For lunch, I highly recommend Hung Kee (Shop B2, Block B, Kwong Sang Hong Building, 6 Heard Street, Wan Chai. Tel: 3708 8715). Its signature dishes include mixed beef offal congee and peanut and conpoy pork bone congee, both of them rich in flavour and comforting.

The pan-fried shrimp rice roll and curry beef brisket tossed noodles offer a blend of textures and spices.

Lastly, its selection of traditional desserts, such as bean curd sheets with barley sweet soup, provides the perfect way to end a meal.

Wai Kee Noodle Café (62 & 66 Fuk Wing Street/Shop D, 165-167 Pei Ho Street, Sham Shui Po. Tel: 2387 6515) is another gem. A very traditional cafe, there is no decor, just stools and utilitarian tables, fast service, cramped spaces and low prices.

Its menu offers a range of Hong Kong-style dishes. I always order the signature beef and pork liver soup noodles. The pork liver has just the right smoothness and tenderness.

For a visitor, the authenticity of Lin Heung Tea House (160-164 Wellington Street, Central. Tel: 2116 0670) makes it a must-see.

This historic restaurant embodies traditional Cantonese dining. Stepping inside is like a journey back in time. The aroma of freshly steamed dim sum fills the air as the carts roll by.For a splurge-worthy meal, the upscale Indian restaurant Chaiwala (Basement, Yu Yuet Lai Building, 43-55 Wyndham Street, Central. Tel: 2362 8988) is my destination of choice.

The menu boasts an array of dishes, from fragrant biryanis to succulent tandoori meats, and curries.

Outside Hong Kong, Seoul is a destination that never disappoints, particularly the bustling street food scene.

From sizzling Korean barbecue with tender marinated meats to bowls of steaming hot kimchi-jjigae, a spicy and tangy stew, as well as treats like crispy Korean fried chicken, piping hot tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) and delicate tanghulu (sugar-coated fruit), Seoul has so much to offer.

A stand-out experience is Somunnan Gamjatang (45 Yeonmujang-gil, Seongsu-dong, Seoul. Tel: +82 2 465 6580). This cosy and welcoming restaurant specialises in gamjatang, a hearty and spicy pork bone soup.

As soon as I step inside, the aroma of simmering broth fills the air. The gamjatang arrives bubbling hot, its flavours robust and the vegetables tender. The generous portions and rich broth make for a satisfying meal.

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