HONG KONG STREET FOOD | A Day with The Fish Ball King of HK

[@JuliaManulik]

It doesn’t take a genius to figure out when a guy like you has put massive amount of effort into making these videos, they are going to be absolutely fantastic. This is simply not a youtube video; it is like a tv show! Love it! Thanks for your effort! And i hope many of these to come!

[@HongKongHoods]

Thank you so much for watching and your very kind words of support! It’s true that a lot of work goes into these videos, but it makes it worth it to know that they resonate with people and make for good viewing! Our new video is out tomorrow so please tune it! 🙏🙏🙏

[@JumpingPlaces]

Great vid mate, always love the interviews and it’s great that they only use natural ingredients 😍 congrats on the baby too 🎉

[@HongKongHoods]

Hey mate, thanks for watching! Need to get stuck into your guys' Amazonian adventure in the next few days. Thanks for the kind words, mummy and baby doing fantastic! ❤️

[@joannachan9394]

So heartwarming to see this man’s passion and pride in his craft! I will definitely be trying his fish balls the next time I’m able to visit Hong Kong. One of my very favorite treats.

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for watching! Lam Law Ping is really flying the flag for fish balls, and we couldn't recommend heading to his shop enough! :D

[@Satish.Kumar521]

This is amazing to see Mr Lam's passion and sincerity towards traditional fish balls. Thank you very much Sam and Vienne for highlighting and sharing this legendary restaurant with us. Hope the traditional method of fish ball stays on and I wish to taste it on my next visit to Hong Kong. There is so much to learn from Mr Lam for food business or any business in general. His words of wisdom is for everyone across the world and not just Hong Kong. Congratulations for the arrival of Miya Evans :)

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks Satish as always for your great comment! Yes, Mr. Lam is indeed sincere and passionate about his fish balls and a true legend of traditional HK food in our eyes. He is determined to continue for as long as possible, so we are confident you will be able to try these on your next visit (providing, travel starts up again in the not too distant future)! Thank you for your kind words Satish, we are over the moon, and mummy and baby doing well :)

[@stephen129]

Another excellent video. Keep up the good work.

[@HongKongHoods]

Thank you Stephen!

[@hongkongfoodtours]

It’s so lovely to see you showcasing these local hidden gems around Hong Kong. Thank you!!! And also for having to wake up so early for this ahhaha!

[@HongKongHoods]

Thank you Virginia! It was our pleasure and honour to chat with Mr. Lam...and waking up early for the shoot was great practice for when the baby finally arrived 😂

[@Faidelar]

Sam: Great video - You seek out the common, cheap, maybe even unspectacular foods and made into a memorable, human and touching story. Really love your story-telling of the Hong Kong spirit and the humble man that stay with his craft for so long. I absolutely love the video!!!

[@HongKongHoods]

Thank you for watching and for the very kind words, we're really glad you enjoyed the video! Mr. Lam's story is one that we thought should be told...after all he's such a nice guy and a great character of the Hong Kong food scene. Stay tuned for more videos coming soon :)

[@BomberFletch31]

Just saved this location on Google Maps. Next time I visit HK, I'll be paying Mr Lam's shop a visit. Thank you for the video. This brings back a lot of memories.

[@HongKongHoods]

You won't be disappointed- a true neighbourhood gem!

[@shoxboy]

Congratulations on the baby. Your videos just popped up on my feed. Awesome videos. We usually go to the more known places when in HK but your videos uncover the hidden gems. I miss the fish balls in HK and now know where to go for the best fish balls in HK.

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks Alan for the lovely words, and the support! We're glad you're enjoying the videos, and absolutely, you can't go wrong regarding fishballs with a trip to see Mr. Lam!

[@raymondtung2339]

Great series Sam - I was showing my parents who immigrated back in the 80s and we watched all the videos in one evening! Definitely brings back a lot of memories for them and opened my eyes to many different foods that I haven’t had despite visiting HK many times. You are definitely ‘ho dai dam’ to try this for a gweilo (some places my parents said they weren’t game to try)! Keep up the great work!

