Plump, juicy and tender meat which comes with the crispiest skin with a layer of delicious fats and served with an addictive plum sauce, roast goose is a dish which has been perfected over generations.

Numerous roast goose restaurants in Hong Kong serve the traditional dish, but only a select few are truly top-notch.

Hidden just a short journey from Tuen Mun Road in Sham Tseng, you’ll find Yue Kee Roast Goose Restaurant which has been around since 1958 and it is one of the oldest roast goose restaurants in Hong Kong.

You can get a whole roast goose at HK$660 or a regular portion with the prized roast goose drumstick at HK$195. Other than roast goose, Yue Kee Roast Goose also offers a selection of Chinese stir-fried dishes.

Yue Kee Roast Goose offers excellent traditional charcoal-grilled roast goose and they have their own farm in Qingyuan city in Guangdong.

The roast goose is super fatty, tender and juicy with a distinctive smokiness, while the skin is crispy and incredibly delicious.

The far-flung location in Sham Tseng (Northwestern New Territories) is difficult to get to if you don’t have a car, but the amazing roast goose is definitely worth travelling for!

P.S. It is only 15 mins away from Disneyland by car.

Yue Kee Roast Goose
9 Sham Hong Rd, Ting Kau, Hong KongDaily: 11.30am – 10pm
Tel: +852 2491 0105

Yat Lok is one of the most famous roast goose restaurants in Hong Kong but does it really live up to its hype? This is one question that has been debated over and over again and sometimes.

The roast goose institution sits on Stanley Street in Central Hong Kong and is infamous for their atrocious service. The group of staff is some of the most impatient and rudest around; you have been warned.

But people from all over the world still brave the “harsh treatment” for their roast goose. Would you do the same? Well, here’s what we think.

Yat Lok is a family-run establishment and is a household name amongst locals for many years even before it was recommended in the Michelin guide and bestowed an honourable Michelin star in 2015, though they lost it this year in 2017.

It has been nearly half a century since award-winning Yat Lok started serving amazing roast meat with their family secret recipe, and the rest is history.

Unlike most Michelin-star restaurants, Yat Lok does not have a fancy set-up and its unnoticeable shopfront will have you doing a double take. Friendly staff service and well-furbished interiors are practically non-existent.

And the star of the shop—Roast Goose. Now, we have to say every trip had us realising how incredibly gratifying every bite of the roast goose is. Roasted to perfection with a beautiful crisp to its skin, even celebrity food critic (and our idol) Anthony Bourdain is a fan.

There are several other combinations such as the Roast Goose & Soya Chicken Noodles but we’d say stick to the classic Roast Goose Rice. The chicken was nothing to shout about at all and in fact, pretty underwhelming.

For ultimate satisfaction, go for the Roast Goose Drumstick Rice (HK$108). Still not enough? Add on Char Siew for HK$30. If you are dining in a big group, go for half a goose (HK$290) or even a whole (HK$580).

Yat Lok Restaurant
Conwell House, G/F,
34-38 Stanley St, Central, Hong Kong
Mon to Sat: 10am – 9pm
Sun: 10am – 5.30pm
Nearest Station: Central

Singaporeans love to eat. We really do. In fact, stories of Singaporeans travelling across international borders just for food is extremely common. We, too, live by the motto of “will travel for food”.

And Hong Kong is one of the preferred destinations amongst Singaporeans for the F&B scene in the city is outstanding to say the least. They have amazing trends, sexy places, and food that are nothing short of interesting.

Over the past years, we have seen several openings of successful Hong Kong food establishments right in Singapore; many more to come, because here in Singapore, we are always up for great food.

From Michelin-starred Tim Ho Wan to the famous Tai Cheong Bakery, here are 10 Popular Food Brands From Hong Kong That Have Opened or Are Opening Soon In Singapore.

#1 HONEYMOON DESSERTS

Honeymoon Desserts first started in Sai Kung, Hong Kong, before expanding at full force. Today, there are 400 outlets worldwide and the chainstore has successfully brought a slice of Hong Kong’s dessert culture into Singapore.

Customers can expect a plethora of tantalising Hong Kong-style desserts such as mango pudding, glutinous rice balls and snow fungus soup.

