Joanna James
The often-unspoken reality of the world is that if you are looking for a cuisine that has depth, imagination as well as a story to tell, then you need to look into the Eastern wonders of the world. Hongkong is one such destination and should not be missed!
There is something quite naturally alluring about a well-done piece of pork. Crispy and dripping with fat, the flavours explode with each bite as the tender meat dissolved in your mouth. If that was not enough, Hong Kong is home to Sweet and Sour Pork.
This dish is likely something that everyone would have heard of at some point in their life and its popularity and worldwide recognition is a testament to the flavours it brings to a meal. Pork ribs of tenderloin are cut up into chunks of meat and cooked up in a delicious sauce and then topped with some sesame seeds.
It is usually loved at first bite for many people so be sure to eat your fill when in Hong Kong! If you are staying at one of the Mongkok hotels in Hong Kong such as the Dorsett Mongkok, be sure to ask the staff for their recommendations on where to get this dish
For many people, the idea of a wonton may not be familiar. However, many people simply refer to them as dumplings. Wherever you may stand on the spectrum of wonton expertise, the dish is typically referred to as 'Chao Shou which means 'crossed hands. It is served in several ways, one of the most popular ways is in a soup or it could also be served fried.
The reality is that the shape and preparation method of this dish varies largely on the region you are consuming it in. Which in itself is an experience given that the dish becomes a story of the people and ingredients of where it was prepared, making it much more exciting than a typical dish eaten in a fancy restaurant.
This dish is also hugely popular in Hong Kong and is consumed with gusto by all those who can get their hands on it. It is a thin dough pocket filled with meat of your choice.
This milk tea has gone on to become a worldwide sensation and is now available in almost every country. A simple tea with a strong milk flavour is served with various flavourings and even boba!
A meal that is referred to as 'Dragon and Phoenix balls', it is a popular dish at Chinese weddings. The dish is shrimp and chicken meat that is chopped, kneaded into balls and fried.
This dish is a speciality in Cantonese cuisines and is typically considered a tourist attraction on its own. It is a whole goose roasted with a series of special ingredients!
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