Temple Street Night Market Food Stalls

The food stalls of Temple Street Night Market are open-air, stall-style restaurants on Temple Street in Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China. They sit within one of the city's best-known night markets, which is famed for its street trading, and the dai pai dong tradition of casual outdoor cooking shapes the dining. Stall-style restaurants set out tables along the roadside and serve Cantonese seafood, claypot rice and noodles to a mix of locals and tourists.

The signature dishes include stir-fried clams, claypot rice and chili crab. Stir-fried clams are cooked in a wok with garlic, chili and black bean-style seasonings, claypot rice is cooked to order with a crisp base, and seafood is often chosen from what is displayed at the stall. Many stalls also offer noodles, stir-fried vegetables and simple meat dishes, so a group can assemble a shared meal. Cooking is done in view of the tables, which is part of the appeal.

The atmosphere is open-air, lively and touristy. Plastic stools, folding tables, bright lights and the sound of wok cooking mix with the surrounding market crowds, and the noise level is high. There is no dress code, and comfortable clothes suit the setting. Service is fast and informal, and quality varies between stalls, so many visitors look at the crowds and menus before choosing.

Beverages are simple, mostly beer, soft drinks and tea, and there is no formal wine programme. Reservations are not used, and the stalls operate on a walk-in basis. Prices sit in the mid range but can be higher for seafood, and visitors are advised to agree prices before ordering, particularly for items charged by weight, and to check the bill afterwards. The market operates daily from about 6PM to midnight, and evenings are busiest, especially on weekends. The nearest MTR stations are in the Yau Ma Tei and Jordan area, making it straightforward to combine a meal with a stroll through the market stalls.