Secret Food Tour With the Locals in Tin Hau Hong Kong w/ Private Tour Option
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Secret Food Tour With the Locals in Tin Hau Hong Kong w/ Private Tour Option
By Secret Food Tours Hong Kong
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Expand your knowledge of Hong Kong cuisine and discover local foodie haunts that you likely wouldn’t find alone, on this small-group secret food tour. Try at least eight different dishes, such as beef brisket, roast goose, dim sum and local sweets. Along the way, hear interesting stories about Hong Kong, and stop off at local spots such as a market and temples.
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Ages 0-99, max of 12 per group
Duration: 3h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Get top tips on the best local food spots in Hong Kong’s Tin Hau district
- No need to pay along the way—food tastings and drinks are included
- Small-group tour limited to a maximum of 12 travelers
- More than food—stop off at interesting local spots, such as temples
- Beef brisket soup & rice noodles
- Roasted goose with rice & plum sauce
- Seasonal fruits
- Local sweets
- Dim Sum
- Our delicious Secret Dish
- Chinese Tea
- Water
What's not included- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Start:
- Tin Hau, Causeway Bay, Hong KongPlease meet outside the Tin Hau Station MTR. Address: MTR station at Exit A1 on King's Road, Hong Kong Directions: Our guide will be standing there to greet you with our orange Secret Food Tours umbrella so we are easy to spot
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7812P21- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7812P21
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Itinerary
- Causeway Bay, Hong KongPlease meet outside the Tin Hau Station MTR. Address: MTR station at Exit A1 on King's Road, Hong Kong Directions: Our guide will be standing there to greet you with our orange Secret Food Tours umbrella so we are easy to spot
- Pass byTin Hau TempleVictoria ParkLin Fa Kung TempleQueen's CollegeHong Kong Central LibraryCauseway Bay Market
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- ashtonnoelr0 contributionsA Great Day with the Girls!Sandy was an incredible tour guide - not only did we have amazing food, but it was so lovely how much we also learned about Hong Kong culture. Would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone and everyone!Written 6 March 2025
- Excursion481345897910 contributionsYummy!Wonderful food tour with Sandy! She was very informative and the food was incredible. We went to many places we would not have experienced on our own! We had a 4 year old with us and Sandy was very accommodating for our needs like taking us to a fruit shop to try local fruits. Bonus was getting to see a temple and a wet market. The pineapple bun and the broth at sister wah were both incredible!Written 6 March 2025
- davidgF8690QZ0 contributionsTerrific food tour in Hong Kong.Excellent tour with wonderful and varied tasting experiences along with descriptions of various aspects about life in Hong Kong. Siu Mei is a very knowledgeable5 and personable guide.Written 30 January 2025
- 647caseyr0 contributionsAmazing- do not miss!Siu Wai was an AMAZING tour guide! She took us to some amazing local spots where we got to try all sorts of good food. The roast goose was our favorite. Thanks for an amazing tour Siu Wai!Written 29 January 2025
- rdchao0 contributionsIncredible tour guideSandy was incredible. Extremely knowledgeable in the history and customs of Hong Kong and/or Chinese culture. She articulated very well and was a very enjoyable person overall. Would strongly recommend this tour and Sandy to anyone visiting.Written 20 January 2025
- ElDruku0 contributionsHidden HK with epic foodAmazing journey through hidden Hong Kong with food!!! Siu Wai was attentive, knowledgeable, passionate and super engaged. A great experience.Written 29 November 2024
- Denzabroad0 contributionsSolo traveler food tour experienceAs a solo traveler, I relish in these food tours because of: 1. How delicious they are 2. A chance to meet like-minded travelers. This was an amazing experience, delicious all the way through and I think the beef soup and the french toast were at the top of my list, although everything else is a close second. Do it, go on this tour!Written 13 November 2024
- karenwR1214XU0 contributionsDelicious food!This was our second Secret Food Tour, and we had such a great time. Don’t eat breakfast before starting out! We enjoyed all of the delicious food, and Sandy was a wonderful, knowledgeable guide who answered all of our questions and gave interesting insights into Hong Kong culture.Written 13 November 2024
- 534kennak0 contributionsDelicious and informative!Really fun, LOTS of great food (I was so full at the end!) and I learned so much about Hong Kong history, food, and culture.Written 7 November 2024
- 833elizavetaz0 contributionsFood and CultureGreat food and extended cultural overview. Siu Wai was one of the most knowledgeable tour guides. This was the most informative tour of the company.Written 28 October 2024
- F2172XLaliciak0 contributionsDelicious afternoon in HKWe had a great time with Sandy in Hong Kong. We were able to try a variety of different traditional dishes and snacks. Sandy brought the food to life with stories and detail about each stop. We also enjoyed the market adventure. 100% would recommend this tour!Written 21 October 2024
- Q4523MGartems0 contributionsUnique and insightfulSai Wei was just superb - very personal, caring and full of amazing stories. Fantastic experience - highly recommendedWritten 9 August 2024
- Nesterov E0 contributionsGreat hidden eating places in HKSandy is a great guide who discovered for us very tasty hidden places in HongKong! She also shared many interesting facts about usual life in HK and local environment. After the tour we visited all recommended restaurants near our hotel. Highly recommended tour and the guide.Written 7 July 2024
