A 48-Hour Food Guide For Your Hong Kong Food Crawl

Hong Kong surely knows how to keep tourists entertained and now that they’re back to welcoming visitors from all over the world, the Philippines🌴 is one of the nearest countries in Hong Kong. This is why if you’re thinking of going on a quick vacation, head to Hong Kong to get a glimpse of unique activities 🚣 and a delicious taste of Hong Kong’s food 🍜. 

Going on a short trip in Hong Kong may feel like you won’t be able to taste the most out of Hong Kong’s food but this 48-hour Hong Kong food guide will help put a party on your taste buds. From trying out the classic dim sum 🥟and tea 🍵 to feasting on a buffet lunch or dinner with dishes inspired by international cuisine, you’ll surely enjoy every sip and bite.

To start your Hong Kong food trip 🍜, it’s best to look for discounted vouchers and packages in advance so you can just pay ahead, save money, and not think much when you’re already in Hong Kong. Klook offers affordable Hong Kong packages that will make your trip safe, convenient, and hassle-free.

There’s nothing more rewarding than having a hearty meal in the morning and starting the day energetic💪. Start your day early if you can to enjoy your first stop on your Hong Kong food crawl: Visiting Central, the heart of the city. Join the locals and tourists in the hunt for authentic Hong Kong dishes and drinks in the Central Market. The once simple market turned into a shopping hub 🛍️ where you can get a glimpse of the country’s history and great food. 

You can first head over to Dragon Restaurant in Central to enjoy their signature meat and duck dishes 🥘. This authentic Hong Kong food is affordable and you can even get a bang for your buck when buying a set in advance via Klook. The vouchers are easy to use and they’re generous with food portions 😋. 

If you still feel like munching in Central, you can check out Soupday for premium Double Boiled Soup complete with steamed rice. Don’t forget to hydrate while walking around the city.

Dragon Restaurant Address: G/F., 12 Queen Victoria Street, Central Hong Kong

Soupday Address:  Shin Hing Street, Central Hong Kong

This food crawl would still be up to your preference. Whether you feel like spoiling yourself on a mouth-watering international cuisine buffet 🍲 or prefer to try the locally-prepared food in Hong Kong, it’s guaranteed to refuel your energy throughout the day. There are several lunch buffets 🍽️ available around the city and it’d also be best to choose ahead of time and just browse via Klook. This way, you’ll be able to fix your itinerary and pick what to eat before getting to the restaurant.

If you’re into buffets, you can check out Conrad Hong Kong’s international buffet lunch or Crowne Plaza’s Kowloon East buffet lunch. But if you prefer to go traditional, you can just opt for filling meals from Ding Dim 1968 in Central. Their dim sums 🥟 are packed and are heavy in the tummy so get ready. You can buy vouchers in advance through Klook, too.

Conrad HK Address: Lower Lobby Level, Conrad Hong Kong, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong

Crowne Plaza Address: 1/F, Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Kowloon East, 3 Tong Tak Street, Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong

Ding Dim 1968 Address:  59 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong

Continuing your trip to find legit Hong Kong food, you can stroll around and visit quaint restaurants that withstood the test of time like Kung Lee in Central. Their drinks and food use natural ingredients and no preservatives. In case you’re into Instagrammable food that’s also equally tasty, you can also experience an afternoon dim sum 🥟 and tea party 🫖 at Woo Cheong Tea House. Here’s a tip, if you buy one set of Dim Sum Tea on Klook, you’ll also get one free!

Kung Lee Address: Kung Lee, 60 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong

Woo Cheong Tea House Address: 1-2/F, Woo Cheong Tea House, 62 Johnston Rd, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

It wouldn’t be a trip to Hong Kong if you haven’t tried an authentic Peking duck. Whether you still have the energy to dine out or just take home 🥡 some of this delicious Peking duck from Sportful Garden Restaurant, you can buy ahead (with a discount included!) via Klook.  

Address: 1/F and 2/F, Tai Tung Building, No 8 Fleming Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Sweet tooth or not, a great way to end a day full of good food is a bite of palate-cleansing desserts like fruits 🍉 or ice cream 🍨. If you want to try an authentic Hong Kong dessert, Chung Kee Dessert serves refreshing Hong Kong-style desserts. A must-try is their mango ice cream drenched in coconut milk and sago on the side. Pomelo is also one of their best-sellers. 

Address: Shop 4, G/F, Joy Fat Building, 522-530 Queen's Road West, Western District, Hong Kong

Wouldn’t it be nice to continue your Hong Kong food crawl with a visit to your local cha chaan teng? Cha Chaan Teng translates to “Tea restaurant” in Cantonese and this is where the locals usually go. They usually serve casual and affordable Hong Kong-style meals. Hong Kong’s cuisine is unique since most of its dishes originated from Chinese cuisine and were also soon “Westernized” – thus, producing a fusion of flavors from the East and West. A usual HK-style dish has pork chop buns and silky smooth milk tea 🧋or coffee ☕.

Aside from Kung Lee, another cha chaan teng worth visiting is Wing Yuen Tea House. You can also have a tea-tasting experience and bring home premium tea leaves when buying vouchers at Klook.

Address: 39 Peel Street, 39 Peel St, Central, Hong Kong

Whether you still prefer to eat all things Hong Kong-style, you can also opt for other cuisines like burgers or international dishes. The Butchers Club Burger 🍔in Hong Kong is making waves in the local food scene. With their secret sauce and premium meat, expect every bite of this burger 🍔 to be full of umami. To make things easier for you, you can purchase vouchers on Klook and there you’ll discover discounted packages and easy-to-use vouchers. You can redeem the vouchers in any of The Butchers Club Burger’s branches in Hong Kong. 

Address: Shop G34-35, G/F, K11, 18 Hanoi Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

One of the must-try food that should be on your list is the eggettes. Eggettes, gai daan zai, or simply egg waffles 🧇 became a food street favorite in Hong Kong. While you’re in your adventurous era, you can try unique flavors like charcoal, cheese 🧀, pandan, spicy meat floss, and more. You can grab one of these yummy eggettes at Modos and have a feast. You can also plan ahead when choosing a voucher through Klook.

Address: Shop SA27A, Argyle Centre Phase 1, 688 Nathan Road, Mong Kok, Hong Kong

You can end your Hong Kong food trip with a bang by feasting on a buffet at Holiday Inn or Grand Hyatt. But if you prefer to make the most out of Hong Kong’s cheap eats, you can also head over to So Three Wonton and slurp on their best wonton noodle soup 🍜 and beef brisket noodles 🍜. 

Holiday Inn Address: 1/F, Holiday Inn Golden Mile, 50 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

Grand Hyatt Address: Grand Hyatt, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

So Three Wonton Address: Shop B, G/F, 6 Belcher's Street, Western District, Hong Kong

To end the day, you can reward yourself with a sip of coffee ☕ at Café Crêpe with their delicious crepes. You can soon walk around to burn some calories off and relive your heartwarming food trip in Hong Kong.

Address: G/F, 15B Wellington Street, Central Hong Kong