Why Milk Tea in Hong Kong Tastes So Unique | City Bites Hong Kong Edition Ep2

Jan 09, 2023

This is the second episode of City Bites, Hong Kong edition, where we dive into the city’s unique food culture, and its roots.

Pineapple buns, egg tarts, and milk tea — you can get an authentic taste of Hong Kong just by visiting a Cha Chaan Teng. These Hong Kong-style cafes serve a plethora of dishes that’s both inspired by the east and the west. We visited the oldest existing Cha Chaan Teng in Hong Kong, as well as a newer one that’s trying to put a spin to the tradition. 

Pineapple buns, egg tarts, and milk tea — you can get an authentic taste of Hong Kong just by visiting a Cha Chaan Teng. These Hong Kong-style cafes serve a plethora of dishes that’s both inspired by the east and the west. We visited the oldest existing Cha Chaan Teng in Hong Kong, as well as a newer one that’s trying to put a spin to the tradition. 

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