- M6899VOmarkb0 contributionsGreat for first time in Hong KongGreat selection of foods that I wouldn’t have known to try on my own. Our guide, Sui Wai, was really friendly, helpful and informative, providing lots of interesting and engaging insights on the tour. Was a good length tour.Written 17 June 2024
- Iampetrovic0 contributionsBrilliant tour worth every penny!We had a great few hours with Sandy during our food tour. She took us to a handful of local spots that we wouldn’t of dreamt of going in on our own terms, she is extremely knowledgeable and even took us to a few local cultural spots and educated us on Hong Kong traditions. Highly recommend!Written 20 April 2024
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vinaykini
San Jose, CA1 contribution
Jan 2025 • Couples
Whether you are spending a 12 hour layover in Hong Kong or a couple of days visiting the city, this food tour is a must do. It's a great way to experience the city's food and culture and learn more about its history and traditions. We were lucky to have our guide, Siu Wai, take us through many delightful and interesting food and cultural spots and talk in detail about everything we asked. Visiting a local market gave us a lot of insight of the food scene too. I highly recommend both this tour and our guide.
Written 4 January 2025
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Zoe G
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
The food was delicious and the perfect amount. All local places that we never would have gone without this tour. Michael the tour guide was exceptional. He went above and beyond the entire three hours. He was incredibly knowledgeable on Hong Kong and told us many stories about the history of the city and food. He even took us to a local temple. This experience was the highlight of my holiday and I would recommend it to anyone who visits.
Written 7 September 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback with us! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the delicious local cuisine and the unique experience of exploring hidden gems in Hong Kong through our food tour.
Our guides are passionate about showcasing the rich history and flavors of the city, and it's clear that Michael went above and beyond to make your tour memorable. Taking you to a local temple is one of the ways we aim to provide a comprehensive cultural experience, and we're delighted to hear that you appreciated it.
We truly appreciate your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back on one of our tours in the future. Secret Food Tours operates in over 60 cities worldwide, so you can explore more culinary adventures wherever your travels take you!
Written 8 September 2023
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Ady
Caerleon, UK128 contributions
Absolutely wonderful experience – Sandy, our Guide was exceptional. She took us to so many genuinely authentic food places and also told us so much about life and the culture in Hong Kong. She went above and beyond to make our trip extra special and memorable - the food we had was of excellent quality and large portions. Also, we loved visiting the food market and the temple amongst other things. We highly recommend this trip – great value for money with a wonderful guide.
Written 22 December 2024
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LizzyD
Los Angeles, CA1,013 contributions
Jun 2024 • Friends
I booked this tour directly with the company. I've been on many food tours but this was my first time with Secret Food Tours. My friend has gone on a few food tours with them in other cities and loved them. I will start with the positive- Our guide Sandy was very nice and we enjoyed seeing the city with her. She was by far the best part of the tour.
The most important part of a food tour is the food. I travel a lot and have been on food tours all over the world. I have never had such bad food before, especially for the hefty price of $104 pp (they charged a service fee)! I had a bad feeling when we sat down at the first restaurant- Sister Wah for brisket noodles and every single table was full of tourists. Our guide told us that the locals love this place and maybe, once upon a time, they did, but now it's 100% tourists. The brisket was okay (soft) but their "special broth" was salty to me and didn't taste at all special. Next stop was the goose, which was the best dish we had. Next we went to a fruit market and looked at all imported fruits. The sample we got was pear, not even Asian pear but regular pears that were soggy and not fresh. I threw most of it in the trash discreetly. We then went to dim sum at Fortune Cuisine. I would highly recommend this place to all of my worst enemies because this was the most awful dim sum I've ever had in my life, in and outside of Asia. The har gow skin was thick/dense and so sticky it all stuck to my chopsticks. The chicken feet was tough, like old beef. The char siu bao had very little filling and it was too sweet. I asked for the sandy buns (runny egg yolk inside) and it was all dough, chewy dough at that. We also had sesame buns and it was thick, chewy and flavorless. My plate was fully of unfinished food items. I would've taken a photo of it except I think I was too shocked by how bad the food was. Unless you've never had dim sum in your life, there's no way anyone could think this food is good. We finished off with toast (good) and hong kong milk tea (not good). I still cannot believe that I paid $104 to trek around in high humidity heat to eat such bad food. I could've just gone to a wanton place for $10 and had better food. I feel like this tour is geared towards non-Asians with no knowledge of Asian food or people who don't know how to eat good food. I know that times our tough and everyone is trying to make a living, but that is no excuse for organizing a FOOD tour with HORRIBLE food. I want my $104 and 3 hours of my life back that I wasted.
