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pineapplebun_01Pineapple BunPhysical ObjectFood, Hong Kong Food, Bun, Pineapple, Boh Loh Bau
Item pineapplebun_01
Pineapple Bun
Type:Physical Object
Subject:Food, Hong Kong Food, Bun, Pineapple, Boh Loh Bau
Description:Hong Kongers call the pineapple bun 'boh loh bau'. Its name contains 'pineapple' not because it contains pineapple, but because of a special baking technique that makes the skin of the bun resemble the skin of a pineapple. The top of the bun is made from a crunchy cookie-type dough while the bottom half is made from a simple bread dough that is a little sweeter than Western bread. For one type of the bun, it is sliced in half and served hot with a slab of butter melting in its middle. Price range: $10-$15. Popular places to buy the food: Bakeries such as 'Cheung Chau Bakery', cha chaan tengs. [show more]
sausagebun_01Sausage BunPhysical ObjectSausage, Bun, Breakfast
Item sausagebun_01
Sausage Bun
Type:Physical Object
Subject:Sausage, Bun, Breakfast
Description:Sausage bun is similar to British sausage rolls and can be found in most bakeries around Hong Kong. It is crunchy on the outside of the light and airy bun. Price range: $5-$8. Popular places to buy the food: Local bakeries.
shumai_01Shumai
shāomài / sīumáai
烧卖
燒賣
Physical ObjectDim Sum
Yum Cha
HK Snack
Hong Kong
Item shumai_01
Shumai
shāomài / sīumáai
烧卖
燒賣
Type:Physical Object
Subject:Dim Sum
Yum Cha
HK Snack
Hong Kong
Description:Shumai is a traditional Chinese dumpling and commonly sold as a dim sum snack. It can be eaten alone or with soy sauce. It originates Hohhot, Inner Mongolia. Price range: $1.8 - $2.5 Popular places to buy the food: MTR stations, Food stalls in Mong Kok [show more]
singaporestylenoodles_01Singapore-style NoodlesPhysical ObjectNoodles, Cha Chaan Teng Food
Item singaporestylenoodles_01
Singapore-style Noodles
Type:Physical Object
Subject:Noodles, Cha Chaan Teng Food
Description:Singpore-style noodles are commonly found in Cha Chaan Teng. It is popular among Hong Kong citizens and the recipe of Singpore-style noodles has spread to different countries in the World. Price range: $40-$50. Popular places to buy the food: Cha Chaan Teng. [show more]
soymilk_01Soy Milk
Doujiang
Dounai
Physical Object Soybean
Plant milk
Non-dairy milk
Drink
Item soymilk_01
Soy Milk
Doujiang
Dounai
Type:Physical Object
Subject:Soybean
Plant milk
Non-dairy milk
Drink
Description:A plant-based drink produced by soaking and grinding soybeans, boiling the mixture, and filtering out remaining particulates. It is a stable emulsion of oil, water, and protein. Its taste and consistency resemble dairy milk. Soy milk may be used as a substitute for dairy milk by individuals who are vegan or lactose intolerant. Price range: $15-$20 (per bottle). Popular places to buy food: Congee shops, dumpling shops. [show more]
springroll_01Spring RollPhysical ObjectStreet Food, Minced Pork
Item springroll_01
Spring Roll
Type:Physical Object
Subject:Street Food, Minced Pork
Description:Hong Kong style spring rolls are served with dipping sauce. They are made with minced pork, shredded carrot, bean sprouts and other vegetables. Price range: $15-$30. Popular places to buy the food: Cha Chaan Teng.
sugarcane_01Sugarcane JuicePhysical ObjectDrink
Item sugarcane_01
Sugarcane Juice
Type:Physical Object
Subject:Drink
Description:It is the liquid extracted from pressed sugarcane usually by a machine or juicer. It is consumed as a beverage in many places, especially where sugarcane is commercially grown such as Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, Egypt, and Latin America. Price range: ~$15-25 Popular places to buy the food: Central at juice shops [show more]
Swiss RollSwiss RollPhysical ObjectRoll, Tea
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Swiss Roll
Type:Physical Object
Subject:Roll, Tea
Description:The Swiss roll is believed to have originated in Germany, Austria, or Hungary; it was popular in England and former British colony, Hong Kong. The Hong Kong version of the Swiss roll is of a lighter variety and sold fresh daily. There are now a number of variations in flavour, such as strawberry, coffee and mango. Among the different flavours, chocolate is the most popular one. Price range: $10-$12. Popular places to buy the food: Hong Kong brand bakeries such as Maxim's and Saint Honore Bakery. [show more]
The Best Local Pastries and Bakeries of Hong KongThe Best Local Pastries and Bakeries of Hong Kong
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The Best Local Pastries and Bakeries of Hong Kong
Description:Hong Kong has some of the best baked goods on the planet! Join us as we taste all the best local pastries of Hong Kong in one day. We visit Mammy Pancake for some tasty egg waffles in a variety of flavours, including sweet potato and green tea. We also stop by Tai Cheong Bakery for their perfect egg tarts, Hang Heung for their delicious wife cakes and Kam Wah Cafe for their freshly baked pineapple buns, best enjoyed with a cup of milk tea. At Ming Wah Bakery, we experienced a more traditional local bakery, which has loads of cheap and delicious Chinese baked goods and treats including coconut tarts, red bean cakes and bananas rolls. It’s all here in our latest episode of Hawker Style, our original travel videos series exploring street food from across the globe. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/anydoko Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/anydoko Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/anydoko YouTube: https://goo.gl/nxiwio CREDITS Director & Writer: Vikash Autar Editor: Michael Thompson Presenter: Dean Vowles Production Company: http://www.radicalorange.tv [show more]
tofusheetsrolls_01Tofu Sheets Rolls
fǔ pí juǎn
腐皮卷
Physical ObjectDim Sum
Yum Cha
Hong Kong
Item tofusheetsrolls_01
Tofu Sheets Rolls
fǔ pí juǎn
腐皮卷
Type:Physical Object
Subject:Dim Sum
Yum Cha
Hong Kong
Description:Tofu sheets rolls are a common dim sum dish. It is usually served in plates in two or three and can be eaten alone or in noodle soup. Price range: $20/ 3 rolls Popular places to buy the food: Central, Prince Edward and Yau Ma Tei Dim sum or yam cha restaurants [show more]