Cha chaan teng (Chinese: 茶餐廳; Cantonese Yale: chàhchāantēng; lit. 'tea restaurant'), often called a Hong Kong-style cafe or diner in English, is a type of restaurant that originated in Hong Kong.

Aug 6, 2021 · What is a cha chaan teng? Prospering during the 1950s, cha chaan teng (茶餐廳), translated as tea restaurant, served as an affordable alternative to high-end European restaurants for locals and expats to eat.

Cha chaan teng (or ‘tea restaurant’) cuisine is the epitome of Hong Kong’s East-meets-West culture. The famous Hong Kong-style milk tea, creamy, flaky egg tarts and buttery pineapple buns are just some of the unique Chinese and Western fusion comfort foods you can find at these local cafes and diners.

The popular cha chaan teng establishment is most famous for their signature pork chop rice set, which perfectly combines a juicy marinated piece of pork loin with the sweet and savoury...

Sep 12, 2022 · Breakfast at a cha chaan teng is an indispensable start of the day in Hong Kong. These are the best dishes you can order at one and where to try them.

The cha chaan teng – or tea house – is an iconic cultural staple in Hong Kong, serving affordable East-West fusion dishes. Here are the ones you should visit.

Feb 20, 2025 · A cha chaan teng (茶餐廳) is a classic Hong Kong-style restaurant serving local comfort food. This diner-esque eatery serves everything from breakfast to lunch, to afternoon tea and dinner. Iconic dishes on the menu include Hong Kong-style French Toast, Satay Beef Noodles, and Baked Pork Chop Rice.

Jan 8, 2025 · Cha chaan teng culture is a totally unique facet of Hong Kong’s dining scene. The cha chaan teng brings Western influences to Chinese recipes, serving simple and affordable fare at rustic cafés across the city.

Sep 10, 2021 · An amalgamation of Chinese and Western cultures, the cha chaan teng (茶餐廳; “tea restaurant”) is the perfect allegory of Hong Kong: efficient, brassy, shrewd, but good-natured. Besides public transport on weekday mornings, a cha chaan teng at lunch hour is probably the wildest scene in the city.

Mar 10, 2022 · Serving up a rarely changing menu of quirky Canto-European concoctions, the cha chaan teng is at the heart of the city's singular cultural identity. With a fifth wave of the Covid-19...