HONG KONG STREET FOOD | This Hong Kong Style Cafe is Frequented by Celebrities!

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  • @albertyu4428
    @albertyu4428 2 роки тому +33

    Thank you for sharing this video because I grew up in the building across the street from Cheung Hing Coffee Shop. My bedroom was on the second floor overlooking this coffee shop. The street was fairly narrow. I could smell the coffee and pineapple buns every morning around 6 AM. Back in the 60's, the workers were allowed to sleep in the shop. I could see through the shop windows the hardworking cooks sleeping on the dining tables every night from my vantage point. I live in US now, but I made sure I visited this coffee shop every time I returned to Hong Kong for vacation. The food was as good as ever, if not better.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому +4

      Thank you for sharing your childhood experiences Albert, that's amazing that you grew up just across the street from this place and could see the workers sleeping in there! I'm glad that the food quality hasn't waned since your childhood, and I hope you can get back to HK soon!

  • @lightroast5578
    @lightroast5578 2 роки тому +20

    As a Hongkonger living in north east England watching a ‘gwai lo’ eating authentic cha chaan teng food in HK, you can imagine how jealous I am! 😅
    I’m really impressed by your detailed description of ‘nai cha’ and ‘cha jau’, as many ppl these days don’t even know what the latter is.
    Keep up the good work and good eat! Cheers!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому +3

      Thank you for watching and for the kind words! Glad you’re enjoying the vids- it really is our pleasure to be learning so much of HK traditional food culture! I wonder if there are any hidden corners of the north east where you can find some half-decent Cantonese food?

    • @Twiceonasunday
      @Twiceonasunday Рік тому

      Such a classic patronising comment.

    • @lightroast5578
      @lightroast5578 Рік тому +1

      @@Twiceonasunday may I ask which part of the comment is patronising?

    • @Twiceonasunday
      @Twiceonasunday Рік тому

      @@lightroast5578 why is a foreigner (let’s use the less racist term) eating local food so interesting? Why isn’t simply the the fact you see food you remember interesting?

    • @lightroast5578
      @lightroast5578 Рік тому +2

      @@Twiceonasunday I believe many people found foreigners not only eating but bother to learn about local food is very interesting and worthy of praise. In fact I think this is one of the main selling point of this channel which differentiates it from other food channels. Why do you think this is wrong? Please be kind to others and try not to see things so negatively through your own dismissive glasses.

  • @genechan
    @genechan 2 роки тому +22

    Thanks, I've been to the restaurant when visiting and learned something from your video. Your passion and love for the history, food and all the details surrounding it are infectious! Love how high quality and well produced this is (as well as authentic!).

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much for watching and for your kind words! Glad you enjoyed the video, and more to come soon!

  • @SatishKumar41
    @SatishKumar41 2 роки тому +67

    This traditional Cha chaan teng definitely looked like a travel back in time though the food seems to have caught up with the current times. It was surprising to see Sam ordering the tea and the food items in Cantonese. May we say it shows how much he works hard to learn and adapt to the culture of Hong Kong. I am thousands of miles far from Hong Kong but share some level of his passion for Hong Kong and hope to be there someday. Cheers

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому +6

      Thank you so much Satish, we always appreciate your support and kind words! It's a lovely little gem of a cafe indeed, and we're sure you'll love it when you can eventually return to this city that you love!

  • @Faidelar
    @Faidelar 2 роки тому +16

    Another great video! Not just the food, but the culture....

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching and the kind words. Glad you enjoyed.

    • @njsgjb3101
      @njsgjb3101 2 роки тому

      @@HongKongHoods You channel is low in quality, think back what did you done and improve it

  • @adolka
    @adolka 2 роки тому +13

    Love watching your vids and appreciate your attempts speaking the local language! This place is legit good their pineapple bun and noodles are to die for! Keep it up!!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks for watching and for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed the video and more to come soon!

  • @millicentliu4750
    @millicentliu4750 2 роки тому +12

    Thank you for your detailed explanation on 2 types of Hong Kong style tea. Really appreciate your work 💪👍

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for the support, glad you enjoyed it.

    • @yuetkukoihoje
      @yuetkukoihoje 2 роки тому

      Well, there is a third style too. Personally I will ask two kinds of milk put into my cup of tea, i.e. evaporated milk & condensed milk if you are a regular customer.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the tip!

    • @yuetkukoihoje
      @yuetkukoihoje 2 роки тому

      @@HongKongHoods It's my pleasure!

  • @gabrieleea2789
    @gabrieleea2789 Рік тому +2

    Hong Kong is a food paradise indeed👍👍.
    I was there some 5 yrs ago and the sweet memories still on my mind

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching and glad this video brought back some delicious memories!

    • @gabrieleea2789
      @gabrieleea2789 Рік тому +1

      @@HongKongHoods Yes indeed. Thank U

  • @kiyoshitakeda452
    @kiyoshitakeda452 6 місяців тому +1

    You linked this video on the cha chaan teng and I remember it. You also did another one on a place in Central. It was open air and I remember the lady owner. Love these places. Hope H.K. never losses them.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  6 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching the vids! Yes, Irene Jeh’s dai pai Dong in central is fantastic too! Let’s hope these places last for a long time!

  • @joyousandhopfeful9659
    @joyousandhopfeful9659 Рік тому +1

    Thank you Sam for recording this 1951 traditional We haven’t been back to HKG since COVID.

    • @joyousandhopfeful9659
      @joyousandhopfeful9659 Рік тому +1

      We grew up in HKG in the 60s. In those days, this type of cafe was called “chian sut” literally means a small dining room. “Chai chian tien” meaning tea cafe is a new term used after the 70s. The pineapple bun (ball law boa) you were having was actually called flaky bun (tsui pei bao”. The pineapple bun then had the same, but thicker crust that did look like the outside of a pineapple. We won’t forget these delicious comfort food 😊and those peaceful/brave street protestors in 2019!😢

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Рік тому

      Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching! Hopefully you can get back to HK soon!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Рік тому

      Thanks for sharing!

  • @davyp1532
    @davyp1532 2 роки тому +2

    An excellent video!Thanks Sam. Looks like a very stylish place definitely on my bucket list!!!Looking forward to the next vid👍

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Thanks as always Davy! We're confident it won't disappoint!

  • @conwaychowie
    @conwaychowie Рік тому +1

    Sam, I absolutely love the way you explain the passion which I share that defines HK food culture. The iconic but very much misunderstood (in western countries) HK milk tea. It's something that I missed everyday living in Sydney Australia for the last 40 years. Fortunately, I live in an area of Sydney where there are some good HK style cafes that serve HK milk tea. But your videos have given a cause to hunt down those same famous Tea Restaurants the next time I'm in HK Your exploration of HK food culture from a Westerner's perspective is both unique and wonderful to watch. Keep making these videos and perhaps explore some of the iconic food cultures like tofu desserts, milk custard in sum sui po. The best congees in Kowloon, roasted geese in Central, best egg tarts, hot pots, the list goes on.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Рік тому

      Hi Peter, thanks for the incredible comment, means a lot to us that you get a lot out of our videos and we’ll continue to make more! My wife was born in Australia and is of Cantonese heritage. I wonder if the Sydney neighbourhood you are referring to to Chatswood or Eastwood? Yes, there are many great things to cover and we will add your suggestions to our list! In the meantime, in our Sham Shui Po episode we go to Kung Wo tofu factory. We think you may enjoy that! Cheers as always!

  • @rakuraku8043
    @rakuraku8043 Рік тому +1

    I'm so glad you recommended this place with REAL FOOD!!! No offense to those pasisonate fans of the hyped up Australia Milk Co that serves basic basic stuff like macaroni with iffy ham... even the fluffy runny scrambled egg you can make at home.... anyhow, will hit up this place for sure later this year when I'm finally back in HK!!!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching and commenting, nice to see you back! I definitely recommend it for breakfast or afternoon tea. The lines outside the shop don't lie!

  • @eliseyyc6487
    @eliseyyc6487 2 роки тому +1

    What makes Hong Kong-style cafes unique and popular with the locals? It is east meets west. Thank you Sam, for introducing Hong Kong culture through your lens. I enjoy watching your videos from the West. Keep up your good work, cheers!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the comment Elise. I believe that in the past, cha chaan tengs' purveyance of western food may have made them popular, but these days I honestly believe that their popularity stems from just how rooted they are in the city/local culture!

  • @patrickfennell1875
    @patrickfennell1875 2 роки тому +3

    Great video Sam. Will check this place out next time we are in Hong Kong. 😊

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Thanks Patrick. Another definite recommendation for a taste of old Hong Kong!

  • @ceciliac2225
    @ceciliac2225 2 роки тому +2

    Welcome back Sam. Haven’t seen your new taping for months.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks as always Cecilia. Hope you enjoy!

  • @gabriel.hongkong
    @gabriel.hongkong 2 роки тому +1

    Keep up the great work. I recently discovered this channel. Your enthusiasm for my hometown of HK is commendable. You have the potential of being the next Mark Wiens or the Food Ranger

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much for watching and for your very kind words of support! I love exploring Hong Kong, it's changing fast but remains an incredible city! More videos on the way soon!

