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Travel With Food: A taste of Hong Kong at your fingertips

My very last vacation before 2020 took hold and disabled all international travels, was to Hong Kong for a measly four days. Nine months later, I still salivate when I think about some of the best wanton noodles, beef tendon noodles, dimsum, goose meat with rice and even Hong Kong’s version of hawker stores or even Zhi Char (locally known as Dai pai dong,大排檔), I’ve ever had in my life.

It’s going to take a while before international travel resumes, and even then, travel might look different from before. However, the one thing that will not change drastically is the food of every culture. Food remains some of the best ways to experience a new country, or for now, remind you of the good old days of travelling.

From 12 October 2020 to 15 November 2020, Hong Kong Tourism Board, along with eight world-famous Hong Kong food brands available in Singapore, will be providing exclusive promotions and offers to local travellers. If you missed Hong Kong’s food, we’re listing out the offers from all eight brands here, so you can get the most bang out of your bucks with great food from Hong Kong.

HANG HEUNG

Hang Heung Wife Cake
Hang Heung Wife Cake

Hang Heung is known for their Wife Cake, a Cantonese thin-crust pastry filled with handmade winter melon paste. Established in 1920 as a Chinese-style restaurant in Yuen Long, the brand has had more than a century to perfect their pastries.

Food Promotion: Flash the “100 Reasons to Miss Hong Kong” campaign logo and spend $88 to get a box of 6pc Country Egg Rolls (worth $8) for free!

Validity: From 20 October 2020 to 15 November 2020

Where: 2 Orchard Turn, ION Orchard, #B4-33, Singapore 238801

Terms & Conditions: Promotion is applicable for the first 1000 redemptions, limited to one redemption per customer while stocks last. Available for in-store purchases only, from Hang Heung’s flagship store at ION Orchard #B4-33. Customers to flash "100 Reasons to Miss Hong Kong" campaign logo prior to ordering. Not applicable with other promotions, vouchers or privileges. The Management reserves the rights to change, amend and modify the above Terms and Conditions without any prior notice.

JENNY BAKERY SINGAPORE

Jenny Bakery
Jenny Bakery

Jenny Bakery’s melt-in-your-mouth butter cookies are so popular that it’s inspired counterfeits along the streets of Hong Kong. To counter that, Jenny Bakery changes its iconic round can design almost every month. While you are unable to get your first dips on the latest can design in Hong Kong now, you can still obtain Jenny Bakery’s new flavour, Chocolate Flower, and some new can designs this month.

Food Promotion: Enjoy up to 25% off with the promo code “MissyouHK”

Validity: From 12 October 2020 to 15 November 2020

Where: https://www.jennybakery.sg/

Terms & Conditions: Promotion is available for orders via https://www.jennybakery.sg/ only. Offer is not available at TANGS outlets. Customers to key in the promotional code “MissyouHK”, while stocks last. Not applicable with other promotions, vouchers or privileges. The Management reserves the rights to change, amend and modify the above Terms and Conditions without any prior notice.

JOY LUCK TEAHOUSE

Joy Luck Teahouse Signature Items
Joy Luck Teahouse Signature Items

At Joy Luck Teahouse, you get to try out three legendary Hong Kong food brands, from Hoover Cake Shop, Kam Kee Cafe and Tai Hing Fishball Company.

Hoover Cake Shop was founded in 1975 at Kowloon City. It’s an old-school bakery boasting Hong Kong celebrities, including veteran actor Chow Yun-Fat and Liza Wang Ming-Chuen as their clientele.

Kam Kee Cafe is a stalwart in Hong Kong’s cha chaan teng scene. Started in 1967 by “Grandpa Kam”, the humble cafe has served out comfort food to the Shau Kei Wan neighbourhood for more than 40 years before the shop was taken over by its current owners and shifted to its current location at Sai Ying Pun. Kam Kee’s Hong Kong style-milk tea is said to be one of the best in Hong Kong and a favourite of singer-actor Dicky Cheung.

Tak Hing Fishball Company, located in Kowloon City started as a wholesaler for fresh fishballs, hand-beaten daily by Mr Lam Tak Hing, who has been making fishballs since he was 14 years old. When in Hong Kong, do not miss trying out the Curry Yudan (Fishballs), a quintessential Hong Kong street food!

While you may not be able to enjoy the full menu of treats from the 3 brands in Singapore, you can still comfort yourself with the signature offerings of Hoover’s egg tarts, Kam Kee’s pineapple buns and hong kong-style milk tea, Tai Hing’s curry fishballs as well as a variety of desserts and drinks that can usually be found in a Cha Chaan Teng.

