Lifelong foodie knows the best places to eat in town
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Lam is a foodie, a blogger at Instafoodhunter on Instagram, and her family founded a chain of Chinese restaurants.
I grew up feasting on the delicious food my father’s restaurants served, and indulged in delicious home-cooked meals prepared by my grandmother. Under my father’s guidance, I learned to appreciate and evaluate food at a professional level.
My exposure broadened over the years as our family travelled around the world. You will find me seeking out local street foods one day and enjoying Michelinstarred fine dining the next.
If I have to pinpoint the city’s best roast goose, Yat Lok (34-38 Stanley Street, Central, tel: 2524 3882) would be it. They have the perfect amount of skin char, crispy texture and juicy meat. I recommend the goose with lai fun noodles, as the soup is delicious.
There is nowhere better for spicy chicken pot than Supreme
Restaurant (16/F, Chong Hing Square, 593-601 Nathan Road, Mong Kok, tel: 2148 2628). Once you finish the chicken, you can add hotpot toppings to the sauce. Chong Fat Chiu Chow Restaurant (60-62 South Wall Road, Kowloon City, tel: 2383 3114) is the most authentic Chiu Chow in town. The steamed threadfin (ma yau) with preserved vegetables is unbelievably good, while the Chiu Chowstyle congee and fish noodles are top-notch.
In Wan Chai, I crave the localstyle curry with a deep-fried pork chop at Sun King Yuen Curry
Restaurant (20 Spring Garden Lane, Wan Chai, tel: 2574 9172). The pork chop is fried to perfection, retaining its juiciness inside. A hidden secret, their stir-fried beef noodles are amazing.
For new visitors, I would take them to Luk Yu Teahouse (G/F3/F, 24 Stanley Street, Central, tel: 2523 5464) for an authentic yumcha experience.
It’s also worth going to Shau Kei Wan for an egg waffle snack at
Master Low-key Food Shop (Shop B3, 76A Shau Kei Wan Main Street East, tel: 6986 8500). The waffle is crispy and soft and chewy inside. I love the hot peanut butter and butter in the filling.
Dinner at Lei Yue Mun Seafood
Restaurant (26-30 Hoi Pong Road West, Lei Yue Mun, tel: 2727 2830) is charming for tourists.