Kung Lee Sugarcane Juice

Kung Lee Sugarcane Juice at 60 Hollywood Road in Sheung Wan is a tiny street-side stall that presses fresh sugarcane juice to order. It sits on Hollywood Road on Hong Kong Island, in the antique and gallery district between Central and Sheung Wan, and it is a familiar stop for people walking the area on hot days. The cuisine is Hong Kong street drinks. The signature drink is fresh sugarcane juice, pressed through a machine that squeezes the cane and served cold, with a naturally sweet, grassy flavour. A lime version, in which lime is added to cut the sweetness, is also available. The juice is traditionally regarded in Cantonese food culture as a cooling drink, and it is popular in summer when the weather is hot and humid. The setting is a small stall with a counter, a pressing machine and little or no seating, so most customers drink on the spot or carry the cup as they walk. There is no dress code, and the atmosphere is that of a neighbourhood street stall. Noise levels are those of the street. The stall does not take reservations and operates on a walk-in basis, with short waits at busy times. Hours are during the daytime and should be verified before going. Prices are low, with a cup of juice typically costing around HK$15 to HK$25, which makes it an inexpensive refreshment. The location is a short walk from Sheung Wan MTR station and the Central to Mid-Levels escalator, and it fits into a route along Hollywood Road, past Man Mo Temple and the antique shops. Visitors who want to try a traditional Hong Kong street drink, particularly on a hot day, often stop at Kung Lee for a cup of freshly pressed sugarcane juice.