It's alright to empty pockets in singapore cuz they produce quality and top notch asian delicacies. The people are very kind and friendly too! Worth revisiting because of how diverse the asian food they serve there. However, In hk most of them are rude and give you stink eye. Then serve you with the most mid-tasting asian cuisine. You can't even eat in peace. You will get side comments and insults outta no where. Doesn't matter if u are white, black, or brown. If you do not look asian enough for them you get judged from head to toe. It's ironic that the ones who treat you good are not even locals but workers that work there from other countries.
Thank you for coming to HKG & letting the world know that we still have our special local food!! Unfortunately while we appreciating the Dai Pai Dong, the government stopped issuing new Dai Pai Dong Licenses. Moreover, some of the locations need to be rebuilt to deluxe housing or office buildings! that’s why you said it only a few remaining…..
I scrolled through the comments to find an answer as it made me curious why they were dying off and you kind of answered my question. I'm still curious, why did the government stop issuing licenses? Because they want to develop the land or....?
@@cydonia3167 Development for rich is one big reason ( u know HK basically don't have enough land) but the other is the hygiene and health issues that come with these, as delicious as they may seem, the environment as you can see its outdoors, so you can imagine the hygiene issue (there is no way u will walk out without seeing a roach or mouse there...) One more reason is the security risk, these tai bai tong tend to be a place for the triad society to mingle, especially at night. They are just my subjective and from experience opinion, the major comes back down to development so
I just absolutely love this channel! Sonny not only are you a fantastically entertaining and educational host ,your co- hosts are so likable and fun! I end up following most of them as well!
This video is like a culinary adventure that's making my mouth water. The way he explores the street food scene in Hong Kong is so captivating. I can practically taste the flavors through the screen! 🍜🥢
As someone who absolutely loves Asian cuisines in general and specifically Chinese cuisine - these videos are awesome. It's a shame the street food scene in Hong Kong is dying out, from what I understand when China took over control from the UK, they didn't change rules about street vendors much until quite recently it seems. Such a shame to see so many great stalls go away, but it's good seeing there are still some top-notch spots for the people to enjoy. All that being said, the last time I was in China was around 2003 or so, and I also went to Hong Kong for a couple of days. I'll just say this as a fan of Chinese food in general - that might have been the best 5 days of food I've ever had save for having Texas BBQ and pastrami at Katz's Deli in NYC (where I grew up after all). There are few words that can describe how good real deal Chinese dishes can be. Chicken or Beef chow fun is my absolute favorite food in the world, and actually eating it in a restaurant that specializes in Cantonese food and chow fun etc. was mind blowing. I'll never forget how good it was (and it was super cheap also back then). So yeah, videos like this just remind me of those days, how good the food can be there (though you do have to be careful lol) and how awesome it is Sonny and people like him get to travel around and eat this amazing food. Sorry for the giant wall of text and my stupid ramblings about years gone by.
It's true that due to health regulations a lot of DPD's have disappeared, but there's also a lot of them that have moved indoors into the upstairs Cooked Foods floors at wet markets/civic halls (sometimes those include indoor sports centers and public libraries). like Bowrington street wet market from last video's cart noodles, or Electric Road Municipal Services Building where there's Fu Bo Seafood. I wanted to say Tung Po but they moved from Java Road Wet Market to some 2/F of commercial building in Wanchai.
When you were summing up the prices at the end it sounded like you're on speed or I am slow. I had to listen to it twice to make sure my phone wasn't on fast mode
Wow can’t believe you’re visiting Hong Kong! Really enjoy your videos and wondered when you’d enjoy our local food. Welcome! Really hope you’re having a great time here. 👍
Haha looks like my other message is gone? Anyway I am sure you already done a ton of research but I highly recommend Sing Kee Seafood Restaurant. One of the best seafood places I’ve been to. They are always full though so just in case you couldn’t get a table, feel free to try any near seafood restaurant around the area. They usually never disappoint. Anyway just my two cents. 👍
Everyone in Hong Kong also looks like they are involved with organized crime or are actors in a kung fu movie where they play someone involved in organized crime. I mean that in the most flattering way.
That's because they are. Those dai pai dong's have to pay protection money to triads. Each area in the cities are controlled by triads. They are everywhere.
So for the 1st stall, pretty sure the protein in the egg is New Zealand corned beef. It's a fairly common omelette in HK. It is nothing like the corned beef in America.
If you were poor and homeless you only need $10 a day to survive. That is crazy. American breakfast at McDonald's in California cost a small home in China.
