HONG KONG FOOD: What it’s like to eat at Hong Kong’s BIGGEST wet market

Lok Yuen 樂園, in Kowloon City cooked food centre, is a 50-year-old pillar of the community that is close to the people's hearts. We get stuck into classic dishes like satay beef french toast and satay noodles, and learn about the history and culture of Hong Kong's wet markets as we go.
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VIDEO CREDITS-
Written, produced, filmed, edited, hosted and original music by Sam Evans
Assistant videographer: Divina Samtani
Executive producer: Vienne Leung-Evans

[@EricChanYYZ]

Grown up in HK and left for Canada for almost 28 years. I rarely came back visit but your videos really brought back a lot of good memory to my early years in HK. Keep up the good work!

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks Eric, and glad you’re enjoying the channel and that our videos bring back memories. More to come! 💪

[@EricChanYYZ]

@@HongKongHoods I did very enjoy watching your videos and thanks for sharing your HK food adventure!

[@luia3911]

Same here, Been living aboard for many many years, haven’t been back to HK since .. watching these videos regarding HK brings back childhood memories for alot of people I’m sure 👍 much love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@HongKongHoods]

@@luia3911 Glad you're enjoying the videos and they're bringing back childhood memories. Thanks for watching, and more videos on the way!

[@terribleterry7327]

I thought U R going to put the knife and fork into UR mouth

[@sandychan480]

Sam eats it and Sam nails it yet again! Love watching you enjoy the items. Lok Yuen does a great job and service feeding the neighborhood.

[@HongKongHoods]

Thank you Sandy, glad you enjoyed this one! It's true, Lok Yuen is such a local legend!

[@katychan9613]

Thanks for this episode! Again, so precious to record down the HK culture. Growing up in HK, i haven't tried (and didn't know about) satay beef french toast! Will definitely go to try!

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks Katy, glad you enjoyed this episode and found it informative. More videos on the way!

[@Andrew-Wong]

Hi is me, i super love you talking about Hong Kong local food video!! Keep it up always my friend! 🎉❤❤

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for watching Andrew, we're really glad you're enjoying the channel!

[@darrenquirk2269]

Great video Sam. I love this sort of content. It really makes a difference hearing the history behind the places you visit. The satay beef French toast sounds a bizarre combination but I'd love to try it.

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks as always Darren, glad you enjoyed this video, and it was really interesting researching and finding out this stuff before presenting it on camera (probably my favourite part of of the process is the discovery itself!) Yes, definitely recommend the French toast... sounds a bit weird, but thoroughly enjoyable!

[@johnsonleung6]

Excellent presentation after waiting so many months of Sam Eats..... Without actually eating and drinking the beauty of DaiPeiTong, I can feel the taste of these excellent stuff. Yes, I can smell it ! Thanks Sam for another well researched programme which helps so many people all over the world to understand the eating and drinking cultures of Hong-Kong, where EAST meets WEST, which, you will never find in another city in Asia 🌏 !!!! THANK YOU !!!

[@HongKongHoods]

Thank you as always Johnson, it was a pleasure as usual to learn more about Hong Kong's rich and incredible food culture. Glad you could taste the dishes through my reactions hehe. Yes, I absolutely agree, there is nowhere in Asia, or on Earth, like Hong Kong. It is a special place!

[@Kevindiesel]

Finally got a chance to watch the video! It was great! Always love how you describe the food and always annoyed (not actually) how hungry you make me 🤣 Excellent work Sam!

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks as always Kevin, and glad you enjoyed this one- it really was an awesome meal, we loved every minute of filming it! 🤤

[@Vablonsky]

This was another enjoyable food episode; and, it was educational for me to learn about Lok Yuen and Kowloon City Cooked Food Centre. I had thought that the cooked food centres arose as a way to relocate the dai pai dongs. But, I guess, they originated for other reasons. And, you're right. The cooked food centres are Hong Kong's version of Southeast Asia's hawker centres. The vibe and the atmosphere are very similar.

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks as always Vablonsky, for the support and great comment. I think you’re right in some sense, that the markets/food centres were built in part to get vendors off the street! Yes, very much SE Asia hawker centre vibes indeed!

[@headfakez]

Sam the man one of my fav YT food channel! Been looking forward to this while for a while!

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for watching and the support, hope you enjoy this one!

[@sz1767]

I love how you describe the food, the people and the atmosphere I feel like being back in Hong Kong :D

[@HongKongHoods]

Very glad you’re enjoying the channel, it’s our pleasure, and easy to describe a place when it’s so good! Thanks for watching!

[@nowvoyaging8881]

Super excited for a new video!

[@HongKongHoods]

Hope you enjoy!!

[@SatishKumar41]

Hey Sam. Glad to see your vlog after a long time. Thank you for showing us yet another food stall that is close to the locals of Hong Kong. I don't have any suggestions on where to visit next but I want to say please visit soon and keep the Hong Kong hoods channel busy. The Lemon tea looks so appetizing for me and I would be sure to try that one on my next visit to Hong Kong. Keep up the good work Sam, Divina and Vienne and thank you again.

[@HongKongHoods]

Hi Satish, thanks as always for watching and for your support! We'll try and make the wait for the next video shorter, but it is a little harder these days being a family man and all! The lemon tea was amazing, certainly recommend that as one of my favourite drinks (especially when the weather is hot). Thanks again, and next video coming (relatively) soon!

[@billylai6]

It has been a while, and another quality video. Thank you Sam.. keep eating mate.

[@HongKongHoods]

Cheers Billy, will try not to be as long in bringing the next one!

[@charlysabas527]

Love those Sam Eats It videos, awesome stuff as usual mate! That Sate Beef French Toast looked incredible!!

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks so much Charly, really appreciate the kind words, and glad you enjoyed the video!

[@kiyoshitakeda452]

Very nice to see you back vlogging. Food and drinks looked very tasty. Thank you enjoyed.

[@HongKongHoods]

Thank you for watching and glad you enjoyed it. The meal was delicious!

[@gildasfung4092]

Well, well, well. You sure know your way. Kowloon City wet market is the place my buddies hit during lunch during our secondary studies. I was a lucky one as my grandparents live in Kowloon City, i didn't need to fight my way for lunch as there are heaps of schools nearby where lunctime were pretty much similar then. Before this building was accomplished in the early 80's. This wet market used to be an open area where the floor was always wet, instead of plastic bags being used, veggies, meat were all wrapped with newspaper tied with straw. So much memories here. Thank you for bringing it all back!

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for watching! And also thank you for sharing your story, that's amazing that you spent a lot of time here growing up, and that you can tell us how it used to be! Really glad this video could bring back some childhood memories for you. More videos coming soon!

[@HouseofChunky]

Funny. Whenever I go back, I always pay Kowloon City a visit but never the wet market. Didn’t know there’s a food court inside! 😅 Because of your video, I will definitely stop by. Can’t wait to try out places you’ve been to! 😊. Love your videos! 👍🏻🤙🏻👏🏻

[@HongKongHoods]

Certainly recommend it! Thanks for watching and glad you’re enjoying the channel! 🙏💪

[@conwaychowie]

Sam, as ex-pat living in Sydney for decades, I hate you for making me miss HK food every time I watch your videos, but I love for nailing it every single time. And this is from someone who was born and bred with street food in the Shum Sui Po district. You must do a video there for the tofu fa. Can you please do other videos on the best wonton soup, the soup base cannot be replicated anywhere in the world, the best congees, the best milk egg custard - double milk skin and ginger syrup Daan dang - steam eggs, and the best steam rice noodles or Cheung fun. Thank you Sam

[@HongKongHoods]

Hi Peter, thank you so much for watching, and for your support - your words mean a lot to us, and we're really glad we can help you, a Hongkonger who grew up around Sham Shui Po and enjoyed all the street food, relive some memories! Thanks for the suggestions there, I've noted them all down. For Tofu and cheong fun, we feature both in our first Sham Shui Po episode (it's one of our first, so maybe you haven't seen it yet)... just incase, here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHaTn3WAfsSXkNU

[@Gemma6043]

i miss hong kong so so much, please come out with more food vlogs in Hong Kong more often!! maybe one about bakeries? I know Bakehouse is very popular and really wanted to visit that place

[@HongKongHoods]

Hi Gemma, thanks for watching and the comment. trying to release as much as possible, and hopefully will be a shorter wait for the next video! We haven’t got plans to do Bakehouse yet, but I’d never rule it out! In the meantime, we do have our Happy Bakery episode, which focuses on a traditional HK bakery: kzbin.info/www/bejne/onyTc5WrrMasoJI We also have an episode on Danish Bakery here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXmod2iba92HjaM Give them a watch and let us know what you think!

