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10 best Hong Kong foods in S’pore that makes you feel like you’re in Hong Kong

2016-06-15 , 2:03 pm

Last Updated on 2016-06-23 , 12:27 pm

Have you ever travelled overseas and had the best local mouthwatering delicacy in a country? It is rather depressing when you have to return back to your hometown and crave for that delicious goodness for what seems like the longest time of your life.

Fortunately, many foodies have been bringing good food from overseas here transforming Singapore into an international food heaven.

Here’s a list of 10 best Hong Kong foods you can find in Singapore so you won’t need to save up for more than a flight ticket to satisfy that craving.

Egg Tarts

Hong Kong, also a food heaven country is known for their delicious egg tarts. There are many options in Singapore, but a really good egg tart is one with a buttery crisp outer crust and delicate sweet soft egg on the inside. We dare to guarantee, it’s a bite you will love.

Location: Leung Sang Hong Kong Pastries
18 Jalan Membina, Singapore 164018

Pineapple Buns

Pineapple bun also known as Bolo Bao, is a traditional sweet bun, usually the size of a palm. Favoured by people due to the sweet buttery topping on the bun, it can be frequently found in diners or bakeries.

Location: Pak Hung Bakery (Legendary Hong Kong)
Jurong Point Shopping Centre, #03-80, 63 Jurong West Central 3, Singapore 648331

BBQ Pork Puffs

Barbequed pork puffs, affectionately known as Char Siew Sou is a savoury pastry puff. Made from dough and char siew, the pastry has a crispy pastry crust on the outside. Wrapped on the inside by the crust is fillings of warm and succulent char siew. The delicacy is topped with brushes of egg wash, honey and sprinkles of sesame seeds.

Location: Leung Sang Hong Kong Pastries
18 Jalan Membina, Singapore 164018

Wanton Mee

Wanton mee, already a popular dish sold at various hawker centres since the old days in Singapore is also a crowd-pleasing meal in Hong Kong.

A well-cooked wanton mee consists of springy noodles in salty-enough sauce with succulent slices of char siew and juicy wrapped wanton. Bonuses include a well-prepared chilli sauce and fried pork lard. Since Singaporeans are able to order wanton mee at just about every corner, here’s the address for Singapore’s top wanton mee worth your money and craving.

Location: Hong Ji Mian Shi Jia
Telok Blangah Drive Food Centre, 79 Telok Blangah Drive, #01-05, Singapore 100079

Chee Cheong Fun

Chee Cheong Fun, known in english, as rice noodle roll. The soft and thin roll rolled from layers of rice noodle served with seasoned soy sauce is one of the most beloved breakfast options for Singaporeans! We like our savoury chee cheong fun plain, with shrimp, pork or vegetables, topped with sesame seeds.

Location: Hong Kong Style Chee Cheong Fun
Pek Kio Market and Food Court Centre #01-25, 41A Cambridge Road, Singapore 211041

Curry Fish Ball

Curry Fish Ball is one of Hong Kong’s beloved street food. There are many curry fish balls sold in Singapore but where can you find one that’s nearest to the distinct flavour sold in Hong Kong? Thankfully, this restaurant—Tai Lei Lok Kei opened one of its branches in Singapore, offering many iconic Hong Kong food. Their bouncy curry fish ball noodles are not to be missed.

Location: Tai Lei Lok Kei
NEX, 23 Serangoon Central, #B2-15, Singapore 556083

Baked Pork Chop – HK style

Besides the popular Japanese style pork cutlet, many foodies often sourced for the best HK style baked pork chop as well.

Some people crave for it so much that they actually went to hunt down the recipes online to whip up the dish at home! Fret not for those who prefer dining out, you’ll be able to enjoy baked pork chops now in Singapore. Often baked over rice, this dish is bound to make you full but satisfied. Similar to the curry fish ball noodles, you’ll be able to dine in at the same restaurant for this meal.

Location: Location: Tai Lei Lok Kei
NEX, 23 Serangoon Central, #B2-15, Singapore 556083

Luncheon Meat & Egg Noodles

A lot of you would say “Chey, I can cook this at home!” But there’s something different when you have this at Hong Kong or as close as you can get, Hong Kong diners.

A favourite option for breakfast among Hong Kongers, the springy maggie mee noodles in soup broth combined with a couple of luncheon meat slices and egg – sunny side up style, guarantees you to be slurping up every last strand of noodle and spoonful of soup.

Location: Xin Wang Hong Kong Cafe
http://xinwang.com.sg/restaurants/

Eggette

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The eggette, also known as egg waffle is a popular egg-based snack in Hong Kong. A rise in Singapore’s food trends saw many eggette stores popping up all over Singapore. They are best eaten hot and usually eaten plain although many stores have been creative, coming up with ideas for different flavours.

Location: Hong Kong Egglet
Vivocity, 1 Harbourfront Walk, #B2-K9, Singapore 098585

Turnip/ Carrot Cake

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Turnip or carrot cake, also known as luo buo gao is a Chinese snack made out of shredded radish and rice flour. Almost similar to a kueh, the well-loved goodie is pan-fried before serving.

Most of us, Singaporeans love to eat this and often dip in chilli or oyster sauce. Tim Ho Wan, a dim sum restaurant is quite a popular place for people to get their hands on some Hong Kong cuisine. With crispy edges on the outside, while remaining fluffy and soft inside, they serve one of the best carrot cakes you can find in the country.

Location: Tim Ho Wan
http://www.timhowan.com/locate-us/

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