A fan of Hong Kong cafes’ favourite places to eat curry, beef noodles, old-school dim sum

Vicky Yun, who enjoys Hong Kong-style cafe culture, shares her go-to places to eat – including a spot for traditional Cantonese dining

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Vicky Yun shares her top spots to eat in Hong Kong, including an Indian restaurant with a menu full of “exquisite dishes”. Photo: Vicky Yun

Published: 12:45pm, 4 Jul 2024

Vicky Yun is the marketing and communications manager of Global Beauty International, including brands like beauty service company Bella Marie France and hair care company Svenson and Harvard. She spoke to Andrew Sun.

Growing up, my taste buds were nurtured by the vibrant flavours of cha chaan teng (Hong Kong-style cafe) food. These nostalgic cafes served as the backdrop for many memorable childhood meals, and shaped my palate.

From comforting Hong Kong-style milk tea and sizzling wok-fried dishes, to alluring pineapple buns and silky smooth egg tarts, cha chaan teng are gastronomic adventures for me, so they will always hold a special place in my heart – but I have a deep appreciation for diverse culinary experiences.

For lunch, I highly recommend Hung Kee (Shop B2, Block B, Kwong Sang Hong Building, 6 Heard Street, Wan Chai. Tel: 3708 8715). Its signature dishes include mixed beef offal congee and peanut and conpoy pork bone congee, both of them rich in flavour and comforting.

Beef offal noodles at Hung Kee. Photo: Charmaine Mok

The pan-fried shrimp rice roll and curry beef brisket tossed noodles offer a blend of textures and spices.

A fan of Hong Kong cafes’ favourite places to eat curry, beef noodles, old-school dim sum

.css-1mniedq{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;}Vicky Yun, who enjoys Hong Kong-style cafe culture, shares her go-to places to eat – including a spot for traditional Cantonese dining

Vicky Yun, who enjoys Hong Kong-style cafe culture, shares her go-to places to eat – including a spot for traditional Cantonese dining