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Essay / Hong Kong Case Study - 2138
The most famous and traditional cuisine is dim sum, also known as yum cha, which means drinking tea. This is a brunch or lunch option and most dim sums are steamed, as well as pan-fried, fried and baked dishes, served in bamboo containers. Chinese barbecue is also very common in Hong Kong; it is often called siu mei. Restaurants serve grilled meats, spit-roasted over an open fire or in a rotisserie. These meats are hung inside the restaurant and visible from the street. Usually restaurants sell these meats with rice, noodles or rice noodles. Due to tropical customs and late working hours in Hong Kong, night markets are very popular in this city. Some popular evening dishes are Chinese desserts, hot pot, noodles and rice.