HONG KONG STREET FOOD | Hidden Foodie Paradise
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- čas přidán 30. 07. 2024
- In this episode we explore the relatively little-known street food gem that is the Tai On Building in Sai Wan Ho- where we eat some stellar bites in a unique environment, while looking at history and local street food culture.
Video Credits
Written, produced, filmed, edited, animated, hosted and original music by Sam Evans
Videographer and Executive producer: Vienne Leung-Evans
Opening title animation by www.andrewmarston.com/
Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:50 Hainan Chicken Rice
05:07 Cart Noodles
08:45 Eggette
10:18 Street skewers
12:35 Outro
Another excellent masterpiece Sam ! How come i lived in quarry bay and SaiWanHo all my life since childhood but never heard of nor tried all those delicious food at TaiOn Building ? You must have enquired, checked and tried lots of these food stalls before suggesting which stalls are worth to recommend. THANKS Sam for all these efforts and remember to exercise a bit after trying all these delicious food for us !
Thank you as always Johnson, for watching and for your amazing comments! I guess the Tai On Building is somewhere one could easily ding ding right past if one didn't know what was inside. We stumbled upon it a few months ago when we were exploring the Sai Wan Ho area, and enjoyed a meal there, and that's where the initial idea to document this place came from. Hehe yes, indeed a few sit-ups are needed after all that food! :)
The other day I watched a CZcams video on the cart noodle place. FYI the parents worked very hard n sent all the kids to Australia for college. After they graduated they worked for several years elsewhere and then all decided to return to the store to help the parents instead. Mom was so thrilled that they are all working and seeing each other everyday. I have to make a trip to Tai On building for all these other places you introduced, hopefully next year. Thx for another great video.
Thanks as always for watching, and for your great comment! We were lucky enough to get a few words with one of the daughters between her busy work, but I didn't know that about the family. It just makes it all the more inspiring- the hard work and determination that goes into some of these local businesses. We're glad that the family is back together and serving up some seriously delicious food. Of course, we're sure you'll love eating there in person. :)
I am a hongkonger but haven't heard so many good food in TaiOn Building until now. Will definitely go over there next year once the travel restrictions are lifted. Do get more exercise to avoid gaining weight. Great videos.
We certainly recommend it, it's quite unlike anything else in the city. Hainan chicken and the egg waffles are a must!
Sam, my Man!! Great job there!! OMG, this brings back my childhood memories.... I spent my first 10 yrs in HK living in Tai Koo, just blocks away from Sai Wan Ho (btw, that's pronounced Sai-Waan-Hor)... Tai On Building has got all the hidden gems in terms of HK's street food/comfort food... I used to get the egg waffle there quite often as a kid... I'll definitely try out that Hainan chicken place when I'm back (I know, I keep saying this... damn Covid!) That places seems packed and buzzing all day long! One interesting thing I noticed from you is, the Brits tend to say rice almost like "rise" - but Canadians stress the word like "ice"
Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it! And of course, kudos on the recommendation that you gave us the other week Raku Raku, that was one of the things that inspired us to make this video! Glad you enjoyed watching and that it brought back so many childhood memories for you! Yes, the Eggettes there are incredible, and so is the Hainan chicken rice, so do get back there when you can! The building is pretty busy at most points in the day and even into the night as some spots (like the skewer place) open late. As far as the pronunciation, that might just be me! hehe ;)
Loving this channel. I was raised in HK and can really relate with the foods and places. I also love your humble, curious and enthusiastic approach, you’re a natural vlogger. May I request some visits to some old HK institutions from the British days that still persist, and that is the clubs - the KCC, HKJC and others. I know they have evolved so much over the years but they still retain a lot of old character (well did last time I visited in the early 2000’s. It’d be interesting to see what they’re like now.
Glad you're enjoying the channel, and thanks for the comment! Hope these videos are bringing back some memories. As far as the HKJC, there doesn't seem to be much in the way of heritage left in the buildings for the most part (the two in HV are
sparkly and revamped). I'll look into other institutions though for possible future video ideas.
Sam! Your videos are amazing, don't stop. I'm a Canadian living in HK and eating my way through all your recos
Cheers buddy!
