Do the smell of buttery egg tarts, sweet-smelling pineapple buns and aromatic cup of tea make you happy as if you’re back in one of the old-school, bustling Cha Chaan Teng in Hong Kong?
You’re in luck, people in Singapore. Hong Kong’s well-loved street snacks have arrived on our shores. Another egg tart shop, you mean? You got it half correct. Pastries will always be a significant part of Hong Kong’s street food culture.
Hong Kong’s Famous Street Snacks: Egg tarts, Milk Tea, Pineapple Bun and More
Joy Luck Teahouse (歡樂冰室) is a casual joint that serves iconic street food of Hong Kong. Make no mistakes; these are iconic street foods have made a name for themselves in Hong Kong. Some of you might have witnessed the snaking queue in Orchard Ion on its first opening day in September. Not to worry, Joy Luck Teahouse has just opened another outlet at Bugis Junction.
Enjoy A Slice of Hong Kong at Joy Luck Teahouse
Joy Luck Teahouse offers a curated menu with items from the following traditional eateries in Hong Kong such as Egg Tarts, Milk Tea, and Pineapple buns. If you’ve been to Hong Kong, you might have visited these eateries before and even spotted HK celebrities in the shops.
Hoover Cake Shop (豪華餅店)
Located in Kowloon City, this is HK actor Chow Yun-Fat’s favourite egg tart bakery. Hoover Cake shop specialises in egg tarts with two different types of crust, namely, the puff pastry and butter cookie. Smooth, wobbly and creamy, the custard is made with high-quality eggs and butter, hitting just the right note of sweetness.
Kam Kee Café (金記冰室)
Best HK-style milk tea ever. We are serious. Kam Kee Cafe’s Hong Kong Milk Tea was served at the 50th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting held in Davos, Switzerland. And here’s what we know about Kam Kee’s secret recipe, it uses a blend of superior-quality tea leaves imported from Sri Lanka, and European full cream evaporated milk is added to the brew to lend a moderately sweet flavour. Fans of HK milk tea, you really need to try this!
Besides milk tea, we are so glad to see Pineapple Bun from Kam Kee on the menu too. No trip to HK will ever be complete without this sweet-smelling bun, with a crumbly golden crust that resembles a pineapple and have the right amount of sweetness and crunch in every bite.
Tak Hing Fishball Company (德興魚蛋公司)
They called it King of Hong Kong Fishball. Tak Hing Fishball has earned a loyal following amongst HK celebrities such as Chow Yun-Fat, Paula Tsu siu-fung and Wong Cho-Lam. Why? Because they made it fresh with no flour or additives added. Your street food experience in Hong Kong won’t be satisfying without trying this classic street snack, deep-fried fish balls coated with curry sauce. And it was Hong Kong that made fish balls internationally famous.
Missing Hong Kong already? Take a trip to Joy Luck Teahouse and sink your teeth into these delicious snacks!
ION Outlet Address:
#B4-61 ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801
Bugis Junction Outlet Address:
#B1-K25 Bugis Junction, 200 Victoria Street, Singapore 188021
Operating Hours: 9am to 10pm
