The Hong Kong Tourism Board announced on the 29th that it has released the culinary guide ‘Taste Hong Kong(Taste Hong Kong)’, carefully curated directly by more than 50 local master chefs.

‘Taste Hong Kong’ is a gastronomic guide produced in collaboration with the Chinese Cuisine Association, an education and certification body for Chinese cuisine. Chefs who have completed the master chef course in Chinese cuisine compiled a recommendation list based on their favorite regular spots and experience built in the field, capturing the unique food culture rooted in each area of Hong Kong from a local perspective.

The guide spans a wide range, from long-standing traditional eateries and noodle specialists to dessert shops, family-run local favorites, stylish cafes, upscale hotel restaurants, and Michelin-selected fine dining. Going beyond simple popularity rankings or award lists, it focuses on the stories of food and spaces woven into everyday local life, casting a multidimensional light on the layers of Hong Kong gastronomy.

Many chefs representing the restaurant industry in Hong Kong took part in producing the guide, including Adam Wong(Adam Wong), executive chef of the Michelin three-star ‘Forum Restaurant(Forum Restaurant)’, and Lee Man-sing(Lee Man-sing), executive chef of the ‘Mott 32(Mott 32) group’. They completed the recommendation list based on their respective expertise and know-how accumulated in the field.

Chef Adam Wong said, “When I think of food of Hong Kong, the first places that come to mind are always the neighborhood eateries,” adding, “Small-scale venues unique to Hong Kong, such as dai pai dong and cha chaan teng, are what truly show local eating habits and the essence of Hong Kong gastronomy.” He continued, “This guide is organized around restaurants and areas that locals actually frequent, which will allow visitors to experience Hong Kong more naturally.”

Chef Lee Man-sing also said, “Food culture that has continued in daily life, like a warm bowl of noodles or hot pot shared with friends, is the competitive edge of Hong Kong gastronomy,” adding, “The restaurants featured in ‘Taste Hong Kong’ embody a long-accumulated culinary history, consistency, and sincerity toward food, showing why Hong Kong is regarded as a world-class gastronomic city.”

In particular, the guide is designed for use not only by travelers but also by local residents. It organizes 250 restaurants by area to propose new culinary routes, enabling users to follow the food culture of neighborhoods across Hong Kong beyond the main tourist sites. Through recommendations from the chefs, users can encounter everything from kitchens alive with traditional wok dishes to neighborhood eateries tucked throughout the alleys.

Meanwhile, ‘Taste Hong Kong’ can be viewed on the official website in the form of regional videos and maps, and the guidebook can also be downloaded as an e-book. QR codes will be installed at major MTR stations, bus stops, and tourist information signboards in Hong Kong, and promotional videos will be screened at major tourist attractions, large shopping malls, and hotels.