Thank you for the kind words Frankie! It's really great to know that you're enjoying the videos and are even enjoying our recommendations. There's so much great food and culture in this city, so more videos to come soon :)
Sam! I stumbled onto your youtube channel not knowing it was you at first. I'm so glad you made this new channel as I first saw your videos on Japan Guide - they were really great. I wish you success on this channel. Don't stop making these travel videos - they're so enjoyable to watch!
Hi Pea Nut, glad you found us :). Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words. There's so much food and culture to explore in this city, and we'll be releasing more videos soon.
I'm learning so much from all your videos! Another great content and superb video editing 💯 Will try your recommendations this long weekend!
Thanks for watching and for the kind words! We're so glad that you're finding the videos inspiring, and we're confident you'll enjoy eating your way around the Tai On Building :)
Thanks for the video. Another good choice of recommendations for me to explore when I get to HK.
Thanks as always for watching and for the kind words Martyn. We swear by this place and certainly think you'll enjoy the food here when you can get to HK :)
Hey Sam. Another good video and thank you for sharing yet another hidden gem. The quality of the video and also thought process behind it is amazing once again. The Tai On building can surely be considered just another residential building and give it a pass. But not anymore, we know it has such amazing food. Definitely will go to this place on my next visit to Hong Kong. And also hoping to see some local heroes giving some interview in upcoming videos. Keep up the great job - Sam and Vienne. Cheers.
Hi Satish, thank you as usual for your amazing comment! We’re glad this video inspired you, and we’re sure you won’t regret it if you do visit the Tai On Building 😉 it is a street food paradise for sure! As far as showcasing more local heroes, we have some ideas in the pipeline, and we’re sure it won’t be too long before we interview some more remarkable locals!
Wow that was a lot of pretty incredible food in one day! You must've felt so satisfied :)
Love all the drone shots they make everything look so epic!
Definitely need to try that egg waffle when I come to Hong Kong!
Thank you as always Charly for watching and for your kind comment! There is so much great food in that relatively small place- sure you’d enjoy a trip there! :)
Your videography and editing is getting better and better, man! And the food keeps looking tempting as hell :D
Thank you so much for the kind words Joe! I'm sure you'd do some of that street food justice ;)
Your videos and editing etc is very very good and unique, it feels like you also give such a good insight into the area too
Thanks for watching and glad you’re enjoying our videos! Another one in the way very soon!
Love your videos, Sam! The hainanese chicken rice has been my all time favourites. Besides, if you hv time, you shd try the eggette from Low Key Master in Sau Kei Wan, it is phenomenal.
Thanks Monique! We’re really glad you’re enjoying the videos, and we’ve noted that one down (it looks to be close to the Indonesian Satay House) cheers, and more videos on the way!
Cant get enough of those egg waffles ... something i miss! And yes so simple but oh so yummy! Should do an episode on Craft Beer
Agreed, the egg waffles are simply mouthwatering! Excellent suggestion for a craft beer episode. It is something I would absolutely love to do at some point!
Cannot wait to come back to hong kong and try those eggettes!
Also brave Sam for trying that beef lung!
The eggettes here are sooo good, as was the beef lung...suprisingly! ;D
Sam, I like your video always give me the background culture information. Also make me want to go to try the food.
Thank you Dennis, we really like this place and definitely recommend checking it out when you can!
The cart noodle is my top gourmet in this video and I think he got egg noodle out of those varieties. Hainan chicken rice can be little more decorate with some jellyfish since they already came with cucumber. Eggette is always good snack to sweeten the mouth. Those skewers are all hotpot ingredients and used only one item per skewer rather than mix and match.
Thank you for watching!
Awesome, nice landscape
Thank you and glad you enjoyed it!
I don’t like watching your channel on an empty stomach. Seeing all the great food makes me really hungry.
Haha sorry about that! Glad it's inspiring you to eat!
Excellent!
Thanks!
So much choices, so delicious. I missed the food there
Thanks for watching!
loved your channel sir so inspiring...🙏🙏stay safe...
Thank you! We hope you enjoyed the rest of our videos. Stay safe too :)
Jus started recently watching your vids, awesome stuff keep up the good work 💪
Thank you for watching and the kind comment- we will indeed continue. More videos to come soon!
