Meet Ryan! One of our 100% Hong Konger tour guides. Those who have been on a Hong Kong tour with him would say they love his happy spirit. Ryan is a very hardworking and enthusiastic guide, a true pleasure to spend a day with.

In fact, Ryan is so hardworking that he did not have any travel vacations outside Hong Kong for over 3 years. Yes, he loves Hong Kong that much!

When Corona hit China and we lost of all of our bookings (before travel bans) Ryan made use of his free time to visit his relatives and loved ones in the US. Ryan mentioned he initially planned to stay in the US for only 2 weeks but because of flight cancellations, he decided to stay a little bit longer. He spent most of his vacation hiking and exploring with his relatives. A well-deserved rest for Ryan.

Now that he is back in Hong Kong what keeps him busy? Below is our short interview with Ryan.

Hello! Hong Kong Tour Guide Ryan enjoying the beautiful view of the Nevada sky USA during his well-deserved vacation.

On a normal day, you are usually out on the streets showing our guests the beauty of Hong Kong. Given the travel restrictions imposed by several countries. How are you spending your time now?

I was planning to go hiking but the government advised us to stay home. I have nothing to do at home except tidy up so now I seem like a clean freak!

Ryan on his Lion Rock hike!

When this Pandemic is finally over, and you can go anywhere where will your wanderlust take you and why?

I think Wuhan because the Virus was first found at Wuhan. But I’ll have to make sure it is safe first!

After the world comes out of this dark time and that everyone can travel to Hong Kong again what is the first thing or place you are most excited about showing our guests and why?

A large crowded Chinese restaurant, Dim Sum I think. I miss those times where we didn’t have to worry about anything and we could enjoy the bustling atmosphere. I can’t wait to get back to that again.

Ryan's message to everyone, “Stay safe till we meet again!”

We here in Hello! Hong Kong Tours is very optimistic that this too shall pass and we will all come back stronger! We are here and will always be here. Just like Ryan, until we meet again!

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Hong Kong milk tea is a famous must drink beverage for all tourists and locals alike. A tea drink made from black tea and evaporated milk that you can drink hot or cold at any time of the day!. We have researched the ingredients for you and we hope that this helps you quench your thirst!

Your DIY milk tea from Hello! Hong Kong food guide. photo credits: Pinterest/qiaerista.com

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 bags of Lipton Yellow Label tea

• Water to boil

• Any evaporated milk of your choice (Black&white for a HK style feel)

PROCEDURE

• Heat the water into the kettle

• pour the boiling water into your mug with the 2 bags of Lipton Tea and let it sit for 45minutes.

• add 2 1/4 tablespoons of evaporated milk to the tea and supplement that with 2 tablespoons of condensed milk.

• Once you put the milk and the tea, think of Dory (Finding Nemo) and just keep stirring stirring stirring until you see that the milk is completely dissolved.

Optional: you can keep the tea bag into the mug to get the fuller thicker tea texture or you can remove it before you put in the milk.

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Milk Tea recipe credited to qiaerista.com

In business for over 20 years, this shop is famous for its snake soup. While most people consume snake soup only in winter, the owner formulates a different herbal base for every season to make it a healthy tonic all year round. The shop also sells home-style fare according to the season, like glutinous rice and lamb stew in winter. Double-boiled soups are popular, but need pre-ordering. The adventurous should try the snake wines.

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

Come for hearty and healthy soups in She Wong Leung, North Point. Photo credit: OpenRice

Address: Shop A, G/F, 298 Electric Road, North Point, Hong Kong (4-min walk from Exit B, Fortress Hill MTR Station)
Telephone: +852 25788135
Opening Hours: Mon - Sun: 12:00 - 00:30
Online reviews: Michelin Guide - OpenRice

 

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

UNDERSTANDING THE MICHELIN AWARDS

STAR: Coveted by many chefs but bestowed upon only to an excellent few. Getting a star (or three) could change the fate of a restaurant.

