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The Gourmand’s Hong Kong
Hong Kong
“God of Gourmet” Hugo Leung Man-to or To To, tours you around his home for a look into the food that inspired his passion for culinary arts—and got him his famous belly! Let the celebrity chef and TV personality spoil your palate with mouth-watering dishes from restaurants in Kowloon, Hong Kong Island, and New Territories. From a humble noodle shop to a hotel steakhouse, To To knows everything that’s worth tasting in the city!
Every trip to Hong Kong must include noodle soup! To To takes you to Mak Man Kee Noodle Shop in Jordan for a Michelin Bib Gourmand-winning bowl of Wonton Noodles (雲吞麵). For 40 years, the no-frills joint has satisfied its patrons with their flavorful broth, springy handmade duck egg noodles, and famous shrimp dumplings. Servings are small, so order two or three helpings—and a side of Pork Knuckles Braised in Red Taro Curd, too!
- +852 2736 5561
Ground Floor, 51 Parkes Street, Jordon, Hong Kong, China
佐敦白加士街51號地下- http://www.mmk.hk/
Hong Kong Old Restaurant has been serving Shanghainese cuisine since 1993. Although tweaked slightly to accommodate Hong Kong palates, their traditional dishes continue to hit the spot. Must-eats include Smoked Eggs with Walnut, Crispy Fried Eel, and To To’s personal favorite (and a dark horse on the menu): Steamed Shad with Lard (蒸時魚).
- +852 2722 1812
First Floor, Prat Mansions, 26 Prat Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
A favorite Teochew (潮州, Chaoshan cuisine) joint, Wong Ming Kee is known for its wide selection of noodles, congee, and rice dishes. Grab a seat in the family-run shop, tucked away from the hustle of the urban jungle. Savor their famous soup, which you should top with Fish Balls (魚蛋) and Fish Dumplings (魚餃) as suggested by To To.
- +852 2716 2929
Ground Floor, 80 Kai Tak Road, Kowloon City, Hong Kong, China
九龍城啟德道80號地下
Find authentic Thai cuisine at Golden Wheat Thai Restaurant. Run by two Thai ladies, this humble shop in Kowloon does justice to the flavors of its homeland by concocting dishes using ingredients imported from Thailand. Their menu boasts over 100 food items, but To To’s pick for the standout dish is the Tom Yung Goong, a hot and sour soup made with shrimp and lemongrass.
- +852 2718 1801
34 Nam Kok Road, Kowloon City, Hong Kong, China
九龍城南角道34號地下
Enjoy Harbour Grill’s premium quality beef, seasonal dish menu, and extensive wine list as you dine with a tranquil view of the Victoria Harbour. Whether you choose from the a la carte menu or go with the two- or three-course set meal, To To says that a must-have on the table is the restaurant’s perfectly grilled, well-seasoned steak.
- +852 2996 8433
Ground Floor, Harbour Grand Kowloon, 20 Tak Fung Street, Whampoa Garden, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
紅磡德豐街20號九龍海逸君綽酒店地下- https://kowloon.harbourgrand.com/dining/harbourGrill
Established in 1978, Lo Chiu Vietnamese Restaurant is a pioneer of Vietnamese cuisine in Hong Kong. Locals, including celebrities and gourmet savants, frequent the joint in New Mandarin Plaza for their delicious bowls of pho (Vietnamese soup). To To insists that you try the Curry Duck Vermicelli Noodles (咖哩鴨朦), a fantastic meal packed with vibrant flavors!
- +852 2384 2143
Ground Floor, 25-27 Man Yuen Street, Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong, China
佐敦文苑街25-27號地下- http://www.lochiu.com/lc_index_eng.html
Spot professionals spend their breaks in Lok Heung Yuen Coffee Shop. A haven of cheap eats, the restaurant in Central serves up delectable baked pies perfect for a quick bite. To To suggests that you pair your snack with Lok Heung Yuen Coffee Shop’s Milk Tea ((奶茶) made with black and white evaporated milk, which gives it a smooth and creamy flavor.
- +852 2915 8998
Ground Floor, 8-12 Gilman's Bazaar, Central, Hong Kong, China
中環機利文新街8-12號地下
Take your place in one of Sister Wah’s six round tables for one of the best bowls of Beef Brisket Noodles you’ll ever have! The Michelin Bib Gourmand-winning family-run restaurant has around 20 items on their menu, the most loved being the Beef Tendon in Clear Soup (清湯腩)—a dish that also rates high on To To’s list of Hong Kong’s best.
- +852 2807 0181
Ground Floor, 13A Electric Road, Tin Hau, Hong Kong, China
天后電氣道13號A地下
Head to New Territories for a scrumptious treat at Golden City Kitchen! The joint is known for its night market style, so expect a crowd to turn up as soon as the sun goes down. Hearty meals such as congee and rice dishes are available, but the snacks are the main players with To To’s favorite Fish Jaw (魚尖)—made with shrimp paste—leading the bunch.
Shop 33, Ground Floor, Holford Garden, Tai Wai, Hong Kong, China
大圍海福花園商場地下33號舖
Delight in the catch of the day at Bang Ji Seafood Restaurant. Through alleys of fish shops, you’ll find the quaint joint ready to cook up the fresh bounty you choose. To To’s advice is to try the Black Bean Paste Fried Shrimp and Stewed Fish Bones (炆骨), so get ready to indulge as soon as the dish arrives on your table!
Ground Floor, 39 Main Street, Lau Fau Shan, Hong Kong, China
流浮山正大街39號地下
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