@@HongKongHoods there's a awesome beef brisket noodles place in 15 Nelson St, Mong Kok, Hong Kong
Called Rickety Noodle shop, awesome place
@@1pac882 Thanks for the tip, that's good to know for the next time we're up in Mong Kok :)
Keep them coming
Thanks for watching. More to come soon! :)
Love to watch your videos
Thank you!
Have been living in East Island, have never tried any food in this building, thanks for your tour.
Glad we could introduce somewhere new to you! Enjoy!
Thanks for capturing some much local culture of Hong Kong!
Glad you’re enjoying the content. More videos coming soon!
@@HongKongHoods Please do more. I’ve viralled your channel to my family.
@@elaineng8035 Thank you so much Elaine, your support means a lot. We hope your family enjoy our videos too!
The noodle soup and eggette are to die for 😱
They were delicious, highly recommend both spots!
For ur reference, shau kei wan ,tung tai street is another place u definitely want to visit for food. It is only 1 station after where u are.The most famous effette is from there, not in tai on house. And there has the most famous fish ball noodle in hk as well.
Thanks for the tip! We know Shau Kei Wan pretty well, and coincidentally were there yesterday! We love the main street, and the Indonesian Satay House for skewers!
@@HongKongHoods Yes. The the Indonesian Satay House for skewers is the best food there since u love satay so much. I eat there from like start at HKD 5.00 when I was a kid to now almost Hkd 15 a piece now.
@@MrHowardc43 Agreed, we paid $13 for a beef skewer yesterday. Absolutely delicious, but I wish the prices could be as cheap as in the old days!
Love your video intros
Thank you Rick! Much appreciated!
Love your videos, nicely produced! Really makes me miss HK.
Thank you so much- we're glad you're enjoying the channel.
Hi Sam, you are more of a local than a local! You are really into local foods! It looked like you were sweating quite a bit when you were eating! Did the place have air-conditioning? Or it was just you who got sweaty easily? Btw do you have a sweet tooth? Maybe you can make a video on traditional Chinese desserts, such as peanut butter sweet dumplings. Once again, thanks for showing us some of the local foods here in HK. Good job!
Thanks as always Jessica! It was so hot inside the Tai On Building when we were filming (but I also sweat easier than the locals it seems haha) Thank you for the suggestion, I do love my sweets and will take that into consideration. Thanks again! :)
I'm glad I watch this after I've eaten 😆
Thanks as always for watching James!
Ahahah same!
As a Hongkonger , I love your videos very much.
Thanks for the support! More coming soon!
The origin of Hainanese chicken rice is not from Hainan China. It originated in Singapore/Malaysia by Hainanese immigrants. Your videos are great. I really enjoy watching them.
Thank you Nelson, we're glad you're enjoying the videos. More to come soon.
Agree. Maybe he should make a trip to Singapore and Malaysia to see the prevalence of chicken rice here. In Singapore, chicken rice stalls exist in almost all the hawker centres and foodcourts. Seetoh even opened a Singaporean Foodcourt with chicken rice stall in it called “Urban Hawker” in New York city.
In Muar and Malacca (Malaysia), they have chicken rice balls to go with the chicken.
👍👍👍informative and detailed, dude. But I still prefer the old-time "dai pai tong"🤣🤣🤣
Haha fair enough, those old-school dai pai dong take a lot of beating... we love them too!
Wow, you know more great eating places than a local. I need to follow your suggestion as I don't know much even I born and grow up in HK.
Just remind the video, the first time to talk about Hainan chicken rice which was said 40 US$ in Chinese subtitle, but it showed correctly in second time as HK$40. No big deal, but a bit shock in first showing.
Thank you Raymond for the kind words, and also for pointing out that discrepancy...we've changed it now, so thanks again for bringing it to our attention! Glad you enjoyed the video.
I would have finished that plate of chicken rice twice over in the time that you were talking!
Thanks for watching Kevin, and I wouldn’t blame you- it was delicious!
hello sir, i might missed your name, but you're wonderful. i love your your CZcams keep up the brilliant work :).
Thank you and welcome to the channel!
you are well known more than I do ( i am local people), ha ha .... I think i should keep watching your video for looking a good food😆, Thanks
Welcome to the channel and glad you find the videos informative!
感謝介紹香港的隱世小食
It’s our pleasure. Thanks for watching!
beef lung.... that's a very gutsy bite..... i'm still struggling a bit with it's powdery texture...
