Day 01
Historic Hong Kong Flavours and Tram Ride
- Start the day with a traditional Dim Sum breakfast in an old tea house. Find yourself transported back to a bygone era as you sample some of the most authentic Dim Sum available in Hong Kong. This is the granddaddy of Dim Sum restaurants - crowded, noisy, with a 90-year history in Hong Kong - and the Dim Sum is still served via trolley service.
- The next stop is a family-run Wonton Noodle shop dating back to the 1960s and recommended by the Michelin Guide. Wonton Noodles are a local food speciality, a simple dish that only a true master can perfect.
- Take a tea break and try a cup of Milk Tea, perhaps the most pervasive legacy of British rule. It's not everyone's 'cup of tea', but it is a fascinating beverage that Hong Kongers love.
- After your tea break, travel by Ding Ding (tram) to another family-run restaurant dating back to the Qing Dynasty (pre-1900s), renowned for its Siu Mei, or Roast Meat.
- Sample the best Char Siu (BBQ Pork) in Hong Kong, cooked in the traditional style and served with rice and homemade sauces. This is another Michelin recommendation and a favourite of the renowned chef and food critic Anthony Bourdain.
- Finish the Hong Kong Food Tour with an Egg Tart, or in Cantonese, Dan Tat. This is another Chinese take on an English speciality - the custard tart. Like the other restaurants, the bakery you visit has a long history in Hong Kong and is a personal favourite of former HK Governor Chris Patten.
