Old Hong Kong Classics, New Culinary Twists: Fun & Flavorful Hong Kong Restaurants

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When char siu meets burgers, and cheese meets hot pot... This feature selects several restaurants that build on Hong Kong’s traditional food culture but incorporate Western ingredients, creating not only indescribably fresh and delicious flavors but also highly photogenic dishes—delicious and Insta-worthy alike！

Chef Hung
Honey-glazed Char Siu x Burger: A Renowned Chef Reinvents Classic Flavors

Taiwan has Chef Kuan, Hong Kong has Chef Hung. When in Hong Kong, you must visit Chef Hung’s restaurant to sample the award-winning Cantonese fare meticulously crafted by Michelin one-star chef Lai Wai-hung. Chef Hung reimagines classic braised and roasted meats using time-honored recipes with new techniques. At Chef Hung’s, don’t try to out-box him—try his char siu. When Hong Kong-style honey-glazed char siu meets the Western burger loved by heroes, the result of this East-meets-West fusion is simply “delicious”! Seeing all the accolades Chef Hung has won at major food awards makes me sincerely admire the chef.

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The soul-stirring clay pot rice with cured meats and the char siu burger—what if I can’t find them when I go back to Taiwan?!

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※ Business Hours: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
※ Address: Shop 26-31, G/F, East Point Plaza, 7 Shing Yip Street, Kwun Tong (About 3 mins walk from Exit B2, Kwun Tong MTR Station)

No Walk Chicken (Mi Zou Ji)
Cheesy Goodness: The Sinful Golden Cheese Chicken Clay Pot

Awarded “Best Hot Pot Restaurant” by OpenRice (“Open Rice!”), Hong Kong’s leading local food media, in 2017, No Walk Chicken is currently one of the city’s most popular hot pot spots. Its signature Golden Cheese Chicken Clay Pot is a uniquely prepared dish. After heating, start by enjoying the chicken and stretchy golden cheese, then add broth and handmade meatballs to turn it into a fondue-style experience—dual enjoyment in one meal. No Walk Chicken truly lives up to its title as the best hot pot restaurant.

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※ Business Hours: 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM
※ Address: 2/F, Prince Blue Horse City, 761 Nathan Road, Mong Kok (About 2 mins walk from Exit E, Prince Edward MTR Station)

Old Dot Dim Sum Bamboo Rice
Classic Hong Kong Snacks Get a Modern Twist—Every Bite Is a Surprise

Unlike traditional Chinese dim sum shops, Old Dot focuses on the tastes of younger diners, crafting fusion dim sum that blends East and West, such as the “I’m Not Your Usual Old Dot Mini Burger.” These creative and delicious treats make Old Dot anything but old-fashioned. Try the fresh pork chop bamboo rice, crispy sausage rolls, and pandan-flavored chiffon Malay cake—all unique dim sum you won’t find elsewhere. Food adventurers, don’t miss these.

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※ Business Hours: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
※ Address: Shop A, G/F, E Lee Building, 12-14A Yam Buk Fong Street, Mong Kok (About 5 mins walk from Exit E2, Mong Kok MTR Station)

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