Learn to look past the turmoil that’s now plaguing the streets of Hong Kong and you’ll find that there is still much to love about the cosmopolitan city—especially its food. Open late into the night, here is our list of favourites when it comes to mouthwatering, comforting street food.
These folks have even bagged themselves Michelin awards which says a lot. Noodles, rice and everything nice, there’s no reason why anyone should go hungry at night in Hong Kong.
1. Block 18 Doggie’s Noodle – 24/7 Michelin Guide eatery in Jordan
Tucked in a small corner along Ning Po Street, you’ll find Block 18 Doggie’s Noodle bustling with throngs of hungry people from morning till night. Their menu is straightforward, boasting a decent array of Cantonese street foods such as braised duck leg, curry fish balls and imitation shark’s fin soup.
The main draw though, is their ‘Doggie’s noodles’, a thick noodle variety made with glutinous rice with a texture similar to udon. The dish is served in a gloopy soup with lots of pickled radishes, garlic, scallions and lard.
Award: The Michelin Plate 2019
Address: 27-31 Ning Po Street, 27-31 Ning Po St, Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong
Opening Hours: 24-Hrs
2. Chin Sik – Noodle restaurant in Tsuen Wan opens until 1am
A popular go-to for late-night Hong Kong cart noodles, Chin Sik is the place to hit up to get the literal best. You start off by selecting the type of noodles you want, followed by a variety of delicious ingredients. The options available are pretty much endless, ranging from dumplings, fish balls, offal to chicken feet.
Award: The Michelin Plate 2019
Address: 49 Shiu Wo Street, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong
Opening Hours: 11:30AM – 1AM (Mon to Sat), 11.30AM – 1AM (Sun)
3. Fat Boy (TST) – Snack shop in Tsim Sha Tsui opens till midnight
You’ll find street vendors selling skewered delights in abundance especially in popular districts but truth be told, few of them come close to the famous, Fat Boy.
Their selection of yummies is modest ranging from soy-marinated octopus, beef tongue, pig intestines to chicken gizzards. To be fair, the lineup isn’t the most glamorous but once you’ve tried it, you’ll understand why locals go bonkers for it. For extra attitude, they slather over mustard to give the skewers a sweetish and mildly spicy kick.
Award: The Michelin Plate 2019
Address: 3 Hau Fook Street, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Opening Hours: 1PM – 12AM (Daily)
4. Joyful Dessert House Mong Kok – Late-night sweet treats
Specialising in a wide variety of Western-style desserts such as Mango Napoleon, Pineapple Sherbet and strudels, Joyful Dessert House in Mong Kok is one to visit to cure your cravings for sweets.
Their desserts are all meticulously prepared and presented in an elegant fashion, setting for itself, a standard that far outshines many of its competitors.
Award: The Michelin Plate 2019
Address: 74 Hak Po St, Mong Kok, Hong Kong
Opening Hours: 3PM – 1AM (Mon to Thu), 3PM – 2AM (Fri), 2PM – 2AM (Sat), 2PM – 1AM (Sun)
Contact: +852 9688 1772
5. Kai Kai – Local dessert shop operates till 3:30am
Another late-night dessert heaven, Kai Kai differs from Joyful Dessert House in that they specialise in traditional Chinese sweet soups as opposed to the latter’s western desserts and confectioneries.
Their mango sago, glutinous rice balls and red bean soup seem to be heavy hitters, but we are huge fans of their nut creams ourselves—their black sesame cream is pure sex.
Award: Michelin Bib Gourmand 2019
Address: Hong Kong, Jordan, Ning Po St, 29號號地下
Opening Hours: 12PM – 3.30AM (Daily)
Contact: +852 2384 3862
6. Keung Kee – Wan Chai eatery famous for glutinous rice
This humble shop is famous for their glutinous rice dish with Chinese sausage as well as their cheong fun (rice rolls). They basically serve up the sort of items most locals would consider a ‘typical Hong Kong-er’s breakfast’ such as fried noodles, congee and the like.
Albeit being a hole-in-a-wall, there are a few seats inside but it’s pretty tiny so expect to be crammed into a corner with random strangers.
Award: Michelin Bib Gourmand 2019
Address: 382 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Opening Hours: 12PM – 1AM (Daily)
Contact: +852 2574 5991
7. Man Kei Cart Noodles – Eatery in Sham Shui Po opens till 4am
Man Kei Cart Noodles is a local institution and a Mecca for good ‘ol Hong Kong cart noodles. The crowd it attracts is pretty insane, which explains why they have two outlets within the same block along Fuk Wing Street.
Their noodles are hand-made and their ingredients are delicious and in abundance so go right on ahead to mix and match. After all, mixing up seemingly random ingredients with your soup noodles is all part of the joy of cart noodles.
Award: The Michelin Plate 2019
Address: 121 Fuk Wing Street, Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong
Opening Hours: 11AM – 4AM (Daily)
Contact: +852 9059 5104
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