Shui Kee Coffee in Hong Kong has been around for decades and it is as old school, as traditional, as Hong Kong as you can get to a cha chaan teng.

You almost don’t see tourists dining there; just locals who want breakfast in the most comforting form they know, without having their wallets take a beating.

Where Hong Kong-style buns, sandwiches, French Toast, noodles and milk tea are concerned, Shui Kee Coffee does it in the most traditional no-frills way. You have to try it for yourselves if you want a true taste of Hong Kong-style breakfast.

Shui Kee Coffee sits within the food centre, on the third level of Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building. You wouldn’t “chance upon it” if you didn’t know about it and hunted for it. It is one of those places where locals in the know go to and one that they always return to for a quick, casual and affordable breakfast.

On the very straight forward menu, you have your usual Hong Kong-style beverages (HK$13/ S$2.16) such as Milk Tea, Yuan Yang and Almond Milk. Shui Kee Coffee is famous for its Hong Kong-style Milk Tea; you have to go for the Milk Tea, of course. We loved the cold one that came in an old-school glass bottle. It was silky with a subtle bitter after taste.

For breakfast, there is no better way to start your day in Hong Kong than with a bowl of Noodles (HK$24/ S$4). What is essentially just instant noodles is made better with two slices of luncheon meat and a fried egg; the locals sure love their “can tan mee”.

The Beef & Egg Bun (HK$14/ S$2.30) is a popular choice. Honestly, there is nothing special about it, but it is one of those typical breakfast items that locals grow up eating. Shui Kee Coffee’s rendition comes with eggs that are fried with chives for an elevated flavour.

What you must not miss is the Hong Kong-style French Toast (HK$23/ S$3.83). Shui Kee Coffee’s rendition is one of the best that we’ve had in Hong Kong.

The next time you find yourselves in Sheung Wan, make a trip to Shui Kee Coffee and eat like a local.

Shui Kee Coffee
Shop 17, 18167, Sheung Wan
Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building
Tel: +852 2850 8643
Mon to Sat: 8am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Sheung Wan

Award-winning Si Sun Fast Food is an exceptionally popular hole-in-the-wall Hong Kong-style eatery that specialises in greasy beef patty burgers.

Long queues formed outside the tiny local restaurant on a daily basis is a testimony to their tasty burgers. Do be mentally prepared to wait at least 15 to 20 minutes before getting a table. Alternatively, you could opt for takeouts.

The palm-size burgers served at Si Sun Fast Food are simple but delicious. The handcrafted beef and pork patties – sandwiched between fluffy sesame buns sourced from reputable bakery Garden – are smeared with an addictive homemade salad dressing.

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Believe it or not, these divine burgers are affordably priced between HK$17 to HK$23.

Si Sun Fast Food has been around since 1963 and has been the go-to place amongst local Hong Kongers for satisfying junk food. Yes, the burgers here might be a tad too greasy, but who cares!

The recipe to the restaurant’s success lies in its lip-smacking sauce which has been made from scratch with over 10 ingredients such as pickles and tomatoes.

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Other than the bestselling beef and pork burgers, Si Sun Fast Food also sells a variety of other deep-fried snacks such as French Fries (HK$7), Chicken Wings (HK$8) and Sausage (HK$5).

We can’t think of anywhere else that would sell a hearty burger at such an economical price. But truth be told, it is the burgers that have lured foodies to return again and again; the wallet-friendly price is merely a bonus.

Si Sun Fast Food
1 Whampoa St, Hung Hom, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2362 1279
Daily: 11am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Hung Hom

About the writer:
Hui Jun Ng is a staff writer for ladyironchef. She previously worked in the food and marketing industry. She loves traveling and enjoys exploring underrated destinations. In her free time, you will find her indulging in coffee and her all time favourite local dish – bak chor mee.