Where a Cantonese comfort food lover goes for tastes of ‘old-school Hong Kong' in the city
Marathon swimmer Ryan Leung Chun-hay, who works in the property sector, is the only Hongkonger to ever swim across the North Channel between Northern Ireland and Scotland. He spoke to Andrew Sun.
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I enjoy simple, traditional Hong Kong comfort food – such as steamed or scrambled eggs with shrimp. When I was in high school, my go-to lunch was wonton noodles.
I still remember they only cost HK$18 (those were the days!), and sometimes I would even have two bowls.
I love a local spot called Ho Ho Restaurant (Shop E&F, 136-142 Belcher's Street, Kennedy Town. Tel: 2818 3658). It has been around for at least 20 years. I remember going there back in high school.
My favourite late-night order is the rice noodle rolls with eggs, and I always top off the night with a local dessert such as hot walnut soup.
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The place is open late and is a favourite among students and locals for its affordable, classic comfort food.
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Where a Cantonese comfort food lover goes for tastes of ‘old-school Hong Kong' in the city
Marathon swimmer Ryan Leung Chun-hay, who works in the property sector, is the only Hongkonger to ever swim across the North Channel between Northern Ireland and Scotland. He spoke to Andrew Sun. Advertisement I enjoy simple, traditional Hong Kong comfort food – such as steamed or scrambled eggs with shrimp. When I was in high school, my go-to lunch was wonton noodles. I still remember they only cost HK$18 (those were the days!), and sometimes I would even have two bowls. I love a local spot called Ho Ho Restaurant (Shop E&F, 136-142 Belcher's Street, Kennedy Town. Tel: 2818 3658). It has been around for at least 20 years. I remember going there back in high school. My favourite late-night order is the rice noodle rolls with eggs, and I always top off the night with a local dessert such as hot walnut soup. Advertisement The place is open late and is a favourite among students and locals for its affordable, classic comfort food.