  • @pakfunwu6579
    @pakfunwu6579 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for introducing of so many kinds of Hong Kong food. I discovered and saw many videos not long time before. That’s very great and interesting.😊👍🏻😊

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you and welcome to the channel! 😊

  • @lesliefu-pang8324
    @lesliefu-pang8324 2 роки тому +7

    omg thank you - didn't realize there was "cha jau" vs "nai cha" ....learning so much as a Chinese who frequents these cha chaan teng's....does to show there's always something new to learn! thanks for sharing our wonderful culture and immersing both in the food culture and the sharing the Chinese culture too - love your choice of food - never had the pineapple bun with any fillings - will definitely have to try that out next time I go. Thanks for all you do!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching and for the kind words, and I’m glad the video was informative and inspiring for you. Definitely recommend the pineapple bun with toppings!

    • @sko1beer
      @sko1beer 2 роки тому

      the craze in japan now is ice cream in the pineapple bun but i personal cant stand tea with that condensed or evaporated milk so stick to MacDonalds for tea with milk

    • @sko1beer
      @sko1beer 2 роки тому

      @@HongKongHoods great video 👍

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Fair enough!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Thank you!

  • @pink143
    @pink143 2 роки тому +7

    That's interesting, I'd like to try different kinds of food here in hk too..., Explore more.. 💕

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      We definitely recommend trying this place and so many other old spots across the city! 👍

  • @Andrew-Wong
    @Andrew-Wong 2 роки тому +9

    I love this feeling, because I can eat some Hong Kong food! @Hong Kong ‘Hoods i will share your video with my friends, anyway Thanks you for sharing your newest video! 😊😊

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks for watching and supporting us! We’re very glad you enjoyed this latest video!

  • @Dan-pd2wk
    @Dan-pd2wk 2 роки тому +1

    祥興 A place where I went as a kid for weekend breakfast in the 60,70s (Half a century ago) operated by a brother team if I remember correctly! So far away now! Thanks Sam!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for sharing, so interesting to understand and picture the history of this place. Glad this video brought back memories 😊

  • @jiaunmew878
    @jiaunmew878 Рік тому

    Good to see the good old cha chaan teng still opens. Another old cha chaan teng is the Australia Dairy co. That’s one of the first cha chaan teng ever opened. If you want to learn how, when and why you can look for Lucas Sin, he also explain about how to make yin-yang nai cha. Half black tea and coffee mix with milk. It’s a drink much love among HongKongers. The so call cha chaan teng in other countries are call HK style western food. It’s a restaurant.😑 As working in South California. I missed living in HK.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Рік тому

      Thank you for watching and your great comment. Yes there are still quite a few old school Cha chaan teng around, although they are disappearing fast. Thanks for the tip about ADC, it’s certainly on our list to check out! Glad our videos bring back memories of living in HK!

  • @marcusdossantos8089
    @marcusdossantos8089 2 роки тому +5

    Thanks Sam for another great episode. My Great Auntie lives only a few hundred metres from that place. Next time my partner and I are over (hopefully early next year) we will definitely drop in for a pineapple bun and milk tea. Keep up the great work in these trying times over there. Marcus and Siobhan.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Thank you Marcus and Siobhan for the lovely comment, that’s amazing that your auntie is just around the corner- always have thought that Happy Valley is a really nice neighbourhood. Definitely recommend you do just that on your next visit here! 🙏😊👍

  • @sconet7634
    @sconet7634 2 роки тому +1

    I discovered your documentary from Japan Guide. Love them all! I'm pleasantly surprised to find your new channel about HK!!!! I miss HKG. To be honest, I don't know when I will visit again. Thank you for documenting life in this beautiful city. I especially enjoy you bringing us to the local neighborhoods. Excellent show! Can't wait for your next vlog!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching, and really glad you're enjoying our videos! It's our pleasure to document the culture and food in this incredible city, and more episodes are on the way soon. Welcome to the channel!

  • @stevechoi9329
    @stevechoi9329 2 роки тому +1

    and the coffee in cha chan teng is very special the same method is used to brew compared with lai cha..mixture of different coffee beans and much longer time is used to brew the coffee..so it is more caffine than a double espresso. the old school they add pinch of salt, tiny put of egg shell and some spirits into it.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Wow, I didn't know this about coffee in cha chaan teng! That is very interesting Steve, I wish I could go back in time and try the coffee with a pinch of salt, egg shell and spirits!

  • @janvanrissenbeck694
    @janvanrissenbeck694 2 роки тому +1

    Always good recommendations thank you ! I will go there for dinner next week. Thanks

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching, and enjoy! 🙏💪

  • @dontouchmypikachu
    @dontouchmypikachu 2 роки тому

    I never comment on videos but I just discovered your channel and your videos are such a vibe. Keep up the awesome work!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much for watching and for the kind words, we really appreciate the support, and hope to bring more videos soon!

  • @outsider-2024
    @outsider-2024 2 роки тому +1

    Great video Sam, many thanks and appreciate you and Vienne's work to introduce our traditional Hong Kong food. This is really delicious when saw your introduction. :-)

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for watching and for the kind words- we really appreciate the support!