[@Hello_Me]

Thank you Sam! Your videos inspired me a lot as a local!! Safety back your home.

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for watching and glad this video inspired you- hope the other ones do similarly, and more on the way!

[@Multitaskertools]

Welcome back! Missed your videos 👏🏻

[@HongKongHoods]

Thank you, hope you enjoyed this one!

[@marktang1983]

Been waiting for a new video for a while, another good one! thanks

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it!

[@marcusandsiobhandossantos-9439]

Another great video Sam. We really enjoyed our recent visit to HK. While we were there we had clay pot rice on Temple Street at Hing Kee. It was delicious. Perhaps that could be a future episode - Clay pot rice. Cheers, Marcus and Siobhán.

[@HongKongHoods]

Hi Marcus and Siobhan, glad you enjoyed your trip, and thank you for the recommendation, have jotted it down and will try and remember to make some time (and stomach room) for it if i'm in Jordan or Yau Ma Tei! Glad you enjoyed this one!

[@tonytony3895]

Brilliant narrative, outstanding presentation and excellent photography and music. Thank you very much and take care.

[@HongKongHoods]

Thank you so much Tony! We work hard on these videos and are really glad when people find them enjoyable! More coming soon!

[@ericyau7557]

Another great video bringing back old memories !

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it!

[@HongKongHoods]

And also thank you for your generosity Eric, KZbin doesn’t make it easy to see who donates money. Just saw your generous one, and really, really appreciate it! 🙏

[@RedFusion]

I was just in Hong Kong a month ago visiting relatives; love that you’re back!

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks, and hope you had a great time seeing your relatives!

[@RedFusion]

@@HongKongHoods I did, thank you!

[@dinowu5466]

I've been to HK a few times and have always wished I had access to knowledge of the locals for authentic recommendations and I think you provide exactly that. You are doing seriously good work sharing HK culture to the world and I'm sure this value will be appreciated by many on a larger scale sooner or later. Wishing you continued success!

[@HongKongHoods]

Thank you very much Dino! Glad you're enjoying the videos, and thanks for such kind words! More videos on the way soon!

[@berryyuen3240]

You know more than a Hong Kong people! Thanks for introducing HK food to the world!

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for watching Berry and glad you enjoyed it! More videos on the way!

[@John-K-N]

Kicking off the new year with another winner, Sam, the quintessential cha chaan teng meal in one sitting. Looks like the prices have gone up a tad in these local food court establishments - but still a good deal!

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for watching John! Quintessential Cha chaan teng experience indeed, and a stellar meal, highly recommend for next time you’re in HK!

[@Vablonsky]

An analog to the satay French toast is chicken & waffles, a dish and combination that's popular in the U.S. and that originated in the American South. It has that same savory and sweet interplay. Crispy, savory fried chicken pieces eaten with breakfast waffles dressed in syrup and butter. Eating fried chicken with waffles seems similarly odd as well. But, the two incongruously pair well together just like the satay beef and the French toast.

[@HongKongHoods]

That’s a great analogy Vablonsky, and it totally makes sense. Never tried chicken and waffles, but would certainly be interested to try the dish, and Southern cuisine in general! Cheers!

[@Vablonsky]

@@HongKongHoods I wonder if any restaurant serving American food in Hong Kong has a take on it.

[@HongKongHoods]

@@Vablonsky There's a place in Mong Kok called Graceland where I think there might be a good chance of it... will let you know if I ever confirm.

[@draglionz]

Thank you for the vlog Sam... I'll definitely visit this eatery on my next visit to HK.

[@HongKongHoods]

Can't recommend it enough Michael. Thanks for watching!

[@ericleeSupSayK]

Miss your content! Welcome back!!

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeffreylau717]

First time to watch your video. I appreciate your effort to introduce awesome foods in English, and your great Cantonese! Looking forward to seeing more videos from you.

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks Jeffrey and welcome to the channel! I hope you enjoy our other videos, and we have more on the way, too!

[@paulkwan2006]

you always make me hungry! :-) thanks for the video!

