the gwei miu salmon with a watercress risotto. They also needed to add they garnish the salmon dish with baby arugula. Hello! No need to say more. Sold! The chicken was juicy (brinded almost), full of flavor. The fish and chips had an amazing color on the fry, awesome beer battered flavored, and chunks of fish with every bite. It was over like an olive tapinade tartar sauce, which I couldn't get enough of. The risotto was perfectly cooked, which is hard to do. It was loaded with butter and cheese. Aside from its green color, it was hard to tell it was watercress. The salmon was also perfectly cooked and juicy. My only regret was that I ate too much and didn't save room for their desserts. Next time, for sure. Definitely be back and will be taking the Hubs here when he returns.

Great place to grab an early lunch in Tung Chung before setting off on a hike or bike ride. They…read morehave good sets to choose from, from HKD80~130, which include a soup and a free drink (choice of iced peach tea, soda or coffee). Ordered the beef cumin pizza and the burger. Both were delicious and filling! They have amazing croissants which you can take to-go. My favorites are the almond croissant, bo luo (pineapple bun topping) croissant, and the molten egg custard croissant.

Hong Kong wet markets are the less pretentious version of North American farmer's markets. Don't…read moreget me wrong, I love both. Farmer's markets to me are a great place to get local produce but then you also get stuff like hipster coffee, cucumber/avocado/kale water, and funky cheeses. But these wet markets are something else. Less refined, but feeling like the real deal. Here you walk around hanging cuts of meat and tanks of seafood. Take in that raw stench and realize that cow stomach hanging from a hook could be in your next bowl of noodles. Tai Po Hui is indoors with air conditioning, already one step above traditionally outdoor street stalls, but you still get that authentic feeling. Vendors are talk-shouting across the stands to each other. People are picking out the best cut of steak, the fattest fish, the plumpest chicken feet. This is where the neighborhood comes to shop, haggle, and grab cheap eats. I'm sure there are many other wet markets around Hong Kong, but this one is very large and very clean. The freshness of the food is remarkable. The shrimp are bouncing around on top of each other, the fish are still swimming energetically. And as someone who did not grow up in Hong Kong, I saw species I've never seen before, like beautiful Lilac-coloured clams and rose apples. I never went to the cooked food centre, but I'm sure it's as impressive and diverse as the ground level market. This feels like a common market for the common folk, but it can also be an exotic food journey for tourists. I cannot recommend going to a wet market enough and Tai Po Hui Market is a great choice. It's truly a unique experience to get a taste of local culture, figuratively and literally. This, of course, is juxtaposed by the fact that the parking lot is an absolute mess of Mercedes, BMWs, and all manners of rich cars from the nearby millionaires who like to live in Tai Po. Just uh...take the subway. :) (53/100) - 2017

Splish-splash, first floor gives you a fish bath. Tomato or tahmahtoh, the second floor serves up…read moreroots, fruits, veggies and potatoes. No time to cook? Just want to chow down now? Head to the third floor for some cooked noodles, stir fried meats, and spongy hot fish balls. Huge selection of foods for whatever your taste- except cooked western foods- don't look for those here unless you're making them yourself from the ingredients available.

Small (like many others) dessert shop but by no means empty. Came by late Sunday night having…read morebookmarked this spot next to our hotel. Limited seating and a line out the door for take out. We snagged two seats and ordered a mango sago and black sesame soup with glutinous rice balls (mixed sesame and peanut filling). Served in less than a minute, super satisfying and rich hot black sesame soup paired wonderfully with the refreshing cold sweet mango sago! Glad we swung through!

Located on Fook Yuen Street…read more This establishment has been here for many a years. Same staff and same great treats. There is a small seating area - 12 seats total and be prepared to meet many new friends and listen to many stories. The lineup is simple and good quality. It is truly if you want the sesame dumplings or not. Looking forward to my next visit

Hidden amongst several other popular, upcoming restaurants on this street is Bread & Beast. I like…read moreto come here during lunch because they used to have a lunch set where you can get half the sandwich with fries/a drink. For the quality you get in the food, the price is great if not a bit steep. However, I have to say though the new renovation is a lot more friendlier and open! Aside from the Ngau Lam Wich, try the Char Siu Pork Neck sandwiches- they're delicious! I was definitely eyeing my co-worker's Lap Cheung Chicken Bowl the other day, will have to try that out for the next time.

I am obsessed with this sandwich place. I've had all except the veggie by now (so sorry, such a…read morecarnivore) and they are all amazing! The succulent porchetta has yummy crispy edges, the fried chicken is juicy with a delicious breading, the beef brisket melts in your mouth. And the bread is fresh and soft. I AM A FAN! Chicken skin chips sure are tasty, but I can never eat more than two at a time. Gluttony overload!!