  • @1pac882
    @1pac882 2 роки тому +1

    Another great video, keep up the good work Sam and Team

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Thanks as always! Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @bb.cute.channel
    @bb.cute.channel 2 роки тому +2

    Good to see you back, Sam! More HK videos please. ❤️

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching. More coming soon :)

  • @VC301000
    @VC301000 2 роки тому

    Amazing algorithm bring me here to meet Sam again. Your video can always give me more knowledge about the food and place, great scene and color. The only things that is not good is always see those great food before I sleep.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching Dennis and glad you found us! This place is amazing and definitely highly recommended! Haha, we're glad we inspire your appetite, but not right before bed time!

  • @minhphung3522
    @minhphung3522 2 роки тому

    Great video Sam. I moved away from Hong Kong 6 months ago and your video is brining it all back and made me miss Hong Kong. Keep up the good work👍

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching and glad this vid brought back some nice memories for you!

  • @ANEWCreationLimited
    @ANEWCreationLimited Рік тому

    Makes me hungry! Thanks for the informative video. I need to try cha jau. And I hope someday I can find a vegetarian version of the pineapple bun with luncheon meat. That looked incredible.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching Adam! Yes definitely recommend any kind of HK milk tea, it’s incredible! As for the veggie pineapple bun with luncheon meat, there are an increasing number of vegetarian options here, but don’t think there’s anywhere that does that yet!

  • @odes729
    @odes729 2 роки тому

    pop up on my feed!! what such nostalgic videos you got!! i was born in hk but moved to canada when i was a tiny 5 year old. stay safe!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching and the kind words. Welcome to the channel, and hope these videos evoke some childhood memories!

  • @wufar1973
    @wufar1973 2 роки тому +3

    I sure miss & love authentic HK style milk tea and iced lemon tea. There’s some in NYC, but it’s hard to find one in the DMV area.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching. That's too bad about NYC, hopefully you can visit HK again soon!

  • @michaelthong598
    @michaelthong598 2 роки тому +1

    Great, enjoy

  • @hazelnutlatteyum
    @hazelnutlatteyum 2 роки тому

    Omg what a pleasant surprise! Aren’t you Sam Evans from Japan guide!! Recognised that narration style and voice in the intro right away in a second (literally). I referred to so many of your videos in that channel for my japan trips in the past. Glad to see you again here in YT😄

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому +1

      Yes, that's me! Always great to see someone who enjoys the j-g videos too, it was a wonderful time in my life! Thanks for watching and welcome to the channel!

  • @bettywong2022
    @bettywong2022 2 роки тому +1

    Thx for sharing...that sign though...NO SPITTING...hahaha... your video makes the experience seem so "classy"...when we all know it's not "wink-wink" -- Cha Chahn Teng -- Tea Time Cafe -- literal translation...just FYI...new to me...didn't know about the two kinds of teas.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching Betty and thanks for the kind words and info! Haha yes, that No Spitting sign is apparently a relic from the past! Glad we could inform you about the wonderful drink that is Cha jau!

  • @jacobrocks7
    @jacobrocks7 2 роки тому +2

    Went to HK a few years ago and the street food was amazing. Never went to the cafes at that time but will next time I’m there once Covid dies down. Great commentary. How about some reviews of cafe and restaurants on Lamma?

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching and for your kind words. The street food and the cafe scenes here are both incredible. Hope you can revisit soon to try them out! As for Lamma, it’s certainly a part of HK that we aim to get to eventually!

  • @AKSURFS
    @AKSURFS 2 роки тому +1

    Everything in the cafe looks so delicious, love it 💖💖

  • @sweetsimpleme
    @sweetsimpleme 2 роки тому

    Mmmm satay ngau yook tong mai (satay beef vermicelli in soup) is my FAVOURITE🥰 First time viewer and I'm so happy I found this channel! I don't know many westerners who know HK style food. I don't think it's "trendy" enough for a lot of people to be interested. Thank you for highlighting my hometown and culture so eloquently!! 🤩❤️

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Thanks for sharing your favourite dish, and welcome to the channel! We definitely noticed a shortage of coverage on some more traditional aspects of Hong Kong culture when we started this channel, so I'm glad that you enjoy the way we're representing the city's culture well :D

  • @tonytony3895
    @tonytony3895 2 роки тому +1

    Your presentation is highly interesting to watch as always. I watching you eating HK food which I have had no chance of eating since covid, has made me most envious!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you Tony for your great comment. It really is too bad about Covid. Hopefully we can all go back to eating without fear or restrictions in the not too distant future!

  • @choibreandan8656
    @choibreandan8656 2 роки тому

    I grew up in happy valley! Great to see that one of my childhood favs was featured on your channel!
    ps. 1st video to soon reach the 100K mark, congrats!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Thanks Breandan, and that’s awesome that you grew up in HV and visited this place as a kid! Hope it brought back some nice memories for you!

