So delicious even Hong Kongers recommend it!: Top 6 Hong Kong-style cafés in Taiwan

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

When it comes to Hong Kong street food, tea cafés are definitely the first thing that comes to mind. These cafés offer a diverse and rich menu, including authentic Hong Kong dim sum, stir-fries, fried noodles, clay pot rice, roast meats, iced lemon tea, and more. Aside from tasting the real deal in Hong Kong, Taiwan also has many locally-flavored Hong Kong-style cafés.

1. HongKongTea Stall
Located in a lane off Yanji Street in Taipei’s East District, Tea Stall is filled with authentic Hong Kong flair—from its décor and staff to its dishes. The owner is from Hong Kong and insists on delivering genuine flavors. He even hired a seasoned chef from Hong Kong to serve as head chef in Taiwan to bring the local taste across.
 
Main Branch (Yanji): No. 6-2, Lane 137, Yanji St., Da’an Dist., Taipei City
Nanjing Flagship Store: No. 218, Sec. 3, Nanjing E. Rd., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City
Dunhua Branch: No. 19, Lane 190, Sec. 1, Dunhua S. Rd., Da’an Dist., Taipei City

2. Xiangfa Tea Restaurant
Xiangfa Tea Restaurant has two branches in Taipei—one in Ximending and one on Dahan Road—both of which often have long lines. Their signs are very distinctive, and their décor maintains the classic look of Hong Kong streets. Dishes such as instant noodles, turnip cake, and sandwiches are all highly recommended by netizens.
 
Dahan Branch: No. 108, Sec. 1, Dahan Rd., Da’an Dist., Taipei City
Ximending Branch: No. 35-1, Hanzhong St., Wanhua Dist., Taipei City

3. Golden Bell Hong Kong Café
Located on Hengyang Road in Taipei, Golden Bell Hong Kong Café boasts a spacious interior and is also one of the popular spots for queueing. Its signature “Food God Soul-Stirring Rice” is a favorite among gourmands, and the restaurant also offers many signature sweet soups.
 
Address: No. 1, Hengyang Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City
Business Hours: 11:00 - 21:30
 
4. Jinbao Tea Restaurant
Located in Taichung, Jinbao Tea Restaurant is a popular local spot that has been in business for nearly 20 years. In addition to offering standard Hong Kong café fare such as dim sum, stir-fries, fried noodles, clay pot rice, roast meats, and more, it has also added several seafood-based banquet dishes.
 
Daye Branch: No. 201, Daye Rd., Nantun Dist., Taichung City
Guanqian Branch: No. 23, Guanqian Rd., North Dist., Taichung City