Overview
Experience more than just a standard Food Tour; embark on an extraordinary journey that offers a deep dive into the unique culinary culture of Hong Kong. This 3-hour tour will focus on the rich stories behind Hong Kong's diverse food scene. How does this city, situated at the mouth of the Pearl River in South China, merge its local produce and culinary influences from abroad to create its breathtaking cuisine? Besides, we will try at least 6 different types of food in the tour and 3 of them are recommended by Michelin! Join this tour and discover the answers. Born in the lively 80s, I am a true Hong konger who has seen firsthand our city's fascinating evolution. As the former host of a popular online media program, I've honed my storytelling skills and delved into the rich tapestry of our city's history, culture, and idiosyncrasies, transforming into a walking encyclopaedia of all things Hong Kong.
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Public Transportation Fee
- Selected Food & Drinks for Tasting
- Licensed & Professional Guide Service
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
- Personal Expenses
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
Taste Hong Kong's most famous dim sum: shrimp dumplings, and explore the culture of dim sum.
Stop 2
Introducing Hong Kong's intangible cultural heritage: Cantonese Herbal Tea. Visitors can choose to taste either sweet tea, bitter tea or tortoise jelly.
Stop 3
Weaving in and out of Central's skyscrapers, the 160-year-old Graham Street Market is Hong Kong's last functioning open-air wet market.
Stop 4
Explore Hong Kong's rice culture and discover how locals transform rice into a variety of different dishes. Enjoy the delicious taste of "Zha Leung," a popular local delicacy.
Stop 5
Visit a traditional Chinese tea house with a history of 60 years, where you can learn about tea culture and its varieties while tasting freshly brewed Chinese tea.
Stop 6
Taste Michelin-recommended wontons and dace fish balls, while learning about the development of Hong Kong's fishing industry and hearing interesting stories.
Stop 7
Explore the fascinating stories behind Chinese herbal jelly and learn how northern immigrants have introduced diverse culinary cultures from different parts of China. Travelers will also have the opportunity to taste pastries made with bird's nest.
Stop 8
Learn about the history and culture of the dried seafood market in Hong Kong.
Stop 9
Enjoy a delicious french toast and a cold milk tea, learning how chefs in old Hong Kong used local, affordable ingredients to masterfully create dishes that resembled expensive Western foods. This marks a perfect end to your journey.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels