There was a time when you could discover dai pai dongs, or hawker stands that sell food at low prices, along every street in Hong Kong. Now, just a few remain. Join us as we speak with Irene Lee, the owner of among these dai pai dongs, and learn more about her popular tomato macaroni soup.
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Beautiful story, foods looks great! Thank you for sharing your story, Irene.
You know she has a good heart by feeding people.
Only 28 food stalls left. What a shame. Those stalls were such a huge part of what gave Hong Kong its personality. I remember eating at many as a kid. Cheap, quick and would fill you up. Going to sound like an old man but things were just better back then.
the whole world has gone to hell in the last 20 years
Thank you CCP!
@ABob it’s a shame these places are closing down but it’s not really the fault of the CCP, but a result of gentrification. The HK government has been trying to close the Dai Pai Dongs down for decades (even before the handover in 1997) due to hygiene concerns and because it makes the street look too messy. The Dai Pai Dong licenses can only be passed on to the holder’s partner/spouse but then expire upon death, and they haven’t been giving out new licenses. These stalls are being replaced by chain store cheap eats diners instead like Cafe de Coral, Fairwood, Maxim diners etc.
Food looks delicious 😛
I need to visit Hong Kong !!!
Huge respect and dedication from this lady to support her family. 45 years of love doing what she likes to do.
I love how she gets so much pleasure from providing filling good low cost food for the neighborhood! People really need healthy fast food 🥘that even kids can pay for with their own pocket money. It’s really helping the community for their hard work. It’s amazing how they even bake their bread rolls instead of buying from a mass produced bakery.
there’s a lot of low cost stands all throughout China for construction workers and taxi drivers. im talking about 5-10RMB buffets. you ask them why they do it because they make so little money, the say 为人民服务 or service for the people. yes yes it’s an old Mao era slogan but even so the meaning behind it holds true. sometimes it isn’t about the money but servicing yur community.
She needs to wear a t-shirt with the word “ICON” on it!!!! Many blessings to her and her family and May their business stay around for many more decades to come…. 🙌🏽❤️💪🏽
I’ve been going to this place for over 13 years, since I was 8!! Such lovely people who have watched me grow up and so proud of them and everything they stand for
is this type of macaroni pretty common?
people like her make me proud that i work in the restaurant industry. This is a thankless yet very much needed service everywhere in the world people must eat. We just need to be treated a bit better and a potential overhaul is probably needed
Her energy is contagious!!
🔥🔥🔥VIBE!!!
what a beautifully made video!! We need more people like this in our world <3
🚀 As a Chinese American living in Hong Kong 🇭🇰 past decade, I’m blessed to have these comfort food street food still around. Food replenishes the soul and a good meal unites people. Props to this auntie. 🚀
That food is made with love. Would love to check them out . Awesome lady/family
was born in hong kong. magical place, watching videos like this make me feel so nostalgic, thanks for these munchies!
this lady is so wholesome, love it! i hope nothing but the best for her and her family.
I have nothing but fond memories lining up with my friends here during lunch breaks, braving the sweltering summer heat and circling like vultures for the next available seat for that tangy macaroni in tomato soup and lemon crispy bun. Fantastic feature!
Major Respect!! Love stories like these that people are actually thrown in and have no choice like this Woman to have been born in a kitchen!! Amazing and to her Mother is more respect on top of the first respect!!
“When I see my customers finishing the entire bowl and I see the satisfaction on their faces, it gives me a real sense of achievement. Because we’re sharing happiness in that moment.” Amazing.
Thank you for giving Hong Kong a voice on your platform 💞
I love that it’s still a family-run business. It’s really heartening that she still works with her siblings after all these years!