Fried Chestnuts

This famous side street snack is downright simple, basic and great-tasting. These nuts are probably the healthiest, too. Best of all, you can enjoy them anytime of the year in Hong Kong.

You would see a lot of hawkers peddling their carts of chestnuts in the city. Their enticing aroma reminds you of Christmas and winter, the perfect time to reward yourselves with this treat.

They’re best eaten when they have just been scooped out from their hot cauldrons. Pair it with a cup of hot chocolate and an instant whiff of nostalgia awaits you.

At HK$25.44 ($3.28) per kilogram, it is advised that you buy a bulk of these nuts since it would be difficult to stop oneself from munching on them.

Here are the best places to get fried chestnuts in Hong Kong.

• FROM HAWKERS PEDDLING FRIED CHESTNUTS
  For freshly-cooked fried chestnuts
  What to order: Fried chestnuts
  Price range: HK$25.45 to $36 ($3.28 to $4.64)
  When: Morning until evening, daily
  Where: Almost every street market in Hong Kong
• TEMPLE STREET NIGHT MARKET
  For a multitude of street food choices
  What to order: Fried chestnuts, Fish balls, Egg waffles, Dumplings
  Price range: HK$10 to HK$35 ($1.29 to $4.51)
  When: 14:00 until the wee hours, daily
  Where: Between Jordan Road and Kansu Road, Hong Kong
• CHESTNUT CARTS ALONG SHANTUNG STREET
  For a serving of cheap and no-frills, exceptional fried chestnuts
  What to order: Fried chestnuts
  Price range: Below HK$40 ($5.11)
  When: Morning until evening, daily
  Where: Shantung Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong