1. Purchase a Hong Kong Foodie Gift Card

We are sure the first of our five great Hong Kong Christmas gift suggestions will be well received because that is the feedback we receive from our guests. Our Foodie Tours cover an eclectic mix of Hong Kong neighborhoods, from vibrant Sham Shui Po to bustling Central. Our Hong Kong Foodie Gift Card can be purchased for all four of our Foodie Tours and is valid for a year. What’s even better, get them at a 10% discount from December 3, 2018 until December 25th, 2018. Simply use promo code “HOLIDAY”.

https://www.hongkongfoodietours.com/gift-card/

2. Get ahead with a HK Brewcraft Advent Calendar

Good news! You do not have to wait until December 25th to get ahead with your holiday present giving. This advent calendar makes the countdown to Christmas a pleasure. Each day from December 1st until Christmas Eve your friend or relative could be enjoying the taste of a bottle of Hong Kong’s best local craft brews. Unwrap a beautifully packaged beer each day and note your favorites as you go along. Remember to always drink responsibly. But if you are a late shopper, you can surprise your beer-lover friends and family with HK Brewcraft’s Christmas Tasting Gift Box. In it, your recipient will find 4 exclusive Christmas-themed craft beers, plus two Lucaris Crystal Tasting glasses, and of course, you’ll also need a HK Brewcraft bottle opener to pop these treats.

https://shop.hkbrewcraft.com/products/christmas-craft-beer-advent-calendar

https://shop.hkbrewcraft.com/collections/gifts/products/christmas-tasting-gift-box

3. Deliver a coffee hamper from Coffee Academics

Hampers make ideal foodie gifts and the pleasure of receiving one is assured. For a twist on the usual Christmas hampers, try this coffee hamper from Coffee Academics. These delightful box sets have everything your foodie friend or relative could wish for. Each contains premium brewing equipment, as well as Coffee Academics’ pure top 5% Arabica specialty coffee beans. Choose from the ultimate Capsule-To-Go set, a steal at HK$968, or the Brew It Away set, costing just HK$718. If you are looking for a stocking filler, they also have a Grind the Best set for a very affordable HK$298.

https://www.the-coffeeacademics.com/box-sets

4. Gift a delightful Hong Kong Milk Tea Set

Teaddict, as their name suggests, have a passion for tea and this cute parcel-themed tea set makes the ideal foodie gift for anyone with a soft spot for Hong Kong. The set contains almost everything you need to make a cup of traditional Hong Kong milk tea – all that is required is fresh milk and sugar. The kit comprises a mini tea strainer, teapot, mini milk jar and a measuring spoon to ensure a precise and perfect cuppa. The easy to wrap and post tin makes it as great a choice for foreign friends, expats as it is for locals.

https://www.lashan.com.hk

5. Show your love in the kitchen with a gift from Loveramics

One of our favorite Hong Kong design stores has to be Loveramics. This store loves all things ceramic – hence the name – and their cake sets and tea sets make especially cool gifts for foodies. William Lee and Simon Stevens mix passion with a flair for design to create contemporary ceramics which will add a welcome injection of style to any kitchen. We particularly love their take on the classic, 200 year old Willow pattern. In fact, it is even better than the original, because these pieces are microwave- and dishwasher-safe.

https://www.loveramics.com/collections/willow-love-story

We hope these ideas Hong Kong gifts have solved your present buying dilemmas. Happy holidays, everyone!

Photo Credit: Lashan.com.hk

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The day we launched Central & Sheung Wan Foodie Tour is firmly permanently etched in our minds. We recall how we eagerly waited for the first ticket to be sold. This photo shows participants at one of the first food tours led by our Operations Director, Silvana.

At the time, culinary tourism was nascent in Hong Kong. Few walking tours existed. Hong Kong Foodie was the only travel company dedicated to operating food tours in Hong Kong. In five years’ time, a few other companies have sprung up in Hong Kong offering culinary tour experiences. However, Hong Kong Foodie remains one of the very few food tours created by Hong Kong locals and led by Hong Kong locals.

Since then, we launched Sham Shui Po Foodie Tour as well as Tai Po Market Foodie Tour, both winners of Hong Kong Tourism Board’s New Tour Product Development Scheme. On these three different routes, we have taken thousands of foodies on a gastronomic exploration of Hong Kong to learn not just our delicious foods and drinks but to get a taste of this city’s living culture.