Various locations

#2 HONOLULU CAFE

Hong Kong’s famous cha chaan teng Honolulu Cafe is opening in Singapore! Famous for its egg tarts with flaky pastry, it will open a 1,500 sq ft restaurant with 50 seats at The CentrePoint in Orchard Road this April. We will go out on a limb to say that Honolulu Cafe has the best egg tarts in Hong Kong.

#3 JENNY BAKERY

Jenny Bakery is renowned for their freshly baked delicious butter cookies and iconic teddy bear tin boxes. With its existing legion of fans, Jenny Bakery has chosen to open its shop in the heartlands of Ang Mo Kio instead.

422 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3
#01-253/4
Singapore 560422
Tel: +65 9235 7320
Mon: Closed
Tue to Sat: 11am – 8pm
Sun: 12pm – 6pm

#4 KAM’S ROAST GOOSE

Despite its glorious Michelin star status, Kam’s Roast Goose restaurant remains unpretentious and continues to serve one of the best roast goose one would ever have in his or her lifetime.

Kam’s Roast Goose is set to open an eatery in Singapore during the first quarter of 2016, but both the exact opening date and location remain unknown to the public. We can’t wait already!

Read: Guide to Hong Kong’s Best Roast Goose Restaurants.

#5 MAK’S NOODLE

Mak’s Noodle is a household name amongst Hong Kong natives and even foreigners; where it made a special appearance on Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations TV Series.

The world-famous restaurant opened an outlet in Singapore in July this year, where Wellington Street’s 70-year-old head chef has relocated to Singapore to oversee the kitchen for the next two years. It is their first overseas outpost.

176 Orchard Road
The Centrepoint, #01-63/64
Singapore 238843
Tel: +65 6235 5778
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

#6 MR RICH BAKERY

Mr Rich Bakery’s unbelievably fluffy Butter, Coffee Almond, Choco-Marshmallow and Matcha Latte cookies are currently up for grabs at its officially appointed distributor Asia Food Mart’s retail space at TripleOne Somerset.

The good news is that the beloved butter cookie brand from Hong Kong is currently looking for a location in Singapore and will be opening its first flagship retail shop by the start of the second quarter of 2016.

111 Somerset Road
#02-04, Asia Food Mart
Singapore 238164
Nearest Station: Somerset

#7 TAI CHEONG BAKERY

Founded in 1954, Tai Cheong Bakery is a perennial favourite amongst native Hongkongers, expats and even tourists. After serving their irresistibly tasty egg tarts for over half a century, the Hong Kong-based establishment has decided to open a shop in Singapore; they sure know we Singaporeans love them. We can, too, expect Bo Lo Bao and other Cha Chaan Teng dishes etc.

Location to be confirmed

#8 THE BUTCHER’S CLUB

The Butcher’s Club was only founded in 2013, but has already quickly gained the recognition of locals and expats alike for being Hong Kong’s best burger joint. The Butcher’s Club opened its first restaurant in Singapore at Clarke Quay in October 2015.

With an emphasis of introducing dry-aged premium beef from Australia, diners are in some really mean burgers. We highly recommend their Red-Eye Reduction Burger (S$28+).

3A River Valley Road
#01-01B, Block A, Clarke Quay
Singapore 179020
Tel: +65 6837 0675
Sun to Tue: 12pm – 12am
Wed and Thu: 12pm – 2am
Fri and Sat: 12pm – 3am
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

#9 THE COFFEE ACADEMICS

Voted by CNNGo and Vogue as one of the best coffee shops in the world, The Coffee Academics is truly the go-to place for your caffeine fix. The cafe takes up 3000 sq ft and sits within OnPedder at Scotts on level 2.

Read: Guide to Hong Kong’s Best Cafes & Coffee Shops.

Lvl 2 Scotts Square
6 Scotts Road
Singapore 228209
Daily: 10am – 4pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

#10 TIM HO WAN

Tim Ho Wan was a hole-in-the-wall Hong Kong eatery that defied all odds and caught the attention of Michelin inspectors.

Today, the one-Michelin-star restaurant has several outlets across Singapore and we are glad that there is even one at Aperia Mall that opens round the clock! Do not go to Tim Ho Wan without ordering their signature Baked Bun with Barbecue Pork.

Read: Guide to Hong Kong’s Best Dim Sum Restaurants.

#01-29 Plaza Singapura
The Atrium @ Orchard
68 Orchard Road
Tel: +65 6251 2000
Nearest Station: Dhoby Ghaut

For more recommendations, read our guide to the best places in Hong Kong.

