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CURRY FISH BALLS
Curry fish balls best represent
Hong Kong’s street food – they’re
very flavorsome, can be easily
consumed while leisurely walking
HK’s streets, can practically be
found everywhere in the city, and
are very cheap. These golden
balls of fish are deep-fried in hot
oil and then boiled in a delicious
and spicy curry sauce.
EGG WAFFLES
It is easy to see why the egg
waffles were ranked #1 in a 100
Most Popular Hong Kong Street
Snack list.
An egg waffle looks like an
oversized bubble wrap with
crispy, flaky edges that give a
contrast to its chewy, soft and
eggy center. The play of textures
in the mouth and the lightness of
these waffles make them easily
addictive. That is why a massive
number of people adore it.
STINKY TOFU
Stinky tofu indeed has a stench
that may turn a hungry person off.
The smell is a result of a mixture
of fermented milk, fish and meat
that can last up to a few months.
But the taste is way better than
the odor it gives out. Deep fried
until it’s perfectly crunchy, this
is best eaten with sweet, chili
sauce. Enjoy a good filling snack
by having it alongside with a
bowl of piping hot noodles and a
refreshing glass of fruit drink that
a lot of food stalls offer.
PINEAPPLE BUNS
Don’t be deceived by its name.
Pineapple buns don’t have a
bit of pineapple in them. What
they have, however, is a slab of
melted butter in the middle of a
pillowy soft and sweet bun. The
combination instantly turns you
into a devotee once you get a
taste of these toothsome delights.
FRIED PIG INTESTINES
There’s no denying in the fact that
Hong Kong’s fried pig intestines are
not the most appealing street food.
But locals, adventurous eaters or
not, get a constant craving for this
skewered snack. A stick of very
crispy, deep-fried and surprisingly
flavorful entrails that will remind
you of our beloved bacon.
FRIED CHESTNUTS
This famous side street snack
is downright simple, basic and
great-tasting. These nuts are
probably the healthiest, too.
You would see a lot of hawkers
peddling their carts of chestnuts
in the city. Their enticing aroma
reminds you of Christmas and
winter, the perfect time to reward
yourselves with this treat. They
are best eaten when they have
just been scooped out from their
hot cauldrons.
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