Affordable Souvenirs: A Big Collection of 15 Nostalgic Snacks from Hong Kong Supermarkets and Stores

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When visiting a Korean supermarket, you’ve got to grab some Maret O or honey butter chips; in a Japanese one, you’d definitely sweep up the Afternoon Tea series, and I always go for Pocky and KitKat. In Taiwan, a stop at 7-Eleven for an onsen tamago is a must. But what about Hong Kong’s supermarkets and snack shops? What are the essentials? Here's the editor's personal pick: a little feature on snacks and edible souvenirs made in Hong Kong. Below are all snacks that those in their 20s grew up eating in Hong Kong.

Snack Series

Mama Noodles

Who didn’t eat Mama Noodles back in elementary school? Dubbed the “King of Instant Noodles” (a name the editor came up with), Mama Noodles can be eaten in several ways. Most people start by crumbling the noodles, opening the package, adding the seasoning powder inside, then tightly sealing the bag and shaking it vigorously. Others prefer not to break the noodles too much or sprinkle just a bit of seasoning as they go. Even grown-ups who haven’t lost their childlike spirit might want to grab a pack for a nostalgic bite.

Heatwave Chips

Among all the chips, the spicy Heatwave chips are my top recommendation. They’re not numbing-spicy, but have a real kick that makes you want to finish the whole bag in one go. Back in the day, Heatwave was considered “adult chips,” while kids went for the barbecue-flavored Calbee. Now that we’re older and can handle the spice, it’s time to fully indulge—Heatwave offers a savory mild heat that all fans of thin chips should try.

Sweet Sticks

Sweet Sticks are mildly sweet biscuit sticks with a subtle cookie aroma. The surface is smooth, as if baked to perfection, giving them a firmer texture. Both kids and adults love them. They feel like a healthier option compared to those coated in chocolate or strawberry sauce.

Cheese Rings

These cheese rings have a strong cheesy flavor, but the twist is that the cheese powder tends to stain your fingers—you’ll end up with orange digits while eating. Despite the overly bright color, it doesn’t diminish the appeal of these cheese rings at all.
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Fish Sausages

Whether it’s from the Ocean brand or Shan Zi fish sausages, these are a childhood favorite—but their packaging is notoriously hard to open. Biting at it with your teeth for ages usually only results in a tiny hole. The trick is to carefully bite through the package with your canine teeth to get to the whole sausage.

Spicy Rolls

A pack of three spicy rolls is the perfect thing to soothe an itchy mouth. With a light and fluffy texture, not just those in their 20s, but moms in their 40s have been eating these since childhood.

Happy Animal Biscuits

Happy Animal Biscuits were the most fun way to learn English as a kid. Each biscuit has the English name of an animal printed on it—you get to learn the names of lions, tigers, and elephants while snacking away.

Vegetarian Roast Goose

The Wah Yuen brand has a history spanning decades, and their vegetarian roast goose is a long-standing favorite—savory and delicious, it’s also commonly used as a drinking snack.

Dafa Cod Strips

This snack is one of the less pungent ones among the bunch. Eating a lot won’t give you a sore throat or breakouts. Some like to eat them by the handful, while others savor them one strip at a time. They have a faint cod flavor, making them perfect for when cravings hit.

Cowboy Chips

A classic snack where it feels like you haven’t eaten anything at all due to its airy, puffed texture. Cowboy Chips are beef-flavored crisps—no relation to cowboys—and have a slightly salty taste with the aroma of dried beef.

Jan Jan Potato Rings

The classic packaging includes green bacon-flavored rings and purple abalone-flavored ones. The new packaging comes with a cheese flavor. The editor found the green and purple versions at a snack shop and the cheese-flavored ones pictured above at the supermarket. A fun habit with Jan Jan Potato Rings is sliding them onto your fingers and eating them one by one.

Cornetto

The classic ad for Cornetto shows rows of corn cobs getting sunburned under the blazing sun, turning into crispy Cornetto sticks. The barbecue-flavored Cornetto is more popular than the spicy one, with a very crunchy texture. It lacks the sweetness of corn but delivers a rich smoky barbecue flavor.

Kids’ Snack Noodles

Beverage Series

Vitasoy Lemon Tea (above) VS Sunshine Lemon Tea (below)

Both brands of lemon tea have loyal fans. Those who love Vitasoy would never drink Sunshine Lemon Tea. Vitasoy fans say it has a slightly bitter tea flavor and tastes better, while Sunshine supporters feel that Sunshine isn’t as sweet as Vitasoy. The editor here is a die-hard Vitasoy fan！

Vitasoy Milk
As a well-known brand in Hong Kong, not every household used to drink cow’s milk. Vitasoy is not milk but soy milk, priced affordably, and packed with nutrition—it can be a great breakfast drink. In winter, Vitasoy comes in glass bottles, which are returned after use, making it a cozy warm beverage choice.

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