There are 75 restaurants that have been awarded at least a Michelin star in the reputable Hong Kong Michelin Guide for 2015, but Yat Lok Roast Goose Restaurant is hands down one of our perennial favourites.

The restaurant might be notorious for their atrocious service, but it is their insanely delicious roast goose meat that had us returning religiously each time we visit Hong Kong.

The family-run establishment was considered a household name amongst locals for many years even before it was recommended in the Michelin guide and bestowed an honourable Michelin star.

Despite its newfound status in the competitive food industry, Yat Lok has made it a point to keep its food accessible to people of all backgrounds with its affordable prices.

It has been nearly half a century since award-winning Yat Lok started serving amazing roast meat with their family secret recipe, and the rest is history.

Unlike most Michelin-star restaurants, Yat Lok does not have a fancy set-up and its unnoticeable shopfront will have you doing a double take. Friendly staff service and well-furbished interiors are non-existent; it feels more of a local neighbourhood Cha Chaan Teng instead. So, don’t expect anything too impeccable here, except for their food. For which we can overlook everything else.

Honestly, nobody cares about Yat Lok’s facade. People from all over the world goes to Yat Lok for roasts and more roasts.

Roasted to perfection, the fragrant succulent geese with a crispy glistening skin will leave you in awe. So good that we had to buy additional portions to bring back home.

Even celebrity food critic, and our idol, Anthony Bourdain is a fan. The brilliant roasted goose is best eaten with a sweet plum dipping sauce, but frankly speaking, the meat is good enough to be eaten on its own.

As mentioned previously, Yat Lok has kept its prices wallet-friendly and reasonable, where diners can indulge in a Goose Drumstick with Rice at just HK $88 / S$15.70. This is definitely one pit stop to make when in Hong Kong.

G/F, 34 -38 Stanley Street
Central Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2524 3882
Mon to Sat: 10am – 9pm
Sun: 10am – 5.30pm
Nearest Station: Central

Read: 6 Best Roast Goose Restaurants in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong’s legendary Yung Kee Roast Goose Restaurant is set to close after the descendants failed to reach an agreement.

Back in November, Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal released a statement announcing that Yung Kee might possibly be wound up. On Wednesday (16 December 2015), the city’s highest court rejected a request – by Ronald Kam, one of the sons of the restaurant’s founder - to extend a liquidation deadline which was set to expire.

For those who are not familiar with Yung Kee’s long-running family dispute, the death of Yung Kee’s founder Kam Shui-fai in 2004 sparked a bitter war between the heirs Kinsen Kam Kwan-sing and Ronald Kam Kwan-lai. Ronald owned 55% of the overall shares while Kinsen possessed the remaining 45%.  Things escalated quickly when Ronald implemented changes to Yung Kee Holdings Limited’s board of directors, where Kinsen had been excluded in the management despite holding 45% of the shares.

Read: Kam’s Roast Goose Restaurant – By Hardy Kam, the grandson Yung Kee’s Founder.

Kinsen had simultaneously offered to buy out Ronald’s shares or to sell his shares, but neither happened. Kinsen then took it to court in 2010 to file for a petition against Ronald. – which led us to the current court liquidation order.

It was reported that the late Kinsen’s family – who applied for the court liquidation order – demanded HK$1.3 billion for their 45% stake in Yung Kee. However, Ronald was only willing to pay HK$1.1 billion in cash and almost HK$100 million worth of assets. Who would have thought that the difference would eventually lead to the downfall of Yung Kee!

A liquidator will take over the holding company to find buyers for its assets, including the iconic roast goose restaurant and the Yung Kee building in the Central district.

Fans of Yung Kee Roast Goose, however, do not have to worry that Yung Kee Restaurant will be gone immediately. It is said that the liquidation process will take months, if not years, and as a subsidiary of Yung Kee’s holding company, the restaurant can continue its daily operations.

Read: 6 Best Roast Goose Restaurants in Hong Kong.

Everyone in Hong Kong knows Yung Kee Goose Restaurant for two reasons – their delicious roast meats and its ongoing family feud. The infamous fight over the restaurant’s ownership had reached a dramatic climax when the Court of Final Appeal released a statement announcing that Yung Kee might possibly be wound up. The fate of Yung Kee will be sealed in 26 days and only an agreement amongst the descendants can prevent it from being auctioned.

