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Wing Shing Paper & Stationery, rooted in Kowloon City for over thirty years, holds the cherished childhood memories of generations of Kowloon City residents. The storefront is adorned with old-fashioned toys, and upon entering the stationery store, you can see the decades-old ceiling fan gently blowing a breeze, providing a cooling sensation even without air…

At the intersection of Tam Kung Road and Ma Tau Kok Road, you’ll see an 80 years old elderly lady sitting on the staircase , arranging fresh vegetables on the ground every morning. She is Granny Chu, and she always hunches over, going up and down the narrow staircase. This little place has a name…

Walking up to the front of  I-Feng Mansions, there’s a worn-out wooden sign that reads “Wan’s Barber Shop Haircut $29”. Can you still find a haircut at this price in Hong Kong? A peek inside reveals the true essence of the barber shop. The store is supported by simple iron rods holding up the roof,…

Traditional Teochew-style dessert shops in Hong Kong are becoming scarce, and “Hop Shing Dessert” in Kowloon City is one of the few remaining ones. With over 50 years of history, their desserts are generously portioned, typically featuring 3 or more ingredients, creating a rich and varied taste profile. Among their offerings, the lotus seeds is…

Standing at the street corner of South Wall Road, you can see a red sign with a gold border displaying the character “押” (pawn), resembling an upside-down bat holding a coin, symbolizing good fortune. Established in 1951, “Wah On Pawnshop” is one of the few remaining four floor high traditional pawnshops in Kowloon City. It…

Har Kee Noodle Shop is famous of its fresh made shrimp roe noodles in To Kwa Wan for over 50 years. The Shop has always been keeping the structure of a traditional noodle mill – the noodles are freshly made at the small factory behind the shopfront. The shrimp roe noodles are made in the…

Nowadays in Hong Kong, mahjong tiles could be bought in grocery stores, so why have to order the exquisite hand-carved mahjong tiles? The art of handcrafting mahjong tiles was named an intangible cultural heritage by the Hong Kong Government in 2014. Madam Ho Sau-mei, one of the mahjong tile carvers in Hong Kong, runs her…

Head over to tofu experts Kung Wo Beancurd Factory on Fuk Lo Tsun Road for an authentic bowl of tofu pudding. Founded in 1893, the namesake brand was originally located along Canton Road, and later moved to Sham Shui Po. In 1960, the brand opened its Kowloon City branch. Although the company was sold in…

You can capture stunning photos using a digital camera and still get high-quality prints. There’s a special photo printing shop on Tin Kwong Road in To Kwa Wan. They house one of the rare high-definition photo printers in Hong Kong. It can produce photos as large as 18R, and its quality is highly regarded in…

Hidden beneath the staircase of an old tenement building, Wing Lai Fashion specializes in altering and tailoring clothes. The shop owner, Mr. Tsang, started his business after coming to Hong Kong in the 1960s to study. Stepping into Wing Lai Fashion today feels like stepping back into the 1970s, with faded decor, vintage sewing machines,…

Love at first bite! Acclaimed as one of the city’s oldest and best egg tart bakeries, the Hoover Cake Shop’s queue can sometimes stretch quite far in Kowloon City during afternoon tea time. The Bakery was founded in 1970s. It sold more than 3,000 egg tarts per day at a record high. The red tiles…

If you’re a fan of traditional snacks, you can’t miss out on Wun Kee’s egg rolls in To Kwa Wan! In the 1950s, Wun Kee was a wooden cart stall without any prominent signs. Its egg rolls were a favorite among the locals as street food. Today, Wun Kee has transitioned from the streets to…

If you want to buy sweet vinegar, “Ming Tak” on Kun Yam Street is a good choice! Kun Yam Street is a well-known place for buying incense and offerings. Amidst these shops, there is a sauce factory selling sweet vinegar: Ming Tak. With a history of 61 years, Ming Tak initially opened in Happy Valley,…

There’s a delightful cafe with outdoor where you can spend a afternoon under the big tree opposite to Hau Wong Temple. Stone Houses Cafe is located inside the Stone Houses Family Garden Estate on Junction Road. It is run by a social enterprise, offering classic Hong Kong Style snacks like egg tarts and chicken pies,…

A few dollars to rent a comic book was a common memory among young people in the 80s and 90s. With the progress of the times, the bookstores offering comic rentals have become scarce.  There are now only two left in Hung Hom, and one of them is “Hop Sing Bookstore.” Established in 1956, Hop…

The Shop may not have a fancy facade, but it is highly recommended by the locals for its authentic dishes and warm neighborhood atmosphere. Among their must-try delicacies are fried chicken leg, fried chicken wings, and curry chicken rice.

If you want to experience Teochew culinary culture, you must visit Kowloon City, often referred to as “Little Teochew.” One of the places located in the South Wall Road is Kwai Yue Zai Wo Kee Lung, offering a diverse range of pastries and desserts. Kowloon City has the nickname “Little Chaozhou” after a large influx…