[@HongKongHoods]

Glad the videos are inspiring your appetite. Thanks for watching and more videos on the way!

[@elaineandstevechanandmatth6372]

I can't say I'm adventurous enough to try out the French toast with satay beef, glad it turns out well 😀! Another nice video from Sam!

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for watching, and glad you enjoyed the video. It sounded a little unappetising, but it was genuinely to die for, and highly recommend if you find yourselves in Kowloon City!

[@elaineandstevechanandmatth6372]

@@HongKongHoods I shall give it a go!

[@kurlexchoi]

Lok Yuen mean Paradise in English and his food orders were exactly made for adventure. Satay Beef is my childhood favorites and glad is Sam's favorites as well. I also enjoy eating the French Toast. Not sure eating them together because I usually separate the sweet and savory taste. Since he did mention the hawker centre in Singapore, the Satay Beef French Toast is similar to Kaya Toast stuffed with butter and coconut jam and dipped into soft boiled eggs season with white pepper and soy sauce. If I have the Satay Beef Noodles, then I would have the Sweet French Toast probably stuffed with peanut butter. And the Fried Pork Chop go well with the noodles too. Red bean Ice Milk Tea would consider more of drink dessert and Lemon Ice Tea is straight beverage. I will finally coming to HK by the end of next month. May not able explore this place or some of the eatery he had in all of his prior videos or other food video posted by other viewers, but I will definitely get the best especially those with Michellin Stars ratings.

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks as always for your comment, and glad satay beef is also a childhood favourite of yours! I definitely love kaya toast too- we tried it in the Dai Pai Dong episode if you remember, but I am sure it might be even better in Singapore! Hope you enjoy your trip back to Hong Kong, and do let us know if you eat at any restaurants we have featured!

[@Andrew.bergin]

Currently in Hong Kong on holiday and had to try the satay french toast. What a suprise, genuinely delicious. Thanks for the video.

[@HongKongHoods]

Brilliant! Glad you enjoyed the toast and the video, more coming soon! Enjoy your HK trip

[@myfantube]

Sam, we waited long enough for your video. You can't try out a new place when you are hungry. Even my cooking taste good on an empty stomach 😄

[@HongKongHoods]

While this is true, I stand by it- verrry good meal! Recommend it very much Richard! 💪

[@kcho4829]

Great content as always

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks, and glad you enjoyed it!

[@annawong4387]

Very informative! Thanks for sharing!

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed

[@kion24]

Your videos are getting more views. That's great! High quality videos deserve more views.

[@HongKongHoods]

Thank you Joe. Yes, the numbers are certainly up from the early days. Hopefully our growth can continue!

[@MTing-vh8dw]

I passed by this wet market so many times down the road, never knew they have cooked food inside this building. defintely will try out next time. thanks for the video!

[@HongKongHoods]

It’s a great one! They also have a well-known Thai restaurant there too. Thanks for watching!

[@mmlreview]

I've missed you and your videos Sam!!! Please pump more videos if time allows you to 😍

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for watching and the support! We’ll try to make the wait shorter for the next one! 🙏💪

[@mmlreview]

@@HongKongHoods anything is much appreciated thank you. I haven't been back since the pandemic, and I love your style of presenting, the way you talk about the background the fact you try to order in cantonese love love love!!!!

[@HongKongHoods]

@@mmlreview Thanks for your very kind words, really appreciate the support! More where that came from planned and on the way 💪

[@Teomihaic]

Congratulations for the best and useful videos. 🙏

[@HongKongHoods]

Thank you! Glad you’re enjoying the channel!

[@daylight9997]

In Hong Kong we combined and mix food together and experiment and it comes out unique food that you can only get in Hong Kong actually lot of the old street food started to disappeared when I was little in Hong Kong there was many food that was so delicious but sadly you can’t get anymore

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for sharing Alice, that's a shame that so much traditional Hong Kong culture has disappeared already!

[@hl38]

really nice to know about the history, thanks for trying in canto its a great gesture. would be nice to know prices in future vids too

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for watching and glad you’re enjoying the channel! Yes, definitely try to speak Cantonese wherever possible, and as for prices, we try to put them in most videos. Stay tuned for another one coming soon!

[@vivicavids3486]

Welcome back!

