Located in southern China, Hong Kong is a financial hub,

and life here never slows down.

You'll find diners and stalls everywhere,

serving dishes from sunrise

to late into the night.

The food here is a blend of Chinese and European influences,

owing to Hong Kong's British colonial legacy.

The dishes are simple, fast, and full of flavor.

Here are five things you need to try.

Called gai daan zai in Cantonese,

egg waffles are hard to resist.

The key is getting the right texture:

crispy on the outside and puffy on the inside.

This sandwich, called ju paa bao,

is an example of how Hong Kong cuisine

blends European and Chinese influences.

It's a favorite after-school snack

among local students.

Fried tofu is a common street snack in Asia,

and in Hong Kong, shops take it to the next level.

This shop's pan-fried tofu is made fresh.

This drink is originally from Taiwan,

but it's taken Asia by storm.

There's no tea in this drink,

but the brown sugar syrup gives it a smoky tea-like kick.

On the street, you'll find vendors grinding fruit into fresh juice,

and sugarcane is a popular option.

It's the perfect way to beat the summer heat in Hong Kong.

If you want to know where to find these dishes,

hit the link in our description for more info.

And as always, feel free to taste around.

In our next episode, we'll take you to Macau,

another former colony,

for some Portuguese-inspired flavors.

And if you missed our last episode on street eats in Tianjin,

be sure to check it out.

Until then, happy eating wherever you are.