Michelin Guide Street Food | Hong Kong’s Unforgettable “Mixed Preserved Meat Glutinous Rice”

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The last time I was in Wan Chai, Qiang Ji was closed, and the preserved meat glutinous rice I didn’t get to try stayed on my mind. It wasn’t until last year when the Michelin Guide added street food recommendations and Qiang Ji made the list that I, as a glutinous rice enthusiast, knew I had to give it another shot—and I’m glad I did; it didn’t disappoint.

Qiang Ji is just your average roadside eatery, but it’s famous for its mixed preserved meat glutinous rice—the other items probably aren’t the main draw. This time in Hong Kong, I felt prices had risen so quickly—for example, compared to a few years ago, the price of glutinous rice had gone up a lot. The Michelin "Bib Gourmand" recommendations over the past couple of years might have had an impact too.

For someone like me who loves glutinous rice, what matters most is the texture and the aroma when you chew it. The grains at Qiang Ji are firm yet slightly chewy (Q), and the consistency in every bite is impressive. You can find similarly textured fried rice in Taiwan, but compared to that, this glutinous rice isn’t greasy at all.

Another highlight is the preserved meats. First, the sweet-and-salty sauce is perfectly balanced. The ingredients inside—dried shrimp, mushrooms, cured pork, Chinese sausage, and waxed intestine—not only taste rich and delicious, but they also create a unified, aromatic blend that infuses the whole bowl of glutinous rice.

I also ordered a plate of soy sauce king stir-fried noodles, which weren’t particularly outstanding and could be skipped. By the way, glutinous rice can be paired with sweet soups—like chilled tofu skin syrup, vanilla tangerine peel mung bean soup. I don’t get to try these flavors much in Taiwan, but I adapted quickly and found them quite enjoyable.

Qiang Ji Food
Address: 376-382 Lockhart Road, Johnson Enterprises Building, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Business Hours: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM

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