Absolutely, street food stalls are like the heart and soul of food culture. They're not just about the food; they're about the moments, the stories, the experiences. Unlike the younger generations who flock to places like KFC or McDonald's, those who enjoy street food get a real taste of tradition and authenticity.
From all of Sonnys videos weve seen places from India to Vietnam that claim to be open 50+ years... Yet nobody considered to maybe clean the place once 😅
Sonny, you've come a long way. One of my favorite food vloggers; great colab with Virginia. Hong Kong is a great place to eat. Very proud of you man !!!
so happy to see u in HK! love the sharing you are doing around the City, i think aside from the local HK food, it would be interesting to actually try taste some non-local food and give your opinion, as u know, HK is full of cuisines from around the world! Could compare if they are fusion or authentic haha! i recommnad trying my fav HK snack - cold noodles ! they come in little packets and choose ur toppings! and scause! yum yum
7:18 in thailand about two weeks ago, there's a scandal about what Sunny mentioned here. a popular Korean youtuber booked a tour, but the assigned tour guide wasn't available so they have someone who isn't a certified, then when the TOT(?) investigated and found out that the tour company has lost its license of operation last year. the non-certified guide (a lady) wear those swimsuit clothes and play with the youtuber guy, eat together with the guy, etc.
Er ok.. dpt is a restaurant that sells proper dishes and not street food. Going by your logic a 5 star michelin restaurant building also sells street food if its at the side of a street
da pai dang is not what I'd personally consider street food. It's more like open air restraurant, with most food being proper sit down food, just kind of fast casual. But it is interesting and nice stuff that I would honestly enjoy. Health concerns aside, I prefer this sort of stuff over fancy food.
I’m surprised that many people think HK is THAT expensive, but to me it is way cheaper than big cities like London, NYC or Tokyo. Sandwich for $4 or noodle soup for $6 in NYC? Not even in Toronto…. not to mention the tipping
As someone who lived in Hong Kong for almost 2 decades, make sure you have both Hep A and Hep B vaccinations if you are eating in these types of places. A lot of my friends both locals and expats got sick with Hepatitis from eating in such places. I got very lucky and didn't get either but that was just dumb luck and I should have been vaccinated instead but I just never considered that I would need to be (as the first country I lived in in Asia was Japan and I didn't need any additional vaccinations to go to Japan from Europe).
I like how sonny reports the cooking like a hockey match
Hong Kong and Singapore never fails in emptying your pockets 😂
Prices are kinda 3 times higher than they should be..😅
ehh imagine living thr... its a nightmare (exprienced firsthand..)
@@etnamecul cost of living is also at least 3 times higher than many closeby countries.
It's alright to empty pockets in singapore cuz they produce quality and top notch asian delicacies. The people are very kind and friendly too! Worth revisiting because of how diverse the asian food they serve there.
However, In hk most of them are rude and give you stink eye. Then serve you with the most mid-tasting asian cuisine. You can't even eat in peace. You will get side comments and insults outta no where. Doesn't matter if u are white, black, or brown. If you do not look asian enough for them you get judged from head to toe. It's ironic that the ones who treat you good are not even locals but workers that work there from other countries.
not like Las Vegas !!
"Shining, shimmering, splendid..." I love it when Sonny quotes Disney princess movies 😆
Thank you for coming to HKG & letting the world know that we still have our special local food!! Unfortunately while we appreciating the Dai Pai Dong, the government stopped issuing new Dai Pai Dong Licenses. Moreover, some of the locations need to be rebuilt to deluxe housing or office buildings! that’s why you said it only a few remaining…..
I scrolled through the comments to find an answer as it made me curious why they were dying off and you kind of answered my question. I'm still curious, why did the government stop issuing licenses? Because they want to develop the land or....?
@@cydonia3167 Development for rich is one big reason ( u know HK basically don't have enough land) but the other is the hygiene and health issues that come with these, as delicious as they may seem, the environment as you can see its outdoors, so you can imagine the hygiene issue (there is no way u will walk out without seeing a roach or mouse there...) One more reason is the security risk, these tai bai tong tend to be a place for the triad society to mingle, especially at night. They are just my subjective and from experience opinion, the major comes back down to development so
Ccp can't regulate and make them pay the money to the Supreme overlord as well. They can't own them as well.
Sonny is the man...been watching for years and still going strong. Keep it up bro
My uncle used to smoke and cook at the same time and he said cigarette ashes are just Navy pepper😂
"Navy pepper"
Thank you for the new vocabulary
:D
My grand pa said it too hahaha
nice
"It'll put some hair on your chest" 😂😂
I love that one😂
Virginia was AWESOME! Also, the 1st spot looked AMAZING!