Founder Kam Shui-fai built the restaurant empire from scratch and converted a humble eatery to a billion-dollar establishment. Today, the 73-year-old restaurant’s worth is estimated at HK$1.5 billion.

Unfortunately, the death of Shui-fai in 2004 soon triggered a bitter war between the heirs Kinsen Kam Kwan-sing and Ronald Kam Kwan-lai. The biological brothers have been involved in a series of high-profile court cases over the dispute of shares.

The family-owned business has been in spotlight for many years and the turbulent politics were eventually sparked off by the imbalance possession of shares. Both brothers Kinsen and Ronald initially inherited 35% each of Yung Kee’s shares.

Kinsen’s mother, Mak Siu-Chun, had given Kinsen her 10%, while Ronald purchased the other 20% from his younger siblings. As a result, Ronald owned 55% of the overall shares while Kinsen possessed the remaining 45%.

Photo source: WiNG

Who would have thought that the 10% difference of shares could result in fallout of the entire Kam family! Things escalated quickly when Ronald implemented changes to Yung Kee Holdings Limited’s board of directors, where Kinsen had been unfairly excluded in the management.

Kinsen had simultaneously offered to buy out Ronald’s shares or sell his shares, but neither happened. Kinsen then took it to court in 2010 to file for a petition against Ronald.

Kinsen’s petition in 2010 to force Ronald to buy his shares or have Yung Kee wound up was unsuccessful, as the court had no jurisdiction to take such orders. Kinsen passed away in 2012 in the midst of the lawsuit, and the ordeal spurred his sons – Hardy and Kevin – to severe ties with Ronald’s family.

Hardy and Kevin went on to open their own eateries – Kam’s Roast Goose and Kam’s Restaurant – while their mother, Leung Sui-kwan had decided to not let the matter rest. This time, her appeal was a success.

Yung Kee will be automatically placed under a wind-up process if neither parties can come to a solution – whereby one side will have to buy out the other. Even the Kam family’s third generation are involved in this dramatic episode and both sides have spoken up about the long battle. Ronald’s son had proclaimed that they “have given [Kinsen's family] an offer” but were rejected. That statement was then rebutted by Hardy who said, “they didn’t give us a price”.

Torn apart by money and power, communication breakdown and accumulated discontentment are evident in the estranged family. Shui-fai’s mother had even allegedly blamed Ronald as being the cause of Kinsen’s passing.

For better or for worse, the long battle over the ownership of Yung Kee restaurant might soon end in a month’s time, but at a hefty price of having the family company placed on auction by the appointed liquidator.

However, even if a winding-up order is in progress, Yung Kee’s daily operations will not be interrupted.

Read: Kam’s Roast Goose (by Hardy Kam) is better than Yung Kee Roast Goose Restaurant.

Hong Kong prides themselves as “Asia’s World City”, and this busy commercial city is probably the busiest playground in Asia, with many mouth-watering snacks to check out too; we are just about to share with you the 10 Must-Eat Local Foods in Hong Kong.

Well-loved for countless reasons, and visited by many from all over the world, Hong Kong is a heaven in many forms. Among which, of course, is it gourmet offerings that unites foodies from all over the world. There is no such thing as ‘dieting’ when in Hong Kong. When we think of ‘diet’ when in Hong Kong, we really meant ‘diet for the soul’ – which means stuff your faces in all the amazing local foods.

Please, do yourself the favour and check out these 10 Must-Eat Local Foods in Hong Kong. Your life will be complete, and they will have you counting down to your next trip to Hong Kong.

#1 DIM SUM

Hong Kong is also unofficially but very affectionately known as the ‘Land of Dim Sum’. Essentially delicate-size snacks that are served in baskets, eating dim sum is like a ritual in Hong Kong, and is part of a local’s lifestyle. We never say no to a good dim sum meal, and it is something we look forward to waking up to when in Hong Kong.

There is no lack of dim sum options in Hong Kong, and you can read our post here on the Dim Sum Restaurants in Hong Kong. But if there is only one you must go to, it has to be One Dim Sum. It is a nondescript and humble outlet at Prince Edward, and on to the menu, an assortment of dim sum awaits you – nothing is above HK$26.

