What's your favorite part of traveling? For me, it's always food! Trying new food is so exciting and yummy! Looking back on my travel experiences, I think good food has made each trip even more fun and memorable. Today, I'm going to take you to Hong Kong and Macau and let you try their signature foods.
1. Dim sum
Dim sum refers to a style of Cantonese food prepared as small bite-sized or individual portions of food traditionally served in small steamer baskets or on small plates. Dim sum is also well known for the unique way it is served in some restaurants, wherein fully cooked and ready-to-serve dim sum dishes are carted around the restaurant for customers to choose their orders while seated at their tables.
Eating dim sum at a restaurant is usually known in Cantonese as going to "drink tea" (yum cha, 飲茶), as tea is typically served with dim sum.
explanation from Wikipedia - Dim sum
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| Yum Cha at Hak Ka Hut in Hong Kong, 2009 Photo by Cancion
Every day during the happy hour (from 10 to 12am and from 2 to 4pm)
you can enjoy dozens of different kinds of Dim sums at a reasonable price.
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2. Hui Lau Shan
Hui Lau Shan is a chain of dessert shops based in Hong Kong, specializing in dessert soups called tong sui, snacks and desserts. Hui Lau Shan is known for its prominent use of mango in its entrees.
explanation from wikipedia - Hui Lau Shan
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| Mango Desserts at Hui Lau Shan, 2009 Photo by Cancion This sweet and cool dessert will make you feel refreshed from the hot Hong Kong weather. |
3. Jerky
Are you not a jerky eater? Wait! I'm not, either. But the jerky in Hong and Macau is different. It's so good and special. Once you taste it, you can't resist it.
Bakkwa, also known as rougan, is a Chinese salty-sweet dried meat product similar to jerky, made in the form of flat thin sheets. Bakkwa is made with a meat preservation and preparation technique from China. The general method for production have remained virtually unchanged throughout the centuries, but the techniques have been improved. It is often made with beef, pork, or mutton, which are prepared with spices, sugar, salt, and soy sauce, while dried on racks at around 50°C to 60°C. However, nowadays, products with a softer texture, lighter color, and less sugar are preferred.
explanation from wikipedia - bakkwa
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| jerky in macau photo from cnn travel You can try free jerky samples. They are all good and go well with beer. |
4. Egg tart
I don't think explanation is needed. Their crispy and creamy egg tart! My mouth is already watering.
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| an egg tart store in Senado Square, 2009 Photo by Cancion |
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| Lord Stow's bakery in Coloane, Macau, 2009 Photo by Cancion Egg tarts of other stores were good, but Lord Stow's was the best. |
Do you like bubble tea? I do. You might want a cup of cool bubble tea after a long walk in the hot weather.
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| Bubble tea in Macau, 2011 Photo by Cancion It's cool and delicious. Besides, eating tapioka balls is fun. |
6. Serradura
Serradura is actually a layered chilled dessert made up of a sweetened, vanilla whipped cream and crushed biscuits. The creamy layer is a perfect match with the slightly rough biscuits.
explanation from my buttery finger
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| Serradura in Macau, 2011 Photo by Cancion There are many kinds of Serradura, and it makes a great dessert. The soft, sweet, and creamy taste will take you to heaven. |
Did you enjoy tasting Hong Kong and Macau? What do you want to try the most?
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