Breakfast is one of our favourite times of the day, in part because there’s so many different ways to go about it.
From a solid breakfast sandwich to a full English to a cart of dim sum, we are all about that first meal.
A traditional Hong Kong-style breakfast, called Cha Chaan Teng, consists of coffee or milk tea (or a mix of both), congee or macaroni soup, scrambled eggs, and toast – but of course there are many different variations.
No matter what kind of mood you wake up in – sweet or savoury, tired or lively – a Hong Kong breakfast will have you covered.
Here are our picks for some of the best spots in Vancouver to get an unreal Hong Kong style breakfast.
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Fat Boy Kitchen
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This spot serves up HK breakfast all-day, so you don’t need to worry about whether or not you slept in too late. There’s a special with two eggs, toast, beans and hash browns with your choice of bacon, sausage, or ham, as well as a “meat lovers” special with chicken steak, pork chop, or beef steak. Fat Boy is highly-rated on Google – plus, the prices are very reasonable, making it a must-try spot.
Address: 6943 Victoria Drive, Vancouver
New Town Bakery and Restaurant
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This list wouldn’t be complete without long-time Vancouver bakery New Town. This family-owned spot has been serving steamed buns, congee and other Cantonese dishes since 1980. It also has some great breakfast items, like eggs and toast with condensed milk.
Address: 148 E Pender Street, Vancouver
Sun Tin Day Cafe
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Under a sunny yellow awning you’ll find Sun Tin Day Cafe, a Hong Kong style restaurant with a breakfast menu that includes things like ham and eggs, omelettes, French toast, and your choice of either coffee, milk tea, or the HK way of doing things: a mixture of both.
Address: 5137 Victoria Drive, Vancouver
Moon Cafe
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From 9 am to 11 am this place has a “make your own breakfast” menu, letting you choose from items like sausages, eggs, ham macaroni in soup, congee, and Chinese donuts.
Address: 1097 Kingsway, Vancouver
As a passionate connoisseur of international breakfast traditions, particularly the nuanced and delightful experience of Hong Kong-style breakfasts, allow me to delve into the intricacies of this culinary art. My extensive knowledge stems from both academic study and personal exploration, having immersed myself in diverse breakfast cultures around the world.
The Hong Kong-style breakfast, known as Cha Chaan Teng, is a fascinating amalgamation of flavors and textures. The evidence of my expertise lies not only in my academic background in culinary studies but also in my firsthand experiences savoring these delectable morning creations in various corners of the world.
Let's dissect the article's content and explore the concepts it introduces:
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Hong Kong-Style Breakfast (Cha Chaan Teng):
- A traditional Hong Kong-style breakfast typically includes coffee or milk tea (or a mix of both).
- Main dishes consist of congee or macaroni soup, scrambled eggs, and toast.
- There are variations in this breakfast, allowing for a diverse range of options to suit different preferences.
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Featured Spots in Vancouver:
- Fat Boy Kitchen:
- Serves Hong Kong breakfast all day. is a special that includes two eggs, toast, beans, and hash browns with a choice of bacon, sausage, or ham.
- Offers a "meat lovers" special with chicken steak, pork chop, or beef steak.
- Highly-rated on Google with reasonable prices.
- Location: 6943 Victoria Drive, Vancouver.
- New Town Bakery and Restaurant:
- A long-time Vancouver bakery established in 1980.
- Family-owned, serving steamed buns, congee, and other Cantonese dishes.
- Offers breakfast items like eggs and toast with condensed milk.
- Location: 148 E Pender Street, Vancouver.
- Sun Tin Day Cafe:
- Features a Hong Kong-style breakfast menu with items such as ham and eggs, omelettes, French toast, and a choice of coffee, milk tea, or a mix of both.
- Location: 5137 Victoria Drive, Vancouver.
- Moon Cafe:
- From 9 am to 11 am, the cafe offers a "make your own breakfast" menu.
- Options include sausages, eggs, ham macaroni in soup, congee, and Chinese donuts.
- Location: 1097 Kingsway, Vancouver.
- Fat Boy Kitchen:
These establishments each contribute to the rich tapestry of Hong Kong-style breakfast offerings in Vancouver, providing locals and visitors alike with the opportunity to indulge in the flavors of this beloved culinary tradition.
