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dumplings_01Dumplings
jiǎozi
饺子
餃子
Physical ObjectDim Sum

Yum Cha

Hong Kong
Item dumplings_01
Dumplings
jiǎozi
饺子
餃子
Type:Physical Object
Subject:Dim Sum

Yum Cha

Hong Kong
Description:Dumplings are boiled pork, chicken, beef, fish and/or vegetables wrapped around in usually a flour based dough. Dumplings are really popular and can be eaten with soy sauce with soup noodles Price range: $20 - $25/ 6-8 pieces Popular places to buy the food: MTR stations, Central, Prince Edward and Yau Ma Tei Dim sum or yam cha restaurants [show more]
eggtart_01Egg TartPhysical ObjectFood, Hong Kong Food, Egg, Pastries
Item eggtart_01
Egg Tart
Type:Physical Object
Subject:Food, Hong Kong Food, Egg, Pastries
Description:Egg tarts were first introduced in Hong Kong in the 1940s through cha chaan tengs. Nowadays, there are many variations of egg tarts, such as milk, egg white, ginger-flavoured egg tarts. Price range: $15-$20. Popular places to buy the food: Cha chaan tengs such as 'Honolulu Coffee Shop', 'Queen Sophie', bakeries. [show more]
eggwaffle_01Egg WafflePhysical ObjectStreet Food, Egg, Griddle
Item eggwaffle_01
Egg Waffle
Type:Physical Object
Subject:Street Food, Egg, Griddle
Description:A tale states that egg waffles are made with egg-shaped mould as eggs were expensive after war. Nowadays, there is a range of flavours of egg waffles such as green tea, chocolate, sesame, etc. There is also fusion of this cuisine with ice cream or mochi added to egg waffles. Price range: $18-$25. Popular places to buy the food: 'North Point Mummy Egg Waffles', 'More Eggettes'. [show more]
frieddumplings_01Fried Dumpling
jiān jiǎo
煎饺
煎餃
Physical ObjectDim Sum
Yum Cha
HK Snack
Street Food
Hong Kong
Item frieddumplings_01
Fried Dumpling
jiān jiǎo
煎饺
煎餃
Type:Physical Object
Subject:Dim Sum
Yum Cha
HK Snack
Street Food
Hong Kong
Description:Fried dumplings usually contain ginger, pork and scallions. Fried dumplings are also usually eaten with soy sauce. Price range: $20 - $25/ 6-8 pieces Popular places to buy the food: MTR stations, Mong Kok, Central, Prince Edward and Yau Ma Tei Dim sum or yam cha restaurants [show more]
glutinousricewrappedinlotusleaf_01Glutinous Rice Wrapped In Lotus Leaf
nuòmǐ jī
糯米鸡
糯米雞
Physical Object
Dim Sum
Yum Cha
Hong Kong
Item glutinousricewrappedinlotusleaf_01
Glutinous Rice Wrapped In Lotus Leaf
nuòmǐ jī
糯米鸡
糯米雞
Type:Physical Object
Subject:Dim Sum
Yum Cha
Hong Kong
Description:Glutinous rice is a popular dim sum dish and it is served and steamed in a tofu leaf. It can be complemented with chicken, roasted pork and/or salted egg yolk wrap. Price range: $25 Popular places to buy the food: Central and Tsim Sha Tsui Dim sum or yam cha restaurants [show more]
hokkienfriedrice_01Hokkien Fried RicePhysical ObjectChinese-style Wok Fried Rice Dish
Item hokkienfriedrice_01
Hokkien Fried Rice
Type:Physical Object
Subject:Chinese-style Wok Fried Rice Dish
Description:Hokkien fried rice is usually served in Cha Chaan Teng in Hong Kong. It is a popular Chinese-style wok fried rice dish. The Hokkien fried rice was originated in Taiwan. Price range: $40-$50. Popular places to buy the food: Cha Chaan Teng.
hongkongstylefrenchtoast_01Hong Kong-style French toastPhysical ObjectHong Kong Food, Western Toast, Eggy Bread, Bombay toast
Item hongkongstylefrenchtoast_01
Hong Kong-style French toast
Type:Physical Object
Subject:Hong Kong Food, Western Toast, Eggy Bread, Bombay toast
Description:Hong Kong-style French toast is made by combining a piece of bread with fruit jam or peanut butter. Then, the bread is dipped in beaten egg. Price range: $15-$25. Popular places to buy the food: Cha Chaan Teng.
Hong Kong-style iced lemon teaHong Kong-style iced lemon tea
香港凍檸茶
Hong Kong
Iced tea
Black tea
Item
Hong Kong-style iced lemon tea
香港凍檸茶
Subject:Hong Kong
Iced tea
Black tea
Description:A strong black tea (e.g., Ceylon) is brew with ice, syrup is added (if desired), and filled with hot tea. Slices of lemon are placed on top of the mixture and are muddled into the tea by the customer, the lemon peels provide a citric flavor. Price range: ~$15 Popular places to buy the food: Central, Tsim Sha Tsui, and Kowloon at Cha Chaan Teng restaurants [show more]
hongkongmilktea_01Hong Kong-style milk tea
港式奶茶
絲襪奶茶
奶茶
Physical Object Tea

Drink
Item hongkongmilktea_01
Hong Kong-style milk tea
港式奶茶
絲襪奶茶
奶茶
Type:Physical Object
Subject:Tea

Drink
Description:A tea drink made from black tea and milk (usually evaporated milk or condensed milk). It is a big part of Hong Kongers' daily life and culture. Hong Kong-style milk tea originates from British colonial rule and grew popular in Hong Kong. Price range: ~$15-$25 Popular places to buy the food: Tsim Sha Tsui and Mong Kok Cha Chaan Teng [show more]
ovaltine_0OvaltinePhysical ObjectDrink
Item ovaltine_0
Ovaltine
Type:Physical Object
Subject:Drink
Description:A brand of milk flavoring product made with malt extract. Some flavors and variations also have cocoa, sugar, and whey. Ovaltine, a registered trademark of Associated British Foods, except in the United States, where Nestlé acquired the rights. Price range: ~$10-$15 Popular places to buy the food: Central and Tsim Sha Tsui Cha Chaan Teng restaurants [show more]