The most important part of a food tour is the food. I travel a lot and have been on food tours all over the world. I have never had such bad food before, especially for the hefty price of $104 pp (they charged a service fee)! I had a bad feeling when we sat down at the first restaurant- Sister Wah for brisket noodles and every single table was full of tourists. Our guide told us that the locals love this place and maybe, once upon a time, they did, but now it's 100% tourists. The brisket was okay (soft) but their "special broth" was salty to me and didn't taste at all special. Next stop was the goose, which was the best dish we had. Next we went to a fruit market and looked at all imported fruits. The sample we got was pear, not even Asian pear but regular pears that were soggy and not fresh. I threw most of it in the trash discreetly. We then went to dim sum at Fortune Cuisine. I would highly recommend this place to all of my worst enemies because this was the most awful dim sum I've ever had in my life, in and outside of Asia. The har gow skin was thick/dense and so sticky it all stuck to my chopsticks. The chicken feet was tough, like old beef. The char siu bao had very little filling and it was too sweet. I asked for the sandy buns (runny egg yolk inside) and it was all dough, chewy dough at that. We also had sesame buns and it was thick, chewy and flavorless. My plate was fully of unfinished food items. I would've taken a photo of it except I think I was too shocked by how bad the food was. Unless you've never had dim sum in your life, there's no way anyone could think this food is good. We finished off with toast (good) and hong kong milk tea (not good). I still cannot believe that I paid $104 to trek around in high humidity heat to eat such bad food. I could've just gone to a wanton place for $10 and had better food. I feel like this tour is geared towards non-Asians with no knowledge of Asian food or people who don't know how to eat good food. I know that times our tough and everyone is trying to make a living, but that is no excuse for organizing a FOOD tour with HORRIBLE food. I want my $104 and 3 hours of my life back that I wasted.
Written 14 July 2024
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Thank you for sharing your detailed comments about your experience on our food tour. It's our regret that our selections did not meet your expectations, and we appreciate your honest critique.
Firstly, we’re pleased that you enjoyed your journey with Sandy and found her to be a highlight of your experience. Our guides are passionate about sharing the local culture and sights, and it's wonderful that this aspect of the tour met your expectations.
However, it’s very disappointing that our food offerings fell short, especially since our goal has always been to provide an authentic and enjoyable culinary experience. We carefully select our stops based on positive feedback from locals and our guests - aiming to offer a mix of traditional and popular foods. Sister Wah, Fortune Cuisine, and the other stops typically receive rave reviews for their dishes, which makes it particularly concerning that this was not your experience.
We do understand that tastes are subjective and that expectations can vary widely, especially for seasoned travelers like yourself. It's clear from your comments that we missed the mark in this instance. We'll be reviewing your points in detail with our team and food partners to address these issues and ensure that we are meeting the high standards we set for ourselves.
Having said this, it's important to us that every guest leaves our tours satisfied, and our team takes your comments positively. While we cannot change the past, we value your insights as an opportunity to refine our food tours. Thank you again for your feedback and for joining us. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you on another tour in the future, perhaps in one of our other 60+ cities worldwide, where you can discover more culinary delights. If you’d like to discuss this further, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at info@secrettours.com.
Written 23 July 2024
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Andrew H
2 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Ms Hung was fantastic, she was very knowlegable and accomodating. Made us feel welcome immediately and was so much fun. You could tell she loved what she was doing and genuinely wanted us to have a good time while she guided our experience. We were taken to places that reflected the cultural experience that we were searching for and wouldn't have found on our own. Like everyone, time is of the essence when you are on holidays and this experience really helped us tick off some 'holiday goals' plus more that we didn't foresee. The food choices were perfect as an introduction to HK life, traditions and cuisine.
I would recommend Ms Hung to any of my friends who were interested in travelling to Hong Kong. Thanks Ms Hung!!
I would recommend Ms Hung to any of my friends who were interested in travelling to Hong Kong. Thanks Ms Hung!!