#2 EGG TART

Egg tarts in Hong Kong are of a different league – the top, if we must. The best egg tarts are found in Hong Kong, and what you an expect from a good Hong Kong-style egg tart is a baked buttery pastry shell that flakes as you eat, with rich creamy egg custard that is wobbly and mildly sweet.

We have this love-hate relationship with egg tarts; very much more of ‘love’, definitely. Why ‘hate’, you may wonder. Because for some unbeknownst reason, egg tarts are extremely high in calories. Well, we try to forget about this fact whenever we are in Hong Kong, because egg tarts are too damn good to pass on.

And where do you find the best egg tarts in Hong Kong? Head straight to Honolulu Cafe. For just HK$8 per piece, this is satisfaction at its very peak; happiness can be so affordable.

#3 EGG WAFFLES

Egg waffles are also known as ‘Gai Daan Jai’ or ‘Gai Daan Tsui’ in Cantonese, which literally means little eggs when translated. The snack is actually made up of numerous egg-shape waffle pieces that are conjoined together to form a honeycomb structure.

Gai Daan Jai is an extremely popular street snack amongst the locals and they can be found on almost every street and corner in Hong Kong. The egg waffle is crispy on the outside, warm and chewy on the inside and it is interesting to note that the they are actually hollow! For the best, get your serving at Lee Keung Kee North Point Egg Waffles.

#4 MILK TEA

Though ubiquitous, Milk Tea is a must-try when in Hong Kong. Unequivocally an iconic drink of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong-style Milk Tea is prized for its smoothness and full-bodied creamy taste.

The traditional ones are prepared with black tea and milk, and usually carries a hint of bitterness within it sweetness body. Hong Kong-style Milk Tea can be easily found in cha chaan teng, and are available in both hot and iced versions.

Though the disparity between a good and better Milk Tea is not huge, and the chances of getting a bad cup is pretty low, we highly recommend Lan Fong Yuen’s version.

#5 ROAST GOOSE

Whoever said money cannot buy happiness obviously hasn’t been to Hong Kong for their famous Roast Goose! That plumpness, that severe juiciness, those fatty layers, and very crisp skin; a divine Roast Goose is worth jogging those additional laps for.

Hong Kong is home to many splendid roasts restaurants, and the highest form of indulgence is a roast goose leg (that usually comes with a premium price) served with sweet plum sauce. Honestly, the fattier, juicier and oilier, the better. And we crown Kam’s Roast Goose the Number One in Hong Kong.

#6 PINEAPPLE BUN

Or more commonly known as Bo Luo Bao. And there is no pineapple. It is a sweet and fluffy bun, with a crusty top that resembles a pineapple (hence its name) – akin to the crunchy texture of sugar cookies. A popular choice for breakfast, eat this with a slab of butter and your life will never be the same again.

There are probably dozens, if not hundreds, of good bakeries, cha chaan teng and dim sum restaurants in Hong Kong that do a good Bo Lo Bao. And our loyalty is sold to Kam Fung Restaurant in Wan Chai – be there early and hit the fresh batch from the oven in the mornings.

Read our guide to the best pineapple buns in Hong Kong.

#7 CURRY FISHBALLS

The irony is in Hong Kong, their fishballs are almost completely free of fish. Never mind that, because we still love our Curry Fishballs all the same. It is a classic street snack with decades of history, but let’s just skip the long stories and head straight to the point – Hong Kong’s Curry Fishballs are so spring and yummy!

More often than not, they are prepared with a thick curry sauce that is sweet and mildly spicy. A cup of Curry Fishballs is tasty and ideal for sharing. You can find them at every corner and every turn, and let’s just say that whatever stall we buy them from, they are always satisfying and enjoyable.

#8 MACARONI SOUP WITH HAM & EGG

This is a very quintessential Hong Kong-style breakfast that is usually eaten in local cha chaan teng. And the macaronis in Hong Kong is one that is unique to the city, for we can never find anything close anywhere else. Do not think of their macaronis as you would of a typical Italian pasta; the ones in Hong Kong are slimmer and has a smooth surface, quite often cooked to a softness that is almost melty to taste.

A typical Macaroni Soup is served with ham and egg, though it is not uncommon to find variations with luncheon meat, pork chop or sausages. They make inexpensive breakfast choices, and are usually sold as a set with a side of buttered bun and milk tea. While there is nothing overly fancy about this dish, Macaroni Soup with Ham & Egg is still a must-try if it is your first time to Hong Kong. We have a few favourites, but Tsui Wah’s rendition never fails us.

