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Hong Kong’s traditional dai pai dong street-food stalls fight to stay open
Hong Kong’s traditional dai pai dong street-food stalls fight to stay open
Video | Hong Kong’s traditional dai pai dong street-food stalls fight to stay open
- Many of the city’s streetside hawker stands have closed down over the years, but others have adapted to the times
- This episode of Hong Kong Authentic, a video series, explores the history behind the famed food stalls and the families that run them
Distinct, delectable, but disappearing: streetside hawker stands in Hong Kong known as dai pai dongs and the classic comfort food they serve are an iconic part of the city’s history, offering up a striking contrast to the modern polished skyscrapers that throng the city skyline.
While many have closed down over the years, others have adapted to the times. From the classic food stands to cooked food centres to mushroom pavilions nestled in public housing estates known as dung gu ting, this episode of Hong Kong Authentic explores the history behind the famed food stalls and the families that run them.
Watch the previous episode of Hong Kong Authentic here.
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