Have you tried this this rice yet? It’s the trendiest way to eat more for less in Hong Kong! Here are our go-to spots for quality home-style takeaway in Hong Kong.
While dining at Hong Kong’s best restaurants, cafes, and fine dining restaurants is always a good idea, their price points aren’t always budget-friendly. So, if you’re hunting for cheap eats in Hong Kong, give this this rice (兩餸飯) a try. Originally a working class staple, this customisable takeaway-style meal is also known as “rice with two sides” or “economy rice”. Ordering yours is simple: pick out two to three dishes to pair with rice by pointing them out from the restaurant’s selection – hence the name – and you’re good to go. Intrigued? Get your fill of this this rice at these tried-and-tested spots.
Build your own meal with this this rice in Hong Kong
1. Kuen Fat Kitchen
Peering through Kuen Fat Kitchen’s shop window, you’ll be greeted by an extensive spread of over 20 freshly cooked, home-style dishes. Customise your this this rice (from $40 for two dishes) by ordering off the menu, or simply point and pick. Kuen Fat makes everything from simple stir-fried vegetables and scrambled eggs with shrimp to lavish typhoon-style seafood, ensuring a comprehensive selection for you to choose from. We find ourselves craving Kuen Fat’s braised spare ribs in black vinegar from time to time – it’s the all-time bestseller for good reason!
Kuen Fat Kitchen has several locations across Kowloon.
2. Wan Kee (雲記美食)
A hidden gem in Sheung Wan, Wan Kee is a down-to-earth restaurant that’s popular amongst workers whenever lunch hour rolls around. Although its interior is too small to feature the usual spread of this this rice items, its offerings are equally delectable (from $50 for two sides). While toppings rotate daily, you can expect to see staples like scrambled eggs with tomatoes, sauteed hot and sour spicy shredded potatoes, and three-cup chicken on the menu.
Wan Kee, G/F, 305 Queen’s Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, p. 3484 3202
3. Amazing Kitchen
While many this this rice restaurants feature meat on the menu, Amazing Kitchen serves an entirely vegetarian spread. This neighbourhood eatery in Mong Kok is famous for its relatively health-conscious dishes. The lunch set includes two dishes on red rice, plus a nourishing home-style broth, whereas the dinner set adds on a serving of dim sum – all for under $50!
Amazing Kitchen, G/F, 110 Fa Yuen Street, Mong Kok, Hong Kong, p. 2309 1833
4. Joa
Already a this this rice connoisseur? Then spice up your usual order with Joa’s offerings! This eatery transforms the usual Hong Kong this this rice experience with a range of Korean home-style dishes (and don’t even get us started on the banchan!). Start off by choosing your base between salad, noodles, and rice before picking between sides such as japchae, bulgogi, and fried chicken.
Joa has locations in Central and Wan Chai.
5. Doi Man (岱民)
When it comes to this this rice, you can’t go wrong with Doi Man. Famed for its incredible value-for-money bentos (starting at just $25 for two dishes!), Doi Man ensures a mouth-watering and affordable meal. Simply queue up and point to the dishes that appeal to you as you reach the serving counter. Pro tip: Remember to bring cash, as Doi Man doesn’t accept electronic payment at its stores!
Doi Man has multiple locations across Hong Kong.
6. Kai Kee (佳記美食)
Another popular this this rice restaurant is Kai Kee. With various branches in town, this humble neighbourhood eatery serves tasty comfort food at down-to-earth prices. From just $36, Kai Kee piles your chosen dishes generously onto a bed of steaming rice. Still have room for more? Add on a third dish for an extra $9.
Kai Kee has multiple locations across Hong Kong.