  • @DonG191
    @DonG191 2 роки тому +2

    I miss a lot of Hong Kong cuisine. Sam's accent is English accent. I wonder how many English expats living in Hong Kong. Funny enough a lot of Hong Kong have emigrated to England since 2020.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching, and yes, it is indeed an English accent! Many expats seem to be leaving at the moment, but there are still quite a few of us here!

  • @michaelip510
    @michaelip510 2 роки тому

    I agree with you that this is the best chacanting in HK. The quality is consistently good and the service always excellent. The servers are the friendliest in the city. In addition to what you have recommended, I would also suggest Cheung Hing’s amazing egg tarts. These are definitely the best in the world! Thanks for your videos.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching, and great suggestion, we’ll definitely get some next time we visit!

  • @dublsrz
    @dublsrz 2 роки тому

    Just came across your channel and I enjoyed it so much.I miss Hong Kong for its food, shopping and night markets. My go to destination and stop over every year until the travel restrictions the last few years.Thank you for sharing your videos.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you and welcome to the channel. Let's hope restrictions are lifted so travel to this great city can resume!

  • @Lee-zc3bf
    @Lee-zc3bf 2 роки тому

    OMG, make my mouth water while watching this footage, I really really miss Hong Kong milk tea + pineapple bun

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Glad you enjoyed it Lee, and we certainly recommend these snacks next time you're in the neighbourhood!

  • @kurlexchoi
    @kurlexchoi 2 роки тому

    I've been drinking milk tea for a long time and have no idea or haven't heard about "Cha Jau" also the exact drink that mixed with sweeten condensed milk and the other one mixed with evaporated milk and add sugar. The best milk tea I had thus far mixed with both sweeten condensed/evaporated milk added with syrup sugar usually for bean curd jelly. 2-4 pm is called happy hours where most Cafe pretty much lower its price for the tea menu since there won't be a lots of people eating during those times. That Over Easy Egg & Spam Pineapple Bun and Satay Noodles along with those drinks definitely my best breakfast made in heaven.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching and for sharing your experience with tea! Cha jau is my personal favourite for sure, and I recommend you to try it if you see it on the menu anywhere. Thanks for the information, and agreed- those foods are heavenly!

  • @kevinsoxx
    @kevinsoxx 2 роки тому

    As a local hongkonger, I would like this video from a local foreigner to eat, comment & share. This is an absolutely good video i have found. Great job!! Looking forward to your next video.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching Kevin, and we’re glad this video inspired your appetite!

    • @kevinsoxx
      @kevinsoxx 2 роки тому

      @@HongKongHoods 😁👍

  • @billychung5875
    @billychung5875 2 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing. And one important point I want to say is that most of the tea restaurants, they have meal sets for breakfast, lunch, afternoon and dinner and these include a FREE hot drink and if you need a cold iced drink, usually just add about HK$3 ( US$0.4 ). I think this is unique in HK 😀

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching, and that is an excellent point. Thank you for sharing the info!

  • @byshagi
    @byshagi 2 роки тому

    love this place , right where I lived back when I lived in HomeKong

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      An amazing spot in a cool neighbourhood!

  • @AngelaLee-ql6um
    @AngelaLee-ql6um 2 роки тому +1

    Found your channel accidentally. Thank you for filming nice things about HK. I miss my family in HK so much! Haven’t seen them in 2 years! Your Cantonese is very good!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому +1

      Welcome to the channel and thank you for the kind words. I sincerely hope quarantine eases soon so you can return to see your family!

    • @AngelaLee-ql6um
      @AngelaLee-ql6um 2 роки тому

      @@HongKongHoods I hope so! Thank you! Stay safe!

    • @AngelaLee-ql6um
      @AngelaLee-ql6um 2 роки тому

      @@HongKongHoods I hope so! Thank you! Stay safe!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      @@AngelaLee-ql6um Thank you!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      @@AngelaLee-ql6um Thank you!

  • @ken4275
    @ken4275 2 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing Sam and believe you have a great experience with HK coffee shop.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed!

  • @Sherry-pe5wt
    @Sherry-pe5wt 2 роки тому

    Loved this food the most in HK. Simple but amazing! 🍜☕

  • @lipigpig2377
    @lipigpig2377 2 роки тому +1

    Most of my foreigner friends find the local milk tea is too strong for them :) comparing with the tea made with tea bags. Their hearts keep beating after drinking :D yet for me, I cannot wake up without one in the morning.....that's y i easily get home sick when I travel to London hahaha....how about you?
    Love this video :) thanks for introducing Cha Chann Teng to more foreigners!!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching and for the great comment! Haha yes, I guess I found HK milk tea a bit strong at first, but I've gotten used to it during my time living here in HK! Now I love the stuff, and really appreciate the caffeine and sugar kick :D

  • @igibon8
    @igibon8 2 роки тому +4

    Have anyone ever wondered that Hong Kong can combine all these western ingredients to develop Hong Kong style cuisine, but there is hardly any change in western cuisines. Maybe some western chefs need to develop these new venues of dishes?