Bc it was barely Hong Kong street food idek what that was
I just absolutely love this channel! Sonny not only are you a fantastically entertaining and educational host ,your co- hosts are so likable and fun! I end up following most of them as well!
Shes definatly cute and adds to the episodes. Good job editors , we all know you make the show more perfect.
si senor. but sonny always finds cute guests. the half Canadian girl was super cute too and funny.
What? She looks like she has an extra chromosome, and should be competing in the special olympics.
What? She looks like she has an extra chromosome!
What? She looks like she should be competing in the special olympics!
He often has cute guests but she's not one of them.
Virginia is a fantastic co-host/guide. I'm sure a lot of people would enjoy seeing her on here more often!
Yep, saw her on this channel 4 years ago.
Sonny you've great sense of humor 😂😂
This video is like a culinary adventure that's making my mouth water. The way he explores the street food scene in Hong Kong is so captivating. I can practically taste the flavors through the screen! 🍜🥢
Finally back in HK!!! Waited since 2019 for since😍
As someone who absolutely loves Asian cuisines in general and specifically Chinese cuisine - these videos are awesome. It's a shame the street food scene in Hong Kong is dying out, from what I understand when China took over control from the UK, they didn't change rules about street vendors much until quite recently it seems. Such a shame to see so many great stalls go away, but it's good seeing there are still some top-notch spots for the people to enjoy. All that being said, the last time I was in China was around 2003 or so, and I also went to Hong Kong for a couple of days. I'll just say this as a fan of Chinese food in general - that might have been the best 5 days of food I've ever had save for having Texas BBQ and pastrami at Katz's Deli in NYC (where I grew up after all). There are few words that can describe how good real deal Chinese dishes can be. Chicken or Beef chow fun is my absolute favorite food in the world, and actually eating it in a restaurant that specializes in Cantonese food and chow fun etc. was mind blowing. I'll never forget how good it was (and it was super cheap also back then). So yeah, videos like this just remind me of those days, how good the food can be there (though you do have to be careful lol) and how awesome it is Sonny and people like him get to travel around and eat this amazing food.
Sorry for the giant wall of text and my stupid ramblings about years gone by.
Jimmy O Yang’s description of a Chinese chef was pretty accurate lol
Your culinary event is very interesting...and your food choices are appetizing🎉😊
It's true that due to health regulations a lot of DPD's have disappeared, but there's also a lot of them that have moved indoors into the upstairs Cooked Foods floors at wet markets/civic halls (sometimes those include indoor sports centers and public libraries). like Bowrington street wet market from last video's cart noodles, or Electric Road Municipal Services Building where there's Fu Bo Seafood. I wanted to say Tung Po but they moved from Java Road Wet Market to some 2/F of commercial building in Wanchai.
Been following both you and Virginia since god knows when, glad you guys were able to collaborate!
Their first collaboration was 4 years ago.
I love Hong Kong 🇭🇰 such a unique
Place with amazing beaches and nature as well as city 😊
lol this is like trying to hit $100 on food trucks in NYC, this is too easy
Such a fun challenge, spending $100 USD of Sonny’s money 🤑 😂Thanks for the fun times 🥳
@@kayflip2233 sonny needs to clarify on the title
@@kayflip2233 Sonny said "American dollars" right at the start of the video.
If he goes back I think it would be cool to bring him to a late night dim sum spot and let him enjoy the beautiful chaos :) plus, its a LOT cheaper
- Yes, I wouldn't mind spending his money as well ! 😄🤑💰💸💳🧾
Jimmy Yang was spot on about chinese chefs
$100 is not really enough in HK
yeh he barely ain't anything , do they have a higher salary there than other asian contries? looked overpriced
@@dio1018I live in the UK, and I’d say HK has higher salary than the UK
@@dio1018they have higher salary level but at the same time house price and living cost are crazy high there
@@norrieh HK living condition is sh*t, but yeah, UK salary is pretty low in developed country
New camera? Didn't watch your videos for some time, but this is looking goood!
The phone! Probably lighting makes a different too
Omg Sonny finally has done it!!!! 🙌 Btw why didn't you let Virginia eat along? lol
Love Virginia! I subscribed to her today ! Sonny has the most amazing co-hosts! The most amazingly side kick is Oro!
Her channel name?
His unique sense of humour really makes this show stand out
Much respect to those people working so hard and fast to prepare food. Those are tough jobs.