None of this would have been possible without the support of our Foodie participants, many of them have come back to join our new food tours every time they return to Hong Kong. Some have even joined the same tour multiple times, each time bringing different friends and family along. It is a perfect experience for those looking for unique things to do in Hong Kong.

We also want to thank the families who run the mom-and-pop eateries we visit. They pour their heart out every day serving Hong Kong’s quintessential dishes.

Our Foodie Team deserves a huge round of applause. From Foodie Guides to those working behind the scenes, we strive to ensure we provide the best food tour experience in Hong Kong.

Thanks also to unsung heroes, including our family and friends who have stood behind us and lending all sorts of support to us.

To celebrate five years of Hong Kong food tours, we are giving away two tickets to our Foodie Tours every week for the next five weeks through our Foodie Photo Contest. To learn more about it and get a chance to win two Foodie tickets, check out details here.

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1. Pick or Take a Hong Kong Foodie Foto

Go through your phone/camera to look for your favorite photo taken on our Foodie Tours. Alternatively, join us on one of our three food tours in Hong Kong, take some fabulous Foodie Fotos for the contest.

2. Share on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram

Post your favorite photo(s) from our Foodie Tours on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram from now till Jul 13, 2016.

3.  Include #HongKongBelly in Your Post

Don’t forget to add this hashtag to ensure we can see your post!

4. Win a pair of tickets to Hong Kong Foodie’s tours

We will review every post shared and on every Thursday, we will pick a winner from Foodie Photos posted in the previous week. The winner will receive two free tickets to our tours. Tickets will be valid for one year.

It’s time to relive your Hong Kong Foodie experience either by flipping through photos on your phone or join us to take new ones. Post your favorite Foodie Fotos today to get a chance to win two free tickets.

Don’t forget to follow us to see who the winners are:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/hongkongfoodtours

Twitter: @hkfoodtours

Instagram: @hongkongfoodtours

Good luck!

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Take a Five-Star Hong Kong Food Tour with great Foodie Guides. Savor Hong Kong’s favorite foods and drinks on our culinary walking tour.

Hong Kong Foodie has just launched our annual sale event. 20% discount off! From Black Friday to Cyber Monday, including the Saturday and Sunday in between, you can purchase tickets to Hong Kong Foodie tours with a special discount.

For four days, you can buy tickets to our Central & Sheung Wan Foodie Tour or our Sham Shui Po Foodie Tour at a special discount. Our tours are perfect excursions in Hong Kong. What else could be better than combining a great morning or afternoon of tasting different Hong Kong classic foods and drinks while strolling around different neighborhoods? Our walking tours on Hong Kong Island and in Kowloon provide an unique experience combining culinary tastings, history and culture.

This year, you will also be able to buy our Foodie Gift Certificates at the same discount! For anyone traveling to Hong Kong, our online gift cards are great ideas for Christmas or Hanukah presents. We have completely upgraded our ticketing system earlier this year which allows our gift certificates to be processed entirely online. Once you make the purchase, your recipients will receive an electronic gift card by email which can be redeemed online with just a few clicks. If you prefer to put these gift certificates under a tree for your recipients, you can simply put your email address as the recipient’s email. Once you receive them in an email, you can print them out and wrap it in a gift box. In addition, as a special offer, we will extend the regular one-year validity period from one year to thirteen months.

Take advantage of this great offer during this sale period from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, whether you are purchasing tickets for yourself or Foodie gift cards for your loved ones as holiday presents!

Happy Shopping! Happy Thanksgiving!  Gobble gobble!

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What is winter melon?  Winter melon is a type of gourd typically grown in hot climates.  This giant gourd typically weighs more than 10 kg. Ironically, winter melon is usually eaten in the summer time when the weather is hot. Its mild sweet taste makes it very appetizing in the summer. It is often used as a main ingredient in soups. Chinese’s belief in yin and yang carries through to its food.  Winter melon is believed to have a cooling element. As such, to reduce the “heat” in your system in this sweltering heat, winter melon soup is the perfect choice.

At many restaurants, you can get it served in the winter melon shell. Its waxy coat makes it a bit waterproof, making it a perfect “bowl” for the soup. Chefs cut off the melons in half, scoop out the pulp inside which is diced, double steamed together with dried mushroom, dried scallops, shrimp, cured ham and pork and sometimes lotus seed.

Winter Melon Soup Bowl

Foodies in Hong Kong are lucky. These whole Winter Melon Soup “Bowls” are available at many restaurants in town. After a fun hot day out on a walking tour with our Foodie participants, this is one of our favorite items for dinner. Order and try one too!