Food Promotion: Flash the “100 Reasons to Miss Hong Kong” campaign logo to enjoy 10% off total bill

Validity: From 12 October 2020 to 15 November 2020

Where: ION Orchard Outlet: 2 Orchard Turn, ION Orchard, #B4-61, Singapore 238801

Bugis Junction Outlet: 200 Victoria Street, #B1-K25, Bugis Junction, Singapore 188021

Terms & Conditions: Customers to flash "100 Reasons to Miss Hong Kong" campaign logo prior to ordering. Not applicable with other promotions, vouchers or privileges. The Management reserves the rights to change, amend and modify the above Terms and Conditions without any prior notice.

KAM’S ROAST

Meat Platter from Kam's Roast
Meat Platter from Kam's Roast

There was a bit of a stir in the food scene when we first heard that Kam’s Roast is coming to Singapore. While you can only enjoy Roast Goose at its Hong Kong store, Kam’s Roast in Singapore is the first overseas outlet, and they do other roast meats well too. Be sure to try the Top 4 Authentic Hong Kong Roast Platter!

Food Promotion: Flash the “100 Reasons to Miss Hong Kong” campaign logo to enjoy 15% OFF total dine-in bill

Validity: From 12 October 2020 to 15 November 2020

Where: Pacific Plaza Outlet: 9 Scotts Road, #01-04/05/06/07, Pacific Plaza, Singapore 228 210

Jewel Outlet: 78 Airport Blvd, #02 – 210 Jewel Changi Airport Mall, Singapore 819666

Terms & Conditions: Promotion is available on Monday to Thursday across all outlets, for dine-in customers only. Customers to flash "100 Reasons to Miss Hong Kong" campaign logo prior to ordering. Not applicable with other promotions, vouchers or privileges. The Management reserves the rights to change, amend and modify the above Terms and Conditions without any prior notice.

MUI KEE CONGEE

Mui Kee Alaskan Crab Leg Congee
Mui Kee Alaskan Crab Leg Congee

In my humble opinion, Cantonese does congee best. At Mui Kee, each bowl of porridge is prepared from scratch, following a five-hour-long process. The raw rice grains are first mixed with mashed century eggs, which help to break down the grains. Exclusive for this period, check out the bundle that’ll give you some of the best of Mui Kee!

Food Promotion: “Miss You Hong Kong” Special Bundle for $51.36

Bundle comes with:

  • 2 Parrot Fish Belly Congee

  • 1 Drunken Chicken in Shaoxing Wine

  • 1 Poached Kai Lan

  • 1 Crispy Dough Fritters

  • 2 Grass Jelly with Logan Dessert

Validity: From 12 October 2020 to 15 November 2020

Dine-in & takeaway customers can flash the “100 Reasons to Miss Hong Kong” campaign logo to enjoy an additional 10% off this special bundle.

Where: 1 Scotts Road, Shaw Centre, #01-12, Singapore 228208

Terms & Conditions: Promotion is available for dine-in, takeaway and delivery (all delivery platforms). For dine-in and takeaways, customers to flash "100 Reasons to Miss Hong Kong" campaign logo prior to ordering. Not applicable with other promotions, vouchers or privileges. The Management reserves the rights to change, amend and modify the above Terms and Conditions without any prior notice.

SOCIAL PLACE

Social Place Caramel Pudding Surprise
Social Place Caramel Pudding Surprise

Like it’s name sake, Social Place is about a good day out with friends. It is one of Hong Kong’s trendiest casual dining restaurants, famed for its creative menu and fun, cosy atmosphere.

Food Promotion: Flash the “100 Reasons to Miss Hong Kong” campaign logo and receive a Free Custard Charcoal Bun Set.

Validity: From 12 October 2020 to 15 November 2020

Where: Singapore FORUM The Shopping Mall, Orchard Rd, #01-22 583, 238884

Terms & Conditions: Promotion is available on weekdays (Monday to Friday) only, with minimum spend of S$50 (before tax). Customers to flash "100 Reasons to Miss Hong Kong" campaign logo prior to ordering. Complimentary item is limited to ONE per bill and per table. Splitting of bills are not allowed. Valid for dine-in customers only, while stocks last. Not applicable with other promotions, vouchers or privileges. The Management reserves the rights to change, amend and modify the above Terms and Conditions without any prior notice.

Which one are you most likely to try?