BIB GOURMAND: Good quality, good value cooking.

Not quite a star, but most definitely not a consolation prize, the Bib Gourmand is a just-as-esteemed rating that recognizes friendly establishments that serve good food at moderate prices.

PLATE: Fresh ingredients, carefully prepared: a good meal.

In 2016 a brand new L’assiette or The Plate symbol was launched to recognize restaurants that 'simply serve good food'.

With thanks to the Hong Kong Tourism Board and Michelin Guide Hong Kong for the content.

The shop has a traditional feel to it after renovation. Green wooden window frames on the wall are reminiscent of old-time Hong Kong. Dumplings are handmade daily and only the freshest ingredients are used in the fillings. Try their most-ordered item lamb and Peking scallion dumplings. Or surprise yourself with the daily specialty, such as mackerel dumplings and cuttlefish dumplings.

Signature dishes include Shandong Dumplings, Shandong Roast Lamb and Meat Pie.

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

A must try Shandong cuisine at Ah Chun Shandong Dumpling place in Prince Edward. Photo credit: JimChim

Address: 60 Lai Chi Kok Road, Prince Edward, Hong Kong (2-min walk from Exit C2, Prince Edward MTR Station)
Telephone: +852 27899611
Opening Hours: Mon - Tue: 11:00 - 23:00, Wed: Closed, Thu - Sun: 11:00 - 23:00
Online reviews: Michelin Guide - OpenRice

 

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

UNDERSTANDING THE MICHELIN AWARDS

STAR: Coveted by many chefs but bestowed upon only to an excellent few. Getting a star (or three) could change the fate of a restaurant.

BIB GOURMAND: Good quality, good value cooking.

Not quite a star, but most definitely not a consolation prize, the Bib Gourmand is a just-as-esteemed rating that recognizes friendly establishments that serve good food at moderate prices.

PLATE: Fresh ingredients, carefully prepared: a good meal.

In 2016 a brand new L’assiette or The Plate symbol was launched to recognize restaurants that 'simply serve good food'.

With thanks to the Hong Kong Tourism Board and Michelin Guide Hong Kong for the content.

One of the rare Jook Sing Noodle shop, visitors can still see the cooking procedure of the bamboo stick noodles, this special recipe noodle has a spongy texture and you can request takeaway if you don’t want to wait.

Signature dish: Noodles tossed in shrimp roe and oyster sauce.

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

Experience the authentic bamboo noodle-cooking at Kwan Kee Bamboo Noodles in Cheung Sha Wan. Photo credit: OpenRice

Address: G/F, 1E Wing Lung Street, Cheung Sha Wan (4-min walk from Exit C, Cheung Sha Wan MTR Station)
Telephone: +852 34849126
Opening Hours: Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 22:30
Online reviews: Michelin Guide - OpenRice

 

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

UNDERSTANDING THE MICHELIN AWARDS

STAR: Coveted by many chefs but bestowed upon only to an excellent few. Getting a star (or three) could change the fate of a restaurant.

BIB GOURMAND: Good quality, good value cooking.

Not quite a star, but most definitely not a consolation prize, the Bib Gourmand is a just-as-esteemed rating that recognizes friendly establishments that serve good food at moderate prices.

PLATE: Fresh ingredients, carefully prepared: a good meal.

In 2016 a brand new L’assiette or The Plate symbol was launched to recognize restaurants that 'simply serve good food'.

With thanks to the Hong Kong Tourism Board, OpenRice and Michelin Guide Hong Kong for the content.

Lei Garden offers Chinese cuisine, including a chef's choice menu and seasonal dishes. The Lei Garden Group has consistently pushed for innovation. It maintains high standards and makes improvements on the existing menu based on customer feedback and, more importantly, to make room for new dishes. Over the last 30 years, more than a thousand new dishes have been perfected in this way.

