Kowloon is a paradise for food lovers, offering everything from iconic street snacks to traditional Cantonese feasts. With its buzzing markets, hidden noodle shops, and famous dessert stalls, here are the must-try local foods and restaurants that define the Kowloon experience.
1. Roast Goose at Yat Lok
Why try: A crispy-skinned, juicy specialty that’s become a Hong Kong legend.
Must try: – Roast Goose Rice – Goose Leg Noodles – Choy Sum in Oyster Sauce
Location: Stanley Street, near Tsim Sha Tsui
Price range: HK$70–HK$150 per person
2. Pineapple Bun at Kam Wah Café
Why try: Famous for its golden, crunchy pineapple bun with a slab of melting butter.
Must try: – Pineapple Bun with Butter – Milk Tea – Egg Tart
Location: Bute Street, Mong Kok
Price range: HK$20–HK$50 per person
3. Wonton Noodles at Ho To Tai Noodle Shop
Why try: Classic Cantonese-style noodles served with handmade prawn wontons.
Must try: – Wonton Soup – Beef Brisket Noodles – Iced Lemon Tea
Location: Sham Shui Po
Price range: HK$40–HK$80 per person
4. Cheung Fun at Hop Yik Tai
Why try: Silky rice rolls with sweet soy and sesame sauce — a local breakfast favorite.
Must try: – Plain Cheung Fun – Fish Balls – Pork Siu Mai
Location: Sham Shui Po
Price range: HK$20–HK$40 per person
5. Claypot Rice at Four Seasons Pot Rice
Why try: Deliciously crispy rice cooked in a claypot with savory toppings.
Must try: – Chicken and Chinese Sausage – Mushroom Claypot – Soy Sauce Drizzle
Location: Temple Street, Yau Ma Tei
Price range: HK$50–HK$90 per person
6. Curry Fish Balls at Mong Kok Street Stalls
Why try: Spicy, chewy street snack loved by both locals and tourists.
Must try: – Curry Fish Balls – Siu Mai – Fried Tofu
Location: Fa Yuen Street, Mong Kok
Price range: HK$10–HK$30 per portion
7. Egg Waffles at Mammy Pancake
Why try: A sweet and crispy Hong Kong street dessert that’s fun to eat.
Must try: – Original Egg Waffle – Chocolate – Green Tea
Location: Tsim Sha Tsui and Mong Kok
Price range: HK$20–HK$40
8. Herbal Tea and Tonic Soup at Lui Seng Chun
Why try: A taste of traditional Chinese medicine in a beautifully restored heritage shop.
Must try: – Five Flower Tea – Turtle Jelly – Herbal Soups
Location: Lai Chi Kok Road, Mong Kok
Price range: HK$30–HK$60 per item
9. Beef Offal at Street Carts
Why try: A bold, flavorful snack for the adventurous food explorer.
Must try: – Braised Intestines – Turnip – Curry Tripe
Location: Portland Street, Jordan
Price range: HK$20–HK$50 per serving
10. Dessert at Kai Kai Dessert
Why try: One of Kowloon’s best spots for warm and cold traditional Chinese sweets.
Must try: – Black Sesame Soup – Mango Pomelo Sago – Tofu Pudding
Location: Jordan
Price range: HK$25–HK$50 per bowl
