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Discovering Local Flavors - Embrace traditional craftsmanship with traditional pastries and snacks!
Nostalgic pastries and snacks have accompanied the upbringing of many Hongkongers. Though these traditional crafts are becoming increasingly rare, the flavors they evoke can conjure up countless memories. Let's rediscover delicious tastes from your memories by visiting the following traditional pastry and snack shops located along the MTR lines.
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Ki Tsui Cake Shop
- Ki Tsui Cake Shop is one of the last remaining traditional Chinese-style bakeries in Hong Kong. Recommended by the Michelin Hong Kong Street Food Guide, its pastries are all hand-made and freshly baked, allowing you to savor the nostalgia of the past.
Getting there: a 3-minute walk from Mong Kok Station Exit B3
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Mrs. Fong Dessert
- Mrs. Fong Dessert, the second-generation family business, sells traditional, handmade Cantonese sweets and snacks that are worth tasting and remembering. The shop was Michelin Recommended in the 2022 guide for street food.
Getting there: a 4-minute walk from Jordan Station Exit A
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Chan Yee Jai
- Want to bring a traditional Hong Kong-style snack back home? Then be sure to visit Chan Yee Jai. Founded in 1927, the store offers a wide variety of traditional Chinese confections, including almond biscuits, haw flakes and bird’s nest cakes.
Getting there: a 3-minute walk from Sheung Wan Station Exit A2
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Lemon King
- Lemon King is specialised in selling preserved lemon snacks. In addition to liquorice lemon, it also offers ginger, olives, mushroom chips, okra chips and more to snack lovers as souvenirs.
Getting there: a 3-minute walk from Sheung Wan Station Exit E1
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Shanghai Luk Kam Kee
- Shanghai Luk Kam Kee, a time honoured store of roasted seeds, still operates a self-owned factory.
Getting there: a 3-minute walk from Tsuen Wan Station Exit B1
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Duck Shing Ho
- Those who love egg rolls must have heard of Duck Shing Ho. While initially it started as a grocery store, this shop quickly became known for its hand-made egg rolls.
Getting there: a 4-minute walk from North Point Station Exit A1
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Kwai Yue Cake Shop
- With over 60 years in business, Kwai Yue Cake Shop offers a wide variety of Chiu Chow pastries, all freshly made daily at their Hong Kong factory. The store also provides a booklet that gives detailed information on the recipes and ingredients of each pastry, allowing customers to better understand the culinary culture of Chiu Chow.
Getting there: a 4-minute walk from Sung Wong Toi Station Exit B3
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The travel information is provided in collaboration with the Hong Kong Tourism Board.