Written 20 September 2023
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We appreciate your feedback, Andrew! Our goal is to always provide a memorable and authentic cultural experience, and we are delighted that Ms. Hung guided you to places that truly reflected the essence of Hong Kong's culture and cuisine. We understand the importance of making the most of your holiday, and we are glad that our tour helped you achieve your 'holiday goals' and even more.
Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we are grateful for your support. Thank you for choosing Secret Food Tours, and we hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon!
Written 21 September 2023
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Lauren A
6 contributions
Dec 2024 • Couples
Siu Wai was an excellent guide and created a packed agenda with so much delicious food, culturally interesting stops, and tons of information. I really enjoyed getting to try local places that otherwise as a tourist may have been intimidating. Siu also provided a lot of recommendations for other restaurants that we enjoyed during our stay in Hong Kong. Come hungry!!
Written 8 December 2024
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Russell A
Gold Coast, Australia687 contributions
My son and I took this tour yesterday and we had a wonderful day. Siu Wai (Sandy) our tour guide really made the tour special.
We ate some wonderful food at a several local stops from beef noodles, BBQ Goose thru to Dim Sum.
Sandy also took time to explain many features of everyday life whilst we wandered thru the district. A stop at a local wet market and a temple was also very interesting.
I would definitely recommend this tour to people who love to try local food and also see and learn about everyday life of Hong Kongers!! As I said our guide Sandy went out of her way to ensure that we had a good time and was happy to answer any questions we had.
Well worth doing 👍
We ate some wonderful food at a several local stops from beef noodles, BBQ Goose thru to Dim Sum.
Sandy also took time to explain many features of everyday life whilst we wandered thru the district. A stop at a local wet market and a temple was also very interesting.
I would definitely recommend this tour to people who love to try local food and also see and learn about everyday life of Hong Kongers!! As I said our guide Sandy went out of her way to ensure that we had a good time and was happy to answer any questions we had.
Well worth doing 👍
Written 28 April 2024
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Thanks for rating us 5 stars, Russell! We strive to provide memorable experiences for our guests, and we're delighted that you would recommend our tour. We look forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon!
Written 29 April 2024
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Linda C
3 contributions
Dec 2024 • Couples
We loved our Secret Food tour in Tin Hau Hong Kong with Sandy (Siu Wai). The food was delicious and varied, a great and well rounded sampling of deliciousness! The tour exceeded our expectations as it went beyond food and included a snapshot of the day in the life of ordinary people, their history, culture, and society. After just a short 3 hours, we felt like we had been provided with more depth of Hong Kong than possible given the short timeframe. Sandy's comprehensive coverage of the history of Hong Kong along with the curated tastings set the bar for our next food/history tour! We can't recommend her enough!
Written 7 December 2024
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Michael M
5 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
This is a “must do” for anyone visiting Hong Kong. Our guide Siu Wai (Sandy) led us on a wonderful tasting tour through the dynamic Tin Hau district on Hong Kong island. She crafted the tour from a local’s perspective and not only was the food incredible, but the way she intertwined the history and culture of each dish was truly fascinating. Don’t miss this great tour option on your next trip.
Written 19 February 2024
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Thanks for the positive feedback, Michael. Our team takes great pride in crafting experiences that offer a genuine taste of the local culture, and we're delighted that this resonated with you. We look forward to welcoming you back on another culinary adventure!
Written 21 February 2024
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Conor D
5 contributions
Sept 2024 • Solo
Sandy was a fantastic guide with a wealth of knowledge and showed me around all of the top food spots in Hong Kong. The food was fantastic and Sandy told provided the history and traditions behind each dish. In addition, we visited some cultural sites and Sandy was able to answer any questions I had about the food and general life in Hong Kong. I definitely recommend this experience to anybody who is looking for a deeper insight into Hong Kong's rich food culture. Make sure to come with an empty stomach as you will be having a lot of food!
Written 19 September 2024
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Thank you for sharing your delightful experience! Sandy and the entire team remain dedicated to showcasing the best of the local food scene and providing a memorable experience. We look forward to welcoming you again on another Secret Food Tour!
Written 19 September 2024
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What's the difference between a Public tour option and a Secret Tour with locals option? Price is the same
Written 23 April 2024
Due to the protests, is it best to choose Friday 18 Oct or Monday 21 Oct rather than Sat 19 or Sun 20? If the tour is disrupted by protests, can we reschedule or get a refund?
Written 10 October 2019
Is there an earlier tour than 11 am for Monday 10/7 for HK tour?
Written 4 October 2019
Is there a vegetarian option on this tour?
Written 20 December 2018
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