When you were summing up the prices at the end it sounded like you're on speed or I am slow. I had to listen to it twice to make sure my phone wasn't on fast mode
When the tour guide isn't eating, major SUS vibes!
Wow can’t believe you’re visiting Hong Kong! Really enjoy your videos and wondered when you’d enjoy our local food. Welcome! Really hope you’re having a great time here. 👍
Haha looks like my other message is gone?
Anyway I am sure you already done a ton of research but I highly recommend Sing Kee Seafood Restaurant. One of the best seafood places I’ve been to. They are always full though so just in case you couldn’t get a table, feel free to try any near seafood restaurant around the area. They usually never disappoint.
Anyway just my two cents. 👍
Victoria and Sonny really play well against each other's sense of humor!
Good combo!
The way Sonny asks Virginia explain... made my day😂
They all look GREAT!! Thanks Sonny!! Hi Virginia!!
Absolutely amazing entertainment, great energy and always hilarious with your videos, down to earth individual 💙💙
Love these no frills food. Absolutely delicious
Chicken and eel for 42 dollars? Huh? How does that make sense?
It dosent
He's a tourist
HK is VERYYY expensive, i wouldn’t doubt it
hongkong ripping people off
small piece of spam, one egg and piece of bread for 4 dollars make sense either? or egg and instant ramen for 5?
The first kitchen could use a little cleaning. There is old grease and other things dripping onto plates with food
Love the thumbnail of Sonny holding a burning $100 bill. Made me laugh!
Yay another $100 dollars food challenge
Hi quick question I’m new here, are they using HK$100 or US$100? Thank you.
US@@beingvandoan
@@beingvandoan US
@@beingvandoan us, good luck eating more than 1 meal with 100HKD
@@oldcowbb 😂😂😂
love this series
I don't like that Virginia is not eating with you. I'm used to your tour guides eating with you
yeah that was odd
Sonny said she is an oficial tour guide. There might be rules about eating with the tour guests.
@@oldnoob1917What rules? 😂😂 you can’t be serious
sewer oil
She didn’t like how filthy the food places are 😂
Stall number 1.looks great .2.year right about that plate with the different meats.3.the pot had flavor, and a lot of spice.
for the salted egg york shrimp, actually you dont need to peel the skin off, we normally eat the whole thing, its crispy and tasty
Everyone in Hong Kong also looks like they are involved with organized crime or are actors in a kung fu movie where they play someone involved in organized crime. I mean that in the most flattering way.
That's because they are. Those dai pai dong's have to pay protection money to triads. Each area in the cities are controlled by triads. They are everywhere.
Dinner time ✅
Rice porridge ready✅
Sonny eating exotic food video ✅
Good to see her again ! I follow her but it’s been awhile. Personally I thought the last place was a little expensive for street food
Nooooo, Sonny, don't tell us you grew up in a trailer! Please say you were photoshopped in there at 3:16. Joking---I'm in a trailer right now. 😄😄😄
Nice sneaky Aladdin reference thrown in there
Instant noodles costs almost 6$? Damn, I love 7Eleven
So for the 1st stall, pretty sure the protein in the egg is New Zealand corned beef. It's a fairly common omelette in HK. It is nothing like the corned beef in America.
Love watching this while eating mcdonaldsn
Is Virginia, Calvin's sister? She is absolutely his doppelganger in every way!
Hong Kong street food, hard to go wrong with that!
Sonny....Hong Kong is Spicy. When can you show us ALASKAN STREET FOODS !!!
To be fair, a bunch of shops say at Jardine's Bazaar are basically serving street food - its just a basic shop coverage on it.
The guy who did the Flame Effects needs a Raise - Funny as Hell !!!!!!
Humid with a chance of fish balls is such a goat sentence
theres a restaurant/ cafe literally next to bing kee, called cheung sing. Thats the real spot for legendary food
I see the dynamic with female cohosts/guests has really changed since Japan.
I am definitely still half asleep. You said some of the stalls serve pigeons and my mind immediately went them actually severing the pigeons a meal.
Hong Kong is just as expensive as what you would spend in New York.
It's depends on what & where you eat some places are cheap and some get more expensive 😮😅 fresh live cook seafood always good & expensive!
Sonny when you asked: *"Is that a kidney?"* You actually ate a chicken heart. But anyways great video and very interesting food.
You should try other neighboring asian countries next! Like Thailand or Japan again?
Nowadays Spam is a luxury now, ain't now way I'm paying close to $6 each, here in Australia anyway.