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching. Interesting thought!

  • @chow1206
    @chow1206 2 роки тому

    Hi Sam, love ur video !
    Makes me hungry!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching, and glad it inspired your appetite! 😋

  • @stevechoi9329
    @stevechoi9329 2 роки тому +1

    Sam you can make you own lai cha also...my father worked drinks bar before in 1970's when he's young. Lai Cha is not only english breakfast tea... the tea brewed is a mixture of different tea leaves..my father he is 70 years old now and he still makes his own lai cha himself. Mainly a mix of ceylon black tea, lipton english tea and some pu'er tea. usually in wholesellers my father bought in pounds and mix himself..and the proportion he keeps secret..

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      That is amazing to hear Steve, thanks for sharing! I think it's incredible that your father makes his own secret recipe lai cha. I bet it's delicious!

  • @ecnivince1
    @ecnivince1 2 роки тому +1

    Recently discovered a new(?) cha chaan teng called Hong Kong Choi, not too far from your home hood Sam - one day I'll take you there 😎

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Thanks Vince! I always love checking out places I haven't visited before!

  • @stevechoi9329
    @stevechoi9329 2 роки тому

    you will put the mixtures of tea leaves into a fish bone container bag and brew it. make a ring to hang the fish bone bag on the rim of aluminium teapot incase for reuse it. my father usually use one bag for two weeks until it spoils..wash the bag everytime after brew.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Such old-school techniques. I love this part of Hong Kong culture!

  • @jessical7823
    @jessical7823 2 роки тому +1

    Even though I have been living here since I was born, I hadn't known there was such a tea called "CHA JAU" until I watched this video! From your description, I think the calories of "Cha Jau' may be much higher than that of "Lai Cha' and I guess it is pretty filling too. Btw I enjoy watching your video. Keep up with your good work!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Hi Jessica, cha jau is my absolute favourite, but yes, you’d be right in assuming it’s a bit calorie loaded! Thanks for watching and hope you get to enjoy a cup of cha jau for yourself soon!

    • @wfwf1089
      @wfwf1089 2 роки тому

      cha Jau (tea with milkconcentraed) 茶走 ,the sugar run away from the tea。

  • @thereseamyng
    @thereseamyng 2 роки тому

    Thx 🙏🏻 for bringing me back home HV HKG.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Home is where the decadent pineapple bun is!

  • @chm0126
    @chm0126 2 роки тому

    Thanks for introducing the culture of Hong Kong

  • @LD-pb3rp
    @LD-pb3rp 2 роки тому

    Love everything Hong Kong. Keep it coming. Just subscribed. 👍🏻

  • @hongkongfoodtours
    @hongkongfoodtours 2 роки тому

    Oh my goodness you. I blinked, saw this and now I really need to get myself to Happy Valley! Thanks for your recommendation =)

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Hey Virginia, thanks for watching! Definitely recommend this place, if not for anything else, for that decadent pineapple bun! Excited to watch your new vid!

  • @johnsonleung6
    @johnsonleung6 2 роки тому

    Excellent and attractive recommendation 😉. Sam you once again successfully attracted our attention to these people HK style mini meals. I been visiting similar cafes in Canada and USA but hardly they can provide similar attractiveness to me compare to this very traditional old cafe which provides excellent meals like those you recommended.
    Thanks again Sam 😉

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Thank you as always Johnson for your very kind comment, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Yes, I can imagine that nothing beats an original, authentic Hong Kong-style cha chaan teng like this one. It was a pleasure to dine in and the food was delicious! :) :) :)

  • @poppicandy
    @poppicandy 2 роки тому

    Just from watching the pineapple bun & satay beef, they are a lot better than others.
    When holding the pineapple bun, the crust would not break & fall down.
    The satay shredded beef seemed like being stir-fried (right?), not like majority cha chaan teng that only mixed the sliced beef with satay sauce.
    These arise my appetite & would like to try someday soon.
    Thanks for the video.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching. Yes, the food here is certainly better than average, and the two dishes I tried here were to die for! Glad the video whetted your appetite, and we certainly recommend this place! :)

  • @tcfhk6399
    @tcfhk6399 2 роки тому

    Sam thanks for sharing! (small cafe that not many locals know)

  • @c9ecompilation902
    @c9ecompilation902 2 роки тому

    Satay beef noodles is a definitely must-try in Hong Kong. It's a local comfort food here.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      It is indeed! Thanks for watching.

