Without a doubt, Hong Kong is reportedly the most adventurous city when it comes to tasting delicious traditional Chinese street foods. Hundreds of thousands of tourists flock to Hong Kong China every year to try its street food among other attractions in the city. If you are a foodie looking for the next best destination to explore this festive season, consider planning a trip to Hong Kong. Whereas there are other places in the world to try traditional street foods, no other place can compare to Hong Kong – the city features delicious street food that’s available at reasonable prices and prepared by experienced chefs. There are classic roadside cafes, hotels, restaurants, food vendors hauling carts all over the city, roadside food joints, etc. So if you are visiting China, Hong Kong -whether for the first time or returning for another visit, make sure that you try the following traditional Chinese foods before you can fly back to your state of origin.

TRADITIONAL Chinese STREET FOOD Tour of Hong Kong!

If you come to Hong Kong, China, and fly back when you have not tried the following traditional Chinese street foods, your trip will never be considered to be complete. These are a must-do for every Hong Kong visitor.

1.Chinese Crepes/ Jianbing

When you finally land in the otherwise magnificent city of China, Hong Kong, never fly back when you have not tried their Jianbing. Popularly referred to as the Chinese crepes, Jianbing refers to “fried pancake” in English. Jiabing is a traditional breakfast that you should taste when you come to China. They are so delicious, and you can eat them at any time of the day you want – they are not only suited for breakfast as you will spot locals crowding for them at the various street joints scattered all over the city. For the best experience, you can have your Jianbing served with various sources and/or fillings such as chili sauce, spring onions, hoisin sauce, pickles, etc. Almost all the food vendors in the city serve Jianbing – finding the best joint to enjoy should not be a big task.

2.Chinese Dumplings/ Jiaozi

Yet another Chinese traditional street food that you should never forego whenever you come to China, Hong Kong is Jiaozi. If you are encountering Jiaozi for the first time, they look somewhat like the traditional gold ingots – which were once believed to bring someone good luck.Jiaozi are deep-fried or shallow-fried and then served with soy-vinegar sauce or other flavors. Take a bit of Chinese Jiaozi and you will appreciate the taste of juicy broth that touches every sense of your tongue. The good thing with these Chinese Dumplings is that they can be enjoyed at whatever time of the year you come to Hong Kong China. More so, you can take them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are served in almost all the cafes and streetside food joints so finding a place to enjoy your favorite Jiaozi should not be a big issue. The most popular season to taste Jiaozi in the streets of Hong Kong, China is amid the new Chinese Year.

3. Ci Faan or Cifantuan

Ci faan also referred to as Cifantuan are Chinese traditional meals made of rice balls with some other added ingredients and local Chinese flavors. Ci Faan is available in various types – so you decide what you want to enjoy. There are sweet variations such as yautio, aha cai, and rousing among other options. As you go from one dining joint to the other, you will realize that most of the locals here prefer to take Cifantuan for their breakfast. There are reasons to account for this – for instance, the meal is considered a perfect breakfast as it is light and energizing. Eat just a small amount and you will have the energy you need to face the day with confidence. Just like the case with other meals we have already discussed in this post, Ci Faan is found in almost all the dining joints you will come across in the streets of Hong Kong, China. However, the most common street where you look for this meal includes Xikang Lu and Nanyang Lu among others.

4. Bing Tanghulu

If you’ve never been to Hong Kong, China before, you probably haven’t tasted a sweet meal other than Bing Toghulu. But what the hell is Bing Toghulu and how does it taste? Should you try it when you come to Hong Kong? Well, if you are among those asking such questions, Bing Toghulu is simply a Chinese hawthorn coated with the hardened cover of sugar syrup then skewered onto bamboo sticks (not necessarily bamboo). Bing Toghulu taste sweet and sour – they are served with other fruits such as apples or strawberry among other options. Make sure you taste them as they are very nutritious. The good thing with Bing Toghulu is that they can be enjoyed as you explore the city streets. You don’t have to sit down for minutes to enjoy it. Just purchase and enjoy as you see the better side of Hong Kong city. 

5. Cong You Bing

What comes to your mind when you hear of Cong You Bing? If you never tried them before or haven’t even seen them, you are wondering what they are and whether they are worth your attention when you come to Hong Kong. Cong You Bing is a Chinese word that simply means “Scallion Pancakes”. These are the most common meals to consider for your breakfast whenever you come to the busy city of Hong Kong. If you have tried Western Pancakes, then Cong You Bing will not be a big surprise to you. We can simply term them as the “Chinese variation of Western Pancakes”. They however differ in the sense that Cong You Bing is prepared using dough and not butter! They are popularly known for their juicy flavorful taste – make sure you don’t skip them whenever you tour Hong Kong China.

The Bottom Line

China, Hong Kong to be specific is supposedly the best destination for foodies this festive season. The city features countless eateries serving various traditional Chinese meals that you should never skip whenever you go to Hong Kong, China may be considered incomplete if you dare leave without tasting any of the above traditional street food.

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