[@HongKongHoods]

Thank you 🙏

[@biot_travel]

another excellent production - please make them more frequent ... you could easily do a tour of all the food centers. i still regret not visiting the one at java road just for the experience.

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for watching and the support! We’ll try and make the wait for the next video not as long. That is a great idea about cooked food centres, would be great to try more!

[@allanchan8370]

Well look who's back!?! In the immortal words of Billy Crystal...you look marvelous!! Congrats, Sam, not only for another great video but your "subtle" physique transformation!! Way to go! 😎

[@HongKongHoods]

Thank you Allan, for watching and the kind words. Haha, yes, I’ve shed a couple of pounds since the Monster Building video… might have put it al back on eating all that food though 😂

[@EmmaWalton123]

I was born in HK but moved to N America long time ago. I miss the food in HK. Thx for the vids! Your Cantonese is pretty good 😂

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for watching and commenting Jenn! Glad the videos are bringing back some tasty memories, and hope you can get at least passable Cantonese food where you are! My Cantonese wife helps me out A LOT with ordering 😆 but thanks for noticing!

[@seekan88]

I miss Hong Kong... what wonderful food!

[@HongKongHoods]

It was delicious! Thanks for watching!

[@ry5172]

incredible!

[@HongKongHoods]

Thank you!

[@daylight9997]

But thank you for sharing since the covid I haven’t been back over three years is nice to still see it

[@HongKongHoods]

There's still a significant amount of Hong Kong culture here, which we're trying, in our small way, to document and preserve through these videos. Thanks for watching and your support!

[@whkoh7619]

nice, will try to visit

[@HongKongHoods]

Highly recommend!

[@FrenchGlobetrotter]

Nice video ! 😮 I went passed here during last visit, unfortunately didn’t enter this building . I’ll def return for some authentic Hk food next time !

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it! Yes, highly recommend checking this place out and indulging in the satay beef French toast!

[@streetsmart73]

Reminds me of my childhood days on the streets of HK 🥰🥰🥰

[@HongKongHoods]

Glad it could bring back some memories. Thanks for watching 🙏

[@raychan8533]

Hi Sam, out of sheer luck, I came across your recent video today and have enjoyed watching 6 or 7 episodes of yours in a row. The subjects, the eateries and people you chose to showcase are all spendid and I particularly like the pleasant, friendly and down to earth way you present them. As a viewer, I would hope to know a little more about you - your background, your association with Hong Kong, for example. Perhaps inserting a few minutes introducing yourself in your nexr video？ 😊

[@HongKongHoods]

Hi Ray, thanks for the very nice comment, glad you’re enjoying the channel! As far as background, I lived in Japan for 7 years and then came to HK 4 years ago with my then fiancé, now wife. She was born here so that is where our connection comes from. I’ve learned a lot about Cantonese culture by interacting with her family, especially since living in HK where we have so many aunties and uncles!

[@raychan8533]

Sam, I am glad that you’ve found the best reason to stay in HK since 4 years ago. You have also chosen the best subject - food and restaurants - for many of your videos, as we the locals believe “we live to eat”. To fully integrate into the HK culture, trying to learn playing mahjong is recommended. It is no doubt in my mind the most interesting game ever devised. Your family and relatives may have shown you the basics from which you just have to practice more often.

[@HongKongHoods]

@@raychan8533 much appreciated! yes living here hasn't been the easiest over the past few years (as I'm sure is the case everywhere with the pandemic), but things seem to be looking up here now finally! Cheers for your support, and absolutely - my wife's family play mahjong regularly and have shown me the basics. We'll continue to make videos, can I hope you continue to enjoy!

[@yf16237]

You are more local than I do😮 Respect!

[@HongKongHoods]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Vablonsky]

If you are so inclined, you could easily film more episodes about the various cooked food centres. I'm sure there's a vast array of food that you could showcase: stir fried dishes with various proteins, both traditional dishes and trendy updates on old standards. Roast meats, more Canto-Western fare. All of these offerings could be a source of content for future videos. And, you'd be taking viewers deep, both figuratively and literally, into Hong Kong's food culture. I don't think the cooked food centres, lacking the comparative history and attention, are as well known as the dai pai dongs as an aspect of the local food scene. And, they are less visible too because they are housed indoors. But, with street-side dai pai dongs receding, the cooked food centres appear to be more important than ever.