    • @c9ecompilation902
      @c9ecompilation902 2 роки тому

      @@HongKongHoods I'm very happy that there is a video featuring Hong Kong street food. Keep it up bro.

  • @angelswings7024
    @angelswings7024 2 роки тому

    Great videos, mate. I miss Hong Kong so much. I may go to H.K. when China as a whole is done with its zero COVID-19 policy. Which, I hope, is probably sometime next year. I don't want to do hotel quarantine. Keep it up, with your videos. Love your work.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching and for the kind words! Yes, totally understand the not wanting to do hotel quarantine. Let’s hope the policies change as soon as possible!

  • @patlee7986
    @patlee7986 2 роки тому

    Hi Sam, has been awhile. Good to see your video again!! Yum Yum :p

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it :)

  • @thetipsycookery8268
    @thetipsycookery8268 2 роки тому

    Awesome video!! Thanks for sharing!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @BobaFutt
    @BobaFutt Рік тому

    I'll definitely visit Cheung Hing when I'm in HK.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Рік тому +1

      Great tea, great food, great old-school vibes!

  • @kcccdn
    @kcccdn 2 роки тому

    Hong Kong, the city I grow up in. I think Hong Konger make the best tea in the world. We call it Silk Socks Milk Tea(絲襪奶茶), to make the tea they use the bag looks like a silk sock and put a lot of tea in it. I never eat pineapple bun with egg and lunch meat before, this is something new, usually It is a piece of butter. However I think pineapple burger is good and I will try it when I come back to Hong Kong.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the information about Silk Socks Milk Tea, we occasionally see people making tea this old-school, traditional way. This kind of pineapple bun isn't the most common, but we certainly recommend trying it on your next visit!

  • @darrenquirk2269
    @darrenquirk2269 2 роки тому

    Great video Sam. I made the mistake of watching this before breakfast. I need one of those pineapple buns. I've recently discovered a channel called Japan Guide and spotted a familiar face on some of the videos.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks as always Darren! Haha, those buns will make a glutton of us all! Yes Japan-guide! That's the company I used to work for back when I lived in Japan. Great team, and helped me cut my video teeth.

  • @louisahui6303
    @louisahui6303 2 роки тому

    Dear Sam... You hit one of the Best Cha Chaan Tan in HK.. 👍✌️💪.
    Can't wait till 2pm to recall the long lost memory of fresh baked pineapple butter bun, pipping hot egg tart at Cheung Hing.. 😋😋👍
    You must try them too next time..
    Never fail.. ✌️✌️

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Thank you Louisa as always for watching and your kind words! Yes Cheung Hing was a great place to eat, and hopefully in the future we will visit again for more afternoon tea delights! 🫖💪🙏❤️😊

  • @leeroger3
    @leeroger3 2 роки тому

    I recommend can make a video of Lotus cafe in Fan Ling, just went there today, it has one of the best roast pigeon at a reasonable price!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Oooh, thank you for the suggestion Shalom. Will definitely look into this place!

  • @daylight9997
    @daylight9997 2 роки тому

    I was born in a hospital in happy valley since the covid I haven’t been able to go back miss all food specially street food dim sum bubble egg hopefully will be able to go back soon

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for sharing your story. We hope you can come back to HK soon!

  • @cyeung5173
    @cyeung5173 9 місяців тому

    Nice. Thankyou

  • @chanchoiwing
    @chanchoiwing 2 роки тому

    good to see you enjoying hong kong food, but here is some tips for high tea in this kind of restaurant timing for eating is important. you should try fresh made pineapple bun instead of re-heated one. love your video and keep going.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Thank you for watching and thanks for the tip. More videos coming soon!

  • @Chuckme888
    @Chuckme888 2 роки тому

    Darn it Sam! You're made me soooooo hungry!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Glad we inspired your appetite! 💪🙏

  • @jesjes5255
    @jesjes5255 Рік тому

    I'm glad you refer to the evening meal as 'dinner' instead of 'tea' which seems to be so common and propagated by the poor

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Рік тому

      Lol I refer to it as such to cater to an international audience, but I was brought up referring to the evening meal as ‘tea’- definitely a working class thing, but I am proud of my northern, working-class roots. Thanks for watching!

  • @debferguson7354
    @debferguson7354 Рік тому

    That’s tea or coffee? One of each! 奶茶? It’s Famous in Hong Kong. Damn I miss all the great foods in Hong Kong!!🤤🤤🤤

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Рік тому

      We actually had two types of tea: one with normal milk and one with condensed milk. They were both delicious! Thanks for watching and hope you're enjoying our other videos on more traditional HK foods! :)

  • @sko1beer
    @sko1beer 2 роки тому

    when you was trying out the satay noddles the old man picking his winners 🤣

  • @TRILLGFP
    @TRILLGFP 2 роки тому

    The two meals most important to HK'ers are breakfast and afternoon tea. Afternoon tea is essential to keep the engine going as our work hours are super long I usually only have a full lunch when we have to take out a client for lunch

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Excellent point! Never considered that, but it makes a lot of sense!

