hung4 tong1紅湯红汤
Jyutpinghung4 tong1
Yalehùhng tōng
Definition
Borsch-style soup, typically served as the red soup option in Hong Kong-style Western restaurants.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the tomato-based vegetable soup served in Hong Kong style diners or tea restaurants. It is almost always contrasted with 白湯, which is a creamy corn-based soup. Ordering it is a standard part of the ritual when choosing a set meal.
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wun2碗wúnExamples
Would you like the red soup or the white soup for your set meal?
The red soup at this restaurant is very hearty.
Related words
Common phrases
red soup or white soup
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with authentic Russian borscht, as the Hong Kong version is a localized adaptation that often omits beets and focuses on a tomato and cabbage base.
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