Did you finish everything all on by yourself? Rice + noodle + snacks? WOW! Haha!
Yes! I was full and didn’t eat after for around a day! 😆
@@HongKongHoods Would you be interested in making a video of the social enterprise restaurants in Hong Kong? There are many people doing lots of good for our society. I can give you a list for a start.
I prefer Chinese style noodle soup than Japan ramen. I miss Hongkong! I must visit again.
There are definitely some differences between Japanese ramen and Chinese noodles, including the types of broth, noodles, and of course the toppings commonly available. There is so much great food in this city, I hope you can get back soon :)
same here! Though ramen seems more popular among young people in Hong Kong, I always prefer Cantonese style noodles in soup - the flavour is more subtle and light (not now, used to be when people followed the traditional approaches) it's more liquidy as well which is what I like. Ramen soup base is too think and tastes too strongly for me.
Love you videos and the quality and research you guys will do prior to filming. Tbh, there aren't much street food in hong kong compared to other asian cities. Can you make videos of neighborhood eats in hong kong because that's more like the reality of hk atm and there are a ton of eateries (restaurants, cafe, modern, western, cantonese, chinese, old school style) with their own highlights in every neighborhoods including hidden gems that may not be street food
Thank you for watching and for your kind comment. It's true that Asian cities like Taipei and Bangkok are probably more known for their street food, and to us that makes places like this in HK all the more special :) Making videos about neighbourhood eats in the local cafes and restaurants is a great suggestion, and we will certainly consider doing more of them in the future :)
Choosing Oil Noodle for cart noodle is a pro.
Nice tip!
8:20 Gimbals are quite scary for a dog, aren't they? 😁
Haha he seemingly wasn't a fan of having his picture taken!
Ayeee I was the 100th like 😄
Haha thank you 100 times Jordan! :)
I miss Hong Kong.
Hope you can get back soon!
And now, it's all-you-can-eat/buffet paradise.
Agreed!
@@HongKongHoods Foodie is happy
@@HongKongHoods Bad news is u r in new Soviet
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The eggette is good there. In the U.K. you are ripped off - 50p per egg (yes, one of those circles). Having said that, it's okay, nice like fairy cakes coming out of the oven, but nothing special in my view.
Woahh- that's pricey! Wonder how they compare in the UK to the ones here?!
@@HongKongHoods Nothing Cantonese foodwise in the UK can compare with Hong Kong unfortunately. But it can get close. All the different roast rices are done okay if you find them. They don't know/want to do the crispiness of the rice in clay pot rice for example which is the whole point of clay pot rice. Egg tarts are reasonable. Just hard to find that many places doing food fresh as Cantonese population is relatively low in the U.K.
@@sowhodecidedthat3924 I see- that's too bad! I hear that from a few viewers in different parts of the world- that Cantonese food is often lacking. Seems there are a few odd gems in some cities, but generally seems the food can't live up to the HK equivalent!
I would be too scared of sewer oil 😅
Thanks for watching!
Hong Kong people are all spoiled by the food. China has the Great Wall built thousand years ago that made Chinese not to be invaded so often and so people are relatively intovert and they have the atmosphere to develope cooking and literature also the territory of China covers greatly in terms of longtidue and latitude, from high attitude to coastal tropical. Our ancestors are mostly refugess from all accross China's different provinces and so when they came to Hong Kong, they brought along their recipes, then we have recipes from all around the world for expats came here you name it. We located in an aviation hub in south east asia makes us easy to access to all the fresh fruit and best ingridient and for Hong Kong people are affordable and lands are scarced so only the best will be here as a result of competition. I missed Hong Kong food much.
Wow, that is a very resounding and succinct summary of why Hong Kong is an epicurean paradise that we couldn't have put better ourselves! Completely agree. Thank you for a great comment, and of course for watching!
I am so home sick it's not even funny - used to live in Taikoo and going to Tai On Building is a weekly ritual!
Glad this video evoked memories. Let's hope the border openings make travel to and from HK easy again soon!
Sam! Your videos are amazing, don't stop. I'm a Canadian living in HK and eating my way through all your recos
Cheers buddy!
Thank you for the kind reiterations, Troll :)