What to Do / Eat in Hong Kong

The Dragon’s Back hiking trail – The Dragon’s Back is just as majestic as you’d hope it would be from its name.  If you’re even remotely into hiking, you need to check it out.

Hong Kong Disneyland – Not only is Hong Kong Disneyland delightfully un-crowded compared to the other Disney parks in Asia, but it also has my all-time favourite ride: Mystic Manor.

Kam Shan Country Park – This is a scenic hiking trail that’s populated by a whole bunch of monkeys.

Australia Dairy Company – There will be a line when you visit this classic Hong Kong diner.  Trust me — stand in it (it moves fast, so it’s not as bad as it looks).

Fie Jie – Various animal bits on a stick is a Hong Kong street food staple, and this place serves a very tasty version.

Hui Wing Kee – The beef brisket with tendon on rice from this place is so good it made me want to move to Hong Kong.  I need to eat this all the time.

Kam Wah Cafe – You can’t go to Hong Kong without getting a pineapple bun; it’s an obligation (a delicious, delicious obligation).

Kwan Kee Bamboo Noodle – This place makes wonton noodles the old fashioned way, with a bamboo pole, and the result is absolutely glorious.  Crazy good.

Mango pancakes – Best pancakes ever?  Quite possibly!

McDonald’s – McDonald’s in Hong Kong definitely needs to learn a thing or two about the definition of loaded fries.

Mido Cafe – Baked pork chop with tomato sauce on rice is a Hong Kong diner staple, and Mido Cafe serves a seriously delicious version.

Ming Wah Bakery – This delightful bakery in Mong Kok serves some cheap (and delicious!) pastries, including Hong Kong’s iconic pineapple bun.

Roast goose – I tried not one, but two roast goose restaurants that have a Michelin star.  Hong Kong is a pretty special place.

Sun Kee Cheese Noodles – The noodles at Sun Kee Cheese Noodles are basically like mac and cheese, but with noodles.  Oh, and it also comes with chunks of super-tender pork.  It’s so good.

Tim Ho Wan – You’ve gotta get dim sum while you’re in Hong Kong.  Why not do it at a restaurant that has a Michelin star?

Wai Kee – Wai Kee in the Bowrington Road Cooked Food Centre serves a must-eat mutton curry.

Wonton Noodles – The wonton noodles from Mak’s Noodle in Hong Kong are not kidding around.  They’re so good.