#9 WANTON NOODLES

There are many variations of wanton noodles in Asia, and while they are all arguably ‘the best’ in their own rights, Hong Kong’s version deserves our love for it is ever comforting. The main ingredients are egg noodles that are cooked al dente and boast a springy texture, blanched Chinese vegetables (usually kai lan or cabbage) and dumplings (wanton) – fat dumplings that are really plump prawns wrapped in smooth skin.

Served either dry or in soup, the former is our preferred version. Tossed in a special sauce and topped off with prawn roe, and presented with a bowl of wanton soup. The soup version is simpler – just unpretentiously a noodle soup dish that warms thy soul.

Wanton Noodles are everywhere in Hong Kong, and Mak’s Noodle is a unanimous favourite all these years.

#10 TONG SUI

Quite simply ‘sweet soup’ in English, Tong Sui refers to a group of Cantonese desserts such as red bean soup, gingko barley soup, gui ling gao, walnut paste and jellied beancurd. Tong Sui stalls are aplenty in Hong Kong, and many of them devote themselves to preparing fresh traditional desserts daily in-house.

It is hard to choose pick just one favourite Tong Sui, so we will leave this open for your exploration. But we are pretty certain that even if you do not have a sweet tooth, you will find it hard to resist a bowl of Tong Sui when in Hong Kong.

Drop by Chiu Chow Hop Shing, a 50-year-old institution in Kowloon City that dishes out some of the best traditional sweet soups from Chiu Chow province.

For more recommendations, read our food and travel guides to Hong Kong.

So everyone associates Yung Kee with the best roast goose in Hong Kong. But do you know about Kam’s Roast Goose at Hennesy Road in Wan Chai?

Said to be the up and coming brand, Kam’s Roast Goose is actually owned by the Kam family too! We will get back to this story in a bit, because more importantly, we have heard so much about how Kam’s Roast Goose is way better than Yung Kee.

Of course, we had to make a trip down to develop our own conclusion. So, is Kam’s Roast Goose really better than internationally acclaimed Yung Kee’s?

If you are still confused, the Kam family started off with Yung Kee. Their reputation is built on decades of accolades and positive media coverages, but as with many other successors’ family politics, the Kam family had their own family drama, with the founder, Kam Shui Fai’s sons – Kinsen Kam Kwan-sing and Ronald Kam Kwan-lai - getting into disputes about the business and eventually leading to falling out.

Hardy Kam Shun-yuen, the son of the Kinsen Kam, then started Kam’s Roast Goose to continue his father’s legacy, and though Kam’s Roast Goose has only been in operations for slightly past a year, it has earned its 1-Michelin Star already.

Now, the difference between Kam’s Roast Goose and Yung Kee is glaring. The former is a small, simple and unpretentious outlet that sits not more than fifty, and has a concise menu that focuses on its roasts; the latter is now a multi-level restaurant that sits on the prime Wellington Street, with a full menu of Cantonese dishes on top of the regular roasts. And sure, their roast goose is good.

But Kam’s Roast Goose is no less fatty, juicy and fragrant; even better with the subtly sweet plum sauce! A regular portion costs HK$135, and needless to say, we finished the portion in the blink of an eye.

We tried the Char Siew (HK$55) as well, but this disappointed us quite a bit. Not too sure about you, but to us, a plate of heavenly char siew has to be chewy and juicy with a good ratio of fats, while boasting a slightly charred skin. But the ones here are Kam’s looked lacklustre and tasted mediocre. It could fundamentally do with more sweetness and oil.

What you really have to do when dining at Kam’s is to ditch the white rice, and go straight for the Prince Kinsen Noodles (HK$35). The price tag might set you back a bit, but know that you are in for a real treat. The plate of unassuming noodles is not your regular Hong Kong-style noodles.

Instead, look forward to a surprising braised flavour, because your egg noodles are cooked al dente, then tossed in the essence of a roast goose drumstick’s – its prized oil and juice. Forget about being healthy for now, and just enjoy the signature Prince Kaisen Noodles with their famous roast goose.

And back to the poultry. Here’s the million dollar question – does Kam’s Roast Goose really roast better geese? There are many versions of the verdicts, and we do think Kam’s is the winner. The overall experience of dining at the small outlet is more pleasant as well, with the staff being more hospitable and helpful with your questions and requests.

