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Founded in the Kowloon Walled City in 1955, the family-owned Fong Wing Kee Hot Pot Restaurant is considered as the pioneer in serving satay hot pot in Hong Kong and is now run by the third generation. Apart from the signature hot pot, satay beef noodles is another must-try. The savoury homemade satay broth is…

Being one of the most famous shops in Kowloon City, Tak Cheong Noodle attracts a long queue for its homemade fishball, fish skin and fish cake freshly produced everyday in their own factory. Almost every gourmet heads to the shop just for a bowl of the signature fishball noodles. The fishball, made with various saltwater…

Standing on Nga Tsin Wai Road, Yat On New City Gate Dispensary has an ordinary setting that looks no different from the others. It is the long queue outside the store that makes it distinctive. Despite the prevailing belief in western medicine, seeking advice from traditional Chinese medicine practitioners is still a popular option among…

Founded as a street stall 70 years ago, Chan Chai Koi Choi Shui is a traditional herbal tea shop that has witnessed the development of Kowloon City. Its signature Rorippa Indica Tea, known as “Koi Choi Shui” in Cantonese, is well acclaimed by the local residents. Many of them have been patrons since childhood, taken…

In Hong Kong, pawn shops are disappearing. The wooden screen at the entrance hides the inside view from passers-by, making it a mystery to many people. For those who have never stepped into a pawn shop, what they know about it probably comes from television shows. Standing on Bulkeley Street in Hung Hom, Yick Cheong…

Sitting next to the I Feng Mansions, Nostalgic Boutique is a treasure cove for antique lovers and dealers. The wooden shop plaque and interior make it look like a furniture shop. The publishing year printed on the old newspaper placed in the entrance indicates its historic interest. It boasts a wide array of second-hand goodies…

Running for more than 50 years, Po Sei Cha Chaan Teng is a perfect spot for those who look for an old Hong-Kong-style dining experience. It offers a dazzling selection of local delicacies as shown on the handwritten menu posted on the storefront. It also boasts its own bakery corner selling freshly baked egg tarts…

Rooted in Hung Hom for more than 40 years, Hung Hom Pancake won the gourmets’ heart with its signature egg waffle made with heirloom recipe. It is crispy on the outside, with a fluffy cake body on the inside. You can smell the egg fragrance from far away. No wonder there is always a long…

Sitting on 13 Street in To Kwa Wan, Lui Lit Medical Centre boasts a quaint facade with a majestic plaque that you will never miss. The medical centre has been rooted in To Kwa Wan since the 1960s. Lui Lit, the founder, was a martial arts instructor and bonesetter. In his youth, he started a…

What is your impression of the 13 Streets? The historic 13 Streets area is home to many small shops that are full of local characters, including Howah Printing Company. The owner insists on printing with traditional methods and you can feel his passion from every single piece of paper he printed. The printing shop stands…

Kam Tseuk Cafe is where the movie “The Lady Improper” was filmed. It is not the kind of photogenic cafe that attracts people’s interest at first sight, especially with its shabby exterior and not-so-classy dining environment. The food are far from being outstanding, but the highly-acclaimed milk tea is definitely a highlight. The rich and…

Opposite to Red Apple stands a traditional grocery store, with the once bright red shop sign that has gone pale. The old, broken abaculus flooring and self-made overhead rails for hanging groceries are signature scenes that speak for the history of Kwok Wah Ho. Old-fashioned grocery stores like this sell a surprisingly wide variety of…

Wing Heung Café in To Kwa Wan was the filming location of movie “Port of Call”. Old window grilles, mosaic tiles floor, booth seats, three bladed ceiling fans, light green ceramic tile wall and red character signboard at the shop retain the same as the old Hong Kong style café. It also serves with traditional…

Yee Heung Bean Products Company, a popular soybean shop that is locating near to Kowloon City Market. Over the past 30 years, Yee Heung has only refurbished the floor and never installed an air conditioner, because the owners know that most of their customers are grassroots, it’s better to keep the lower product price instead…

Clothing alteration shops are losing out in the time when fast fashion is prevailing. It could take some effort to find one on the street nowadays. Nestled underneath a staircase on Tam Kung Road, Jing Kung Clothing Alteration is the clothes saver loved by the community. Through the magic hands of the owner, Mrs. Leung,…

Cheongsam (or “Qipao”) is a kind of Chinese traditional costume originated from the Qing Dynasty. A piece of well-cut Cheongsam brings out the exquisite elegance and curvy bodyline of women. Unfortunately, there are not many Cheongsam shops left in the market. During a stroll in To Kwa Wan, we found a surprise. Gold Fashion is…

Shanghai-style barber shops in Hong Kong is getting fewer and fewer, but still can be found in Kowloon City. A few years ago, the New Youth Barber Shop moved from street to upstairs in the same district due to rental price growth. Climbing up from the narrow stairs, you can see various sizes of price…

Kam Shing, an unobtrusive dried seafood shop that is located at the opposite direction of Kowloon City market. Walking to the front of the shop, you will be attracted by the various types of dried seafood, from cost of hundreds of thousands to tens of dollars. No matter what price is it, the owner refuses…

It is one of iconic budget eateries in Hong Kong. With its neon signs, dim lighting, leather booths, Western-style arches, and waiters dressed in black shirts and trousers, the restaurant has maintained its nostalgic ambiance for three decades. In the 1970s, during Hong Kong’s economic boom, businesses in the To Kwa Wan area flourished. For…

There was a old saying: “It’s easy to open a shop but hard to keep it open”. Ming Heung Tea Import & Export Co in Kowloon City has been operating for over fifty years, which is truly remarkable. It has witnessed the transformation of Kowloon City and is now being run by the third generation….