The best Hong Kong foods to try
The top 3 according to 24 votes from people: Egg waffles (gai daan jai) · Dim sum · Roast goose. (Updated Aug 18, 2026.)
Hong Kong's must-eats, from dim sum and roast goose to cha chaan teng classics and street snacks, according to Royal Caribbean, Hong Kong food guides and travel sites.
Top 12
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1
Egg waffles (gai daan jai)
Bubble-shaped waffles eaten from a paper bag.
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2
Dim sum
Har gow, siu mai and char siu bao with tea at yum cha.
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3
Roast goose
Crisp-skinned Cantonese roast goose over rice or noodles.
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4
Wonton noodle soup
Springy egg noodles with shrimp wontons in a clear broth.
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5
Egg tarts
Flaky or shortcrust tarts with silky egg custard.
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6
Pineapple bun (bolo bao)
Sweet bun with a crackly top, best with a slab of butter.
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7
Beef brisket noodles
Slow-braised beef brisket in rich broth.
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8
Char siu
Honey-glazed barbecued pork, often with rice.
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9
Curry fish balls
Skewered fish balls in curry sauce, the street classic.
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10
Claypot rice
Rice cooked in a clay pot with sausage and chicken, crisp at the bottom.
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11
French toast HK-style
Deep-fried toast with peanut butter, butter and syrup, a cha chaan teng staple.
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12
Cheung fun
Steamed rice noodle rolls with sweet and peanut sauces.
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13
Typhoon shelter crab
Crab stir-fried with a mountain of fried garlic and chilli, from the Causeway Bay boat people.
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14
Hong Kong-style milk tea
Strong tea 'silk stocking' strained with evaporated milk.
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Typhoon shelter crab is missing, the best thing I ate in Hong Kong.