[@HongKongHoods]

That's a great idea Vablonsky, and thanks so much for the initial ideas there, will definitely note them down and consider it (I also love cooked food centres, so it would be an incredibly fun aspect of Hong Kong food culture to cover!

[@EddieF14]

When I visited my family back in 2010 that's where they took me to eat a couple of times. Good food at a very fair price.

[@HongKongHoods]

Amazing and thanks for sharing- your family took care of you taking you here, it’s a truly great, quintessential Hong Kong food spot!

[@janegalella8743]

This is my first time to watch your video, really like it, really bring back lots of memories. I grew up in ShamShuiPo and live in NYC almost 40 years (my husband is Italian) and go back to visit my mother every year up till 2019 when she passed away. Thank you for showing us of all different places in HK 👍

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for watching Jane, and- welcome to the channel! Glad the videos bring back some memories of your childhood in Shan Shui Po. Hopefully you will be able to visit from New York again, now that travel to HK has been made easier! 💪🙏

[@janegalella8743]

@@HongKongHoods Thank you very much for your fast reply, I already booked ticket to go to HK in mid May to see my sister and friends, and taste ALL the good eats!!

[@HongKongHoods]

@@janegalella8743 Brilliant! Hope you have a great time here, and do let us know what you think if you head to any of the restaurants we've featured!

[@jamessmith1652]

That fried pork chop looks great!

[@HongKongHoods]

Was very nice James. Thanks for watching! 💪🙏

[@leeroger3]

You are making me hungry again!

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for watching! 💪😉

[@nadiralisa496]

I miss and love hongkong so much .....❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for watching; hopefully you can return to HK soon!

[@ceciliac2225]

Satay beef French toast sounds weird, but the combinations of sweet, spicy and savoury makes sense. Idea is similar to salty chili caramel chocolate.

[@HongKongHoods]

Yeah, I guess that’s true Cecilia, hadn’t thought of it like that until now! The combination definitely works- so delicious!

[@benjaminho2275]

Your Cantonese is so good👍the food looks so yummy that make me miss my home now😂

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for watching, and you’re too kind- my Cantonese is helped a lot by my wife, who was born in HK. Glad the vids are inspiring your appetite! 🙏💪

[@emmaw5491]

Just discovered your videos at 2 am haha and they are nice and helpful! I am moving to HK this summer so I am quite curious about the Asian culture as I've never been to Asia before. There's one thing im wondering about: is the cutlery clean? I read that it is necessary to clean it before eating. As I am from Austria this is quite a shock 😂

[@HongKongHoods]

Hi Emma, welcome to the channel and glad you’re enjoying the videos! Cutlery cleanliness in Hong Kong entirely depends on where you go. A lot of street food or lower-end places will require at least a wet wipe to clean your cutlery, and dim sum places also traditionally provide hot tea to wash them off with. Don’t be out off though, it’s all just part of the local food culture here! 👍

[@brianho4640]

France was commonly known as 法蘭西 in Cantonese in the old days. That's why 西多士, transliterally west toast in English, is commonly understood as French toast in Cantonese today.

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for the information, that's really good knowledge! Cheers for watching!

[@irenelai2269]

Thanks!

[@HongKongHoods]

Thank you Irene!

[@Anson-1080]

We missed you so much!

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks Anson, hope you enjoy!

[@Sherbetlemons]

HKfood is funny, they seem to like the savoury with the sweet. Like the little chicken pies from the local bakeries that are sweet pastry and the bbq pork bao too. It’s like Rachel from Friends with her trifle and minced beef that only Joey could like!

[@HongKongHoods]

Never seen that episode, but just looked it up, and couldn't agree more! haha Thanks for watching!

[@laura5678100]

Excellent👏👏👏

[@HongKongHoods]

Thank you!

[@paddlepopbest919]

Thanks for making me hungry again.. Sam.. lol..i misses HK food..

[@HongKongHoods]

Haha glad we could whet your appetite! Thanks for watching, and happy you enjoyed it!

[@paddlepopbest919]

@@HongKongHoods yes Sam!!

[@steffyhhk]

Damn you make me homesick and hungry ! 😂

[@HongKongHoods]

Glad the videos are inspiring your appetite! Thanks for watching 💪🙏😉

[@chefcscreations]

Sam, I Soo look forward to your videos esp the Cha Chan Teng episodes. I makes me miss HK a lot, so much I'm working at the only HK Cafe in my city lol. Thank you for your hard work

[@HongKongHoods]

Thank you for watching Connie, and glad these videos bring back memories of Hong Kong for you! That's great that you're working at a HK-style cafe. Which city is it in?

[@chefcscreations]

@@HongKongHoods It's called Rubato located in Quincy, MA. If you visit, your afternoon tea is on me 😀

[@HongKongHoods]

@@chefcscreations Amazing! Really cool that you guys are representing Hong Kong there. Looks like a nice town!

[@chefcscreations]

@@HongKongHoods Pretty diverse but it's like the new Chinatown since the pandemic more or less killed the Boston Chinatown 😞😢

[@HongKongHoods]

@@chefcscreations Damn, heard about how tough the pandemic has been on Asian communities in the US...really hope it all bounces back within a few years

[@eliso5973]

Happy Valley wet market and North Point wet market are very popular too.

[@HongKongHoods]

We’ve been to both and agree! Thanks for the recommendations!

[@srasvlog1085]

So nice video

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for watching!

[@presidentoxford]

Guy's amazing. Makes ordering in Cantonese sound like English. Brioche goes from being savoury to sweet. Not bad overall.

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for watching and glad you liked the use of Cantonese!

[@tik_a_lemon]

I really miss the Thai restaurant and Hotpot in this building, when you go there at night, it’s completely another vibe

[@HongKongHoods]

I’ve heard about nighttime here- will have to go and check it out. Thanks for the tip!

[@yummyclamchowder]

Thanks for this video! I was wondering if Lok Yuen had an English menu? All the ones I've seen online are in Cantonese.

[@HongKongHoods]

Great question- I’m afraid it did not! They have a staff member who spoke English on our visit- failing that, just pause our video on the dishes and show them that 😆

[@williamli8616]

You can find Red Bean Milk Tea from Pizza Hut as well! Just don't expect too much 😆

[@HongKongHoods]

Haha wow I didn’t know that!

[@Sri-ndeso]

eat food in Hong Kong that looks very delicious,, thank you, I like your vlog video, greetings from me, a beginner KZbinr, best wishes,

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed the video! Good luck on your KZbin journey!

[@BomberFletch31]

Cantonese is an incredibly difficult language to learn, and the 6 different tones is probably the hardest part! So you're doing a pretty decent job of it! Sate beef French toast looks different. I think I've commented before that I prefer savoury dishes to sweet dishes, and I honestly can't picture how the two can work together. Perhaps I'll give it a go next time I'm in HK. Lemon tea is my go-to drink in Hong Kong, especially on a hot day. I remember the last time I visited during summer, I was walking around the park for about 15 minutes, found a little cha chaan teng nearby and downed two glasses of lemon tea. Summer in Hong Kong is quite unbearable for me!

[@HongKongHoods]

Thank you! Still just learning, but definitely picking up some Cantonese food vocabulary! I would certainly recommend this French toast, it truly is special and nothing like what I expected. As for Lemon tea, I couldn't agree with you more... quite possibly the most refreshing drink to deal with the insanely hot HK summers. Lord help us when July/August comes!

[@tutorialazhariary]

very crowded who visit the market also provides a lot of super delicious food

[@Inproject12]

Great video! Your Cantonese is pretty good for a gweilo! Klwn City doesn't get much love on yt and I'm so glad you did this video. Almost a perfect video, but you gotta eat the noodles with chopsticks, not a fork! Otherwise you rock!

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it! I love Kowloon City, definitely one of the most underrated areas of Hong Kong. Agreed that noodles are best with chop sticks; they served us with western cutlery here which isn’t uncommon in Cha chaan teng restaurants! 🙏💪

[@kennychwk]

Kowloon City, more people will connect to Tai cousin, seem you show us a different Kowloon City~ cool

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for watching, and glad you enjoyed it!

[@user-uc9mx9ox9m]

Well done

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for watching!

[@canniekwok8328]

It's good to see you use fork to eat french toast this time 🤣 You make me want to try the satay beef french toast too, thank you Have you tried Spiced Pork Cubes noodles yet? It's yum too😁 see you in next video

[@HongKongHoods]

Hi Cannie, yes, learned my lesson last time (got syrup all over my mouth and T-shirt)! The French toast here was seriously good, sure you won't be disappointed if you try it. Never tried Spiced pork cubes noodle, but have jotted it down and will look into it to see if it's something we'd try in a video in future. Thanks and see you in the next vid!

