Rise and shine, it’s breakfast time! From indulgent buffets to a good ol’ cha chaan teng, here are the places Tatler editors head to for the first meal of the day
As the first meal of the day, breakfast has the power to set the tone for the rest of the day. Whether you woke up on the wrong side of the bed and are looking for comfort or you started your day with a workout and need a well-deserved protein-packed plate—or maybe it’s Sunday and that calls for a lush weekend brunch—there are plenty of options throughout the city.
To help you discover your new favourite breakfast spot, we asked the team at Tatler Hong Kong to share where they like to grab a breakfast that never fails to hit the spot.
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Chung Kee Congee
Once upon a time, when I still ate breakfast, my go-to spot for congee would be Chung Kee on Wan Chai’s Hennessy Road, near the previous Tatler office.
The congee would always be served at the speed of light and at close to the temperature of the surface of the sun. My favourite toppings for congee are century egg and pig’s blood, and at Chung Kee, the latter is silky smooth and resists just the tiniest bit before yielding with a springy bite—like a high-quality tofu. If I was feeling especially peckish, I would also order the gossamer-thin rice noodle rolls topped with all the sauces for what was always an amazing start to the day.
- Gavin Yeung, senior dining editor
Chung Kee Congee, 283 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai