Top 10 must-buy specialties in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a shopping paradise that combines Eastern culture with Western modernity. In Hong Kong, you can buy a variety of products with local characteristics and commemorative significance, which are suitable for both personal use and gifts. Here are 10 things you must buy when visiting Hong Kong

1.Yuen Long Wife Cake

Yuen Long Wife Cake has a crispy texture/delicate filling/sweet but not greasy 

• Recommend Tai Cheong/Wing Wah/Kee Wah/Tak Tung/Heng Heung

Yuen Long wife cake is a famous specialty pastry in Hong Kong and a specialty with a long history in Hong Kong. The production history of Hong Kong-style wife cake can be traced back to the Qing Dynasty. It originally originated in Yuen Long Town, Zhongshan City, Guangdong, hence the name "Yuen Long Wife Cake". The production process of Hong Kong's Yuen Long wife cake is basically the same as that of Guangdong's Yuen Long wife cake, but there are improvements in taste, appearance and other aspects.Among Hong Kong-style wife cakes, Tai Cheong, Wing Wah, Kee Wah, Tai Tung and Heng Heung wife cakes are more famous. Among them, Hengxiang wife cake is recognized as the more famous wife cake in Hong Kong. The filling of wife cake is winter melon paste. , the taste is not sweet and refreshing. In addition, the egg yolk puff pastry and skinned egg puff pastry are also signature snacks. The fillings are egg yolk and lotus paste, which melt in your mouth and leave you with endless aftertaste. The wife cakes from Heng Heung Bakery often appear in TVB dramas in Hong Kong. Many mainlanders go to buy Yuen Long wife cakes.

2.Chen Yizhai bird's nest cake

•  recommended chess piece cake/egg roll/almond cake/almond cream/barley cake

Chen Yizhai shop

Chen Yizhai bird's nest cake

Among the top ten must-buy specialty products in Hong Kong, a variety of pastries are well worth looking forward to. Chen Yizhai Bird's Nest Cake is a more authentic Hong Kong-style specialty pastry in Hong Kong. It is a traditional snack made from bird's nest. The bird's nest silk is steamed, melted and solidified into a cake. Chen Yizhai's pastries and snacks are all handmade with high-quality materials and traditional recipes. There are also popular snacks such as almond cream, barley cakes, egg yolk cakes, almond cakes, candied dates, pork jerky, beef jerky, etc.In addition, Hong Kong’s Chinese cakes include wedding cakes, Mid-Autumn moon cakes, etc., which are suitable for weddings and different festive occasions, and the choices are extremely diverse. Specially made snacks such as wife cakes, chess cakes, egg rolls, and almond cakes are delicious; the fashionable and exquisite independent packaging ensures hygiene and makes them more decent as gifts and congratulations. There are many specialty stores and chain cake shops in Mong Kok, Tsim Sha Tsui, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay and North Point.

3.Hong Kong-style mooncakes

• Hong Kong-style mooncakes, (liquid custard mooncakes/snowskin mooncakes)( recommended Ronghua/Maxim/Hengxiang/Taipan)

Hong Kong Mei Xin mooncake

Ronghua mooncake

Hong Kong-style mooncakes are a branch of Cantonese-style mooncakes. New-style Cantonese-style mooncakes such as custard mooncakes and snowskin mooncakes are more famous. They are popular for their thin skin, softness, sweetness and filling, and have become a must-have companion for traveling in Hong Kong. Hand gift. Hong Kong-style mooncakes have sweet, salty, salty-sweet, and spicy flavors; in terms of fillings, there are five kernels, bean paste, rock sugar, sesame, ham, etc.; according to the cake skin, there are pulp skin, mixed sugar skin, There are three categories of meringues; in terms of shape, there are glossy mooncakes, lace mooncakes, Sun Wukong mooncakes, and longevity mooncakes. M aigoo editor learned that the four major Hong Kong-style mooncake brands are Ronghua, Maxim's, Hengxiang and Taipan. Others include Linxianglou, Saint-Anna mooncakes and Jilong mooncakes.

4.Defa Beef Balls (Defa Beef Balls ,juicy and fragrant)

Tak Fat Beef Balls is one of the representatives of Hong Kong's local specialties. Tak Fat Beef Balls originated in Hong Kong in the 1950s. Hong Kong beef balls are famous for their juicy texture. The characteristic of Defa Beef Balls lies in its production process. After repeated stirring, kneading and rolling, the juice in the meat is evenly distributed, making the meatballs tender and fragrant, which is deeply loved by people. Beef balls are an important part of Hong Kong's food culture. In Hong Kong, a multicultural city, it can represent unique food culture and historical value. It is a unique food in Hong Kong's catering culture. Tak Fat Beef Balls are usually cooked with rice noodles. They can also be cooked with shrimps, cashews and other ingredients, or fried with quail eggs and hibiscus balls. They taste crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, sweet and delicious.

5.Jenny Cookies ( Jenny Cookies, rich in milky flavor/crisp in texture)

Jenny Cookies is a specialty snack in Hong Kong. It is a high-calorie biscuit food. The raw materials include butter, hot water, cocoa powder, corn starch, coffee powder, coffee honey, high-gluten flour, sugar powder, eggs, and vanilla. Jing et al. The editor of MAI GOO learned that Jenny cookies are one of the souvenirs that must be brought when traveling to Hong Kong. The iron box they are packaged in has a teddy bear pattern, which is very cute. The box is replaced with a new one every month, which is very thoughtful. The cookies are made with enough ingredients, and you can smell the rich milky aroma before opening the box. They basically melt in your mouth and taste great. It is said that there are only two authentic Jenny Cookies in Hong Kong, located in Sheung Wan and Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. Everyone must look for genuine products when purchasing.

6. Hong Kong medicines

 recommended trumpet brand Zhenglu Pills/Wubi Drops/Taihe Dongjiukake Pills/Shuangfeiren Potion

Wubi Drops

What things are worth buying in Hong Kong? There are also many local medicines that are highly recommended to buy. The list of must-buy medicines in Hong Kong includes Trumpet Brand Zhenglu Pills, Longjiao Powder, Wubi Di, Taihe Dongjiukake Pills, Li Zhongshengtang Po Chai Pills, Tiger Balm Analgesic Cloth, Ma Bailiangzhu Perhou Zao Powder, Tiger Balm Neck and Shoulder Shu, Xiubi Scar Removal Cream, Hexing White Flower Oil, Clam Shell Stomach Powder, Ax Biao Carminative Oil, Shuangfeiren Potion, Wu De Wuci Intestinal Pain Water, etc. Many of them are daily medicines that are not available in the mainland and are time-honored brands in Hong Kong. Buying medicine in Hong Kong is also one of the purposes of many tourists. If you need it, you can buy it on demand.

7.Hong Kong toys 

• Hong Kong toys recommend Lego/soft plastic/figures, etc.

In addition to electronic products, the most worth-buying Hong Kong specialties include toys. Hong Kong toys are famous in Asia. The Hong Kong Toy Fair held in January every year is one of the largest toy fairs in the world. You can buy a variety of trendy products that meet market needs here. In's Point currently has a whole building full of toy stores. In addition to Lego, there are all kinds of sofubi and figurines. Sino Center has many toys, CDs, vinyl, comic books, switches, game cards, etc. There are also Mega Center, Jiwang Shopping Mall and other places are also places where toys are concentrated. However, the editor of maigoo reminds everyone to bring enough cash when buying toys in Hong Kong, because many shops only accept cash. For small amounts, you can pay by card or mobile phone. You can also exchange Hong Kong dollars on site, but the handling fee is relatively expensive.

8. Mo Feng Hua Mei Wang

• Mo Feng Hua Mei Wang, unique Hong Kong cold fruits such as Sichuan clam, snake gallbladder and tangerine peel/aged winter ginger/lemon/dried longan

Mo Feng Hua Mei Wang

Shanghai Mo Feng is a famous preserve in Hong Kong and a must-buy souvenir in Hong Kong. Mo Feng Hua Wang is the most top-grade and most expensive Hua Mei in Hong Kong and even in the world. It is said that the store’s treasure, the supreme top Hua Wang, costs 240 yuan for 6 Hua Wang. It can be called the Hermès of Hua Mei. Each plum of Mo Feng Hua Mei King is handmade by experienced confectioners. The quality is unparalleled and the sweetness and sourness are moderate. Even though it is so expensive, Mo Feng Hua Mei Wang has never lacked loyal fans. In addition to Plum King, Mo Feng also has hundreds of other cold fruit snacks, such as Sichuan clams, snake gallbladder, tangerine peel, aged winter ginger, lemon, dried longan, tea bubbles, taro shrimp, etc. It is also very famous. Many Hong Kong people who have immigrated overseas also order it every year. Come back and buy in bulk.

9. Rooster bowl

Rooster bowl, a unique souvenir that is both practical and beautiful.

The rooster bowl is a bowl with a pattern of a black-tailed rooster, plantains and flowers. The rooster bowl is very shallow, with a large mouth and a small bottom. A rooster is casually depicted on the outside in simple colors such as red, dark green, and black. The rough craftsmanship reveals a special sense of beauty. Chicken bowls are widely spread in Guangdong and Hong Kong and are also very popular, especially some special tableware for large and small food stalls, which are also common props in Hong Kong TVB. The chicken cock bowl is durable, not easy to break, and has auspicious meanings, so it is very popular and has become a very popular thing, and it also has many historical memories. Hong Kong's chicken cock bowl is both practical and beautiful. It is one of the ten must-buy specialty souvenirs in Hong Kong. You can buy it at the National Products Company, Stanley Market, Li Yuen Street East/West, Upper Morrow Street, and Hollywood Road purchased.

10. Yingji Tea House Tea

Yingji Tea House Tea Recommends Pu'er/Rock Tea/Fragrant Tea/Green Tea/White Tea

What are the Hong Kong specialties worth buying? Hong Kong has a very rich tea culture, and tea from Ying Kee Tea House is a popular Hong Kong souvenir. Ying Kee Tea House is a famous Hong Kong tea house brand. It was founded by Mr. Chen Chaoying in Guangzhou in 1881. In 1950, it moved to Hong Kong for development and set up its own factory in Hong Kong. After four generations, Ying Kee Tea House has become a well-known tea house with a long history and is well-known overseas. All its products are sold well all over the world.Ying Kee Tea House's tea products include Pu'er, rock tea, fragrant tea, green tea, white tea, etc. The stores also have different grades for customers to choose from. In order to ensure the quality of tea, senior teachers carefully select famous teas from various places, and then use their rich experience and exclusive blending methods to select and prepare them. Every process is strictly monitored by tea masters. Therefore, buyers can't put it down and tasters have endless aftertaste.