[@HongKongHoods]

Thank you for watching and for the very kind words Raymond, I’m so glad you and your parents enjoyed the videos and that they brought back memories of HK for you all! It is our pleasure to explore as much local culture and food spots as possible, and there will be more to come soon ! 😊

[@TheRyvius]

This is great content man. I'm so glad to see vids like these that promote some of the local Hong Kong cultural delicacies we grew up and still are eating. Keep it up buddy!

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for watching and for the kind words! It’s our pleasure to capture and promote HK’s lesser-known cultural gems. More vids coming soon!

[@babilabub]

My 8 hrs flight and time difference jetlag was cured by one fish ball vendor in some lane in Jordon at 9o'clock few years ago. Even 7-11 fish balls are legendary !

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for sharing- yes Fishballs cure all. We love them, glad you do too!

[@garlingyau88]

I’ve been back and forth to HK since 6 I’m 50 this year and I’ve not tried most of the stuff u have!! I will now try go to the places you’ve mentioned in your videos!!👍🏻👍🏻

[@biot_travel]

Fish Balls like Hainanese Chicken Rice, big difference between the real deal and the mass consumer recipe - another awesome episode

[@HongKongHoods]

Agreed, quality really shows in these foods. Thanks as always.

[@FriendsFamilyKitchen]

Great performance! I love this delicious menu❤ My friend, have a beautiful day ❤stay connected ❤Thanks for sharing❤❤

[@HongKongHoods]

Thank you for watching and for the kind comment! :)

[@johnsonleung6]

Excellent video Sam, another masterpiece which immediately turn on my appetite ! Yes, traditional yummy fish ball is always the most favourite snacks in Hong Kong. No where in the world except Hong Kong that you can taste the fresh fish Balls like these ! I am sure this Brand should be the most original and traditional number 1 production chain in HK. Well done Sam !!😋

[@HongKongHoods]

Thank you Johnson for another amazing comment! We really enjoyed making this video and meeting Mr. Lam, he is a true ambassador of HK traditional culture. Long may his handmade Fishballs live on! :D

[@michaelyen3116]

Great video and very in depth history of fish ball

[@HongKongHoods]

Thank you and glad you enjoyed!

[@cookwithevevoon2518]

Fish Ball is comfort food for the Chinese. The video is very informative🤩.

[@HongKongHoods]

Yes, it’s certainly one of the most iconic HK foods, and one of our favourite. Thanks for watching!

[@timwong2828]

I am so glad you are doing a video of this store. Definitely have to try it when we got to HK next time… hopefully in 2022.

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for watching Tim. Yes, we cannot recommend it highly enough, a must if you find yourself in Kowloon City on your next trip here!

[@dublsrz]

Love this video.Next time I go to Hong Kong I will eat this man's fish balls with confidence. I always thought street food fish balls were full of artificial ingredients.This man definitely has his ethics and pride when come to his fish balls.

[@HongKongHoods]

Absolutely, Mr Lam’s Fishballs are the real deal! Thanks for watching!

[@lequanduong866]

I love that your videos discover the traditional aspect of Hong Kong ❤ Looking forward to more videos !!!

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for watching. More videos coming soon!

[@tubetop123]

Thanks for the video! What a chef!

[@HongKongHoods]

Agreed. Mr. Lam is a local legend!

[@Cate_78]

My favourite (savory) street snack when I was growing up. Used to get a skewer (never in a cup) after school several times a week. The woman operating the cart got so used to me, sometimes she'll give me an extra fish ball. VIP customer. LOL.

[@HongKongHoods]

Haha that IS VIP service in Hong Kong, and certainly not common! Thank you for sharing your memories, and hope this video helped you reminisce!

[@davyp1532]

Another excellent vid, good to see Hong Kong food done well. Can’t wait to try them when I eventually get to Hk!

[@HongKongHoods]

Thank you!

[@alexanderlim4728]

Quote of the day: "Don' ask me how old i am. Ask me what i'm capable of." Thank you Sam for this very interesting video and storytelling of Mr Lam. A humble and legendary man - well done

[@HongKongHoods]

You're right Alexander, that is a great quote isn't it. Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it!

[@alexanderlim4728]

@@HongKongHoods it is always a pleasure to start the day with a coffee + one of your great vids ;) Thank you Sam

[@bikeguyhk]

It's easy to eat one fish ball. Watching this video makes me savour this simple but not-so-simple snack more.

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed!

[@haikitmichaeltruong3358]

Great video! I've been living between UK and HK for years now and only just discovered your channel about all these amazing eateries! Love your style of presenting too. Which is the closest MTR stop to this fish ball gem?

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for watching and for your kind comment! Sung Wong Toi on the Tuen Ma Line now serves Kowloon City, and is just a short walk from Mr Lam's shop!

[@darrenquirk2269]

Congratulations to you both on the birth of Miya. Another excellent video Sam. I've been looking forward to another video coming out. I didn't realise traditional fish balls use Conger Eel. The fishballs and crispy fish skin look good, it's easy to see why you are so enthusiastic about them. I will definitely be seeking them out when I visit Hong Kong.

[@HongKongHoods]

Thank you Darren for the well wishes and the great comment as usual. Same here, we honestly didn't anticipate eel being a part of the process! We are sure you'll enjoy the products here, can't recommend them enough!

[@368chen]

I love Mr. Lam’s business principle of serving only quality foods to customers that he could also give to his own family. You know he’s a dedicated chef and such a rare breed nowadays

[@HongKongHoods]

Absolutely agree! Mr. Lam is certainly a local legend!

[@Heresheis0818]

Seeing You to thrive again in Malaysia ❤happy for you, Congrats 🥳 🎉

[@HongKongHoods]

Thank you so much! Hope you enjoyed!

[@gtstrd]

Thank you for this video, can't wait to come back to HK at the end of the month and try some places you have shown... especially this place, including the processing method and showing this man's heart in making this product.

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for watching Simon. He certainly makes fishballs from the heart here, and I can’t recommend checking it out, and the neighbourhood, enough! More videos coming soon!

[@gtstrd]

@@HongKongHoods please make more. Loving your passion and story telling, and also your willingness to try things. My flight is booked and using you as sort of a guide with many places you are going to. You should head out to Tai-O if you get the chance. Hoping you get up some more videos so I can add to my over 2 weeks in your lovely city!

[@HongKongHoods]

@@gtstrd Thanks so much for the kind words, really appreciate it, and so glad the videos are helpful and inspiring to you! Tai O is a great suggestion, I love it out there and really want to make a video there someday, and it's definitely one the list! We've got another video coming out in the next few weeks hopefully- so maybe that will be ready in time for your trip too!

[@gtstrd]

@@HongKongHoods I will be keeping an eye out, and just subscribed to your channel. Looking forward to great content on your channel and hope to find other gems on those other videos! You are doing more than some locals do it 👍

[@HongKongHoods]

@@gtstrd Thanks for the support! Stay tuned for more to come :D

[@gildasfung4092]

Best place to have these by far. Other than the deep fried fish skin, the deep fried bones taste even better, must give it a go. Give them a dip into the broth during hotpot. Yum

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for watching, and glad you feel the same as us about this place! the hot pot tip is fantastic- thank you!

[@SO-rq3pm]

Exactly! We like dunking fried fish skin in noodles with soup or hot pot (same approach to eating beancurd stick), more than just crunching it dry like eating crisps (of course you can eat however you want). Just like dunking your biscuit while having English tea.

[@rachelehrenberg9231]

My old neighbourhood. Lived the in the late 70's early 80's. Gritty but wonderful.

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for watching!

[@tonytony3895]

Due to Covid unable to fly, I watching your videos is the only way I can connect with Hong Kong at the moment. Thank you very much. 👍🐯🙏🐠🥚

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for your great comment Tony, we’re very happy that our videos allow you to connect with HK while you’re away. More videos coming soon! 💪🙏👍

[@ralex6786]

Another cool video. What camera do you use?

[@HongKongHoods]

Thank you! We use a Fujifilm XT4 - beautiful machine!

[@Pvm_enthuasist]

I didn't know all the labour behind this snack, thank you for making this video and I wish Mr Lam and his business all the best 👍

[@HongKongHoods]

Yes, it is very labour intensive the way Mr. Lam makes his fish balls. We hope his business and legacy continue for long to come!

[@octopu5ie]

You're doing important work, Sam. Important work for the community and their livelihoods.

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for watching and for kind words of support! More videos coming soon!

[@kurlexchoi]

Great story from Mr. Lam. He said he used yellow eels to make his fish ball, but they look like belt fish to me and didn't specified amount of the fish pieces he used through out the day. Curry fish balls are one of its common street food there. The crispy fish skins would be a good topping for salads.

[@HongKongHoods]

Thank you for watching and for your comment. To be more precise, the eel in question is a kind of pike conger eel found in southern China. As for using the fish skins as a salad topping, that sounds like a brilliant and delicious idea!

[@joemccarthywascorrect6240]

“And that’s all there is too it.” Sortakinda like watching Vladimir Horowitz play the piano. . . It looks sooo simple 😂🤣😂

[@HongKongHoods]

Haha great analogy. I guess when you’ve been doing it as long as he has, it becomes second nature!

[@erictsoi4851]

This is legit bro!! Mr Lam is a legend

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for watching Eric!

[@paddlepopbest919]

❤❤❤❤❤😋😋😋👍👍👍👍 yum..lol, thanks for sharing..

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for watching 🙏

[@maryyeung2063]

thanks u introduce traditional food in hk , it's a real HK spirts

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it!

[@DamZFXBeats]

Really wish fish balls and cheung fun street food comes to UK specifically London. It surprises me this doesn't exist in not even chinatown!

[@HongKongHoods]

That is a little surprising! Let’s hope restrictions drop here in HK so you can come get the real thing here!

[@DamZFXBeats]

@@HongKongHoods yea! It's been a while since I've been back to HK. I do miss the street food. London chinatown do sell cheung fun for you to buy, but in terms of actual little stalls selling hot cheung fun street food or fish balls, basically doesn't exist :/. Another one I really miss? Buying fresh sugar cane juice in hong kong!

[@SinPyro]

is this shop still around? i was looking on google maps for this shop but it seems that the shop has been replaced with something else. really wish to visit his shop!!

[@HongKongHoods]

As far as we can tell it’s still there. We filmed there only a few months ago and the business was going strong. Very surprised if they’ve closed up shop since then.

[@clementyun2316]

It should be still there. It's less than 1 minute walk from the Kowloon City Plaza (Carpenter Road)

[@FlexxenRandomPlaces]

Mate you always have the best eating faces on your thumbnails I've gotta say 😆😆

[@HongKongHoods]

Haha burning with passion and hunger! 😂

[@sko1beer]

documentary level video this is good

[@HongKongHoods]

Thank you!

[@ceciliac2225]

I grew up on this street but left HK in 1972. No wonder I haven’t seen this store.

[@HongKongHoods]

That's amazing that you grew up on that very street. Yes unfortunately it was a good few years after you left that it opened.

[@vanessal9334]

Do they do wholesale ? Or do they supply fishball for small business beginners ?

[@HongKongHoods]

They do all of the above Vanessa, but I believe their primary business is selling to restaurants and vendors

[@richie5392]

Can't wait to try this place out, any chance you got a google maps link to his location?

[@HongKongHoods]

Here you go. Enjoy!: www.google.com/maps/place/76+Fuk+Lo+Tsun+Rd,+Kowloon+City/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x3404072b19e189f9:0xafdc0c0a71e0cc88?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwju2qfnxdH3AhXAqlYBHep3CVcQ8gF6BAgCEAE

[@richie5392]

@@HongKongHoods Awesome thanks, just saved it to my google maps.

[@wilsonlee751]

Have you try Cheung chau fish balls best in Hk

[@HongKongHoods]

Not yet but they’re on our list!

