SCMP: The Fading Spirit of Dai Pai Dong (street side restaurant) - endangered species in Hong Kong
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SCMP: The Fading Spirit of Dai Pai Dong (street side restaurant) - endangered species in Hong Kong
Dai pai dong are an important part of local culture, but are we doing enough to keep them alive, asks Kate Whitehead.
Published on Apr 29, 2014 2014 Nat Geo Documentary Competition Entry by Joseph Angelakis and Chris Michael Owen, students of the International Academy of Film and Television Hong Kong.
For complete Story:http://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-wine/article/1556158/dai-pai-dong-endangered-species-hong-kong
Where to find a good dai pai dong
For some, dai pai dong means no air conditioning, poor hygiene and servers with attitude. But fans still make a beeline for the old-style open-air food stalls that deliver tasty, affordable, made-to-order dishes, often using traditional Cantonese recipes. Here are some favourites recommended by foodies and online reviewers.
Chung Chung Food Shop
Shan Mei St, Food Market, Fo Tan East, Fo Tan, tel: 2691 2660
Chicken and abalone congee, roasted pigeon, deep-fried mantis shrimp with spicy garlic
Chan Kun Kee 3-5 Wo Che Estate Market, Sha Tin, tel:2606 1390
Chiu Chow braised meat platter, roasted pigeon, hand-pulled chicken, cumin pork ribs
Chan Sze Kee 74 Stanley St, Central, tel: 2545 2834
Wonton noodles, omelette with preserved turnip and minced meat, spicy stir-fried lamb
Glorious Cuisine 31-33 Shek Kip Mei St, Sham Shui Po, tel:2778 8103
Pig stomach and clam soup with pepper, squid in wasabi dressing, chicken in soy sauce
Leaf Dessert 2 Elgin St, SoHo, Central, tel: 2544 3795
Beef noodles, green bean sweet soup, glutinous rice balls with peanuts and sesame seeds
Lee Fung Shop 1A, Cooked Food Stall, Ching Tak St, Wong Tai Sin, tel: 2320 8748
Chiu Chow oyster pancake, sweet and sour pork, wok-fried clams in black bean sauce
Oi Man Sang 215 Lai Chi Kok Rd, Sham Shui Po, tel: 2393 9315
Deep-fried pig intestine, boiled mantis shrimp, steamed eel with preserved soya beans
Ping Kee 5 Ormsby St, Tai Hang, tel:2577 3117
Pork chop or chicken wing noodles, toast with condensed milk, butter, milk tea
Sing Heung Yuen 2 Mei Lun St, Central, tel: 2544 8368
Instant noodles or macaroni in tomato broth, lemon and honey crispy bun, milk tea
Sing Kee 82 Stanley St, Central, tel: 2541 5678
Wok-fried goose intestine, deep-fried squid with pepper salt, chicken pot with pig liver
Siu Choi Wong 43 Fuk Wing St, Sham Shui Po, tel: 2776 8380
Wok-fried razor clams with black pepper butter
Vanessa Yung
