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Yau Ma Tei's famed Temple Street is a good place to start. The street hides dai pai dongs and wallet-friendly noodle shops amid the many DVD shops and souvenir stores.
Located on a boisterous stretch of Temple Street, this crowded, open-air eatery is the perfect spot to soak in the local atmosphere. The food isn’t amazing, but it’s cheap and offers a wide range of choices. Stick to the wok-tossed stir-fries laced with pungent black-bean sauce or spicy chili salt. Hing Kee is also known for its clay-pot dishes, which are especially comforting during the colder winter months.
For a dose of Indian and Nepalese food, head to Manakamana. The restaurant serves the essentials, like brightly colored curries and meat-filled steamed momo dumplings, as well as plenty of vegetarian options. There's also a decent selection of South Asian beers. Nepalese music completes the atmosphere.
