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All Hong Kong Sai Wan Ho Tai On Building

Tai On Building

The arcade within this massive residential building is Hong Kong Island's best spot for local street food

Sai Wan Ho, Hong Kong

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Tai On Building interior   YASUIOH TSUI
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Built in 1968, the Tai On Building is a 28-storey behemoth containing close to 1900 individual dwellings. In addition to being the aging Sai Wan Ho district's most imposing landmark, the building's dingy and dated arcade, crammed full of food stalls, is renowned as one of the city's best food hubs.

Hong Kong/Cantonese-style eats are most prevalent, with classic local snacks like curry fish balls, rice noodle rolls, egg waffles, and cart noodles available in abundance. Many regional Chinese and Asian cuisines are also represented, as well as some western-style outlets. 

The close proximity and reasonable prices of the stalls allow visitors to sample a variety of different cuisines. With many of them staying open until or even past midnight, the arcade remains a food destination and hive of activity well into the wee hours.

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Tai On Building is right next to Sai Wan Ho MTR station. Tai On Street and Tai Hong Street tram stops are also located right next to the building. 

The following bus routes stop at the Tai On Building bus stop: A12, 2, 18X, 33X, 81, 82, 85, 102, 106, 608, 613, 682. Also going past the building are the 32, 50, 65 and 65A green minibus routes.

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