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Rex Yam, co-founder of Doughnut, recommends establishments owned and loved by the new generation
Rex Yam founded local backpack brand, Doughnut, with his business partner, Stephen Cheng in 2010. The pair started with an online store before moving into a brick-and-mortar shop in Sham Shui Po in 2013. “Some people think of Sham Shui Po as a poor and shabby neighbourhood but actually, a lot of young people come here especially to buy fabric, or to eat Wai Kee’s pig liver noodles, or to shop around Golden Computer Centre… It’s a very fun place,” says Mr Yam. He’s witnessed how the neighbourhood’s evolved over the last few years. “We were probably the first young designer brand to open in this area. Nowadays, there are a lot of interesting cafés and shops, such as Form Society or the stores on Tai Nan Street,” he says, adding, “we try to collaborate with the owners of these businesses. It’s really revitalised this neighbourhood.”
Stop 1 - Hop Yik Tai ![]()
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Made fresh every day, the delicious cheong fun – or rice noodle roll – is incredibly smooth and pairs perfectly with the combination of sweet sauce, sesame sauce and soy sauce. This humble snack costs only a few dollars and is recommended even by the Michelin Guide. It’s no wonder there are queues all the time.
Stop 2 - Man Kei Cart Noodles
Man Kei Cart Noodles
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{{taRatingReviewTotal}} {{taRatingReviewText}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info is so popular that it boasts three outlets on the same block – all of which are constantly packed with diners. The eatery offers a diverse selection of noodle types, soup bases and ingredients that are all prepared fresh to order. Try the chu hou beef brisket and Swiss chicken wings, as well as the special chilli sauce, which is made in-house. These items are so tasty, they’re recommended even in Michelin’s street food guide.
Stop 3 - Wong Kee Flea Market ![]()
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This tiny little store on Fuk Wing Street is a treasure trove of toys, stationary, party décor and other fun knick-knacks. There are plenty of bargains to be found here, whether it's a cute stuffed animal or a new hat that costs only a few dollars.
Stop 4 - Doughnut
A rising local designer backpack label, Doughnut
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Stop 5 - Brothers Leathercraft (Tai Nan Street)
Brothers
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Stop 6 - Café Sausalito
Café Sausalito
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{{taRatingReviewTotal}} {{taRatingReviewText}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info ’s founder spent a lot of time in Sham Shui Po before opening this coffee shop in 2014. The charming café has since become a mecca for javaholics across the city with its brilliant brews, including a single origin pour-over coffee, as well as the Cucumberano – a cucumber flavoured Americano and soda water concoction. Stop by during weekends for some awesome live jamming sessions.
Stop 7 - Alri Star Leather Factory
One of the second-wave leather artisans to descend on Tai Nan Street, Alri Star
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Stop 8 - Form Society
Artist Wong Tin-yan founded Form Society
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