Theme: Dim sum, street eats, sweet treats & the occasional skyline moment
DAY 1: Dim Sum Royalty & City Icons
Morning – Brunch Like a Boss
- 📍Maxim’s Palace City Hall – Arrive early (~10:30am) for the old-school dim sum cart experience.
🍽️ Order: Siu mai, lotus leaf sticky rice, and mango pudding.
💰 ~HK$250/person with tea.
Afternoon – Walk It Off in Central
- Take the Mid-Levels Escalators and wander SoHo.
- Pop into Tai Cheong Bakery for a legendary egg tart.
💰 HK$10
Late Afternoon – Street Food Detour
- Head to Tsim Sha Tsui and grab soup dumplings from Cheung Hing Kee.
🍽️ Order: Black truffle pork buns.
💰 ~HK$45
Dinner – Modern Cantonese Vibes
- 📍Dim Dim Sum Dim Sum (Jordan) – Trendy, affordable, full of locals.
🍽️ Order: Piggy custard buns, turnip cakes, crispy shrimp rolls.
💰 ~HK$150/person
Nightcap – Victoria Harbour
- Walk the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade or hop on the Star Ferry at night. Cheap and iconic.
💰 HK$5–10
DAY 2: Local Secrets & Late-Night Cravings
Morning – Low-Key Michelin Moment
- 📍Tim Ho Wan (Sham Shui Po) – Go early to beat the line.
🍽️ Order: Baked BBQ pork buns, steamed egg cake, rice rolls.
💰 ~HK$100/person
Midday – Sham Shui Po Snack Crawl
- Get ready to snack your way through the neighborhood:
- Kung Wo Tofu Factory – Fresh soy milk + fried tofu.
- Keung Kee Dessert – Traditional HK sweets (try black sesame soup).
Afternoon – Kowloon Market Culture
- Explore the street markets: Ladies Market, Temple Street, and Goldfish Market.
Dinner – Loud, Proud, and Legendary
- 📍Lin Heung Tea House (Central) – Still chaotic. Still a rite of passage.
🍽️ Order: Whatever you can grab.
💰 ~HK$100–150/person
Late Night – Dessert Like a Local
- 📍Honeymoon Dessert (various locations) – Mango sago is the move.
💰 ~HK$40
DAY 3: Chill Eats, Sweet Souvenirs & Skyline Views
Brunch – The Underdog Pick
- 📍One Dim Sum (Prince Edward) – Not flashy, but reliably amazing.
🍽️ Order: Har gow, BBQ pork buns, egg yolk custard buns.
💰 ~HK$90/person
Afternoon – Souvenir Stop & Sweet Treats
- 📍Hang Heung Cake Shop – Wife cakes, red bean pastries, and old-school HK packaging.
🎁 Great to bring home.
💰 ~HK$150–200
Evening – Sky-High Dinner or Rooftop Drinks
- Splurge Option: Dinner at Aqua (Tsim Sha Tsui), views + upscale Cantonese/Italian fusion.
💰 ~HK$500–800 - Budget-Friendly Option: Grab takeout and head to Pirata HK.
💰 ~HK$140–280 with food, HK$540 for set menus
Bonus Tip:
If you’re flying out late at night, hit Citygate Outlets or grab a snack at Chee Kei (Terminal 1) in the airport before you board. Their wonton noodle soup is a comforting goodbye.
💡 FINAL NOTES
- What to Pack: stretchy pants, wet wipes, an extra bag for pastries
- What to Skip: fancy hotel breakfasts – you’re in dim sum territory now
- What to Embrace: long lines = great food, small tables = fast service, loud rooms = real HK dining
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