Nothing unnecessarily pretentious about dining at Kam’s; just sheer satisfaction from savouring the classic Hong Kong roasts. And yes, Prince Kinsen’s Noodles. Damn, we’ve got cravings again.

Kam’s Roast Goose
226 Hennessy Road
Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2520 1110
Nearest Station: Wan Chai

There are many things to eat in Hong Kong, but one of the must-eats is definitely roast goose. A good roast goose has plump, juicy and tender meat with crisp skin. Served with a sweet plum sauce, it is unbeatable, and so good that you won’t be able to stop eating. Hong Kong has many good roast goose restaurants – you can find one on every street – but we will save you the trouble and share with you 6 of the best roast goose restaurants in Hong Kong.

Joy Hing

Joy Hing Roast Restaurant in Wanchai is pretty good. This small eatery is packed with locals throughout the day, so expect to eat under an elbow-to-elbow condition, but the roast goose will make it worthwhile. What we also liked about Joy Hing is that the staff are surprisingly friendly. For an eatery so small and minimally-furnished, so rundown-looking yet with a non-stop flow of diners, so truly Hong Kong that a visitor might be intimidated, the last we would expect is good service that make us feel welcomed and at ease.

1C Stewart Road, Wan Chai
Intersection with Hennessy Road
Tel: +852 2519 6639
Nearest Station: Wan Chai

Kam’s Roast Goose

Hardy Kam Shun-yuen, the grandson of Yung Kee’s founder, started Kam’s Roast Goose to continue the legacy, and though Kam’s Roast Goose has only been in operations for slightly past a year, it has earned its 1-Michelin Star already.

Here’s the million dollar question – is Kam’s Roast Goose really better than Yung Kee? There are many versions of the verdicts, and we do think Kam’s is the winner. The overall experience of dining at the small outlet is more pleasant as well, with the staff being more hospitable and helpful with your questions and requests.

Nothing unnecessarily pretentious about dining at Kam’s Roast Goose; just sheer satisfaction from savouring the classic Hong Kong roasts.

226 Hennessy Road
Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2520 1110
Nearest Station: Wan Chai

Sham Tseng Chan Kee

One of the cha chaan teng in Hong Kong that we always go to is Sham Tseng Chan Kee. Besides the local classic dishes, Chan Kee is also known for its roast goose, which is easily one of the best renditions in town.

427-427A Reclamation Street
Mong Kok, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2381 6161
Daily: 7.30am – 12 midnight
Nearest MTR: Mong Kok

Tai Hing

You can find Tai Hing all over Hong Kong (it also has outlets in Macau and Singapore), but don’t let it fool you into thinking that this is a mediocre chain. Tai Hing’s version is nothing extraordinary, just roasted to a good standard. Not the best roast goose in Hong Kong, of course – but still better than most places.

The char siew and soy chicken were also excellent. Only the roast pork was disappointing. Besides roast meat, Tai Hing also offers a selection of cooked dishes on the menu. Make sure to try their chilled iced milk tea – it is served in a bowl of ice, so that the drink remains chilled without being diluted.

Shop 1 G/F Cigna Tower
470-484 Jaffe Road
Causeway Bay
Tel: +852 2577 7038
Daily: 7.30am – 12 midnight
Nearest MTR: Causeway Bay

Yat Lok

There are many roast meat restaurants in Hong Kong, but one of the perennial favourites on any round up of roast meat shops will always include Yat Lok. This small local eatery on Stanley Street is not only popular with locals, but also in-the-know foodies who are visiting the city.

28 Stanley Street, Central
Tel: +852 2524 3882
Nearest MTR: Central

Yung Kee

The legendary roast goose restaurant in Hong Kong. Yung Kee is the place where everyone goes – regulars who return again and again to satisfy their roast goose craving, and visitors who want to check it out to see what the fuss is about.

Some people find it to be over-hyped and expensive, while there are others who are loyal supports and return again and again to satisfy their craving for the famous roast goose and century egg.

We belong to the former camp. While we agree that Yung Kee’s roast goose is good, we do not think that it is the best. Nonetheless, it is still a place to check out for first-timers to Hong Kong.

32-40 Wellington Street, Central
Tel: +852 2522 1624
Daily: 11am – 11pm
Nearest MTR: Central

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