[@TravelHungryForLife]

Excellent upload and channel here See you again be safe always cheers

[@HongKongHoods]

Thank you for watching and for your kind words. More videos on the way!

[@susanmo8417]

New subscriber here! I just came back from HK last week and already missing the food 😢 London Chinatown is not the same. Please do a tour of Yuen Long where the famous wife cakes at the original Hang Heung store is located. My parents have retired there, so much history in the NT.

[@HongKongHoods]

Hi Susan, welcome to the channel! That’s great that you travelled here last week, hope you had a nice trip and some great meals, nothing beats the food here! Thanks for the Yuen Long suggestion, we’ve heard about the wife cakes and have it on our radar possibly for a future episode. Thanks for watching, and more videos coming soon!

[@susanmo8417]

@@HongKongHoods you’ll love Yuen Long, one of the most populous districts. I’ll be visiting HK every yr to see my parents, they’re getting on! Looking forward to your weekly videos 😉

[@HongKongHoods]

@@susanmo8417 I've been up there once before (did a bike ride from Yuen Long to Tsuen Mun and back a couple of years ago, and hung out in the neighbourhood a little bit before and after...) was really "authentic", which I loved! Weekly videos may be a bit of a stretch with our resources at the moment, but it's certainly a target to aim for! Hope your parents are doing well!

[@Jeffffrey0902]

4:15 Do you see the dish written in huge font in the very centre of the menu? It's stir-fried rice noodles, another signature of Lok Yuen. It's made with Spam, pork, eggs and some fermented greens, best enjoyed with chili paste. I insist that you give it a try next time.

[@HongKongHoods]

Thanks for watching and for the suggestion!

[@kevwwong]

The satay French Toast sounds similar in concept to the American Monte Cristo - a savoury sandwich that's deep fried.

[@HongKongHoods]

I've just looked up Monte Cristo and it looks delicious!

[@razinkaXL]

Christmas is nice, but “Sam Eats” comes on the tube more often😊

[@HongKongHoods]

I am flattered at the comparison 😆 thanks for watching and hope you’re enjoying the channel!

[@BobaFutt]

I'll visit Lok Yuen when I'm in HK.

[@HongKongHoods]

That satay beff French toast is one of the most delicious, decadent snacks I've ever had the pleasure of eating- highly recommmend!

[@bw2082]

It’s been a long time!

[@HongKongHoods]

It’s been a little while hasn’t it!? We’re back with a long one

[@wingtang5334]

You can try Cha Chow (茶走) Tea with sweetened condensed milk

[@HongKongHoods]

We love Cha Chow and tried it and explained how it’s made in this video. Hope you enjoy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJurpGdje8SUm6c

[@DXPetti]

The BEST food (seafood in particular) I ever had was at one of the wet food markets in Wan Chai. Not sure if it's been featured before but have you tried the salted lemon drink Sam? Might be a interesting diversion from the venerable lemon tea for you 😉

[@HongKongHoods]

Nice suggestion James, the Wan Chai cooked food centre is one I'm yet to check out! As far as salted lemon drink, will bear it in mind for a possible future video feature!

[@imir3434]

Hmm, the salted lemon in Sprite. Found little zip lock bags of the lemons in wet markets, even took a pic with astore holder holding her Canto-English translation app : can't find it in Australia sadly.

[@HongKongHoods]

@@imir3434 I love that the lemons were in little zip lock bags, that sounds very Hong Kong!

[@kwokmingng4548]

You are very open mined. You try the tea with red beans😀🥰

[@HongKongHoods]

Thank you! I try to keep an open mind and try everything- HK food is great!

[@naaat]

Btw, these prices might seem really cheap from a US perspective, but as a Hongkonger, these prices are actually slightly expensive to me. That shows how cheap food in Hong Kong is. Also note that there are NO extra sales tax and (almost) NO tipping culture in Hong Kong too.

[@HongKongHoods]

Gotta love Hong Kong for its cheap and delicious food. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@SS-iu1zb]

She said “, yep, perfect“ 😂

[@HongKongHoods]

I'm sure she was being very nice hehe