Signature dishes include Pan-fried Shark-Fin with Fresh Crab Meat, Crispy Roasted Pork, Grilled Lobster Steak, Braised Abalone with Fresh Goose Liver and Double-Boiled Sea-Whelk Soup.

Michelin Award: One MICHELIN Star

Lei Garden restaurant in Mong Kok. The restaurant has 11 branches all over Hong Kong. Photo credit: trip.com

Address: 121 Sai Yee Street, Mong Kok, Hong Kong (3-min walk from Exit B2, Mong Kok MTR Station)
Telephone: +852 2392 5184
Operating hours: Mon-Sun: 11:30 - 15:00 / 18:00 - 23:00. Apr 01 - Apr 15: Closed
Website: www.leigarden.hk
Online reviews: Michelin Guide - OpenRice

 

Michelin Award: One MICHELIN Star

UNDERSTANDING THE MICHELIN AWARDS

STAR: Coveted by many chefs but bestowed upon only to an excellent few. Getting a star (or three) could change the fate of a restaurant.

BIB GOURMAND: Good quality, good value cooking.

Not quite a star, but most definitely not a consolation prize, the Bib Gourmand is a just-as-esteemed rating that recognizes friendly establishments that serve good food at moderate prices.

PLATE: Fresh ingredients, carefully prepared: a good meal.

In 2016 a brand new L’assiette or The Plate symbol was launched to recognize restaurants that 'simply serve good food'.

With thanks to the Hong Kong Tourism Board and OpenRice for the content.

*Featured on our Private Kowloon Street Food and Culture Tour and Small Group Kowloon Street Food and Culture Tour

This Chinese bakery started as a hawker long ago and operated till now. Its specialties include homemade white sugar pudding, clay-pot pudding, red bean pudding, sesame pudding and fluffy cake. It also serves savoury items.

Signature dishes include White sugar cake, Sesame cake and Red bean cake.

Michelin Award: The Plate

Kwan Kee Store packed with local snacks delight. Photo credit: OpenRIce

Address: Shop 10, 115-117 Fuk Wah Street, Sham Shui Po (1-min walk from Exit B2, Sham Shui Po MTR Station)
Telephone: +852 23600328
Opening Hours: Mon - Sun: 08:00 - 23:00
Online reviews: Michelin Guide - OpenRice

 

Michelin Award: The Plate

UNDERSTANDING THE MICHELIN AWARDS

STAR: Coveted by many chefs but bestowed upon only to an excellent few. Getting a star (or three) could change the fate of a restaurant.

BIB GOURMAND: Good quality, good value cooking.

Not quite a star, but most definitely not a consolation prize, the Bib Gourmand is a just-as-esteemed rating that recognizes friendly establishments that serve good food at moderate prices.

PLATE: Fresh ingredients, carefully prepared: a good meal.

In 2016 a brand new L’assiette or The Plate symbol was launched to recognize restaurants that 'simply serve good food'.

With thanks to the Hong Kong Tourism Board and OpenRice for the content.

*Featured on our Private Kowloon Street Food and Culture Tour and Small Group Kowloon Street Food and Culture Tour

One of the most popular snack shops in Hong Kong, it specialises in tofu snacks, especially the "Tofu Fa"- its most celebrated dish. This little snack shop is very affordable and good for a healthy snack.

Signature dishes include Fried Bean Curd, Soy Milk and Tofu Fa.

Michelin Award: The Plate

OpenRice People’s Choice Award: Best Snacks Shop (2010-16), Best Restaurant in Sham Shui Po (2015-16).

Locals’ favourite, Kung Wo Beancurd Factory. Photo credit: OpenRice

Address: G/F, 118 Pei Ho Street, Sham Shui Po (1-min walk from Exit B2, Sham Shui Po MTR Station)
Telephone: +852 23866871
Opening Hours: Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
Online reviews: Michelin Guide - OpenRice

 

Michelin Award: The Plate

UNDERSTANDING THE MICHELIN AWARDS

STAR: Coveted by many chefs but bestowed upon only to an excellent few. Getting a star (or three) could change the fate of a restaurant.

