1. Sang Kee Congee 生記粥品專家

Porridge may seem plain by its looks. The sweet fish porridge was unexpectedly flavourful and doesn’t have any fishy smell or taste. It’s very smooth and can literally drink it. Not forgetting their giant fish ball made with real fish meat. So Q that it kept slipping off my spoon. I’ve ordered a 鱼球及等粥 (Signature porridge with fish balls), it comes with more than 5 different ingredients like meatballs, fish balls, pig’s intestines, kidneys, fish slices and more! I’ve also noticed that the locals like to order porridge with fish bones.

Signature porridge (及等粥) starting from HKD34.

Signature porridge with Fishballs (featured 鱼球及等粥) at HKD52.

Sang Kee Congee 生記粥品專家

Address: Hong Kong, Sheung Wan, 環畢街7-9號

Note: No English menu

2. Yat Lok 一樂燒鵝

First meal and foremost, to satisfy my cravings for goose meat. Lucky to receive a plate of goose meat with a good thick layer of fat under the light crisp skin. The texture and flavour of the meat beneath were tender and flavourful. Yat Lok is featured on the Michelin Guide.

Roasted goose (1/4 with drumstick) at HKD185.

Yat Lok 一樂燒鵝

Address: Hong Kong, Central, Stanley St, 34-38號HK 香港島 中環 士丹利街34-38號 金禾大廈地鋪 Conwell House

Note: English menu available.

3. Famous Dim Sum 名點心

Thou they’re called Famous Dim Sum, they’re not that famous in Hong Kong. Reached on a Friday dinner, the dim sum restaurant was only half filled. I’ve also noticed that almost 99% of the diners are locals. That’s what I like, to enjoy what the local eats and to uncover a hidden gem. I’m not a carbs person however I don’t mind having steam prawns over rice with lotus leaf. Wonderful aromatic rice with a nice scent of the lotus leaf, garlic and prawn juice. Can taste the goodness of each individual grains of rice and not a mushy mass of rice. Feeling welcome at this dim sum place with their good service. A little surprise as the service crew brought the bill to us and even opened the door when we’re leaving. Not sure is it because I’ve been snapping away or they have this practice all along. But such practice, definitely very rare in Hong Kong Cafe.

Steam prawns over rice with lotus leaf at HKD36.

Famous Dim Sum 名點心

Address: 7 Playing Field Rd, Mong Kok, Hong Kong

Note: English menu available.

4.  Ma Sa Restaurant 孖沙茶餐廳

I love the runny yolky, glossy happiness of a sunny side up fried egg with crispy edges triple eggs triple joys. Definitely, the perfect egg that I would crave for. There are also many slices of cha siew hidden under the triple eggs. The cha siew are decently tender and nicely seasoned.

Cha siew with fried egg rice (叉烧煎蛋饭) at HKD35.

Ma Sa Restaurant 孖沙茶餐廳

Address: G/F,, 23 Hillier St, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

Note: No English menu.

5. Tsim Chai Kee 沾仔记

6. The Alley 鹿角巷

The Alley 鹿角巷

7. Australian Dairy Company 澳洲牛奶公司

While people go for scrambled egg, I go for their “Snow White” steamed egg white fresh milk pudding. It’s custardy soft and served warm. Even softer than our local beancurd dessert. Very comforting especially during the winter season. My boyfriend is a fan of their macaroni with ham but I don’t really like it. Did not experience a decent service, they simply storm away when we wanted to order more dishes. Thus, we had to wait for another service crew.

Fresh milk egg white pudding (蛋白炖鲜奶) at HKD30.

8. Lung Kee Wanton 龍記招牌雲吞

Here’s my number two choice for wonton noodles. Always love Hong Kong wonton with crunchy shrimp. However, I can never enjoy their noodles or soup as it will be diluted with yellow noodles wax. Psst, don’t forget to add their special homemade Signature chilli sauce to the wonton or noodles. It’s not very spicy and comes with bean paste. Decent service and one of the aunties can communicate with minimum English. They also sell raw ingredients like wontons, beef, fish ball and even their chilli sauce.

Wonton noodles at HKD35.

Lung Kee Wanton 龍記招牌雲吞

9. Lee Keung Kee North Point Egg Waffles 利強記北角雞蛋仔

Walked past this mini store along King’s Road couple of times and they’re always flooded with waiting customers. My boyfriend and I decided to try as there’s no queue on a weekday evening around 6pm. The outer core was very crisp and breaks apart with almost no effort. A good eggy taste, not the overly sweet flavour. Not forgetting the smidges of crisp around the edges too! You might be shocked at the mini kitchen with all the chunky and thick wirings. Lee Keung Kee North Point Egg Waffles is listed under Michelin Guide 2016-2017 and various Hong Kong good food channels.

Egg waffles (雞蛋仔) at HKD23.

Lee Keung Kee North Point Egg Waffles 利強記北角雞蛋仔

10. Fei Jie 肥姐小食店