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Hong Kong is renowned for its stunningly beautiful skyline, its shopping and, of course, it is also known as a foodie heaven. Many people who come on to our Central & Sheung Wan Foodie Tour ask us where else they should go, or what other off-the-beaten path activities they should do during their stay. For those who would like to experience the real Hong Kong, we’d highly recommend a one-day adventure in the New Territories to immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Hong Kong. The hike out of the city centre is worth it as there are abundant opportunities to sample truly local dishes offered by the diverse eateries, so Foodie travellers should definitely hop onto the MTR north bound.

Starting off in Tai Wai, just north of Kowloon, it’s great to spend some time exploring the remnants of various Walled Villages. When it’s time for lunch, we have two suggestions for you. The gastronomically adventurous should try roast baby pigeons at Fung Lum Restaurant, just across the street from the Tai Wai MTR Station. Dry roasted to perfection, these pigeons are served hot with crispy skin and juicy meat. Pigeons taste a bit like duck and can be dipped into accompanying dipping salt or Worcestershire sauce. I prefer to savor the pigeons in their natural flavor. Don’t be shy, forget your chopsticks, just use your hands. At Fung Lum, I’d also suggest ordering the pea pods with garlic as well as salt and pepper prawns.

Roasted Pigeons

If you are seeking more familiar tastes, try Xin Dau Ji, a classic Cantonese-styled restaurant renowned for its succulent roast suckling pigs. Other favorites include sweet and sour pork and garoupa in sweet corn sauce.

Cashew Soup with Glutinuous Balls

With full bellies, we suggest taking the MTR further north to Fanling. This area has witnessed massive transformation over the last few decades. It was not so long ago that cows still grazed grass here but has now developed into one of many satellite towns in the New Territories. By following a path leading from the MTR station, you quickly arrive at one of Hong Kong’s local apiaries, Po Sang Yuen Bee Farm. With more than 80 years of history, it produces various types of honey which are all natural without preservatives. If you’re a bit thirsty after hiking around the area, try a refreshing glass of honey served with a slice of lemon. It will rejuvenate you. Behind the little tasting area, up on the slope sits the bee farm itself. If you are lucky, one of the bee keepers might come and give you a tour.

Po San Yuen Bee Farm

After an afternoon exploring the Fanling area, hop back onto the MTR and head back south for dinner at an outdoor food stall or eatery, dai pai dong. One such group of dai pai dongs can be found in Fo Tan. Nestled among industrial buildings, some of which have recently been converted to art galleries, these dai pai dongs are famous for their chicken congee. Chung Chung Food Shop is one such stall. Alternatively, get off at Shatin station and take a short bus or taxi ride to Wo Che and look for Chan Kun Kee. Originally catering to residents at the government-subsidized Wo Che Housing Estate, these dai pai dongs now attract foodies from around Hong Kong. Whether at Fo Tan or Wo Che, try the clams stir fried in black bean sauce and oyster “cake”. These are just a few of their signature dishes. Pretty much you name it, they can make it. Local favorites include shrimp with scrambled eggs, or beef spare ribs in black pepper sauce. Most of these dai pai dongs, especially the ones in Fo Tan, are open till late into the night.

Hong Kong is truly a gastronomical paradise. If you are visiting Hong Kong, join us on our Central & Sheung Wan Foodie Tour which departs at 2:15 pm, Mondays to Saturdays. On this tour, we take visitors off the beaten path to sample some of Hong Kong’s classic food during a 4-hour walk in the afternoon. Advanced ticket purchase is required. We will also be introducing a second tour soon so stay tuned. For more information on our tours, visit our website at www.hongkongfoodietours.com.

Fung Lum Restaurant

45-47 Tseun Lam Road, Tai Wai.

Tel +852 2692 1175

Xin Dau Ji (新斗記）

G/F, Hong Lok Building

76 Chik Fuk Street

Tai Wai

Tel +852 3102 2282

Friends Dessert （五代同堂）

G/F, Kut Hing House

25 Chik Shun Street

Tai Wai

www.friendsdessert.com

Po Sang Yuen Bee Farm （寶生園蜂埸）

8 Pak Fuk Tsuen Road

Fanling

Tel:  +852 2669 5840

Chung Chung Food Shop (津津食家）

Shan Mei Street, Food Market

Fo Tan East

Tel +852 2591 2660

Chan Kun Kee （陳根記）

No. 3-5 Wo Che Estate Market

Shatin

Tel +852 2606 1390

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