BIB GOURMAND: Good quality, good value cooking.

Not quite a star, but most definitely not a consolation prize, the Bib Gourmand is a just-as-esteemed rating that recognizes friendly establishments that serve good food at moderate prices.

PLATE: Fresh ingredients, carefully prepared: a good meal.

In 2016 a brand new L’assiette or The Plate symbol was launched to recognize restaurants that 'simply serve good food'.

With thanks to the Hong Kong Tourism Board and OpenRice for the content.

Tim Ho Wan is a dim sum restaurant with one Michelin star where every dish is steamed upon order.  The second branch of this famous dim sum chain is roomier than the original, but don’t be surprised to still find a queue of expectant diners at the entrance. Over 20 different dim sum are on offer, all skilfully made and reasonably priced. Some items rotate every two to three months to keep the menu fresh. Two rooms on the first floor offer more privacy.

Signature dishes include: Sticky rice in lotus leaf in tradtional style, Steamed Rice Roll. Sweet Medlar Laurel Blossom Cake, Steamed Prawn Dumplings and Baked Barbecued Pork Bun Pastry.

Michelin Award: One MICHELIN Star

OpenRice People’s Choice Award: Best Guangdong Restaurant (2015), Best Restaurant in Sham Shui Po (2015).

Tim Ho Wan (Sham Shui Po branch), the restaurant has 6 branches all over Hong Kong. Photo credit: OpenRice

Address: G/F, 9-11 Fuk Wing Street, Sham Shui Po (6-min walk from Exit B2, Sham Shui Po MTR Station)
Telephone: +852 27881226
Opening Hours: Mon - Fri: 10:00 - 21:30, Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:30
Website: www.timhowan.hk
Online reviews: Michelin Guide - OpenRice

 

Michelin Award: One MICHELIN Star

UNDERSTANDING THE MICHELIN AWARDS

STAR: Coveted by many chefs but bestowed upon only to an excellent few. Getting a star (or three) could change the fate of a restaurant.

BIB GOURMAND: Good quality, good value cooking.

Not quite a star, but most definitely not a consolation prize, the Bib Gourmand is a just-as-esteemed rating that recognizes friendly establishments that serve good food at moderate prices.

PLATE: Fresh ingredients, carefully prepared: a good meal.

In 2016 a brand new L’assiette or The Plate symbol was launched to recognize restaurants that 'simply serve good food'.

With thanks to the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Michelin Guide Hong Kong and OpenRice for the content.

Hidden in a glass office tower, this simple shop may have no ambiance or character to speak of, but guests come for the creamy congee made by a chef with over 30 years of experience. Bestsellers include fresh crab congee and salted pork ribs congee with bitter melon. Regulars also customize with their favourite ingredients such as fish belly and beef. Expect to sit on plastic chairs and share a table with strangers.

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

Congee and Noodle Shop in Quarry Bay, it is one of the famous dining place of celebrities. Photo credit: OpenRice

Address: 683 King's Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong (5-min walk from Exit B, Quarry Bay MTR Station)
Telephone: +852 27500208
Opening Hours: Mon - Sun: 10:30 - 20:30
Online reviews: Michelin Guide - OpenRice

 

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

UNDERSTANDING THE MICHELIN AWARDS

STAR: Coveted by many chefs but bestowed upon only to an excellent few. Getting a star (or three) could change the fate of a restaurant.

BIB GOURMAND: Good quality, good value cooking.

Not quite a star, but most definitely not a consolation prize, the Bib Gourmand is a just-as-esteemed rating that recognizes friendly establishments that serve good food at moderate prices.

PLATE: Fresh ingredients, carefully prepared: a good meal.

In 2016 a brand new L’assiette or The Plate symbol was launched to recognize restaurants that 'simply serve good food'.

With thanks to the Hong Kong Tourism Board and Michelin Guide Hong Kong for the content.