1. Cheung Hing Kee (Tsim Sha Tsui)
Cheung Hing Kee is known for these sheng jian bao which are Shanghainese pan-fried buns. Like their more famous cousins the xiao long bao, they’re filled with pork and hot soup but their coating is thicker and their bottoms are charred and crisp.
The shrimp was delicious but the black truffle was to die for. You can see it sandwiched between the pork and the wrapper below. You get an explosion of earthy truffle flavor each time you take a bite. It was so good and one of our favorite things to eat from this list.
Address: 48 Lock Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
2. Block 18 Doggie's noodle (Jordan)
They are known for these bowls of springy noodles made with shrimp, mushroom, dried radish, and fried pork fat. Opening 24/7, Block 18 Doggie’s noodle is near the Temple Street night market so it is a good place for some late night out.
Address: 27A Ning Po Street, Jordan
3. Butcher's club (Wan Chai)
Butchers Club makes their burgers with dry-aged Black Angus beef from Australia. Their burgers are delicious albeit a little pricey (starts at HKD 100). The patty was so juicy and flavorful.
Address: G/F, Rialto Building, 2 Landale St, Wan Chai
4. Mak Kee (North Point)
Mak Kee is known for their pan-fried dumplings, xiao long bao, and fish balls. If you can’t take too much heat in your food, then be sure to tell them to go easy on the sauce because it is so much spicy.
Mak Kee is one of the many stalls on this list that has a Chinese-only sign, so it pays to have the street address and Chinese characters handy. You can’t see it here but there are a few sidewalk tables by the side of the road where you can sit down and eat your food.
Address: 21-23 Fort Street, North Point
5. Chin Sik (Tsuen Wan)
If you like Hong Kong cart noodles, then this place is for you. You choose what type of noodle you want then decide what toppings to go with it. The pig intestines and skin are highly recommended. Chin Sik is a long narrow space with a few tables inside and outside.
Address: 49 Shiu Wo Street, Tsuen Wan
6. Wah Yuan (Kowloon City)
Wah Yuan serves Cantonese desserts. They don’t have an English menu so you may get a little difficulty ordering food from this restaurant. This special dish is the black sesame balls. In addition, the dish called durian bingsu is also good and refreshing.
Address: G/F, 38 Shung Ling Street, San Po Kong
7. Joyful Dessert House (Mong Kok)
Joyful Dessert House is known for their desserts of which three are Michelin recommended. The signature in this restaurant is Mango Napoleon green tea lava cake with matcha ice cream and sorbet with grilled pineapple. Joyful Dessert House was one of the bigger eateries on this list and probably more a cafe than a street food stall.
Address: Shop 2 & 3, G/F.74 Hak Po Steet, Mongkok