It’s no surprise that Hong Kong is packed to the brim with endless food options. From roadside street food vendors and dim sum eateries to upscale fine dining restaurants, our city is never short of irresistible fare that tantalises the taste buds for both locals and tourists. But does the rest of the world agree?
Online travel guide platform Tasteatlas has released its list of the World’s 100 Best Food Cities for 2024/2025 – compiled from an average of over 470,000 food ratings from 17,073 global cities. Among the top 100 cities, Hong Kong ranked 53rd on the list and earned a 4.5 rating out of five points. Popular must-try dishes recommended by Tasteatlas’ users included wonton noodles from Mak’s Noodle, egg tarts from Tai Cheong Bakery, siu mei (roasted meats) from Yat Lok Restaurant, and cheung fun (steamed rice rolls) from Hop Yik Tai, among others. Additionally, eateries like Wang Fu, Lung King Heen, Shang Palace, Summer Palace, Man Wah, Spring Moon, and The Chairman were all named as must-visit restaurants for traditional Cantonese fare.
So, who is the best in the world? The highest-ranking city went to Naples, which earned a 5 out of 5 rating, followed by fellow Italian cities like Milan at 4.96, Bologna at 4.94, and Florence at 4.83. As for Asian destinations, Mumbai nabbed fifth place and received a 4.81 rating, Osaka came in 10th place at 4.74, Jakarta in 16th place and Kyoto in 17th place both with a rating of 4.69, and Singapore in 22nd place at 4.63.
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