[@bclsschoolwork7404]

We will there next week 😊

[@HongKongHoods]

Excellent! He is closing down and retiring soon, so if you wish to visit this shop, go soon!

[@michaellafleur15]

Nice clean place, they don't cut corners, just fish.

[@HongKongHoods]

Exactly! Thanks for watching.

[@wcarn]

Thank you for leaving the original Cantonese. Love your vids.

[@HongKongHoods]

Thank you! More coming soon.

[@poocheeancheta9291]

Where to find his store pls?

[@HongKongHoods]

76 Fuk Lo Tsun Road, Kowloon City

[@drunkenmonkey1887]

I think it's a shame that despite being traditionally hand crafted (and I know they do also make a lot using old machinery), there isn't that much premium added to the hand crafted stuff. I know that fishballs aren't glamorous but we should still appreciate the craft that goes into it because, as the man says, when it's gone, it's gone.

[@HongKongHoods]

We absolutely agree, and think it is incredibly important to appreciate and support businesses like Mr. Lam’s. It’s very true, when they’re gone they’re gone!

[@nandocame620]

Where is shop?

[@HongKongHoods]

The address appears as we enter the shop near the beginning of the video. Thanks for watching

[@williamtam6267]

Curry fish ball.... Is like heaven when I bite into one.

[@HongKongHoods]

Agreed, we love them too!

[@shandyley9346]

how can i go there in shop tnx

[@HongKongHoods]

Address is listed near the beginning of the video!

[@TheSoccerStar]

I HAVE BEEN SUMMONED

[@HongKongHoods]

Hope you enjoyed the video!

[@Trainandfoodlover8381]

I like fish balls in Hong Kong

[@HongKongHoods]

Us too, thanks for watching!

[@wjkwjk3484]

Please try beef ball, shrimp ball, pork ball. Try all kinds of ball.

[@HongKongHoods]

We’re all about the balls here!

[@wjkwjk3484]

德興是有良心, 保持清潔,貨真價實

[@HongKongHoods]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@alleneng]

lol I love the random swear words that are engrained in the Cantonese vocabulary

[@HongKongHoods]

I wish I understood more! Slowly slowly. Thanks for watching!

[@AllaNXIII]

He mentions that as 1 fishball artisan quits/stops, that'll be one person permanently gone, no replacements, dying art.

[@HongKongHoods]

It's unfortunately very true. Thanks for watching!

[@benng9249]

Well

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks!

[@mherssantos7794]

Hello Sir! I am a former OFW in HK for 10years. Now I came back home in Philippines for good. I am interested to do fishball street food business. But I wonder how to export it from hk to Philippines.. And I don't know if they want to do a partnership with me.

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for watching Ms Santos and that sounds like a very noble idea- hope your business idea comes off and you can find links. Unfortunately I have no hand in business, I’m just a media person. Good luck though!

[@minigiant8998]

i honestly did not know fish had balls.

[@HongKongHoods]

They do...and turns out they're delicious!

[@ewnyMetroExpress]

After watching the process I don't want to eat fishball anymore… just kidding.

[@HongKongHoods]

They’re so delicious!

[@byteme9718]

Pre-made fish balls are tasteless, the same applies to pre-made beef balls. This art cannot be lost.

[@HongKongHoods]

Agreed! Thanks for watching!

[@frikandelkroket9335]

🇭🇰❤️

[@HongKongHoods]

🙏👍

[@jj-iz2gz]

I bought a few times from the street, all their fish balls taste the same and very bad, they must got them from the same factory. Only hand made fish ball will give the authentic taste.

[@HongKongHoods]

Agreed that your average fishballs on the street can taste a little bland. We definitely recommend a trip to see Mr. Lam and try his fish balls!

[@razinkaXL]

I wish upon you that you find a woman at who you will look like you looked at that fish skin😊.

[@HongKongHoods]

Haha I do, my wonderful wife!

[@garywutube]

龍津 is rubbish brand

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for watching!