  • @debferguson7354
    @debferguson7354 2 роки тому

    I miss to eating all the good foods cook and baked from Hong Kong yummy yummy and yummy 😋

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching!

    • @debferguson7354
      @debferguson7354 2 роки тому

      @@HongKongHoods
      You welcome! Enjoy all the great foods in Hong Kong!

  • @wangwang2048
    @wangwang2048 2 роки тому

    Enjoy your stay in my former hometown. Take good care.

  • @wed3k
    @wed3k 2 роки тому +1

    The cha cha teng is kind of disappearing around the bay area to make more space for other Chinese styles like Sichuan or hot pot style...

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      As much as we like Sichuan and other Chinese cuisines, it is sad news!

  • @anytauk
    @anytauk 2 роки тому

    fresh hot pineapple bun with a thick piece of butter inside.......perfect ! 1:12 (TEA SET #1)

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Absolutely agree- we love pineapple buns!

  • @aquamondIII
    @aquamondIII 2 роки тому

    handsome guy who speaks perfect cantonese and good knowledge of the city

  • @gerrykomalaysia2
    @gerrykomalaysia2 2 роки тому

    Looks good. Regards from Malaysian utuber

  • @chintofong
    @chintofong 2 роки тому

    Great video sir!! I remember Central where my sister used to live and visit all the nearby Dai Bai Dongs!! Do you plan to make a video in the future about the stalls and places to eat in the Wanchai area (if i recall correctly Hennesey Road)?

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching, and glad the video brought back memories! To be honest, I'm not sure quite where you mean regarding stalls in Wan Chai (maybe they've all gone now). I wonder if you could tell me where on Hennessy Road you mean?

    • @chintofong
      @chintofong 2 роки тому

      @@HongKongHoods Most likely they are long gone by now. The time when I visited was in 1982. I do not remember or know the places mainly because my sister and brother-in-law took me to regular and common locations to chow and experience the down to earth places the working class people used to eat....among them Wanchai/Hennessey Road.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому

      @@chintofong Thats truly a shame, as yes, I think they are gone now (none seem to be in that location anymore anyways) Thanks for sharing regardless!

  • @Trainandfoodlover8381
    @Trainandfoodlover8381 10 місяців тому

    I like the egg tarts and the pineapple bun with butter

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  10 місяців тому

      Excellent choices. They're some of our favourites too!

  • @McBicbic
    @McBicbic 2 роки тому +4

    Does HK's afternoon tea have any association with afternoon tea in England?

    • @wed3k
      @wed3k 2 роки тому +2

      Yeah kind of...the time is similar but the purpose for the restaurant is different. It's to lure in patrons that are a bit more budget minded and have free time. The size of the meals are definitely smaller.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому +2

      Exactly what @wed3k said. The tradition started as a take on English tea time, but became cheap as opposed to the English version which still to this day is a very high class affair.

    • @yuetkukoihoje
      @yuetkukoihoje 2 роки тому

      @ Nathan Ellis
      Yes, you are right.
      Although the formal English afternoon tea version is a high class affair, since HK was a former British colony, she got huge influenced by the British culture as well.
      In the old time, if you worked at an organisation or company with British background (eg Cable & Wireless/Rediffusion...etc) or sometimes an office ran by the locals, they also had tea time around 3:15 p.m. Even the construction workers nowadays still carry that hobbie to have tea break.
      The HK restaurant business people are wise enough to pick up the tea break tradition and mix with the ideas to lure in customers after the busy lunch time. Afterall, rent and salary are not cheap in HK.

  • @ralex6786
    @ralex6786 2 роки тому

    Very cool video👍👍

  • @hillmoon9833
    @hillmoon9833 2 роки тому +1

    Hong Kong hongkongers before 1967 used to call those western style restaurants as cafe☕☕🍩🍪🍰🥧🍴

  • @mindsteve
    @mindsteve 2 роки тому

    Sam, how similar are pineapple buns and melon pan? They sound like the same thing. Great vid as always!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  2 роки тому +1

      Excellent question Nate! I’m certainly not an expert on melonpan (only had it a few times during all my years in Japan and can’t really remember the taste) but I believe they’re very similar if not the same thing. Both made from a fluffy dough and both crusty and sweet on top! Thanks for watching as always buddy! 🙏👍

  • @waterfu7793
    @waterfu7793 2 роки тому +1

    cool man..Respect

  • @Mandycheche
    @Mandycheche 2 роки тому

    So miss Hong Kong!! 🥹🥹