Hong Kong: Tin Hau Food Tour with 7 Tastings & Secret Dish

Summary

Tin hau food tour stories—markets, brisket soup, roasted goose

You’ll wander Tin Hau’s lively streets with a local guide, tasting beef brisket soup, roasted goose with plum sauce, and fresh dim sum straight from the oven. You’ll laugh over language slips, breathe incense in ancient temples, and end up full—with one secret dish you’ll remember long after.

What’s the experience like?

I was not expecting the first bite of beef brisket soup to taste like that—rich and peppery, almost smoky. We’d just ducked out of the wet market in Tin Hau, dodging a guy hauling crates of lychees. It was humid, but inside the noodle shop it smelled like star anise and something I couldn’t name. Our guide, Li, grinned when I tried to slurp noodles without splashing my shirt (I failed). She told us this place had been here longer than she’d been alive—her words—and it felt true somehow.

Walking through Tin Hau with Li felt less like a tour and more like tagging along with a friend who knows everyone. She waved at an old woman selling sesame sweets on the corner; we tasted some (sticky, nutty, not too sweet) and I tried to ask for another in Cantonese. Li laughed—apparently I’d said something about socks instead of sweets. The roasted goose came next: crisp skin, plum sauce so tangy it made me pause mid-bite. There’s a moment when you realize you’re full but still want more just because it’s that good.

We stopped by the Tin Hau Temple—incense curling up into the rafters, quiet except for someone whispering a prayer. The air outside was thick and salty from the harbor breeze. By then my shoes were sticky from spilled tea (my fault), but no one cared. We ended at this tiny spot for dim sum—fresh out of the oven, soft and warm in my hands. There was a “secret dish” too but I promised not to spoil it; let’s just say I still think about that flavor when I walk past bakeries back home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Tin Hau area and local sights

• Visit Tin Hau Temple
• Pass by Victoria Park
• See Tai Hang Fire Dragon Temple
• View Queen's College
• Pass by Hong Kong Central Library
• Walk through local wet market

Top questions

How many tastings are included on the Tin Hau food tour?

The tour includes 7+ local tastings plus a secret dish.

Is lunch included on this Hong Kong food tour?

Yes, all tastings including lunch items are included in the price.

Does the tour visit Tin Hau Temple?

Yes, you’ll stop at Tin Hau Temple during the tour.

Are vegetarian or dietary requests possible?

You should contact in advance so dietary needs can be accommodated if possible.

How much walking is involved on this day trip?

The tour involves a fair amount of walking around Tin Hau; comfortable shoes are recommended.

Is pickup included for this food tour?

No hotel pickup is included; public transportation options are nearby.

What age is required for drinking on this tour?

The minimum drinking age is 18 years old.

What’s included

Your day includes all local tastings—from beef brisket soup and roasted goose with plum sauce to fresh-baked dim sum and seasonal fruit—plus Chinese tea and water along the way. You’ll also get to try local sweets and enjoy a surprise secret dish before heading off on your own again at the end.