Same in Canada....
Yeah it's about 5$ here are in the US
If you were poor and homeless you only need $10 a day to survive. That is crazy. American breakfast at McDonald's in California cost a small home in China.
I was impressed when Sonny said “mise en place”
U know the beer hit em when he said “She Doesn’t Know” 😂😂😂
In East Malaysia, we love Chinese food. Very delicious and satisfying.
Absolutely, street food stalls are like the heart and soul of food culture. They're not just about the food; they're about the moments, the stories, the experiences. Unlike the younger generations who flock to places like KFC or McDonald's, those who enjoy street food get a real taste of tradition and authenticity.
The table at 9:02 leisurely drinking Penfolds from plastic cups 😋
I prefer the "Sticky with a Chance of Fungus" tour guide service.
I love how Sonny can say those food tastes good while I can see some of the food taste sad.
From all of Sonnys videos weve seen places from India to Vietnam that claim to be open 50+ years... Yet nobody considered to maybe clean the place once 😅
Shout out to the prep chef! What would we do without em
it took me 2 episodes to realize virginia's company name is a wordplay on cloudy with a chance of meatballs
Sonny, you've come a long way. One of my favorite food vloggers; great colab with Virginia. Hong Kong is a great place to eat. Very proud of you man !!!
Virginia looks like fun to hang out with. I'd book a tour if I'd ever visit HongKong.
I love it how the man is cooking with his singlet 😅 classic Asian love it! #proud2beasian ❤
so happy to see u in HK! love the sharing you are doing around the City, i think aside from the local HK food, it would be interesting to actually try taste some non-local food and give your opinion, as u know, HK is full of cuisines from around the world! Could compare if they are fusion or authentic haha! i recommnad trying my fav HK snack - cold noodles ! they come in little packets and choose ur toppings! and scause! yum yum
7:18 in thailand about two weeks ago, there's a scandal about what Sunny mentioned here. a popular Korean youtuber booked a tour, but the assigned tour guide wasn't available so they have someone who isn't a certified, then when the TOT(?) investigated and found out that the tour company has lost its license of operation last year. the non-certified guide (a lady) wear those swimsuit clothes and play with the youtuber guy, eat together with the guy, etc.
Er ok.. dpt is a restaurant that sells proper dishes and not street food.
Going by your logic a 5 star michelin restaurant building also sells street food if its at the side of a street
i dont think these can rly be considered street food though. They are more like "restaurants" albeit low tier ones
What's shocking is he didn't even order anything crazy like whole peking duck, abalone, snow crabs or lobster... Honkong is crazy expensive.
Sonny, you are so funny. You crack me up on every episode. I love watching your videos. Thanks.
Wait. Why is Virginia in a tank top with a fan and Sunny has in a frigging jacket with a built-in insulated vest? 😂😂
Sonny you need island vibes food
Some good carribean food
Totally!!
Don't leave Hong Kong without trying the dim sum and claypot rice.
any one else thinking that "rainy with a chance of fishballs" would sound better?
Every time he says "hit it with a lil bit" I think Busta Rhymes is about start busting lyrics.
Sonny I take my hat of to you for bringing the content. I do not know how you can eat at some of the places you go to!!!!
I think this is the first time sonny spend 100 usd on street food outside USA
Such classic Asian street kitchens, 2 people cook for 20 tables.
I cant catch my breath watching and listening to Sonny.
I'm just here to tell Sony, you don't need these click bait type of thumbnails. You are big please.
Virginia's 2nd time in this channel, first time was 4 years ago. She also hosted Mike Chen
da pai dang is not what I'd personally consider street food. It's more like open air restraurant, with most food being proper sit down food, just kind of fast casual.
But it is interesting and nice stuff that I would honestly enjoy. Health concerns aside, I prefer this sort of stuff over fancy food.
I’m surprised that many people think HK is THAT expensive, but to me it is way cheaper than big cities like London, NYC or Tokyo.
Sandwich for $4 or noodle soup for $6 in NYC? Not even in Toronto…. not to mention the tipping
Thank god you had a guide that avoided you from the dumpster fryers
As someone who lived in Hong Kong for almost 2 decades, make sure you have both Hep A and Hep B vaccinations if you are eating in these types of places. A lot of my friends both locals and expats got sick with Hepatitis from eating in such places. I got very lucky and didn't get either but that was just dumb luck and I should have been vaccinated instead but I just never considered that I would need to be (as the first country I lived in in Asia was Japan and I didn't need any additional vaccinations to go to Japan from Europe).