India, Oct. 30 -- Hong Kong's food scene is famous for roast meats, pork-filled noodles and seafood, but vegetarians have plenty to eat once they know where to look. From local tea diners and bakeries to dedicated vegetarian restaurants and Indian kitchens, eating meat-free here can be surprisingly straightforward. The trick is knowing what to order and checking what goes into it.

A cha chaan teng is a Hong Kong-style tea diner serving affordable meals and drinks. For breakfast, look for set meals featuring cheese and tomato sandwiches with Hong Kong-style milk tea. Try the tea hot on one visit and iced on another. The strong brew, softened with milk, is worth trying both ways.

Add a pineapple bun with butter, locally known as bo lo yau...